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Q&A: KPRC 2 viewer questions on proposed bible curriculum
Read full article: Q&A: KPRC 2 viewer questions on proposed bible curriculumEight out of the 15 board members at The Texas State Board of Education gave their preliminary approval and voted in favor of keeping the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.
Neighbors in Memorial say dangerous speed racing is getting out of hand
Read full article: Neighbors in Memorial say dangerous speed racing is getting out of handThe Houston Police Department will hold a meeting Wednesday night to address speed racing concerns near the Arlington Court neighborhood.
Holiday season brings increased risk of scams: Harris County Attorney issues warning
Read full article: Holiday season brings increased risk of scams: Harris County Attorney issues warningAs the holiday season approaches, the festive spirit of gift-giving and celebration also brings a dark side—scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.
UT System approves free tuition to students with parents making under $100K annually
Read full article: UT System approves free tuition to students with parents making under $100K annuallyStudents in Texas whose parents make under $100,000 per year will soon have a clearer path to a college education.
‘DRAINED’ results: Houston Water Department ahead in replacing meter sensors
Read full article: ‘DRAINED’ results: Houston Water Department ahead in replacing meter sensorsYou may soon notice a change in your water bill. Mayor John Whitmire announced that the city’s water department is ahead of schedule in replacing broken remote-read sensors attached to residential water meters.
Houston woman accused of harassment, fraud in nearly 20-year campaign against classmate
Read full article: Houston woman accused of harassment, fraud in nearly 20-year campaign against classmateSabina Muhammed, a 61-year-old woman from Harris County, has been arrested and charged with stalking and identity fraud for her long-term harassment of a former classmate from the University of Houston.
How to eat your way to warmth after our blast of cold air
Read full article: How to eat your way to warmth after our blast of cold airAs temperatures drop due to a Canadian cold front, Catherine Kruppa from Advice for Eating recommends oatmeal, hot tea, and soups to help stay warm and healthy.
Do you recognize him? Man wanted for kicking and stomping woman before stealing purse in North Houston
Read full article: Do you recognize him? Man wanted for kicking and stomping woman before stealing purse in North HoustonHouston police are seeking help to identify a man accused of assaulting a woman outside a convenience store on November 9 in north Houston.
Property fraud warning: How weak oversight, virtual transactions leave homeowners vulnerable
Read full article: Property fraud warning: How weak oversight, virtual transactions leave homeowners vulnerableKPRC 2’s Rilwan Balogun visited Phillips to get answers to Click2Houston Help Desk question regarding deed transfers and allegations of fraud.
Neighbors in Memorial say dangerous speed racing is getting out of hand
Read full article: Neighbors in Memorial say dangerous speed racing is getting out of handThe Houston Police Department will hold a meeting Wednesday night to address speed racing concerns near the Arlington Court neighborhood.
Houston woman accused of harassment, fraud in nearly 20-year campaign against classmate
Read full article: Houston woman accused of harassment, fraud in nearly 20-year campaign against classmateSabina Muhammed, a 61-year-old woman from Harris County, has been arrested and charged with stalking and identity fraud for her long-term harassment of a former classmate from the University of Houston.
Do you recognize him? Man wanted for kicking and stomping woman before stealing purse in North Houston
Read full article: Do you recognize him? Man wanted for kicking and stomping woman before stealing purse in North HoustonHouston police are seeking help to identify a man accused of assaulting a woman outside a convenience store on November 9 in north Houston.
Driver arrested after hit-and-run injures Goose Creek CISD student walking to board bus in Highlands
Read full article: Driver arrested after hit-and-run injures Goose Creek CISD student walking to board bus in HighlandsA student was injured in a hit-and-run accident on November 19 in Harris County while walking to school. The driver, John Wesley Williams, was arrested and charged with failing to stop and render aid.
Harris County inmate accused of killing cellmate while awaiting trial for grandmother’s murder
Read full article: Harris County inmate accused of killing cellmate while awaiting trial for grandmother’s murderChad Maydwell, already jailed for the capital murder of his grandmother, now faces additional charges for allegedly killing fellow inmate Michael Griego at Harris County Jail.
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."
