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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on government-owned devices, citing concern about potential Chinese threat
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KPRC 2 Investigates: ‘Big problem’ with new design of Texas temp tags
Beginning Dec. 9, 2022, when you buy a new or used vehicle the temporary paper plate you’ll get on it will look a little different. It’s part of the Department of Motor Vehicle’s plan to crack down on fraudulent paper tags. But some law enforcement officers are already saying there’s a big problem with the new design. KPRC 2 Investigates is looking into why they say it doesn’t go far enough.
Report shows aging Houston water plants require multimillion-dollar upgrades, replacements
The water purification plant that lost power, forcing a citywide boil order, require multi-million-dollar upgrades and replacements due to poor conditions, according to an engineering report obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Bank cancels account, keeps $6,300 from customer
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The Free Education Opportunity this is Changing Lives Through the Power of Work
Goodwill maybe a great place to shop but did you know they also offer a number of free courses that help break down the barriers to employment. Houston Life's Melanie Camp has more on Goodwill Houston's EmployAbility program.
Meet ‘Servi’: University of Houston Hilton College rolls out 1st restaurant-based food service robot in Houston
As dean of the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, Dennis Reynolds is constantly looking for the newest technologies and innovations to keep his program front and center on the world hospitality stage. His latest find is a state-of-the-art food service robot called “Servi,” now on duty in Eric’s Restaurant at the Hilton University of Houston.
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Feds often hand migrants over to state police rather than process immigration claims, complaint says
State police often rely on federal immigration officials to lock up migrants on state trespassing charges, according to a new complaint by the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas. The collaboration contradicts federal and Texas officials’ attacks on each other’s immigration policies.
An Afghan soldier fleeing the Taliban spent months reaching the U.S. to request asylum. He was arrested at the Texas border.
Abdul Wasi Safi was trying to reach his brother, who immigrated legally to Houston after helping the U.S. military. Legal experts say Wasi may have to serve a criminal sentence before he can pursue asylum.
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KPRC 2 Investigates: ‘Big problem’ with new design of Texas temp tags
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