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Toddler unintentionally shoots mother inside vehicle in southwest Harris County
Read full article: Toddler unintentionally shoots mother inside vehicle in southwest Harris CountyA mother was hospitalized after being unintentionally shot by her 3-year-old toddler inside a vehicle near the area of Alief, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Neglected area near NRG Stadium continues to be overrun by trash, residents say city response is lacking
Read full article: Neglected area near NRG Stadium continues to be overrun by trash, residents say city response is lackingResidents living near the intersection of Buffalo Speedway and Holmes Road are growing increasingly frustrated with the ongoing neglect of their neighborhood.
Houston-area grandmother who takes care of disabled husband receives $1,500 ‘Christmas Miracle’
Read full article: Houston-area grandmother who takes care of disabled husband receives $1,500 ‘Christmas Miracle’On an early December morning, Joy Morris begins her day as she always does—by helping others. Her husband, Henry, is completely disabled after suffering a massive stroke and a near-fatal brain aneurysm. Joy has become his full-time caregiver, sacrificing her own career to support him through his recovery.
‘They knew they owed me a paycheck:’ Employees of used car lot claim owners shorted them on pay
Read full article: ‘They knew they owed me a paycheck:’ Employees of used car lot claim owners shorted them on payIt’s been months since a Houston-area used car lot was open, but ex-employees say they’re still owed paychecks.
Father accused of leaving 4-year-old daughter in non-running vehicle as he gambled for hours at Sam Houston Race Park
Read full article: Father accused of leaving 4-year-old daughter in non-running vehicle as he gambled for hours at Sam Houston Race ParkA father has been arrested and charged after deputies say he left his young daughter inside a non-running vehicle as he gambled, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Deck the halls, not the highways: Houston traffic survival tips this weekend
Read full article: Deck the halls, not the highways: Houston traffic survival tips this weekendThis weekend in Houston, the roads are expected to be packed with activity as residents and visitors travel in and out of town, while others engage in last-minute Christmas and holiday shopping.
Fight between relatives ends in deadly shooting near Houston’s NRG Stadium
Read full article: Fight between relatives ends in deadly shooting near Houston’s NRG StadiumA fight between two relatives escalated into a deadly shooting Friday afternoon near Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the Houston Police Department.
Armed armored truck robbery reported in northeast Harris County
Read full article: Armed armored truck robbery reported in northeast Harris CountyA search is underway for two men involved in an armed armored truck robbery on Friday in northeast Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Toddler unintentionally shoots mother inside vehicle in southwest Harris County
Read full article: Toddler unintentionally shoots mother inside vehicle in southwest Harris CountyA mother was hospitalized after being unintentionally shot by her 3-year-old toddler inside a vehicle near the area of Alief, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Father accused of leaving 4-year-old daughter in non-running vehicle as he gambled for hours at Sam Houston Race Park
Read full article: Father accused of leaving 4-year-old daughter in non-running vehicle as he gambled for hours at Sam Houston Race ParkA father has been arrested and charged after deputies say he left his young daughter inside a non-running vehicle as he gambled, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Fight between relatives ends in deadly shooting near Houston’s NRG Stadium
Read full article: Fight between relatives ends in deadly shooting near Houston’s NRG StadiumA fight between two relatives escalated into a deadly shooting Friday afternoon near Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the Houston Police Department.
Armed armored truck robbery reported in northeast Harris County
Read full article: Armed armored truck robbery reported in northeast Harris CountyA search is underway for two men involved in an armed armored truck robbery on Friday in northeast Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
No body found after drunk driver claims her boyfriend was submerged inside vehicle in Harris Co. pond
Read full article: No body found after drunk driver claims her boyfriend was submerged inside vehicle in Harris Co. pondAuthorities in Harris County are investigating a submerged vehicle in a neighborhood pond after arresting a woman for driving while intoxicated.
Body found in Buffalo Bayou after police chase involving stolen vehicle
Read full article: Body found in Buffalo Bayou after police chase involving stolen vehicleA police chase in Houston involving a stolen vehicle ended near Buffalo Bayou early Friday morning. Officers captured three suspects, but a fourth remains missing after jumping into the water.
Ask 2: Can Houston school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street?
Read full article: Ask 2: Can Houston school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street?A viewer asked our traffic expert, Justina Latimer: "Can school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street even when there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk?"
What to do at broken light intersections or when flashing red in Houston?
Read full article: What to do at broken light intersections or when flashing red in Houston?A viewer asked our traffic expert: “Heading into hurricane season could you go over what to do at an intersection where the lights are out or all flashing red? Also, could you go over what to do at a roundabout? We have a new nearby and it’s a mess."
