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Closed La Porte dealership isn’t registration, license plates for dozens of customers, state says
Read full article: Closed La Porte dealership isn’t registration, license plates for dozens of customers, state saysA car dealership in the Houston area abruptly closed its doors a few weeks before Christmas. Fast forward to the end of February and customers still don’t have their registration or license plates - all because the dealership didn’t pay.
KPRC 2 looks back on fond memories of Dairy Queen ahead of several Houston area locations closing
Read full article: KPRC 2 looks back on fond memories of Dairy Queen ahead of several Houston area locations closingCertain childhood memories are just unforgettable and with dozens of Dairy Queen locations closing in Texas, some of those thoughts came flooding back for several members of our KPRC 2 team.
Waller Co. escapee confirmed dead by medical examiners after shooting himself in burning home
Read full article: Waller Co. escapee confirmed dead by medical examiners after shooting himself in burning homeA man who escaped custody from the Waller County Sheriff’s Office and spent weeks on the run before he was found with a self-inflicted gunshot inside a burning home has succumbed to his injuries.
Will Houston’s 2025 Hurricane Season be a monster?
Read full article: Will Houston’s 2025 Hurricane Season be a monster?It’s hard to think about hurricane season with such a winter rollercoaster. However, it’s never too early to review your family’s plan as we look ahead to the upcoming season.
Houston PD captain facing child porn charges received training in child abuse prevention, records show
Read full article: Houston PD captain facing child porn charges received training in child abuse prevention, records showAccording to documents obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates, Daryn Edwards, 59, has had extensive course training, including earning 60 hours of credit in child abuse prevention and investigation.
Houston ISD elementary student removed after bringing weapon to school
Read full article: Houston ISD elementary student removed after bringing weapon to schoolThe discovery was made Wednesday afternoon when staff learned a student had a weapon on campus—the letter does not detail what kind of weapon but confirmed, no one was injured.
Aldine ISD substitute teacher accused of having inappropriate relationship with high school student
Read full article: Aldine ISD substitute teacher accused of having inappropriate relationship with high school studentWitnesses said they already had suspicions of Chasity Houston, 25, due to her "multiple friendships with male students" where court records said she let them use her car without and even drove them around to get food.
Woman found dead in Tomball shed fire, authorities investigating cause
Read full article: Woman found dead in Tomball shed fire, authorities investigating causeAuthorities are investigating a deadly fire that occurred on February 20, 2025, at a shed in the 14000 block of Medical Complex Drive, where Tomball Fire Rescue discovered the body of woman.
Spring man arrested for killing 3-month-old baby during probation period
Read full article: Spring man arrested for killing 3-month-old baby during probation periodJamal Porter, with a history of family violence, is charged with injuring a child after allegedly striking a three-month-old with a blunt object, resulting in fatal injuries.
Ex-church worker in Tomball, Magnolia accused of child indecency; more victims sought
Read full article: Ex-church worker in Tomball, Magnolia accused of child indecency; more victims soughtA 44-year-old man, Abraham Giovanni Molina, has been arrested by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office on charges of indecency with a child by sexual contact and aggravated sexual assault.
Teen girl accused in Memorial High attack plot struggles with mental health, mom says
Read full article: Teen girl accused in Memorial High attack plot struggles with mental health, mom saysA Harris County teenager, accused of planning an attack on Memorial High School, appeared in juvenile court and will remain in custody until March 6. Defense attorneys requested her conditional release for treatment, citing her history of depression and self-harm.
Waller Co. escapee confirmed dead by medical examiners after shooting himself in burning home
Read full article: Waller Co. escapee confirmed dead by medical examiners after shooting himself in burning homeA man who escaped custody from the Waller County Sheriff’s Office and spent weeks on the run before he was found with a self-inflicted gunshot inside a burning home has succumbed to his injuries.
Houston PD captain facing child porn charges received training in child abuse prevention, records show
Read full article: Houston PD captain facing child porn charges received training in child abuse prevention, records showAccording to documents obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates, Daryn Edwards, 59, has had extensive course training, including earning 60 hours of credit in child abuse prevention and investigation.
Houston ISD elementary student removed after bringing weapon to school
Read full article: Houston ISD elementary student removed after bringing weapon to schoolThe discovery was made Wednesday afternoon when staff learned a student had a weapon on campus—the letter does not detail what kind of weapon but confirmed, no one was injured.
