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Study: Houston residents expect government to help them find jobs, solve economic problems
Read full article: Study: Houston residents expect government to help them find jobs, solve economic problemsMore Houstonians are demanding government intervention to solve their economic problems than ever before, according to a study.
City leaders seek state grant to build pedestrian bridge near McReynolds Middle School
Read full article: City leaders seek state grant to build pedestrian bridge near McReynolds Middle SchoolWhile students may be out of school for the summer, city and county leaders are working behind the scenes to address a serious safety hazard that impacts their commute year-round, a rail crossing near McReynolds Middle School that regularly leaves children with no safe way across.
‘We should have been notified’: Fifth Ward residents frustrated after train derailment
Read full article: ‘We should have been notified’: Fifth Ward residents frustrated after train derailmentAs Union Pacific works to clear the wreckage, residents say they want more than just cleanup — they want answers, and better communication moving forward.
Found safe: Fort Bend man’s case highlights need for life saving tools like Project Lifesaver amid wandering risks
Read full article: Found safe: Fort Bend man’s case highlights need for life saving tools like Project Lifesaver amid wandering risksA 22-year-old nonverbal man with autism was safely located after going missing in Fort Bend County. The case follows a similar recent incident in Pasadena and highlights growing calls for tools like Project Lifesaver to protect vulnerable individuals.
Houston woman wearing COVID-19 mask investigated for pair of armed robberies
Read full article: Houston woman wearing COVID-19 mask investigated for pair of armed robberiesOfficials in Harris County are looking for a woman believed to be involved in a pair of armed robberies in the Houston area.
Want to verify your child’s teacher certification? Here’s how
Read full article: Want to verify your child’s teacher certification? Here’s howWondering how to check a teacher's certification status in Texas? The TEA website and the State Board for Educator Certification are great starting points.
Houston woman wearing COVID-19 mask investigated for pair of armed robberies
Read full article: Houston woman wearing COVID-19 mask investigated for pair of armed robberiesOfficials in Harris County are looking for a woman believed to be involved in a pair of armed robberies in the Houston area.
Man found shot to death in apparent drive-by behind west Houston grocery store
Read full article: Man found shot to death in apparent drive-by behind west Houston grocery storeAuthorities are on the hunt for whoever shot and killed a man behind a Sunrise Grocery in west Houston Monday night.
Galveston County Sheriff heads back to court in battle with state agency trying to suspend his license
Read full article: Galveston County Sheriff heads back to court in battle with state agency trying to suspend his licenseGalveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen is likely headed to a court hearing in his battle with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George files motion to recuse judge in felony money laundering case
Read full article: Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George files motion to recuse judge in felony money laundering caseCounty Judge KP George made his first appearance before a judge following his indictment last month for two felony money laundering cases. He and his attorneys did not spend much time in court, as the brief appearance lasted only a few minutes.
As hurricane season approaches, why is NOAA’s weather radio signal for Galveston still down?
Read full article: As hurricane season approaches, why is NOAA’s weather radio signal for Galveston still down?This outage leaves a gap in receiving vital emergency and weather updates, which are especially important during severe storms when other communication methods may fail.
Weighing potential impact of SCOTUS decision on nationwide injunctions
Read full article: Weighing potential impact of SCOTUS decision on nationwide injunctionsAs the country waits for a decision from the US Supreme Court, Constitutional law experts and immigration attorneys are preparing for different outcomes regarding the issues of nationwide injunctions and, potentially, birthright citizenship.
2 Investigates: Finding the best care facility for your loved ones, how to check past issues
Read full article: 2 Investigates: Finding the best care facility for your loved ones, how to check past issuesFinding the right care for your aging parents can be a stressful task. Amy Davis is answering questions about how to find the best place for your loved ones.
Houston water customers can’t open new water meter boxes, here’s how to do it
Read full article: Houston water customers can’t open new water meter boxes, here’s how to do itIf you get an unexpected high-water bill, one of the first things you should do is check your meter and make sure you don’t have a leak. But several of you have reached out to “2 Helps You” because you can’t get the lid off of your new meter box.
