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Fifth Ward woman arrested throwing frozen burrito at store employee’s head
Read full article: Fifth Ward woman arrested throwing frozen burrito at store employee’s headA woman has been arrested after allegedly throwing a frozen burrito at an employee’s head in the Fifth Ward earlier this week.
A Utility water tank explosion leaves homeowners with a hefty bill.
Read full article: A Utility water tank explosion leaves homeowners with a hefty bill.A water tank exploded, damaging homes in NW Houston. The families are picking up the pieces after the Utility district denies their claims.
‘Forgiveness is a hard thing’: Woman who lost sister during Beryl outage reacts to CenterPoint CEO’s apology
Read full article: ‘Forgiveness is a hard thing’: Woman who lost sister during Beryl outage reacts to CenterPoint CEO’s apologyOn Thursday, KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding spoke with Jason Wells, the CEO of CenterPoint Energy. This was Wells’ first interview with a TV news station since the aftermaths of the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl.
Home, 2 cars damaged by fire in Fifth Ward, no injuries reported
Read full article: Home, 2 cars damaged by fire in Fifth Ward, no injuries reportedInvestigators say a homeowner was able to get out of the home safely but the home was completely destroyed and the flames spread out to about two cars in the driveway.
Petition filed shows more people may be involved in Fort Bend County social media hoax
Read full article: Petition filed shows more people may be involved in Fort Bend County social media hoaxThe petition claims a high-profile Pakistani American Businessman teamed up with Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate Taral Patel to hatch a smear campaign against another candidate they had "a common enemy" with during the 2023 primaries.
From grass to turf: Woodlands Township park renovations leaving unwanted rubber in neighborhood
Read full article: From grass to turf: Woodlands Township park renovations leaving unwanted rubber in neighborhoodThe Indigo Sky Neighborhood frustrated with turf installation in their neighborhood park
‘It’s really bad what they’re doing’: Elderly man speaks out after being beaten, robbed by 2 unidentified men
Read full article: ‘It’s really bad what they’re doing’: Elderly man speaks out after being beaten, robbed by 2 unidentified menHouston police are asking for the public’s help to identify two young men who assaulted and robbed an elderly man with a cane in the middle of the day.
‘I just... I’m so deeply sorry’: CenterPoint’s CEO Jason Wells’ raw reaction of power outage victim losing her sister
Read full article: ‘I just... I’m so deeply sorry’: CenterPoint’s CEO Jason Wells’ raw reaction of power outage victim losing her sisterDuring an exclusive interview with CenterPoint Energy’s CEO Jason Wells, KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding showed him a video of a woman who watched her sister gasp for air as she struggled to breathe during the massive power outage.
KPRC 2′s exclusive interview with CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells
Read full article: KPRC 2′s exclusive interview with CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason WellsCenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells spoke with KPRC 2 in the first interview since Houston’s double whammy of natural disasters: a derecho in May and Hurricane Beryl in July. Click this story for the FULL transcripted interview.
Elementary school student struck by Barbers Hill ISD school bus
Read full article: Elementary school student struck by Barbers Hill ISD school busAn elementary school student is recovering at a Houston hospital after being struck by a Barber Bill Independent School District bus Thursday morning, according to the district.
IAH officials find more than 12 kilograms of cocaine hidden in wheelchair
Read full article: IAH officials find more than 12 kilograms of cocaine hidden in wheelchairOf all the places someone could hypothetically hide drugs, the inside of a motorized wheelchair probably wouldn’t be your first guess. However, that’s the exact hiding spot that was snuffed out by officials at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The Daily Show writer from Houston talks comedy, importance of laughter in politically tense times
Read full article: The Daily Show writer from Houston talks comedy, importance of laughter in politically tense timesIn these charged times (politically and in general) the only unifying element seems to be laughter. But how do we keep the laughter flowing when it seems inappropriate to be making jokes? That's why we turned to the professional jokester.
