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WEATHER ALERT

3 advisories in effect for 3 regions in the area

Have a tip for the KPRC 2 Investigates team? Send it to us here.

Houston City Council will vote on another rate hike Wednesday
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Why your CenterPoint bill keeps climbing, and how it can again

Read full article: Why your CenterPoint bill keeps climbing, and how it can again
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New laws change youth camp oversight in Texas

Read full article: New laws change youth camp oversight in Texas
2 Investigates uncovers 40 examples of HISD posting content after Attorney General expressed “engaging in electioneering” concerns to the district
1 day ago

Parents finally meet with Harris County DA’s Office over HISD electioneering complaints after months of silence

Read full article: Parents finally meet with Harris County DA’s Office over HISD electioneering complaints after months of silence
‘2 Helps You’ renter asks if he is required to pay for unwanted services
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Can Houston landlords add extra fees to your rental agreements?

Read full article: Can Houston landlords add extra fees to your rental agreements?

Houston area renters say landlords are tacking on fee after fee, adding hundreds of dollars to their monthly rent. One renter in Spring contacted 2 Investigates’ Amy Davis to ask if landlords can require tenants to pay for services they don’t want.

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Tracking viruses in Houston schools: How wastewater testing protects kids’ health

Read full article: Tracking viruses in Houston schools: How wastewater testing protects kids’ health

In partnership with Rice University, the City of Houston is monitoring over 100 sites to detect and track pathogens, including COVID-19, flu, and more.

Copper cable at the Parus Electro LLC production site in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. Russia, one of the worlds biggest oil and gas producers, has a plan to bring more electric vehicles to its roads over the next three years and to build a market for battery-powered cars. Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Trio of metal thieves pose as utility workers, cause $45K in damage at northwest Houston business

Read full article: Trio of metal thieves pose as utility workers, cause $45K in damage at northwest Houston business

Investigators with the Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office are searching for three people charged with stealing copper wire from a northwest Houston business.

‘DRAINED’ Investigation results: Houston takes next step to fix water billing with smart meter upgrade

New smart water meters aim to resolve Houston billing issues

Read full article: New smart water meters aim to resolve Houston billing issues

Houston City Council approved an $8.5 million plan Wednesday to replace some of the oldest water meters in the city.

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Proposed law aims to reshape Texas Youth Camp Advisory Committee following Hill Country flood tragedy

Read full article: Proposed law aims to reshape Texas Youth Camp Advisory Committee following Hill Country flood tragedy

After the Texas Senate and House passed bills related to disaster preparedness and response at Texas youth camps, another bill seeks to reshape the Texas Youth Camp Advisory Committee.

Contrary to DA’s office position, Texas Rangers say they are not leading any investigation

Parents question whether Harris County DA’s Office is investigating HISD over electioneering complaints

Read full article: Parents question whether Harris County DA’s Office is investigating HISD over electioneering complaints

When we asked Ann Eagleton how many times the DA’s office had contacted her since filing a report, Eagleton made a gesture with her hand and said, “Zero times.”

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What are Sunrise Centers? HISD’s way of helping underserved students

Read full article: What are Sunrise Centers? HISD’s way of helping underserved students

For many parents back to school can be a financial burden. Last school year the Houston Independent School District announced it was eliminating its wraparound services department, which helped families struggling to provide basic necessities to their children.

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Critical NOAA weather radio signal for Galveston County restored

Read full article: Critical NOAA weather radio signal for Galveston County restored

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s All-Hazards radio signal for Galveston County is back on the air.

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Recent Houston area retail thefts linked to Mexican cartels

Read full article: Recent Houston area retail thefts linked to Mexican cartels

A massive investigation has uncovered a network of organized retail thefts linked to Mexican cartels, operating across 28 states.

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NOAA moves up timetable for restoring Galveston County’s weather radio signal

Read full article: NOAA moves up timetable for restoring Galveston County’s weather radio signal

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration now reports it’s All Hazards weather radio signal for Galveston County will be back up by Aug. 15. NOAA reports it will be a temporary signal, with a permanent signal back on the air by Sept. 30.