Aldine ISD substitute teacher accused of having inappropriate relationship with high school student
Read full article: Aldine ISD substitute teacher accused of having inappropriate relationship with high school studentWitnesses said they already had suspicions of Chasity Houston, 25, due to her "multiple friendships with male students" where court records said she let them use her car without and even drove them around to get food.
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."
KPRC 2 helps sexual assault survivor get answers on 4-year-old investigation
Read full article: KPRC 2 helps sexual assault survivor get answers on 4-year-old investigationA sexual assault survivor is again seeing movement on her case after reaching out to KPRC 2 Investigates for help. The woman who contacted us was attacked in March 2021 in area off Westheimer Road between Eldridge Parkway and Highway 6.
Former city employee convicted in Houston water line contract scandal asks for public help to pay bills
Read full article: Former city employee convicted in Houston water line contract scandal asks for public help to pay billsDanielle Hurts, the only City of Houston employee ordered to pay restitution in the water line criminal corruption case, is asking for help. She’s seeking donations through a GoFundMe account. Hurts is one of 7 people indicted in the corruption scandal first uncovered in the KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation.
Next phase of Houston’s water bill improvement plan raises concerns as charges keep skyrocketing
Read full article: Next phase of Houston’s water bill improvement plan raises concerns as charges keep skyrocketingThe first phase of Houston’s water bill improvement plan is nearing completion. However, instead of improvements, many customers are reporting higher bills than before the mayor’s promised changes.
Hero officer wounded in Santa Fe HS shooting denied benefits after 7 years; new bill seeks faster process
Read full article: Hero officer wounded in Santa Fe HS shooting denied benefits after 7 years; new bill seeks faster processThe first school district police officer to confront the gunman who stormed the Santa Fe High School campus in May 2018 has been denied a federal benefit. The denial comes after retired officer John Barnes spent years waiting for an answer from the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB).
Why doesn’t convicted Houston water department manager have to pay back money investigators say she stole?
Read full article: Why doesn’t convicted Houston water department manager have to pay back money investigators say she stole?Hundreds of people have reached out, eager for more details about the Houston waterline corruption scandal first exposed by KPRC 2 Investigates. Investigator Amy Davis is delving into the investigation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the criminal case and addressing your questions.
One-armed basketball player makes women's Division III history with basket
Read full article: One-armed basketball player makes women's Division III history with basketBeing cut cut from her high school basketball team was painful for Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel, but she refused to let that rejection, or being born with one arm, stop her from pursuing her basketball dreams.
In first full day leading UT-Austin, Jim Davis replaces chief academic officer
Read full article: In first full day leading UT-Austin, Jim Davis replaces chief academic officerDavis, who was named interim president one day earlier, replaced a provost who was named to the position by the university’s previous leader last month.
Kids' disability rights cases stalled as Trump began to overhaul Education Department
Read full article: Kids' disability rights cases stalled as Trump began to overhaul Education DepartmentAs President Donald Trump reshaped the Education Department, parents say investigations and mediations into kids' disability rights cases ground to a halt.
Senate committee advances ex-wrestling CEO Linda McMahon as Trump's nominee for education secretary
Read full article: Senate committee advances ex-wrestling CEO Linda McMahon as Trump's nominee for education secretaryLinda McMahon’s nomination to serve as President Donald Trump’s education secretary has advanced out of a Senate committee, bringing her closer to leading an agency the Republican president wants to abolish.
Under Texas House bill, value of education savings accounts would be tied to public school funding
Read full article: Under Texas House bill, value of education savings accounts would be tied to public school fundingThe proposal sets a few possible points of contention between the House and Senate, including how much money should families get through the program.
National leaders mount pressure campaign on Texas House GOP to pass voucher bill
Read full article: National leaders mount pressure campaign on Texas House GOP to pass voucher billSupporters of voucher-like education savings accounts are trying to press their advantage early and build a sense of inevitability.
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.
Border Patrol chief calls report that agents will board buses to check students’ citizenship “absurd”
Read full article: Border Patrol chief calls report that agents will board buses to check students’ citizenship “absurd”The chief’s comments came after Alice ISD sent a letter to parents Wednesday warning students may be detained and possibly deported if they can’t prove they’re in the country legally. The letter was later removed from the district’s website.
