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‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Beloved BBQ spot targeted AGAIN days after costly brisket heist in Houston
Read full article: ‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Beloved BBQ spot targeted AGAIN days after costly brisket heist in HoustonKPRC 2 first brought you this unfortunate story on Monday about a family-owned barbecue joint targeted in a robbery that cost them thousands — only for them to be hit again.
KPRC 2 reporting on stolen SNAP benefits leads to Houston Congressman filing legislation
Read full article: KPRC 2 reporting on stolen SNAP benefits leads to Houston Congressman filing legislationAfter weeks of reporting on a growing number of Houstonians who had their SNAP benefits stolen, a solution could be in the works.
Suspect in deputy constable shooting released from prison in 2023, has criminal history also in Liberty County
Read full article: Suspect in deputy constable shooting released from prison in 2023, has criminal history also in Liberty CountyThe suspect in the shooting that left a Harris County Precinct One Deputy Constable injured Monday not only had criminal history in Harris County, but also in Liberty County, KPRC 2 has learned.
Female correctional officer accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old inmate at Texas juvenile facility
Read full article: Female correctional officer accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old inmate at Texas juvenile facilityA former correctional officer with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department has been arrested and is facing multiple charges involving a 16-year-old juvenile victim.
Truancy, chronic absenteeism bills move forward in Texas Legislature
Read full article: Truancy, chronic absenteeism bills move forward in Texas LegislatureIn response to the alarming rates of truancy and chronic absenteeism in Texas schools, lawmakers are pushing forward key legislation aimed at addressing these issues.
Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones released from hospital one day after being wounded in shooting
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones released from hospital one day after being wounded in shootingHarris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones is expected to be released from hospital Tuesday afternoon—just one day after she was injured in a shooting near the Harris County Family Law Center in Houston.
Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, reveals battle with breast cancer
Read full article: Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, reveals battle with breast cancerIn an interview with PEOPLE magazine, Knowles, 71, opened up about how she was blindsided last July when she discovered stage 1 breast cancer after missing her previously scheduled mammogram.
Houston’s iconic ‘Darth Vader’ house sold for $3.35 Million—it’s becoming ‘The Black Bull House’
Read full article: Houston’s iconic ‘Darth Vader’ house sold for $3.35 Million—it’s becoming ‘The Black Bull House’The infamous 'Darth Vader House' in Houston has officially sold for $3.35 million! Discover the transformation ahead, including its new owner, international sculptor Enrique Cabrera, and what’s next for this architectural gem. Read on to learn how this iconic home went from a local legend to the 'Black Bull House'!
‘Career criminal’ accused of assaulting his HCSO deputy girlfriend in Houston
Read full article: ‘Career criminal’ accused of assaulting his HCSO deputy girlfriend in HoustonA man with an extensive criminal history spanning multiple states was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, who is also a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, records show.
‘This is a shakedown’: Shannon Sharpe, Tony Buzbee trade online blows day after sexual assault lawsuit filed
Read full article: ‘This is a shakedown’: Shannon Sharpe, Tony Buzbee trade online blows day after sexual assault lawsuit filedBuzbee called Sharpe's attorney's claims about an edited sex tape "desperate," and around the same time, Sharpe shared a video post saying, "Tony Buzbee targets Black men."
After losing leg in accident, Houston area teen inspires on the field and beyond
Read full article: After losing leg in accident, Houston area teen inspires on the field and beyondA tragic event and loss didn’t stop the determination and dedication of on local teen who hasn’t let his disability stop him from his love of sports.
Suspect in deputy constable shooting released from prison in 2023, has criminal history also in Liberty County
Read full article: Suspect in deputy constable shooting released from prison in 2023, has criminal history also in Liberty CountyThe suspect in the shooting that left a Harris County Precinct One Deputy Constable injured Monday not only had criminal history in Harris County, but also in Liberty County, KPRC 2 has learned.
Female correctional officer accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old inmate at Texas juvenile facility
Read full article: Female correctional officer accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old inmate at Texas juvenile facilityA former correctional officer with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department has been arrested and is facing multiple charges involving a 16-year-old juvenile victim.
Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones released from hospital one day after being wounded in shooting
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones released from hospital one day after being wounded in shootingHarris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones is expected to be released from hospital Tuesday afternoon—just one day after she was injured in a shooting near the Harris County Family Law Center in Houston.
‘Career criminal’ accused of assaulting his HCSO deputy girlfriend in Houston
Read full article: ‘Career criminal’ accused of assaulting his HCSO deputy girlfriend in HoustonA man with an extensive criminal history spanning multiple states was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, who is also a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, records show.
Court resets hearing for Fort Bend Judge KP George in social media hoax case
Read full article: Court resets hearing for Fort Bend Judge KP George in social media hoax caseAccused of participating in a social media hoax during his campaign and facing multiple charges, including money laundering, George's legal troubles continue to unfold.
Man charged in shooting that injured Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones near courthouse
Read full article: Man charged in shooting that injured Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones near courthouseThe man suspected of shooting Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones on Monday has been charged with the incident one day later.
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."
Houston woman claims ‘squatter’ is suing for possession of family home
Read full article: Houston woman claims ‘squatter’ is suing for possession of family homeA Houston woman is fighting an “adverse possession” lawsuit filed by a man she claims is squatting in a home that’s been in her family for 70 years.
International students stripped of legal status in the US are piling up wins in court
Read full article: International students stripped of legal status in the US are piling up wins in courtSome international students in the U.S. who have had their legal status terminated in recent weeks have found a measure of success in court, with federal judges around the country issuing orders to restore students’ status at least temporarily.
Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying law
Read full article: Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying lawStudent survivors of last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University are urging legislators to block an effort to reverse a law passed in the wake of the 2018 Parkland shooting that raised the state’s gun-buying age from 18 to 21.
Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers
Read full article: Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowersStarting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections.
Rice University, Houston ISD partner to give families, students access to food, school supplies and job training
Read full article: Rice University, Houston ISD partner to give families, students access to food, school supplies and job trainingRice University and the Houston Independent School District are joining forces to significantly enhance Sunrise Centers, which play a vital role in providing essential support such as food, school supplies, mental health care, and job training to students and families.
Anti-Defamation League says anger at Israel is now the driving force behind antisemitism in the US
Read full article: Anti-Defamation League says anger at Israel is now the driving force behind antisemitism in the USThe Anti-Defamation League says the number of antisemitic incidents in the United States reached a record high last year.
Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
Read full article: Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grantsHarvard University has filed suit to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after recently announcing it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus.
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
Read full article: Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department saysThe Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.
“It’s what’s best for a very select few”: Some Texans are skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish line
Read full article: “It’s what’s best for a very select few”: Some Texans are skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish lineTexas Republican lawmakers in regions known for support of public schools defended voting for vouchers, saying they gained leverage to seek concessions.
With the border quiet, Texas ponders spending another $6.5 billion on border security
Read full article: With the border quiet, Texas ponders spending another $6.5 billion on border securitySome are questioning whether lawmakers should commit billions more to border security with illegal crossings dwindling and a Trump immigration crackdown.
$14M worth of meth found hidden inside bell peppers, cucumbers at Texas border
Read full article: $14M worth of meth found hidden inside bell peppers, cucumbers at Texas borderU.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a shipment of what was labeled as fresh bell peppers and cucumbers, but something entirely different was concealed inside the produce.
Trump administration drops challenge to Texas law targeting people who illegally cross the border
Read full article: Trump administration drops challenge to Texas law targeting people who illegally cross the borderSenate Bill 4, the Texas law that makes illegally crossing the border a state crime, will continue to be challenged by two immigrant rights groups and El Paso County.
Galveston County to stop sending deputies to the border amidst massive decrease in illegal crossings
Read full article: Galveston County to stop sending deputies to the border amidst massive decrease in illegal crossingsStarting this April, Galveston County will be bringing back its deputies from the southern border.