CRIME


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Deputies identify suspect in Cleveland bar shooting that left two dead, manhunt expands beyond Texas

Read full article: Deputies identify suspect in Cleveland bar shooting that left two dead, manhunt expands beyond Texas
Shooting scene
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Woman shoots husband during fight at home in W. Harris County

Read full article: Woman shoots husband during fight at home in W. Harris County
‘She’s doing this to stand up for other nurses who are too afraid to come forward’
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Nurse files $1M lawsuit against ex-manager after hidden cameras found at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands

Read full article: Nurse files $1M lawsuit against ex-manager after hidden cameras found at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
HPD is releasing body worn camera video of an officer-involved shooting incident at 8800 Aspen Meadow Drive on Aug. 10.
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Bodycam video shows HPD officers fatally shoot armed robbery suspect after chase in southwest Houston

Read full article: Bodycam video shows HPD officers fatally shoot armed robbery suspect after chase in southwest Houston
What Houston residents should know about CenterPoint power outages and rate increases

‘When does it end?’ CenterPoint power outages continue to frustrate customers

Read full article: ‘When does it end?’ CenterPoint power outages continue to frustrate customers

We’ve heard from more of you who are dealing with issues of repeat power outages. You are looking for answers from CenterPoint Energy. KPRC 2 Investigates reporter Amy Davis is answering your questions and has what you need to know.

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Avoid becoming a victim of ‘jugging’: Here are 3 things you can do to protect yourself

Read full article: Avoid becoming a victim of ‘jugging’: Here are 3 things you can do to protect yourself

KPRC2 Investigator Bill Spencer shows you three ways to beat the juggers at their own game.

2 Investigates learned Houston Public Works spent millions renting cars, with little oversight.

Why are Houston employees still driving rentals on taxpayers’ dime?

Read full article: Why are Houston employees still driving rentals on taxpayers’ dime?

KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered a surprising trend of long-term vehicle rentals, costing the city over $5 million since 2021.

NOAA weather radio.

National Weather Service eyes end of August for temporary fix for Galveston NOAA weather radio outage

Read full article: National Weather Service eyes end of August for temporary fix for Galveston NOAA weather radio outage

NOAA’s weather radio transmitter in Hitchcock was knocked out in a fire back on March 25.

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What you should and should NOT do to avoid becoming a victim of road rage

Read full article: What you should and should NOT do to avoid becoming a victim of road rage

Road rage problems continue to be a violent and growing problem for everyone driving on Houston roads.

Breaking Free from domestic violence

Free domestic violence resources offered in and around the Houston area

Read full article: Free domestic violence resources offered in and around the Houston area

Are you in a dangerous relationship and need help? Do you know someone who needs help? In part of our effort to help people in the community, our team put together a list of groups in our area that can help victims of domestic violence.

KPRC 2 explains drastic differences in medical testing fees

Sticker shock quote: Houstonians face rising medical fees despite insurance coverage

Read full article: Sticker shock quote: Houstonians face rising medical fees despite insurance coverage

Last year, KPRC 2 Investigates reported on this issue, exposing hospital group facility fees that increase costs for patients. Despite these reports, 2 Investigates reporter Amy Davis almost fell victim to the same practice.

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Inside HPD’s race against time to respond to calls amid staffing, traffic, and vehicle challenges

Read full article: Inside HPD’s race against time to respond to calls amid staffing, traffic, and vehicle challenges

When your life is in danger, minutes count. This is why Houston police have to prioritize the more than 1 million calls for help the department receives each year.

KPRC 2 Investigates asks: Why won’t CenterPoint pay for power damages done?

‘Everything was going haywire’: Power surges damage homes in Pearland neighborhood

Read full article: ‘Everything was going haywire’: Power surges damage homes in Pearland neighborhood

If you find out it was damaged by the utility company supplying electricity to your home, you might expect them to pay for the damages. It’s why a lot of people are frustrated when CenterPoint Energy denies claims to pay up.