Arizona governor vetoes bill banning teaching antisemitism, calls it an attack on educators
Read full article: Arizona governor vetoes bill banning teaching antisemitism, calls it an attack on educatorsArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a proposal that would have banned teaching antisemitism at the state’s public schools.
Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacy
Read full article: Texas high school students’ STAAR scores show gains in STEM fields, struggles in reading and literacyEducation policy experts say the results align with Texas’ workforce goals but note that students still need help.
Can $1,000 at birth change a child's future? A Republican proposal aims to find out
Read full article: Can $1,000 at birth change a child's future? A Republican proposal aims to find outA House Republican proposal backed by President Donald Trump would set up tax-deferred investment accounts with $1,000 for infants born across the U.S. It builds on the concept of baby bonds, which some cities have begun introducing as a way to reduce gaps between wealthy people and poor people.
UTHealth Houston offering tuition-free program for nursing students in Texas
Read full article: UTHealth Houston offering tuition-free program for nursing students in TexasTo address Texas’ nursing shortage, the Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston is taking steps by offering new tuition-free initiative for qualifying students in its top-ranked accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
$12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spending
Read full article: $12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spendingThe U.S. House approved the budget reconciliation bill, which also includes preservation of 2017 tax cuts and changes to Medicaid and SNAP.
Texas braces for an imminent screwworm infestation, a threat to the state’s cattle industry
Read full article: Texas braces for an imminent screwworm infestation, a threat to the state’s cattle industryU.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz hope to fund an operation to kill the parasitic fly before too much damage is done.
$2,000 border crossing leads to ransom plot and Houston human smuggling arrest
Read full article: $2,000 border crossing leads to ransom plot and Houston human smuggling arrestCameron Tucker, 25, faces aggravated kidnapping charges after allegedly holding a man captive and demanding ransom from his family in Mexico, according to Houston Police Department investigators.
U.S. declares military zone around El Paso, allowing soldiers to arrest migrants
Read full article: U.S. declares military zone around El Paso, allowing soldiers to arrest migrantsIt’s the second military zone the Trump administration has created at the border, following one on the New Mexico-Mexico border, where a group of migrants were arrested on Monday.
Houston murder suspect in the U.S. illegally was under federal skimming scheme investigation, sources say
Read full article: Houston murder suspect in the U.S. illegally was under federal skimming scheme investigation, sources sayShowing up to the home in a gym tank top, Andres Fernandez De La Paz allegedly shot 34-year-old Ediesky Incencio Pineiro in the chest.
More than 20 people banned after brawl at Carnival Cruise Line in Galveston
Read full article: More than 20 people banned after brawl at Carnival Cruise Line in GalvestonA total of 24 people were banned after a video showed a group of people throwing fists and shoving each other while getting off a ship inside a Galveston terminal.
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.
Channelview private school parents outraged after discovering administrator’s past sex crime
Read full article: Channelview private school parents outraged after discovering administrator’s past sex crimeParents at Family Christian Academy in Channelview are speaking out after learning that an elementary school administrator and girls’ volleyball coach has a troubling criminal history.
Henry Winkler hosts “Hazardous History” about wild things that used to be normal in the past
Read full article: Henry Winkler hosts “Hazardous History” about wild things that used to be normal in the pastFrom sketchy science kits to downright reckless recess, Henry’s taking us back—and you won’t believe what made the cut!
Why do hurricanes have names?
Read full article: Why do hurricanes have names?One of the most common questions our Chief Meteorologist gets when visiting schools is: “How do hurricanes get their names?” Take a deep dive into the nomenclature history and discover if we could get our first named storm in two weeks.
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.
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With another round of storms heading towards Houston, send us Click2Pins of the weather near you!
Read full article: With another round of storms heading towards Houston, send us Click2Pins of the weather near you!With strong storms heading towards Houston, hail and storm delays could impact your Tuesday evening commute.