Neglected area near NRG Stadium continues to be overrun by trash, residents say city response is lacking
Read full article: Neglected area near NRG Stadium continues to be overrun by trash, residents say city response is lackingResidents living near the intersection of Buffalo Speedway and Holmes Road are growing increasingly frustrated with the ongoing neglect of their neighborhood.
Debit, credit cards compromised at Houston area gas station, here’s how
Read full article: Debit, credit cards compromised at Houston area gas station, here’s howJersey Village police are investigating a skimming device found on a gas pump at an Exxon station on Jones Rd. at Hwy 290. Chief Danny Keele said it appears dozens of credit cards were compromised, including city fuel cards.
Chronically truant students the focus of newly proposed Texas bill
Read full article: Chronically truant students the focus of newly proposed Texas bill“We’ve got to get back to where there’s a way to handle truant kids, and part of that is the school districts have to be able to go knock on doors again," Sen. Bettencourt said in a statement.
By the numbers: Texas leads nation in freight train accidents, Harris County ranks highest in state
Read full article: By the numbers: Texas leads nation in freight train accidents, Harris County ranks highest in stateTexas has more miles of freight train tracks than any other state, surpassing Illinois and California combined.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Surprise spike in water bills, cases increase
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Surprise spike in water bills, cases increaseWe are hearing from dozens of Houston water bill customers who say they need help with sudden surprise bills. The KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation has been looking into water bill issues in Houston for 2+ years.
Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don't trust schools to do it justice
Read full article: Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don't trust schools to do it justiceThirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent across Florida classrooms, a review by The Associated Press has found.
University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests
Read full article: University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protestsThe U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and harassment during protests last spring over the war in Gaza.
White House starts scrapping pending regulations on transgender athletes and student debt
Read full article: White House starts scrapping pending regulations on transgender athletes and student debtPresident Joe Biden’s administration has started to withdraw pending regulations that won’t be finalized by the time he leaves office.
International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inauguration
Read full article: International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inaugurationSome U.S. colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated.
Michigan school shooter loses bid to withdraw guilty plea in 4 deaths
Read full article: Michigan school shooter loses bid to withdraw guilty plea in 4 deathsA judge has refused to allow a Michigan school shooter to withdraw his guilty plea to two dozen charges, including terrorism and first-degree murder.
Official says Wisconsin shooter was new student at Christian school where her victims had deep ties
Read full article: Official says Wisconsin shooter was new student at Christian school where her victims had deep tiesAn official at the Wisconsin school where a student shot and killed a teacher and a fellow student says the 15-year-old was in her first semester there.
New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s impact as a teacher in New Hampshire
Read full article: New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s impact as a teacher in New HampshireA new documentary about teacher Christa McAuliffe focuses more on how she still inspires others and less on her fate aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
Why were border wall materials put up for auction? Here's what you should know.
Read full article: Why were border wall materials put up for auction? Here's what you should know.Some Texas lawmakers including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick slammed the Biden administration over the auction of wall materials. But the sale was directed by Congress — and Texas has already bought some of it.
Cartels turn to social media to lure Americans into human smuggling as Texas enforces stricter laws
Read full article: Cartels turn to social media to lure Americans into human smuggling as Texas enforces stricter lawsThousands of people have been arrested under Texas’ human smuggling law. Now they face at least a decade in prison under sentencing guidelines that took effect this year.
Texas’ latest effort to deter migrants is a billboard campaign in Mexico, Central America
Read full article: Texas’ latest effort to deter migrants is a billboard campaign in Mexico, Central AmericaGov. Greg Abbott announced the new strategy, which will cost an estimated $100,000, during a press conference in Eagle Pass.
As landowners resist, Texas’ border wall is fragmented and built in remote areas
Read full article: As landowners resist, Texas’ border wall is fragmented and built in remote areasAt least a third of landowners approached by state officials have refused to let wall be built on their properties. That’s forced the state to largely build on ranchland in remote areas, or erect sections that are full of gaps.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces more than $500 million in public safety grants
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott announces more than $500 million in public safety grantsThe grants will go to private and public sector recipients in Texas for a variety of public safety priorities, including securing the southern border.
Henry Cuellar pitched adding buoys in Rio Grande to deter migrants years ago
Read full article: Henry Cuellar pitched adding buoys in Rio Grande to deter migrants years agoThe congressman said he joined other Democrats in opposition to the use of the floating barriers and razor wire at Texas’ border because of the lack of permits.
Border patrol agents seize $1.1 million worth of methamphetamine from woman trying to cross border into Texas
Read full article: Border patrol agents seize $1.1 million worth of methamphetamine from woman trying to cross border into TexasA woman was arrested for trying to smuggle more than a million dollars’ worth of drugs into Texas last week.