KPRC 2 Investigates: CenterPoint power issue causes damage to homes. Why won't CenterPoint pay for the damage done? Investigator Amy Davis is looking into your rights and what all homeowners should know about issues caused by utility companies.

Appliance damage from power surge? Get answers to your most pressing questions

Read full article: Appliance damage from power surge? Get answers to your most pressing questions

Experiencing appliance troubles after a power surge? We’ve got you covered! Check out our answers to the most common questions to help you navigate the issue

KPRC 2 Investigates expensive repairs after power damage done

Does CenterPoint have to pay if a power surge damages your appliances?

Read full article: Does CenterPoint have to pay if a power surge damages your appliances?

Does CenterPoint have to pay when a power issue causes damage to your home? KPRC 2 Investigates explains your rights.

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Houston City Council weighs 24-hour homeless rules in downtown, EaDo

Read full article: Houston City Council weighs 24-hour homeless rules in downtown, EaDo

The new $5.18 million proposal seeks to assist 1,600 people with housing, mental health services, and more.

Program to help Houston's homeless finds success during pandemic

Mayor Whitmire targets homelessness in downtown Houston with new ordinance

Read full article: Mayor Whitmire targets homelessness in downtown Houston with new ordinance

The new $5.18 million proposal seeks to assist 1,600 people with housing, mental health services, and more.

Court documents reveal suspect confessed in Afghan Marine’s stabbing, but legal missteps now threaten the case.

Afghan Marine’s murder case impacted by Brady Violations

Read full article: Afghan Marine’s murder case impacted by Brady Violations

Court documents reveal suspect confessed in Afghan Marine’s stabbing, but legal missteps now threaten the case.

State lawmakers want death row inmate Robert Roberson, seen at the Polunsky Unit in Livingston in 2023, to testify about his case at the state Capitol, but Attorney General Ken Paxton's office continues to object to the effort.

Hearing set for Robert Roberson, father accused of killing daughter in 2003, amid execution date dispute with Texas AG

Read full article: Hearing set for Robert Roberson, father accused of killing daughter in 2003, amid execution date dispute with Texas AG

Robert Roberson, convicted of the death of his two-year-old daughter in 2003, faces a new execution date despite new evidence.

FILE - A student athlete runs a drill during a strength and conditioning camp at Arlington Martin High School Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Texas will play high school football this fall, but some of it will be delayed, fans will be limited and masks will be required as the state fights a surge in new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and fatalities. The University Interscholastic League on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 released its guidelines for Texas public high school fall sports, pushing back the start of the football and volleyball seasons for the largest schools by one month into late September and extending the football championships for those schools into January. (AP Photo/LM Otero, file)

📰 2 Investigates Newsletter: From child support to flood warning systems - what Texas needs to fix now

Read full article: 📰 2 Investigates Newsletter: From child support to flood warning systems - what Texas needs to fix now

We've got some thrilling investigations shaking up the Houston scene.

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First responder’s CodeRED call for Kerr County flood alert delayed by approval process, records show

Read full article: First responder’s CodeRED call for Kerr County flood alert delayed by approval process, records show

The request of a CodeRED was met with a dispatcher informing the first responder, “10-4 stand by, we have to get that approved with our supervisor, please be advised we do have the Texas Water Rescue en route.”

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What are the TEKS, and why should you care?

Read full article: What are the TEKS, and why should you care?

Curious about who decides what your child learns in Texas classrooms? It all boils down to TEKS—Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

FILE - A student athlete runs a drill during a strength and conditioning camp at Arlington Martin High School Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Texas will play high school football this fall, but some of it will be delayed, fans will be limited and masks will be required as the state fights a surge in new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and fatalities. The University Interscholastic League on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 released its guidelines for Texas public high school fall sports, pushing back the start of the football and volleyball seasons for the largest schools by one month into late September and extending the football championships for those schools into January. (AP Photo/LM Otero, file)

📰 This Week in Investigations: Mail theft, hurricane aftermath, and ongoing issues

Read full article: 📰 This Week in Investigations: Mail theft, hurricane aftermath, and ongoing issues

We've got some thrilling investigations shaking up the Houston scene.