Peruvian Houston area businesswoman helping the community one sweet at a time
Read full article: Peruvian Houston area businesswoman helping the community one sweet at a timeKPRC 2 knows Houston is home to incredible Latin American cultures and cuisines and as part of Hispanic Heritage Month we want to recognize some Latinos who are making a difference in their communities.
Police looking for 3 men who robbed NW Houston convenience store at gunpoint
Read full article: Police looking for 3 men who robbed NW Houston convenience store at gunpointSecurity footage showed one of the robbers held the door open and stayed outside, while the other two entered wearing masks and held a cashier at gunpoint.
Astros season comes to an end after Game 2 loss to Detroit Tigers in AL Wild Card
Read full article: Astros season comes to an end after Game 2 loss to Detroit Tigers in AL Wild CardOn Wednesday, the Houston Astros will be playing for their lives against the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the MLB Wild Card.
Legendary barrelman Leon Coffee named 2025 Rodeo Houston Hall of Fame inductee
Read full article: Legendary barrelman Leon Coffee named 2025 Rodeo Houston Hall of Fame inducteeThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced that famous barrelman Leon Coffee will be inducted into the 2025 RodeoHouston Hall of Fame.
Astros drop Game 1 of Wild Card vs. Tigers after strong outing from Skubal
Read full article: Astros drop Game 1 of Wild Card vs. Tigers after strong outing from SkubalThe Houston Astros have entered win-or-go-home territory after losing Game 1 of the MLB Wild Card against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday afternoon by a score of 3-1.
Life Flight helicopter carrying person makes emergency landing on middle school baseball field in SW Houston
Read full article: Life Flight helicopter carrying person makes emergency landing on middle school baseball field in SW HoustonA Life Flight helicopter that was carrying a patient had to make an emergency landing onto a middle school baseball diamond in southwest Houston Friday night.
Data shows double-digit increase in Harris County juveniles charged connected to school threats, violence
Read full article: Data shows double-digit increase in Harris County juveniles charged connected to school threats, violenceThe consequences of making a school threat or causing violence at Harris County schools are becoming clearer after data shows a double-digit increase in the number of juveniles charged with crimes since the beginning of the school year compared to the same time period last year.
Former Texas City commissioner arrested for DWI while on probation for manslaughter conviction
Read full article: Former Texas City commissioner arrested for DWI while on probation for manslaughter convictionA former Texas City commissioner has been arrested for driving while intoxicated while she was already on probation for her role in a 2017 vehicular crash that left a father and son dead.
Tracking the tropics: Three storms we’re watching after Helene
Read full article: Tracking the tropics: Three storms we’re watching after HeleneThe death toll continues to rise after now tropical storm Helene slammed into Florida’s Big Bend last night as a Category 4 hurricane. Millions are still without power in Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas as we continue to track flash flooding warnings, tornado threats and reports that people in Georgia are trapped inside buildings and homes. I’m also just getting word that more than two dozen people are trapped on the roof of the Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee.
‘I am your casa’: The ‘Darth Vader’ house is back on the market!
Read full article: ‘I am your casa’: The ‘Darth Vader’ house is back on the market!Star Wars fans from across the world come to Houston to take selfies in front of the home, and now the right buyer has the chance to make it their permanent residence...for a price.
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George may have tried to ‘factory reset’ his phone, new search warrant reveals
Read full article: Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George may have tried to ‘factory reset’ his phone, new search warrant revealsNew search warrants linked to Fort Bend County Judge KP George have been released showing he was in front of Texas Rangers trying to cover his tracks.
Sugar Land leaders propose ‘rapid-start’ power plant to some homeowner dismay
Read full article: Sugar Land leaders propose ‘rapid-start’ power plant to some homeowner dismayCity officials are exploring the development of a rapid-start natural gas power plant aimed at bolstering the Texas electricity grid. Mayor Joe Zimmerman emphasized that the primary goal of the project is to deliver clean and sustainable power, enhancing grid reliability.
Authorities offering up to $100K for information on Houston mail theft
Read full article: Authorities offering up to $100K for information on Houston mail theftOfficials are offering a steep reward for information on the two suspects involved in a sizable mail heist at a Houston apartment complex last month.
