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Conroe man captured on video assaulting unconscious woman; authorities seek additional victims
Read full article: Conroe man captured on video assaulting unconscious woman; authorities seek additional victimsAuthorities are seeking out additional victims after a man was arrested for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in Conroe. Unbeknownst to the suspect, the attack was captured on video.
‘I didn’t use that water, and I’m not gonna be proven guilty’: Jersey Village homeowner disputes 51,000-gallon bill
Read full article: ‘I didn’t use that water, and I’m not gonna be proven guilty’: Jersey Village homeowner disputes 51,000-gallon billA Houston homeowner is refusing to pay his water bill after receiving a charge for 51,000 gallons, a shocking five times his typical monthly usage of under 10,000 gallons.
Livingston woman ‘appalled, embarrassed’ after being removed from Frontier flight for medical device
Read full article: Livingston woman ‘appalled, embarrassed’ after being removed from Frontier flight for medical deviceA woman was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight that was getting ready to take off from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday evening.
Bye bye, Buzz: Texas A&M men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams accepts Maryland job
Read full article: Bye bye, Buzz: Texas A&M men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams accepts Maryland jobAfter three straight appearances in the NCAA March Madness tournament, Texas A&M men’s basketball will be searching for a new coach.
Cracking down on fuel crime: Senate passes bill to target organized fuel theft rings in Texas
Read full article: Cracking down on fuel crime: Senate passes bill to target organized fuel theft rings in TexasThe Texas Senate has passed a bill that will crack down on organized fuel theft rings across the state.
University of Houston release spectator bus schedule: Over 700 students expected to attend Final Four in San Antonio
Read full article: University of Houston release spectator bus schedule: Over 700 students expected to attend Final Four in San AntonioAre you heading to San Antonio this weekend to support the Houston Coogs?
Livingston residents push back against massive project proposed by Entergy Texas
Read full article: Livingston residents push back against massive project proposed by Entergy TexasEntergy says the project is essential to meeting the growing power demand in Southeast Texas. Residents however, say it will impact their way of life
‘Violated and vulnerable’: Woman says thief stole $2,500 generator from her Houston food truck
Read full article: ‘Violated and vulnerable’: Woman says thief stole $2,500 generator from her Houston food truckThat journey hit a setback this week when she discovered someone had stolen her generator — a key component of her operation.
Conroe man captured on video assaulting unconscious woman; authorities seek additional victims
Read full article: Conroe man captured on video assaulting unconscious woman; authorities seek additional victimsAuthorities are seeking out additional victims after a man was arrested for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in Conroe. Unbeknownst to the suspect, the attack was captured on video.
Cracking down on fuel crime: Senate passes bill to target organized fuel theft rings in Texas
Read full article: Cracking down on fuel crime: Senate passes bill to target organized fuel theft rings in TexasThe Texas Senate has passed a bill that will crack down on organized fuel theft rings across the state.
Man found shot to death at Sonic restaurant in SW Houston, killer at large
Read full article: Man found shot to death at Sonic restaurant in SW Houston, killer at largePolice believe the gunman fired their weapon from the driveway at the Sonic Drive-In, where they found the shell casings, hitting the man several times while crossing the street.
7-year-old hit by stray bullet while eating McDonalds in north Houston
Read full article: 7-year-old hit by stray bullet while eating McDonalds in north HoustonInvestigators believe there was a gunfight in the apartment parking lot that carried into the street when one of the stray bullets went through an apartment, hitting a little boy eating a Happy Meal from McDonalds.
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."
Arrests made, $1.6 million seized in Galveston smoke shop raids
Read full article: Arrests made, $1.6 million seized in Galveston smoke shop raidsA six month long investigation led to the arrest of a Galveston smoke shop owner and the seizure of $1.6 million. Sheriff’s detectives raided three Hazy Daze smoke shops.
$100K reward offered on woman wanted for mail fraud in Houston
Read full article: $100K reward offered on woman wanted for mail fraud in HoustonThe U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of fugitive Taelun Tony Hicks in relation to mail fraud and forgery of checks in Houston, Texas on July 20, 2020.
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.