University of Houston historian breaks down East End’s well-known railroad track dangers
Read full article: University of Houston historian breaks down East End’s well-known railroad track dangersAfter a student was killed by a train while walking to school, nearby residents admitted knowing the railroad track's dangers, but a University of Houston historian argues the problems have been around longer than we might have thought.
Minute Maid Park in Houston will soon be renamed Daikin Park under new business partnership
Read full article: Minute Maid Park in Houston will soon be renamed Daikin Park under new business partnershipThe Houston Astros’ home will get a new name on Jan. 1, becoming Daikin Park under an agreement through the 2039 season.
How some Texas parents and historians say a new state curriculum glosses over slavery and racism
Read full article: How some Texas parents and historians say a new state curriculum glosses over slavery and racismEducation officials say the materials were designed to be age appropriate but critics argue they repeatedly omit key context and oversimplify history.
Houston METRO welcomes first Asian American Police Chief Ban Tien
Read full article: Houston METRO welcomes first Asian American Police Chief Ban TienBan Tien has been appointed as the first Asian American Police Chief of the METRO Police Department in Harris County, marking a significant milestone for the organization.
Astrodome’s timeline: From glory days to repeated false starts
Read full article: Astrodome’s timeline: From glory days to repeated false startsAfter years of false starts, the Astrodome is gearing up for revival with the 'Vision: Astrodome' project, combining historic preservation and private investment.
Houston’s iconic Astrodome could return not just as an entertainment venue space
Read full article: Houston’s iconic Astrodome could return not just as an entertainment venue spaceThe Astrodome Conservancy revealed plans to bring the historic landmark back to life with revenue-generated structures: a space for tenants, offices, and hotels. It also included an arena, event, and entertainment venue space along with an area for food and beverages.
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‘If you cross into Texas illegally, you will regret it forever’: Gov. Abbott targets migrants with new border billboards
Read full article: ‘If you cross into Texas illegally, you will regret it forever’: Gov. Abbott targets migrants with new border billboardsGovernor Greg Abbott has launched a bold new campaign aimed at deterring illegal immigration by highlighting the harsh realities faced by migrants.
Missing kangaroo named Rowdy escapes in Sealy near I-10, owner pleads for help
Read full article: Missing kangaroo named Rowdy escapes in Sealy near I-10, owner pleads for helpRowdy, a 5-foot-tall, 70-pound kangaroo, escaped from his enclosure in Sealy near I-10 during heavy fog and was last seen at a truck stop early Wednesday morning.
No body found after drunk driver claims her boyfriend was submerged inside vehicle in Harris Co. pond
Read full article: No body found after drunk driver claims her boyfriend was submerged inside vehicle in Harris Co. pondAuthorities in Harris County are investigating a submerged vehicle in a neighborhood pond after arresting a woman for driving while intoxicated.
Hall of famer Houston Texans Andre Johnson surprises superfans to spread holiday cheer
Read full article: Hall of famer Houston Texans Andre Johnson surprises superfans to spread holiday cheerHall of Famer and former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson teamed up with NBC Sports to surprise superfans, including season ticket holder Brian Carrion, in Sugar Land.
Ronald McDonald House helps cancer patient find her voice
Read full article: Ronald McDonald House helps cancer patient find her voiceMary Kate Kroesch, a 15-year-old with CIC-Rearranged sarcoma, found solace in the music room at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston while undergoing treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Body found in Buffalo Bayou after police chase involving stolen vehicle
Read full article: Body found in Buffalo Bayou after police chase involving stolen vehicleA police chase in Houston involving a stolen vehicle ended near Buffalo Bayou early Friday morning. Officers captured three suspects, but a fourth remains missing after jumping into the water.
Man killed, woman injured in Gulf Freeway hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Man killed, woman injured in Gulf Freeway hit-and-run crashA fatal crash happened on the Gulf Freeway near the Bellfort exit in Houston, resulting in the death of a male Jeep driver and injuring his female passenger.
Dog rescuers take Deven Clarke on ride along through Liberty County to show scope of stray problem
Read full article: Dog rescuers take Deven Clarke on ride along through Liberty County to show scope of stray problemNow, two people who volunteer to help rescue and rehouse some of those strays, Jenny Rodriguez and Zully Vasquez, say the scope of the problem also includes people dumping unwanted dogs. Animals that may have been shot or run over and are now suffering on the streets.
Houston man handed lengthy prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl, weapons
Read full article: Houston man handed lengthy prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl, weaponsA convicted felon from Houston has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for illegally selling drugs and firearms.