Texas Supreme Court weighs in on argument over death row inmate’s delayed execution date
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court weighs in on argument over death row inmate’s delayed execution dateAs a legal chess match continues over a death row inmate’s life, the Texas Supreme Court has weighed in, saying a legislative committee that delayed Robert Roberson’s execution date did not have the power to stop a scheduled sentence.
Cancer patient, over 18K others on funding waitlist as Houston Housing Authority executives receive raises
Read full article: Cancer patient, over 18K others on funding waitlist as Houston Housing Authority executives receive raisesKPRC 2 Investigates is looking into allegations that the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is out of money to support low-income Houston families in paying rent. At the same time Investigative Reporter Amy Davis looks into substantial pay raises for the HHA executive team.
State law blocks revocation of Galveston Sheriff-elect’s license
Read full article: State law blocks revocation of Galveston Sheriff-elect’s licenseWith the Nov. 5 election over, a Texas law is impacting a case involving the Sheriff-elect of Galveston County, Jimmy Fullen. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement recommended revoking Fullen’s peace officer’s license last June.
Lawmakers fire back at accusations they overstepped authority in death row case
Read full article: Lawmakers fire back at accusations they overstepped authority in death row caseThis is the latest salvo in a legal battle between committee members and the Texas Attorney General and Governor’s offices.
A legacy of fear, 50 years after ‘The Candyman’ tainted trick-or-treating
Read full article: A legacy of fear, 50 years after ‘The Candyman’ tainted trick-or-treatingBy 2024 checking your children’s Halloween candy is a must for many parents. In 1974, checking candy wasn’t a concern until an 8-year-old Deer Park boy died from a tainted Pixie Stix.
Texas prison officials have new plan for warehouse hosting large bat colony
Read full article: Texas prison officials have new plan for warehouse hosting large bat colonyThe Texas Department of Criminal Justice is facing a unique challenge: finding a new home for a massive bat colony before they can demolish a vacant warehouse near its prison in Huntsville.
Q&A: KPRC 2 viewer questions on proposed bible curriculum
Read full article: Q&A: KPRC 2 viewer questions on proposed bible curriculumEight out of the 15 board members at The Texas State Board of Education gave their preliminary approval and voted in favor of keeping the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.
Approval of Texas' Bible-infused curriculum will likely depend on Abbott appointee
Read full article: Approval of Texas' Bible-infused curriculum will likely depend on Abbott appointeeTiffany Clark, who was elected to fill a vacant State Board of Education seat in January, said she would have voted against the curriculum.
UT System will expand free tuition and fees to all undergraduates whose families make $100,000 or less
Read full article: UT System will expand free tuition and fees to all undergraduates whose families make $100,000 or lessThe Board of Regents is lifting the income threshold to expand eligibility across all nine of its UT System campuses.
North Carolina Republicans complete a veto override of voucher, immigration bill
Read full article: North Carolina Republicans complete a veto override of voucher, immigration billThe Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature has completed its override of Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of legislation that addresses both private school scholarship grants and immigration.
Texas Tech wants permission to pay college athletes as a part of its recruitment efforts
Read full article: Texas Tech wants permission to pay college athletes as a part of its recruitment effortsState law prohibits schools from making direct name, image and likeness deals with athletes. Texas Tech says it puts them at a disadvantage as the university recruits athletes for fall 2025.
Lantrip Elementary parents gather to protest principal’s removal, call for transparency from Houston ISD
Read full article: Lantrip Elementary parents gather to protest principal’s removal, call for transparency from Houston ISDThis marks the second principal turnover at Lantrip this year and comes amidst broader concerns about leadership instability, with a reported 70% teacher turnover rate since June.
Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here's what that would mean
Read full article: Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here's what that would meanThroughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education, describing it as being infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists.”.
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
Read full article: Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessonsThe Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Behind the scenes: Surprising discoveries Customs and Border Protection agents find at George Bush Airport
Read full article: Behind the scenes: Surprising discoveries Customs and Border Protection agents find at George Bush AirportEver wondered what comes through one of the busiest airports in the country?
Over $31M worth of drugs found in serrano pepper shipment at Texas border
Read full article: Over $31M worth of drugs found in serrano pepper shipment at Texas borderU.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas made a significant drug bust, discovering $31 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of serrano peppers.
Texas’ top elected officials signal Texas could cut border spending after Trump takes office
Read full article: Texas’ top elected officials signal Texas could cut border spending after Trump takes officeWith Donald Trump returning to the White House, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have both recently signaled new openness to winding down the state’ border security operation.