Margaret Heckler: Pioneering equality, revolutionizing credit cards, and achieving the triple crown
Read full article: Margaret Heckler: Pioneering equality, revolutionizing credit cards, and achieving the triple crownClosing out Women's History Month, late politician Margaret Heckler's story is untold-until now. We heard from Kimberly Heckler share personal insights into the trailblazing career of her mother-in-law, a political powerhouse who shaped the future for women in politics.
Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How Beyoncé’s 16 CARRIAGES highlights the freedom of flight
Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How Beyoncé’s 16 CARRIAGES highlights the freedom of flightBeyoncé's song "16 CARRIAGES" serves as a historical reflection on the Black experience during Reconstruction, symbolizing the complex freedom that followed the Civil War.
Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How Beyoncé’s BLACKBIIRD echoes the fight for black freedom
Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How Beyoncé’s BLACKBIIRD echoes the fight for black freedomThe "Cowboy Carter Chronicles" explores the themes of Black resilience and freedom through Beyoncé's reimagining of "Blackbird" on her album.
Cowboy Carter Chronicles: What students learned about black cowboys this rodeo season
Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: What students learned about black cowboys this rodeo seasonThis initiative, highlighted in the "Cowboy Carter Chronicles" series by Jyesha Johnson, delves into the cultural contributions of Black cowboys and the history of Black towns, which have largely been erased from mainstream narratives.
Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How a lullaby highlights black unsung heroes of the Old West
Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How a lullaby highlights black unsung heroes of the Old WestIn the American West, the narrative often revolves around outlaws, gunfights, and the lawless frontier. However, there are untold stories of black individuals who were born to be protectors, shaping the history of the West in ways that have often been overshadowed.
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Court resets hearing for Fort Bend Judge KP George in social media hoax case
Read full article: Court resets hearing for Fort Bend Judge KP George in social media hoax caseAccused of participating in a social media hoax during his campaign and facing multiple charges, including money laundering, George's legal troubles continue to unfold.
Harris County murder initially seen as road rage now tied to domestic violence
Read full article: Harris County murder initially seen as road rage now tied to domestic violenceDeputies were searching for the person they said shot and killed a woman in a possible road rage incident in northwest Harris County.
Man charged in shooting that injured Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones near courthouse
Read full article: Man charged in shooting that injured Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones near courthouseThe man suspected of shooting Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones on Monday has been charged with the incident one day later.
TSA officials at Bush Airport to discuss what Houston residents should know about REAL-ID as deadline approaches
Read full article: TSA officials at Bush Airport to discuss what Houston residents should know about REAL-ID as deadline approachesDEADLINE APPROACHING: If you’re traveling for the summer, you might want to make sure your information is REAL ID compliant by May 7!
Rice University, Houston ISD partner to give families, students access to food, school supplies and job training
Read full article: Rice University, Houston ISD partner to give families, students access to food, school supplies and job trainingRice University and the Houston Independent School District are joining forces to significantly enhance Sunrise Centers, which play a vital role in providing essential support such as food, school supplies, mental health care, and job training to students and families.
Almost every other major Texas city (except Houston) was named among best places to start a business
Read full article: Almost every other major Texas city (except Houston) was named among best places to start a businessTHOUGHTS? How did Austin, Fort Worth, and Dallas (to name a few) outrank Houston among "Best Large Cities to Start a Business"?
First 100 guests at Torchy’s new Sienna location in Fort Bend County get FREE queso for a year
Read full article: First 100 guests at Torchy’s new Sienna location in Fort Bend County get FREE queso for a yearTorchy’s Tacos is opening a new location in Sienna, offering the first 100 guests on April 23 a keychain for free Green Chile Queso for a year.
Denton County Commissioner stabbed, and husband killed in tragic family incident involving grandson
Read full article: Denton County Commissioner stabbed, and husband killed in tragic family incident involving grandsonA Denton County commissioner was injured, and her husband was killed after they were stabbed overnight by their grandson, according to Lewisville police.