Bellville woman charged with stealing more than $10K from local little league baseball
Read full article: Bellville woman charged with stealing more than $10K from local little league baseballA Bellville woman is in custody after she was accused of stealing more than $10,000 from her local little league baseball organization.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George booked into jail after indictment in connection to social media hoax allegations
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP George booked into jail after indictment in connection to social media hoax allegationsOne of Fort Bend County’s top officials has been indicted for charges surrounding an investigation into fake social media accounts that were used to write attacks against himself and others
New mugshot released of man accused of shooting Harris County Pct. 4 corporal to death
Read full article: New mugshot released of man accused of shooting Harris County Pct. 4 corporal to deathA new mugshot has been released of Athir Murady, 40, who is charged with the murder of Harris County Precinct 4 Cpl. Maher Husseini.
Houston defense attorney charged with sneaking drugs to incarcerated defendant, possession of child pornography
Read full article: Houston defense attorney charged with sneaking drugs to incarcerated defendant, possession of child pornographyA defense attorney in Houston might be in the market for representation of his own after being charged with several lofty crimes.
City of Houston planning to demolish abandoned homes owned by neglectful landlord
Read full article: City of Houston planning to demolish abandoned homes owned by neglectful landlordThe City of Houston has unveiled plans to demolish 12 abandoned homes connected to a controversial landlord who was at the center of KPRC 2 reports earlier this year.
Fort Bend ISD school staff members receive medical assistance due to heat in building; district claims A/C is ‘fixed’
Read full article: Fort Bend ISD school staff members receive medical assistance due to heat in building; district claims A/C is ‘fixed’Parents and other guardians crowded the doors of a Fort Bend ISD middle school after hot and uncomfortable conditions left students feeling the heat.
FBI conducting search warrants at more than 15 locations across Houston. What we know
Read full article: FBI conducting search warrants at more than 15 locations across Houston. What we knowFBI Houston along with local law enforcement are conducting a sweeping court-authorized operation at multiple locations throughout the Houston area Tuesday.
Here’s how Texas’ colleges ranked on the 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges list
Read full article: Here’s how Texas’ colleges ranked on the 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges listThe U.S. News Best Colleges list, an annual ranking published by U.S. News & World Report, is often regarded as the most accredited ranking of higher-level educational institutions in the United States.
USPS employee in Houston arrested for having fake temporary dealers tag
Read full article: USPS employee in Houston arrested for having fake temporary dealers tagA Houston postal worker has been arrested, along with another person, for having fake temporary dealers tag, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Law requiring armed guards on Texas campuses back in spotlight amid school threats
Read full article: Law requiring armed guards on Texas campuses back in spotlight amid school threatsA law passed in September 2023 was supposed to require an armed guard at every school campus in Texas. But are there really?
Baytown teacher accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old at wife’s home daycare
Read full article: Baytown teacher accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old at wife’s home daycareA Baytown teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl at his wife’s home daycare, according to Baytown Police Department.
Woman accused of spitting in Harris County constable deputy’s eye while intoxicated
Read full article: Woman accused of spitting in Harris County constable deputy’s eye while intoxicatedA woman who was already wanted by law enforcement has other charges filed against her during a recent arrest in Spring, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Transforming the Fifth Ward: Japhet Creek Park offers new promise
Read full article: Transforming the Fifth Ward: Japhet Creek Park offers new promiseHouston’s Fifth Ward, long known for its deep history and vibrant culture, is entering a new chapter of transformation with the opening of the reimagined Japhet Creek Park, a long-anticipated green space along Buffalo Bayou.
Where’s the money? Displaced couple says FEMA is leaving them in limbo
Read full article: Where’s the money? Displaced couple says FEMA is leaving them in limboA New Caney family says they’ve been displaced for the past 4 months because of severe weather. During this time, they’ve been left in limbo by FEMA, which still hasn’t sent them money they were approved for.
