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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.
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.
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-area man arrested for stabbing woman more than 30 times, dragging her into apartment
Read full article: Houston-area man arrested for stabbing woman more than 30 times, dragging her into apartmentA Cypress man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman dozens of times and dragging her across the ground.
Punishment phase underway for Harris Co. Pct. 5 Corporal’s killer
Read full article: Punishment phase underway for Harris Co. Pct. 5 Corporal’s killerProsecutors are seeking the death penalty for 55-year-old Oscar Rosales, who was found guilt of killing Precinct 5 Corporal Charles Galloway during a traffic stop in 2022.
Man killed in stabbing; two officers injured in separate crash while responding to scene
Read full article: Man killed in stabbing; two officers injured in separate crash while responding to sceneA man was killed during a family disturbance in northeast Houston early Saturday morning. While responding to that call, two Houston police officers were injured in a crash when their patrol vehicle was hit and caught fire. A nearby wrecker driver helped pull them to safety. Police say both incidents are connected. The suspect in the stabbing is in custody, while the driver who caused the crash fled the scene.
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.
Scammers are using AI to enroll fake students in online classes, then steal college financial aid
Read full article: Scammers are using AI to enroll fake students in online classes, then steal college financial aidFinancial aid fraud is exploding, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence.
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.
White House budget request slashes funding for tribal colleges and universities
Read full article: White House budget request slashes funding for tribal colleges and universitiesIf President Donald Trump's budget proposal wins final congressional approval, funding will be slashed for tribal colleges and universities.
School choice forum to help Houston families understand Texas’ new voucher program
Read full article: School choice forum to help Houston families understand Texas’ new voucher programHAPPENING TODAY! The Frederick Douglass Freedom Alliance (FDFA) will host a FREE forum at the Christian Bible Church in Missouri City from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Trump officials are vowing to end school desegregation orders. Some parents say they're still needed
Read full article: Trump officials are vowing to end school desegregation orders. Some parents say they're still neededSix decades after the federal government ordered Concordia Parish to desegregate its schools, the district remains racially divided.
Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.
Read full article: Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.In 2001, Texas Republicans saw expanding college access for certain undocumented students as a way to build an educated workforce. Now, some GOP lawmakers feel only U.S. citizens should receive those benefits.
Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs
Read full article: Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costsThe program would give low income families an extra $120 per child for summer lunches, but federal debate about food benefits could endanger the 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.
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.
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.
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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.
How a lab recreates hurricane storm surge to protect coastal communities
Read full article: How a lab recreates hurricane storm surge to protect coastal communitiesInside the University of Miami's SUSTAIN Laboratory, scientists are creating Category 5 hurricanes on demand in the world's largest hurricane simulator, leading to breakthrough discoveries about deadly storm surge that could revolutionize how coastal cities protect themselves against increasingly powerful storms.
Houston-area man arrested for stabbing woman more than 30 times, dragging her into apartment
Read full article: Houston-area man arrested for stabbing woman more than 30 times, dragging her into apartmentA Cypress man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman dozens of times and dragging her across the ground.
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.
Punishment phase underway for Harris Co. Pct. 5 Corporal’s killer
Read full article: Punishment phase underway for Harris Co. Pct. 5 Corporal’s killerProsecutors are seeking the death penalty for 55-year-old Oscar Rosales, who was found guilt of killing Precinct 5 Corporal Charles Galloway during a traffic stop in 2022.
School choice forum to help Houston families understand Texas’ new voucher program
Read full article: School choice forum to help Houston families understand Texas’ new voucher programHAPPENING TODAY! The Frederick Douglass Freedom Alliance (FDFA) will host a FREE forum at the Christian Bible Church in Missouri City from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Speeding driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway after hitting pole
Read full article: Speeding driver killed in fiery crash on North Freeway after hitting poleA man died late Sunday night after authorities say the driver crashed his truck on the North Freeway, causing it to catch fire and trapping him inside.
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of anticipated severe weather
Read full article: Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of anticipated severe weatherGovernor Greg Abbott has activated additional state emergency response resources as the state anticipates incoming severe weather, which could include flooding and thunderstorms.
Man killed in stabbing; two officers injured in separate crash while responding to scene
Read full article: Man killed in stabbing; two officers injured in separate crash while responding to sceneA man was killed during a family disturbance in northeast Houston early Saturday morning. While responding to that call, two Houston police officers were injured in a crash when their patrol vehicle was hit and caught fire. A nearby wrecker driver helped pull them to safety. Police say both incidents are connected. The suspect in the stabbing is in custody, while the driver who caused the crash fled the scene.
Houston prepares for severe weather tonight, into the morning hours
Read full article: Houston prepares for severe weather tonight, into the morning hoursHouston 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.
Car crash following Humble police pursuit causes closure of multiple lanes in Atascocita
Read full article: Car crash following Humble police pursuit causes closure of multiple lanes in AtascocitaA police chase that resulted in a car crash has led multiple lanes to be closed in the Atascocita area.
Santa Fe man arrested after multiple stolen vehicles found during search warrant
Read full article: Santa Fe man arrested after multiple stolen vehicles found during search warrantA Santa Fe man was taken into custody after a plethora of stolen vehicles were discovered on his property during a search warrant.
‘We need to respond to this’: Teen violence up 108%, according to Houston Area Urban League
Read full article: ‘We need to respond to this’: Teen violence up 108%, according to Houston Area Urban LeagueSince the start of summertime, KPRC 2 has reported multiple incidents involving teen violence. The most recent cases happened on Friday.