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Texas AG accuses Houston ISD of ‘electioneering’ during $4.4 billion bond campaign, threatens legal action

Read full article: Texas AG accuses Houston ISD of ‘electioneering’ during $4.4 billion bond campaign, threatens legal action

On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates revealed at least nine criminal complaints filed with Harris County District Attorney’s Office in connection to the Houston Independent School District’s taxpayer-funded rollout of last year’s massive $4-billion-dollar bond election.

On Tuesday, George claimed to be the victim of ‘inappropriate treatment’ during his processing

ONLY ON 2: Inside look at how Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George was processed in jail after ‘inappropriate treatment’ claims

Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Inside look at how Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George was processed in jail after ‘inappropriate treatment’ claims

KPRC 2 Investigates ended up in the Fort Bend County Jail on Wednesday to get a firsthand look at what happens when someone gets processed. We wanted to get a close up of what a person goes through once they are arrested or turn themselves into law enforcement.

Superintendent Mike Miles hosts a meeting within the Houston Independent School District.

More than 30 Houstonians email Harris Co. DA demanding investigation into $2M campaign for failed school bond

Read full article: More than 30 Houstonians email Harris Co. DA demanding investigation into $2M campaign for failed school bond

On Monday we first exposed a $2-million dollar “key action” listed in the 2024-2025 budget consisting of an “Ask voters for a bond election in November 2024.” What we uncovered was that HISD used nearly $1.4 million dollars to hire a consulting group that specializes in communications, governmental relations and campaigns. Ultimately the district posted social media videos with the words “RENEW HISD” at the end of the highly produced thirty-second videos.

WILLIAMS, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Patrons gather inside a Dairy Queen restaurant amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on May 25, 2020 in Williams, Arizona. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey recently tweeted that diners are returning to restaurants in Arizona at one of the fastest rates in the U.S. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

More than 20 Dairy Queen locations closing in Texas

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Attention, Dairy Queen lovers! A significant shift is happening as 25 beloved DQ locations across Texas are closing their doors.

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Former city employee convicted in Houston water line contract scandal asks for public help to pay bills

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Danielle 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.

FILE - Migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the U.S. from Mexico are lined up for processing by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Sept. 23, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas. A federal judge on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 blocked a new Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S., dealing a victory to the Biden administration in its feud with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over immigration enforcement. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, file)

Immigration judge firings hit Houston, union says

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The union representing immigration court judges across the country reports that 15 judge and judge candidates have been “fired,” including one from the Houston area.

The 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. Investigative reporter Amy Davis delves into the situation, exploring what’s changed and why some bills have skyrocketed.

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 skyrocketing

The 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.

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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 process

The 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).

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The impact of local journalism: KPRC 2 Investigates’ ‘DRAINED’ series wins duPont-Columbia Award

Read full article: The impact of local journalism: KPRC 2 Investigates’ ‘DRAINED’ series wins duPont-Columbia Award

The KPRC 2 Investigates team was recently awarded one of journalism's highest honors, a duPont-Columbia Award after years of digging, and uncovering fraud which eventually led to several arrests within the city's water department. Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera sat down with KPRC 2 investigative reporter Amy Davis to learn more about the Houstonians impacted by those outrageously high water bills.

The push comes as Mayor Whitmire made the issue of public safety his number one promise on the campaign trail.

1-year after HPD investigations scandal: Changes to department leadership as Mayor pushes for more officers

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire is making strides in reforming the city's police department after the shocking revelation of over 200,000 suspended sexual assault and domestic violence cases.

Frank Perkins appears in court to face charges related to the Houston waterline repair contract scandal. (First uncovered by the KPRC 2 'DRAINED' Investigation.)

All 7 accused in ‘DRAINED’ Houston water contract scandal reach plea deal

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The final person indicted in the Houston waterline contract corruption scandal has reached a plea deal. Seven people were indicted in total after a years-long KPRC ‘DRAINED’ Investigation exposed widespread corruption in repair contracts.

While Mike Miles remains silent about KPRC 2 Investigates reporting, others are speaking out in response to what we exposed

Houston ISD superintendent still ‘not available’ to speak over $2-million dollar ‘Key Action’ tied to November bond

Read full article: Houston ISD superintendent still ‘not available’ to speak over $2-million dollar ‘Key Action’ tied to November bond

Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Myles is unavailable to discuss a controversial $2-million "key action" linked to a November bond, which involved hiring a consulting group for communication strategies.

Senator Middleton tells KPRC 2 Investigates the Harris County District Attorney should ‘do an investigation’

State senator believes Houston ISD’s $2-million bond initiative was ‘electioneering’

Read full article: State senator believes Houston ISD’s $2-million bond initiative was ‘electioneering’

Less than 24 after KPRC 2 Investigates exposed whether the Houston Independent School District did everything by the book regarding last November’s $4 billion bond, one Texas State Senator already is saying that he believes state law was broken.