Governor Greg Abbott urges federal reimbursement for Texas border security costs in discussion with President Trump
Read full article: Governor Greg Abbott urges federal reimbursement for Texas border security costs in discussion with President TrumpIn a recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott, discussions centered around improving border security and addressing the growing challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. can have our wall, bases and detention cells, Abbott tells Trump
Read full article: U.S. can have our wall, bases and detention cells, Abbott tells TrumpThe governor said the state resources are available to the federal government and requested that the U.S. reimburse Texas for the border hardening measures under Operation Lone Star.
After teasing border security rollback, Texas plunges in deeper
Read full article: After teasing border security rollback, Texas plunges in deeperTexas’ border spending exploded after Joe Biden’s election, then state leaders signaled a new willingness to reduce it when Trump won. That didn’t last long.
Texans split on immigration amid Trump’s policy push, survey reveals
Read full article: Texans split on immigration amid Trump’s policy push, survey revealsIn January 2025, a University of Houston survey of 1,200 Texans revealed mixed opinions on immigration policies under President Trump's intensified measures.
Houston Life celebrates Black history: Nicholas Brothers’ legacy lives on through granddaughter
Read full article: Houston Life celebrates Black history: Nicholas Brothers’ legacy lives on through granddaughterHer grandfather and great uncle were some of the greatest tap dancers in the world, but they weren't even allowed through the front door because of their race. Cathie Nicholas shares her family's powerful story of segregation, fame and how she's continuing their legacy right here in the Houston area.
Cowboy Carter Chronicles: DAUGHTER lends voice to forgotten history of black women in the wild west
Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: DAUGHTER lends voice to forgotten history of black women in the wild westDiscover the untold stories of Black women in the Wild West—sharpshooters, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers who shaped history. Dive into the Cowboy Carter Chronicles for a deeper look!
Dive deeper into Black History Month with exciting and educational events at Houston Public Library
Read full article: Dive deeper into Black History Month with exciting and educational events at Houston Public LibraryBlack history meets modern love at Houston Public Library. Tonight, they're bringing a special Valentine's Day events that combine romance and history and tomorrow you'll get the chance to immerse yourself in the culture with music, food, and performances representing cultures from across Houston. LaTrisha Milton is the Youth & Family Services Manager for the Houston Public Library System and sat down with Derrick Shore and Brandon Bourque about the upcoming events.
Cowboy Carter Chronicles: UH students step into history with line dancing, land spot at Black Heritage Day
Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: UH students step into history with line dancing, land spot at Black Heritage DayStudents at UH are stepping into history with line dancing, exploring Black Western culture through Beyoncé's work.
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Cancer treatment study in Harris County aiming to bring more patients access to life-saving care
Read full article: Cancer treatment study in Harris County aiming to bring more patients access to life-saving careDoctors are hoping a clinical trial at Harris Health Ben Taub will prove the treatment works and it’s worth getting pharmaceutical companies to help cover the cost for underserved patients
Man shot outside after-hours club in SE Houston, police investigating
Read full article: Man shot outside after-hours club in SE Houston, police investigatingIt's unclear how the shooting transpired, but the man was said to step outside of the after-hours club for unknown reasons and after he was shot, went back inside to get help.
Missing for 12 years—A Houston mother’s ashes discovered under a tree
Read full article: Missing for 12 years—A Houston mother’s ashes discovered under a treeIn a heartwarming turn of events, Michael Alexander was unexpectedly reunited with his late mother's ashes after they were discovered under a tree in North Harris County.
‘Almost lost my life’: Houston woman’s Range Rover explodes during possible recall-related malfunction
Read full article: ‘Almost lost my life’: Houston woman’s Range Rover explodes during possible recall-related malfunctionSelda Johnson-Nauls was on a routine errand when her Range Rover’s dashboard began malfunctioning as she drove on the highway.
Houston Police captain charged with possessing child porn gets 2 new charges
Read full article: Houston Police captain charged with possessing child porn gets 2 new chargesDaryn Edwards, 59, is now charged with aggravated sexual assault and sexual performance of a child. No bond has been set for those charges.
Long wait times to fix city water leaks due to over 1,400 backlogged work orders
Read full article: Long wait times to fix city water leaks due to over 1,400 backlogged work ordersSeveral residents reached out to our Click2Houston Help Desk after experiencing long wait times to get water leaks fixed in their neighborhood.