KPRC 2 Investigates has exclusive video of chilling home invasion in Spring Branch
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates has exclusive video of chilling home invasion in Spring BranchOn Tuesday, armed gunmen forced their way into a family’s home in Spring Branch, taking the mother and her two little boys—ages 1 and 3—hostage while they attempted to ransack the house.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George accused in fake social profile case to influence election
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP George accused in fake social profile case to influence electionOne of Fort Bend County’s top officials has been ordered to turn over his “cellular communication devices.”
Family of North Shore HS football player makes emotional plea for community’s help in solving his murder
Read full article: Family of North Shore HS football player makes emotional plea for community’s help in solving his murderThe family of Jarvon Coles, a North Shore High School football player who was killed in a drive-by shooting near a house party in Humble, will join the Harris County Sheriff’s Office homicide unit at a news conference regarding the incident.
Houston ISD board denies Teachers’ union request
Read full article: Houston ISD board denies Teachers’ union requestThe Houston Independent School District Board of Directors has denied a request from the Houston Federation of Teachers to reinstate the policy requiring classroom doors to remain closed and locked.
Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over new version of ‘Uplift Harris’ program
Read full article: Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County over new version of ‘Uplift Harris’ programTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is not letting up on efforts to stop the controversial Uplift Harris program.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ‘not satisfied’ in timeline of pipeline fire in Deer Park
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ‘not satisfied’ in timeline of pipeline fire in Deer ParkHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will speak to the public Thursday after walking around the area with Deer Park officials to access the damage left behind from the pipeline explosion.
Parental role in preparing kids for school threats after incidents across Houston area
Read full article: Parental role in preparing kids for school threats after incidents across Houston areaIn the wake of a series of school threats and incidents in districts across the Houston area, many local parents are grappling with how to keep their children informed and prepared without causing any unnecessary.
Doctor breaks down air quality issues from Deer Park pipeline fire
Read full article: Doctor breaks down air quality issues from Deer Park pipeline fireWhile residents in Deer Park are dealing with the aftermath of the pipeline fire, making it difficult to breathe for some people, especially with another air quality alert.
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office warns homeowners of ‘suspicious man’ knocking on doors in Cinco Ranch neighborhood
Read full article: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office warns homeowners of ‘suspicious man’ knocking on doors in Cinco Ranch neighborhoodThe Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is warning homeowners to stay alert after a suspicious man visited several homes in a Cinco Ranch neighborhood over the weekend.
Houston man who murdered ex-girlfriend, has history of domestic violence gets life in prison
Read full article: Houston man who murdered ex-girlfriend, has history of domestic violence gets life in prisonA grieving family of a woman who was murdered in 2016 has gotten some since of closure after the man responsible for her death was sentenced.
Houston ISD police investigating bomb threat at Bellaire HS; school placed on secure mode
Read full article: Houston ISD police investigating bomb threat at Bellaire HS; school placed on secure modeBellaire High School has been placed in secure mode after a bomb threat was made during the school day Wednesday.
Channelview ISD student who threatened to ‘shoot up the school’ appears in court
Read full article: Channelview ISD student who threatened to ‘shoot up the school’ appears in courtA Channelview Independent School District student is facing real life consequences after admitting to making threats against her school, according to Harris County Pct. 3 Deputy Constable’s Office.
5 families sue Houston fertility clinic for ‘knowingly’ implanting dead or damaged embryos
Read full article: 5 families sue Houston fertility clinic for ‘knowingly’ implanting dead or damaged embryosA west Houston fertility clinic is facing a class action lawsuit after five hopeful mothers say they were knowingly implanted with dead or damaged embryos.
Channelview ISD student arrested, charged following terroristic threats
Read full article: Channelview ISD student arrested, charged following terroristic threatsA Channelview Independent School District student is facing real life consequences after admitting to making threats against her school, according to Harris County Pct. 3 Deputy Constable’s Office.
Spring Branch homeowner recounts how armed robbers posed as delivery drivers, tied up his family
Read full article: Spring Branch homeowner recounts how armed robbers posed as delivery drivers, tied up his familyA Houston-area family was left horrified Tuesday morning, after two armed robbers disguised as delivery drivers forced their way into their home. The shooting led to two suspects being arrested and an officer being shot in the leg.