Tragedy at Galveston beach: Houston teen dies, another hospitalized after swimming incident
Read full article: Tragedy at Galveston beach: Houston teen dies, another hospitalized after swimming incidentA Houston teenage boy has died and a teenage girl has been hospitalized after they went missing while swimming at Galveston beach on early Tuesday morning, according to Galveston Island Beach Patrol.
Storm chances increasing this afternoon for Houston commuters
Read full article: Storm chances increasing this afternoon for Houston commutersHouston returns to a more summer-like pattern with isolated pop-up showers and storms each day. These showers and storms will not wash out any of your outdoor plans.
Houston quadruplets known as the ‘Galleria Quads’ graduate together, preparing for college
Read full article: Houston quadruplets known as the ‘Galleria Quads’ graduate together, preparing for collegeThe Tran siblings, two sets of twins, graduated high school over the weekend and are now headed to college!
Man found shot to death in apparent drive-by behind west Houston grocery store
Read full article: Man found shot to death in apparent drive-by behind west Houston grocery storeAuthorities are on the hunt for whoever shot and killed a man behind a Sunrise Grocery in west Houston Monday night.
Houston prepares for potential protests as nationwide movement grows
Read full article: Houston prepares for potential protests as nationwide movement grows2 Investigates has learned local and federal law enforcement agencies in Houston are closely monitoring developments on the West Coast.
Fake Houston cop accused of defrauding migrants through church music scheme
Read full article: Fake Houston cop accused of defrauding migrants through church music schemeJose Israel Ruano Ventura, 54, faces felony charges for impersonating a public servant and theft after allegedly targeting migrants through a Spring Branch church, where he played in the church band and posed as a law enforcement officer.
Storms clearing out for the Houston area Monday, more storms possible this week
Read full article: Storms clearing out for the Houston area Monday, more storms possible this weekHouston returns to a more summer-like pattern with isolated pop-up showers and storms each day. These showers and storms will not wash out any of your outdoor plans.
Towering storm-damaged trees threaten Houston homes as hurricane season begins
Read full article: Towering storm-damaged trees threaten Houston homes as hurricane season beginsResidents in Houston’s Northview subdivision are facing growing concerns over hazardous trees as hurricane season begins, with property owners caught in a bureaucratic tangle over maintenance responsibility.
Brookshire officer suspended after cellphone video captures dog chase, shooting
Read full article: Brookshire officer suspended after cellphone video captures dog chase, shootingA Brookshire police officer has been suspended with pay after cellphone video captured the fatal shooting of a stray dog at a local park. The incident has sparked public outrage and calls for accountability, while the mayor urges patience as the investigation unfolds.
Downtown Houston No Kings immigration protest to counter Flag Day parade on Trump’s 79th birthday
Read full article: Downtown Houston No Kings immigration protest to counter Flag Day parade on Trump’s 79th birthdayA large protest is being planned in Houston that is expected to counter a military parade for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday this weekend.
Police investigating after man’s body found on fire in SE Houston field
Read full article: Police investigating after man’s body found on fire in SE Houston fieldAuthorities said they were called to the field at 11800 Astoria Blvd. at around 2 p.m. Sunday after being called to a report of a man’s body in a field.
Suspects arrested 2 months after shooting near Texas Southern University that caused campus lockdown
Read full article: Suspects arrested 2 months after shooting near Texas Southern University that caused campus lockdownTwo men have been arrested for suspected involvement in a fatal shooting that caused a lockdown at Texas Southern University.
Houston native, celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero cause of death revealed
Read full article: Houston native, celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero cause of death revealedThe cause of death for Jesus Guerrero, a Houston native and celebrity hairstylist who died in February, has been released.
EXPLAINER: Here’s how the president could deploy National Guard troops in Texas
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Here’s how the president could deploy National Guard troops in TexasAs tensions grow between demonstrators and the White House's immigration policies, questions may arise over the president's ability to deploy the National Guard.