274,000 reusable bags to be given away by H-E-B on Earth Day
Read full article: 274,000 reusable bags to be given away by H-E-B on Earth DayH-E-B will distribute 274,000 reusable bags on Earth Day, April 22, at all its locations, continuing its tradition since 2008 of giving away over 3.2 million bags.
1 hospitalized, 1 detained after possible road rage-related shooting off Sam Houston Parkway
Read full article: 1 hospitalized, 1 detained after possible road rage-related shooting off Sam Houston ParkwayThe shooting happened in the 4300 block of W. Sam Houston Parkway, near the intersection with Clay Road.
Texas ties: Former Dallas bishop to oversee conclave after Pope Francis’ death
Read full article: Texas ties: Former Dallas bishop to oversee conclave after Pope Francis’ deathFollowing the death of Pope Francis — the first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble and pastoral style — former Dallas Bishop Cardinal Kevin Farrell will serve as interim overseer of the Vatican and preside over the conclave until a new pope is elected
Neighbors call for shutdown of southeast Houston club after Easter Sunday shooting injures four
Read full article: Neighbors call for shutdown of southeast Houston club after Easter Sunday shooting injures fourNeighbors living near a southeast Houston club say they’re fed up with the violence, noise, and chaos they’ve endured for years — and they’re now calling on the city to shut the club down after a shooting Easter Sunday left four people injured.
Shake your rump and your sweet tooth: Rebecca Masson talks Beastie Boys, Top Chef with Ad Rock, and Taste of the Nation
Read full article: Shake your rump and your sweet tooth: Rebecca Masson talks Beastie Boys, Top Chef with Ad Rock, and Taste of the NationAhead of her big night at Taste of the Nation, we sat down with Becky Masson—not just to talk desserts, but to dig into the creative spark behind them, the stories they tell, and why naming them is half the fun.
‘Really wanted to quit’: Family-owned BBQ spot hit hard after thief steals thousands in brisket
Read full article: ‘Really wanted to quit’: Family-owned BBQ spot hit hard after thief steals thousands in brisketA family-owned barbecue restaurant is working to recover after a thief broke into the business and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of brisket.
Harris County Pct. 1 Deputy Sheila Jones shot near Family Law Center: what happens inside the courthouse?
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 1 Deputy Sheila Jones shot near Family Law Center: what happens inside the courthouse?If you’ve ever passed by the Harris County Family Law Center in downtown Houston, you might have wondered what goes on inside. Unlike the more widely known criminal or civil courthouses, the Family Law Center addresses some of the most personal and emotionally charged legal issues people face which is family matters.
Shannon Sharpe sued by Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee in $50M sexual assault lawsuit
Read full article: Shannon Sharpe sued by Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee in $50M sexual assault lawsuitTony Buzbee, a notable Houston-based attorney, announced his law firm is has filed a civil lawsuit against media personality and retired NFL star Shannon Sharpe.
Who is Sheila Jones? Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable wounded in shootout near Family Law Center
Read full article: Who is Sheila Jones? Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable wounded in shootout near Family Law CenterA female deputy constable with Harris County Pct. 1 was shot during a shootout with an armed man near the Harris County Family Law Center in Downtown Houston.
BLOG: Inside KPRC 2’s Bill Barajas’ visits to the Vatican, seeing Pope Francis
Read full article: BLOG: Inside KPRC 2’s Bill Barajas’ visits to the Vatican, seeing Pope FrancisAs the world continues to mourn Pope Francis’ loss, KPRC 2’s Bill Barajas shared his own story about how he was fortunate to visit Vatican City last year. Of course, this wasn’t his first visit to Vatican City.
Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable shot during shootout near Family Law Center; suspect also injured
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable shot during shootout near Family Law Center; suspect also injuredA female deputy constable with Harris County Pct. 1 has reportedly shot near the Harris County Family Law Center in Downtown Houston.
Track outages here: Thunderstorms lead to power outages across Houston area
Read full article: Track outages here: Thunderstorms lead to power outages across Houston areaAs a cold front moves across the area, numerous power outages have been reported, leaving thousands of residents without electricity.