Scammers target drivers with fake toll payment texts
Read full article: Scammers target drivers with fake toll payment textsDrivers in Houston are being warned about a scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim to be from toll agencies. The messages urge recipients to make immediate payments for supposed toll violations, but officials confirm these texts are fake and an attempt to steal personal and financial information.
KPRC 2 helps sexual assault survivor get answers on 4-year-old investigation
Read full article: KPRC 2 helps sexual assault survivor get answers on 4-year-old investigationA sexual assault survivor is again seeing movement on her case after reaching out to KPRC 2 Investigates for help. The woman who contacted us was attacked in March 2021 in area off Westheimer Road between Eldridge Parkway and Highway 6.
‘This was serious’: Spring Branch ISD police chief says teens in Memorial High threat discussed specific tactics
Read full article: ‘This was serious’: Spring Branch ISD police chief says teens in Memorial High threat discussed specific tacticsThe Spring Branch ISD Police Chief is sharing more information after two teenage girls were arrested in a plot to harm students at Memorial High School using guns and pipe bombs.
3 Polk County jailers arrested, accused of assaulting inmate from Kingwood
Read full article: 3 Polk County jailers arrested, accused of assaulting inmate from KingwoodThree jailers who work at the Polk County Jail have been arrested, accused of assaulting a 34-year-old inmate from Kingwood inside of the jail.
Forensic laboratory in The Woodlands partners with U.S. bureau to solve mysteries of missing, murdered Native Americans
Read full article: Forensic laboratory in The Woodlands partners with U.S. bureau to solve mysteries of missing, murdered Native AmericansOthram, the laboratory, announced the partnership as part of the initiative known as “Operation Spirit Return.”
H-E-B takes shopping to the next level with new Houston facility
Read full article: H-E-B takes shopping to the next level with new Houston facilityH-E-B has expanded its services in Houston with a new 100,000-square-foot eCommerce Fulfillment Center, enhancing its Curbside and Home Delivery services to offer a wide range of products beyond groceries, including pet supplies and beauty items.
“Blame the clouds!’ KPRC 2 Meteorologist Justin Stapleton explains why Houston stayed so cold Wednesday
Read full article: “Blame the clouds!’ KPRC 2 Meteorologist Justin Stapleton explains why Houston stayed so cold WednesdayOnce again, Mother Nature proves that no matter how good modern weather forecasting gets, she always has the last say.
Tracking Audrii’s Law: Texas bill proposes adding child grooming to sex offender registration requirements
Read full article: Tracking Audrii’s Law: Texas bill proposes adding child grooming to sex offender registration requirementsA proposed bill named after Audrii Cunningham aims to add child grooming to the list of crimes that would require a violator to register as a sex offender.
Where do sexual offenders live in the Houston area?
Read full article: Where do sexual offenders live in the Houston area?There are at least 75,710 sex offenders living in the Lone Star State. There are several ways you can check if someone is a sexual offender or if one lives in your neighborhood.
Houston Texans considering building new stadium
Read full article: Houston Texans considering building new stadiumThe Houston Texans are exploring options to improve the stadium they call home, and several different possibilities have been discussed—including building a new stadium altogether.
Finding Audrii: A story of tragic loss and lasting legacy
Read full article: Finding Audrii: A story of tragic loss and lasting legacyOn an unusually warm February in Livingston, Texas, Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl whose only fault was being too kind, was kidnapped and brutally murdered by a man who entered her life just a few years prior.
Avoid surprise water bills by tracking your daily usage - but can you?
Read full article: Avoid surprise water bills by tracking your daily usage - but can you?We hear from customers frustrated over surprise water bills. Investigative reporter Amy Davis is following up on the city’s plan to address meter issues uncovered by the KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation. Davis has an update on meter replacements and customer usage.
‘My family is stuck in 2024:’ Daughter of hit-and-run victim pleads for public’s help
Read full article: ‘My family is stuck in 2024:’ Daughter of hit-and-run victim pleads for public’s helpMonths after Lilia Vazquez Nunez was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in west Houston, investigators and Crime Stoppers are asking the public to help identify the driver responsible.
Houston named city with most financially distressed residents
Read full article: Houston named city with most financially distressed residentsConsidering the whirlwind of natural disasters Houston residents have experienced, coupled with ongoing inflation, these results shouldn’t be a surprise.