Galveston County Sheriff’s lawsuit against state licensing agency avoids hearing, heads to mediation
Read full article: Galveston County Sheriff’s lawsuit against state licensing agency avoids hearing, heads to mediationGalveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen's legal clash with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement takes a new turn as both parties head to mediation.
“Music is a superpower” How Prelude Music Foundation hits the right note for underserved children
Read full article: “Music is a superpower” How Prelude Music Foundation hits the right note for underserved childrenMusic is something felt around the world. It has the power to transform lives, especially for young kids. For those in underserved communities, access to music can be scarce. We'll see how one Houston organization is using music to inspire and uplift the next generation.
Cornell student protester facing deportation leaves the US on his 'own terms' after losing faith
Read full article: Cornell student protester facing deportation leaves the US on his 'own terms' after losing faithA Cornell University student facing deportation after his visa was revoked over campus activism said he decided to leave the United States.
House committee considering a cap on school voucher spending, increases to public school funding
Read full article: House committee considering a cap on school voucher spending, increases to public school fundingThe House Public Education Committee released new proposals for creating education savings accounts and determining how much state funds public districts get. But a scheduled meeting about the bills was canceled.
More criminal complaints against HISD after KPRC 2 investigation; DA’s office not commenting on ‘open investigations’
Read full article: More criminal complaints against HISD after KPRC 2 investigation; DA’s office not commenting on ‘open investigations’It was in early February that KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed potential electioneering by the Houston Independent School District during last year’s controversial bond election.
Ken Paxton wants Dallas school officials under oath on transgender athlete policy
Read full article: Ken Paxton wants Dallas school officials under oath on transgender athlete policyPaxton’s office launched an investigation into the district’s policy after an administrator was caught on tape discussing a possible loophole in the state’s ban.
20 staffers accused of abusing students or not reporting it at Pennsylvania charter school
Read full article: 20 staffers accused of abusing students or not reporting it at Pennsylvania charter schoolTwenty staffers at a suburban Philadelphia charter school are facing charges related to the alleged physical abuse of students in a program that helps them deal with emotional issues.
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.
245 arrests in one week as U.S. cracks down on illegal immigration in southern Texas
Read full article: 245 arrests in one week as U.S. cracks down on illegal immigration in southern TexasIn a major effort to combat illegal immigration and related crimes, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas announced 245 new cases filed in the past week.
South Texas immigration detention center with capacity for 2,400 people to reopen
Read full article: South Texas immigration detention center with capacity for 2,400 people to reopenThe Biden administration shuttered the Dilley facility last year because of high operating costs. It’s expected to hold immigrant families under the Trump administration.
Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott says
Read full article: Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott saysAbbott is in Washington this week to lobby Congress for $11 billion to compensate Texas for money spent on his Operation Lone Star, to secure the border during the Biden Administration.
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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Texas Senate passes bill prohibiting using SNAP benefits for junk food
Read full article: Texas Senate passes bill prohibiting using SNAP benefits for junk foodAn advocacy group called Make Texans Healthy Again (MHTA) praised the move by the Texas Senate in a news release as a way to keep people from using benefits to buy soda, candy or other “ultra-processed products with no nutritional value.”
Who is responsible for cluster mailbox repairs? Audit shows even USPS is confused
Read full article: Who is responsible for cluster mailbox repairs? Audit shows even USPS is confusedMany residents across Houston, from Stafford to Kingwood, have faced a troubling issue: they get little help after vandals and thieves damage cluster mailboxes in their subdivisions. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) informs them that they and their homeowners associations (HOAs) must cover the costs of repairs or replacements.
Where to watch the Final Four in Houston this weekend
Read full article: Where to watch the Final Four in Houston this weekendThe Houston Cougars are headed to the Final Four this weekend! If you're not going to San Antonio to watch them in person, here are some spots around town you can visit and watch! Let us know where you're missing the game.
Finding affordable mental health care across southeast Texas
Read full article: Finding affordable mental health care across southeast TexasMany times people know that they want help, but think it’s inaccessible to them. At Legacy Community Health, they see the problems in accessing health care and are working to close that gap no matter if it’s for physical or mental health.