U.S.-Mexico water agreement might bring relief to parched South Texas
Read full article: U.S.-Mexico water agreement might bring relief to parched South TexasThe amendment to a 1944 treaty will help Mexico catch up with its water deliveries to the U.S. and might help Rio Grande Valley farmers devastated by low rainfall.
“Uncharted territory”: Trump’s anti-immigration plans could take center stage in Texas
Read full article: “Uncharted territory”: Trump’s anti-immigration plans could take center stage in TexasTexas is positioned better than any state to help Trump carry out his ambitious anti-immigration agenda. But it is also vulnerable to those policies’ impacts.
Trump’s near sweep of Texas border counties shows a shift to the right for Latino voters
Read full article: Trump’s near sweep of Texas border counties shows a shift to the right for Latino votersThe former president captured 55% of Latino voters in the state, according to exit polls. He also won 14 out of the 18 counties within 20 miles of the border, a number that doubled his 2020 performance in the Latino-majority region.
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.
Houston Fire Department appoints first Black woman as Fire Marshal
Read full article: Houston Fire Department appoints first Black woman as Fire MarshalAssistant Chief Marion Spann has made history as Fire Marshal, making her the first Black woman to have such a critical position. But this isn’t her first time making breaking barriers.
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Texas lineman among four finalists for Lombardi Awards
Read full article: Texas lineman among four finalists for Lombardi AwardsThe finalists for the 51st Lombardi Award, which honors exceptional football performance and character, include two athletes from Texas colleges: Kelvin Banks Jr. from the University of Texas and Nic Scourton from Texas A&M University, both with roots near Houston.
Harris County District Courts host ‘Adoption Day’ ceremony to celebrate children finding home
Read full article: Harris County District Courts host ‘Adoption Day’ ceremony to celebrate children finding home“Currently, there are nearly 5,000 children in Texas waiting for a forever home,” State Rep. Gene Wu said. “Many of these children have been waiting for years. I hope that people will come see how much these kids add to the families that adopt them.”
Driver arrested after hit-and-run injures Goose Creek CISD student walking to board bus in Highlands
Read full article: Driver arrested after hit-and-run injures Goose Creek CISD student walking to board bus in HighlandsA student was injured in a hit-and-run accident on November 19 in Harris County while walking to school. The driver, John Wesley Williams, was arrested and charged with failing to stop and render aid.
Harris County inmate accused of killing cellmate while awaiting trial for grandmother’s murder
Read full article: Harris County inmate accused of killing cellmate while awaiting trial for grandmother’s murderChad Maydwell, already jailed for the capital murder of his grandmother, now faces additional charges for allegedly killing fellow inmate Michael Griego at Harris County Jail.
Parents arrested for leaving 4 children home alone while drinking at bar, Harris County deputies say
Read full article: Parents arrested for leaving 4 children home alone while drinking at bar, Harris County deputies sayAuthorities arrested Evan Gyuricza and Misty Broadway in Harris County for leaving their four children unsupervised in a disorganized home while they went to a bar and became intoxicated.
Lantrip Elementary parents gather to protest principal’s removal, call for transparency from Houston ISD
Read full article: Lantrip Elementary parents gather to protest principal’s removal, call for transparency from Houston ISDThis marks the second principal turnover at Lantrip this year and comes amidst broader concerns about leadership instability, with a reported 70% teacher turnover rate since June.
Hit-and-run driver arrested for killing man, hurting woman in west Harris County
Read full article: Hit-and-run driver arrested for killing man, hurting woman in west Harris CountyA hit-and-run incident in west Harris County led to the death of a man and serious injuries to a woman named Keturah Palmer. The driver, Yusdenis Llano, was apprehended after the SUV struck the pedestrians on Addicks Satsuma Road around 2 a.m. and fled the scene.
Montrose organization upset after they say century-old Live Oak Tree was cut down without notice
Read full article: Montrose organization upset after they say century-old Live Oak Tree was cut down without noticeThere’s been a public outcry among some in Montrose after a proposed plan to improve a section of Montrose Boulevard means the removal of some historic Live Oak trees.