Authorities searching for police chase suspect who ditched Corvette after crash in Kingwood
Read full article: Authorities searching for police chase suspect who ditched Corvette after crash in KingwoodPolice are searching a wooded area for a man linked to a police pursuit after he wrecked his car and abandoned it in the Kingwood area.
Houston family who lost mom to May derecho storm receives ‘Christmas Miracle’ from Spencer Solves It team
Read full article: Houston family who lost mom to May derecho storm receives ‘Christmas Miracle’ from Spencer Solves It teamThis past May, a powerful storm known as a derecho swept through Houston, bringing tornado-force winds, rain, and thunder. It was during this storm that Isaac’s wife, Christin, tragically lost her life. As the storm raged on, Christin ran to move her car to safer ground. In a cruel twist of fate, a massive tree fell on the car, taking her life instantly.
KPRC 2 obtains new search warrants in case of former Fort Bend County commissioner candidate Taral Patel
Read full article: KPRC 2 obtains new search warrants in case of former Fort Bend County commissioner candidate Taral PatelNew search warrants have been obtained in the investigation of a former Fort Bend County commissioner candidate who is accused of using online personas on social media to spread insults targeted at himself and others to garner sympathy during his campaign.
Fatal crash involving Houston Metro bus shuts down eastbound lanes of Katy Freeway at Highway 6
Read full article: Fatal crash involving Houston Metro bus shuts down eastbound lanes of Katy Freeway at Highway 6The eastbound lanes of the Katy Freeway has been shut down following a fatal crash Thursday afternoon, according to Houston TxDOT.
Four people miraculously walk away unharmed after two planes collide at Pearland Airport
Read full article: Four people miraculously walk away unharmed after two planes collide at Pearland AirportA faulty electrical system in an airplane ended up with two small private planes crashing into one other during a landing at Pearland Regional Airport.
Traveling for the holidays? New screeners at Hobby Airport mean faster TSA lines just in time for Christmas travel
Read full article: Traveling for the holidays? New screeners at Hobby Airport mean faster TSA lines just in time for Christmas travelFlying through Houston this holiday season? You'll love the new changes at William P. Hobby Airport!
Recent photo of NASA’s astronauts stuck in space since June sparks wild speculation on social media
Read full article: Recent photo of NASA’s astronauts stuck in space since June sparks wild speculation on social mediaA festive holiday portrait taken aboard the International Space Station has social media buzzing — but not for the reasons NASA might have expected.
New push to ban commercially bred puppies, kittens in Texas pet stores
Read full article: New push to ban commercially bred puppies, kittens in Texas pet storesAnimal advocates in Texas are pushing for a ban on the sale of commercially bred puppies and kittens in pet stores, citing unethical practices and animal welfare concerns.
Naughty or Nice: What does the weather look like for Houston for Christmas?
Read full article: Naughty or Nice: What does the weather look like for Houston for Christmas?Check out the forecast details to help you plan your Christmas and Hanukkah plans with another cold front coming through next week.
$2,500 reward offered after memorial statue honoring Kipper Mease stolen from Pasadena park
Read full article: $2,500 reward offered after memorial statue honoring Kipper Mease stolen from Pasadena parkThe community of Pasadena is in distress after a bronze statue honoring Kipper Mease, a young baseball player who died in a car accident in 1982, was stolen from the Kipper Mease Sports Complex.
Mother of infant found dead inside SW Houston gas station sentenced to prison
Read full article: Mother of infant found dead inside SW Houston gas station sentenced to prisonDiana Guadalupe Zavala Lopez has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of tampering with evidence in a tragic case involving her newborn daughter.
Body found in neighborhood lake in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Body found in neighborhood lake in northwest Harris CountyAn investigation is underway after a body was found in a neighborhood’s lake in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Crash detection feature on phone helps family respond to deadly Houston accident
Read full article: Crash detection feature on phone helps family respond to deadly Houston accidentIn a Houston wrong-way crash, a phone's crash detection feature alerted the family of one driver, allowing them to reach the scene quickly.
‘It’s like losing a friend’: Horse euthanized, rider injured in hit-and-run in Pearland
Read full article: ‘It’s like losing a friend’: Horse euthanized, rider injured in hit-and-run in PearlandAuthorities in Pearland are searching for the driver of a white sedan involved in a hit-and-run that resulted in the euthanization of a horse and injuries to its rider on O’Day Road.
Texas Children’s patient finds Christmas tree with help from a robot
Read full article: Texas Children’s patient finds Christmas tree with help from a robotAt Texas Children’s Hospital, a tree farm allows hospitalized children to choose Christmas trees for their rooms, aided by a Roaming Robot Program that enables participation from isolated patients.