‘It’s a disaster’: USPS audit reveals mail theft costs customers thousands of dollars
Read full article: ‘It’s a disaster’: USPS audit reveals mail theft costs customers thousands of dollarsArmed robberies of mail carriers, involving stolen mail and master mail keys, have cost customers hundreds of thousands of dollars. KPRC Investigative reporter Amy Davis has repeatedly asked the U.S. Postal Service what it is doing to protect mail.
Grimes Co. escaped inmate found at north Harris County motel room, 2 others arrested for hindering
Read full article: Grimes Co. escaped inmate found at north Harris County motel room, 2 others arrested for hinderingThe Grimes County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the lookout for an inmate who escaped from Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital.
Man found shot to death at Sonic restaurant in SW Houston, killer at large
Read full article: Man found shot to death at Sonic restaurant in SW Houston, killer at largePolice believe the gunman fired their weapon from the driveway at the Sonic Drive-In, where they found the shell casings, hitting the man several times while crossing the street.
7-year-old hit by stray bullet while eating McDonalds in north Houston
Read full article: 7-year-old hit by stray bullet while eating McDonalds in north HoustonInvestigators believe there was a gunfight in the apartment parking lot that carried into the street when one of the stray bullets went through an apartment, hitting a little boy eating a Happy Meal from McDonalds.
2 women shot, killed outside movie theater in Webster
Read full article: 2 women shot, killed outside movie theater in WebsterA suspected shooter is in serious condition after turning the gun on himself after killing two women in what appears to be an attempted murder-suicide Monday night outside a movie theater in Webster.
More criminal complaints against HISD after KPRC 2 investigation; DA’s office not commenting on ‘open investigations’
Read full article: More criminal complaints against HISD after KPRC 2 investigation; DA’s office not commenting on ‘open investigations’It was in early February that KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed potential electioneering by the Houston Independent School District during last year’s controversial bond election.
‘We pivoted’: NASA Astronauts on 9-month flight talk about capsule problems, faith & transition to Earth
Read full article: ‘We pivoted’: NASA Astronauts on 9-month flight talk about capsule problems, faith & transition to EarthButch Wilmore and Sunita Williams spoke publicly for the first time about their unplanned nine-month flight at the International Space Station.
UH is heading to its seventh Final Four in team history. Here’s how the first six trips went
Read full article: UH is heading to its seventh Final Four in team history. Here’s how the first six trips wentOn Sunday, the Houston Cougars took care of the Tennessee Volunteers to punch their ticket to San Antonio, where they will face the Duke Blue Devils in the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Search underway for Grimes County inmate who escaped from Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital
Read full article: Search underway for Grimes County inmate who escaped from Cypress Creek Behavioral HospitalThe Grimes County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the lookout for an inmate who escaped from Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital.
Convicted child molester in Fort Bend Co. given 80-year prison sentence
Read full article: Convicted child molester in Fort Bend Co. given 80-year prison sentenceAt the hearing, the state provided evidence that Carlos Portillo-Molina, 45, began sexually abusing two children starting when they were between 7 and 8 years old.
Madison Dubiski’s family turns tragedy into advocacy with Pink Bows Foundation after Astroworld tragedy
Read full article: Madison Dubiski’s family turns tragedy into advocacy with Pink Bows Foundation after Astroworld tragedyIt's been almost four years since the Astroworld Tragedy claimed 10 lives, including 23-year-old Madison Dubiski. For the first time, her parents are speaking out about their mission to prevent similar tragedies through the Pink Bows Foundation.
‘Don’t play games:’ Menefee calls out Abbott for not calling 18th Congressional District special election
Read full article: ‘Don’t play games:’ Menefee calls out Abbott for not calling 18th Congressional District special electionHarris Co. Attorney Christian Menefee, who is running to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, will hold a news conference calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for the 18th congressional district.
Houston PD officer found guilty of shooting wife in face, given 20-year prison sentence
Read full article: Houston PD officer found guilty of shooting wife in face, given 20-year prison sentenceInvestigators said Galib Chowdhury's wife told medical staff it wasn't an accident and showed texts he allegedly sent his wife shortly before the shooting that included: “Wow, sh*t wife" and “Pick up, b****...I need to know ETA.”