What to know about ‘order protection,’ extra fees added at checkout
Read full article: What to know about ‘order protection,’ extra fees added at checkoutAs the holiday shopping season ramps up, many online shoppers are encountering a new fee at checkout: Order Protection. While familiar with surcharges for concert tickets or premium electronics, consumers are now seeing extra charges applied to everyday items like shoes or protein drinks.
Ex-con man gives inside scoop on how crooks steal your home from right under your feet
Read full article: Ex-con man gives inside scoop on how crooks steal your home from right under your feetThere’s a way for criminals to steal your home right out from underneath you without you even doing anything wrong. And the worst part is - you might not even know for months.
Seizure or sinister? Man’s death in north Houston under investigation
Read full article: Seizure or sinister? Man’s death in north Houston under investigationInvestigators said the man's family lives nearby and likes to hang around the area, so when someone recognized him they initially believed he had a seizure — but police said he has head and neck trauma.
Study: Houston’s 2 major airports have below-average Wi-Fi
Read full article: Study: Houston’s 2 major airports have below-average Wi-FiFor those looking to travel for Thanksgiving next week, it might be better to get all of your online errands taken care of before heading to the airports in Houston.
86-year-old woman speaks out about health, safety concerns at Houston Housing Authority property in Fourth Ward
Read full article: 86-year-old woman speaks out about health, safety concerns at Houston Housing Authority property in Fourth WardMonday night, KPRC 2 was at the Houston Housing Authority board meeting where the president and CEO, David Northern, resigned after investigations into questionable contracts that may have been granted to underqualified companies. At that same board meeting, an 86-year-old woman named Madine Lewis spoke out.
Chilling murder of forgiving Harris County mom explored in new episode of ‘The Evidence Room’
Read full article: Chilling murder of forgiving Harris County mom explored in new episode of ‘The Evidence Room’The KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' is in its sixth season, streaming exclusively on KPRC 2+.
Handicapped Pasadena man finally gets help after apartment refuses to provide wheelchair ramp
Read full article: Handicapped Pasadena man finally gets help after apartment refuses to provide wheelchair rampA Pasadena man who is confined to a wheelchair has been trapped in his apartment for months, because his apartment complex neither provided a ramp, nor would an apartment manager let him keep his own hand-built ramps out.
‘We’re not in high school’: DA Kim Ogg addresses Judge Hidalgo over charges against ex-HCPH executive director
Read full article: ‘We’re not in high school’: DA Kim Ogg addresses Judge Hidalgo over charges against ex-HCPH executive directorDuring Tuesday’s news conference, District Attorney Kim Ogg not only outlined the exact charges against Barbie Robinson, former executive director of Harris County Public Health who was fired in August, but also addressed criticism from county leaders such as County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
‘$30M goes a long way’: Ex-Harris County Public Health director accused of giving private information to tech company
Read full article: ‘$30M goes a long way’: Ex-Harris County Public Health director accused of giving private information to tech companyHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg held a news conference Tuesday afternoon following the charges the DA filed against Barbie Robinson, who was fired earlier this year as the executive director of Harris County Public Health.
Ceremony to remember the life of former Houston anchor Chauncy Glover to be held Saturday
Read full article: Ceremony to remember the life of former Houston anchor Chauncy Glover to be held SaturdayA ceremony to remember and honor the life and legacy of beloved former Houston anchor and reporter Chauncy Glover is scheduled to be held Saturday in Houston.
Mayor Whitmire calls for volunteers ahead of 75th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
Read full article: Mayor Whitmire calls for volunteers ahead of 75th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day ParadeWith just over a week until Thanksgiving Day, the City of Houston is looking for the community’s help as it gears up for another fun-filled holiday parade.
The mid-40s are coming: Cooler air will continue to filter into the Houston area this week
Read full article: The mid-40s are coming: Cooler air will continue to filter into the Houston area this weekCooler air will continue filtering into the Houston area and our temperatures will drop into the low to mid-40s by Thursday morning.
Analysis: What we can expect from President-elect Trump’s cabinet selections
Read full article: Analysis: What we can expect from President-elect Trump’s cabinet selectionsIn the two weeks following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, the President-elect has wasted no time announcing his picks for the major departments in his administration.
Netflix says over 108 million watched Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight live, setting streaming record
Read full article: Netflix says over 108 million watched Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight live, setting streaming recordNetflix says last Friday’s boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson made history.