KPRC 2 Investigates mail theft problem in Katy.

New Texas law targets rising mail theft

Read full article: New Texas law targets rising mail theft

Senate Bill 1281, a new bill aimed at cracking down on mail theft, would expand protections by including checks, money orders and other financial papers in the definition of mail theft.

Results from a year-long KPRC 2 Investigation into crime linked to paper tags in Texas.

July 1 ends paper tags in Texas; here’s what you should know

Read full article: July 1 ends paper tags in Texas; here’s what you should know

A new Texas law mandates significant operational changes for the Texas motor vehicle industry effective July 1, 2025.

Options for people on the housing waitlist in Houston. KPRC 2 Investigation into the Houston Housing Authority.

On Houston Housing Authority’s waitlist? Here’s what you must do to avoid being dropped

Read full article: On Houston Housing Authority’s waitlist? Here’s what you must do to avoid being dropped

Are you one of the 18,000 people on the Houston Housing Authority's Housing Choice Vouchers waitlist? To keep your spot, you need to re-register online before the deadline.

Congressman Weber tells 2 Investigates, “I agree it should be back online.”

93 days later: No timeline for NOAA weather transmitter repair

Read full article: 93 days later: No timeline for NOAA weather transmitter repair

Now, Congressman Randy Weber is pushing for answers, emphasizing the importance of radio communication for critical updates during severe weather.

Mayor Turner Says Management at Houston Forensic Science Center “Under Review”

Brady Notices filed after Houston crime scene tech terminated

Read full article: Brady Notices filed after Houston crime scene tech terminated

The Harris County District Attorney's Office has issued Brady Notices for 364 cases following the firing of a Houston Forensic Science Center investigator.

“I didn’t even realize how much I relied on it until I didn’t have it.”

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.

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NOAA’s emergency Galveston broadcast caught fire in May and remains offline. Where to get information

Read full article: NOAA’s emergency Galveston broadcast caught fire in May and remains offline. Where to get information

As hurricane season approaches, residents of Galveston and surrounding areas face a critical challenge: the NOAA Radio frequency, a key source for lifesaving weather updates, remains offline after a transmitter fire in March.

KPRC 2 Investigates power outage issues

Top 5 Houston neighborhoods with the most power outages

Read full article: Top 5 Houston neighborhoods with the most power outages

Despite millions invested in infrastructure improvements, Greater Houston residents experience twice as many power outages as the national average, with five areas particularly vulnerable to frequent service disruptions.

KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis looks for answers and explains how you can check your own power outage usage.

Repeat power outages? How to check the power outage records for your home

Read full article: Repeat power outages? How to check the power outage records for your home

Last year’s frequent power outages in the Greater Houston area prompted a KPRC 2 investigation, revealing significant service improvements in 2025 after formal complaints were filed with the Public Utility Commission (PUC).

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Going, going, gone? Court hearing on sale of African Art uncovered by 2 Investigates

Read full article: Going, going, gone? Court hearing on sale of African Art uncovered by 2 Investigates

Remember the African Art that was being stored in a Harris County maintenance shed by Commissioner Rodney Ellis at the expense of taxpayers? We are still tracking the latest updates on whether it will be sold or not.

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One bill addressing student absences becomes law

Read full article: One bill addressing student absences becomes law

Lawmakers tried to tackle the problem of truancy and chronic absenteeism in Texas during the last legislative session, but many proposed laws failed to pass. However, one bill is now on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk waiting to be signed.

Joseph Prystash arranged the murder-for-hire of Farah Fratta. Her husband, a former police officer, was the mastermind of the killing in Harris County.

Houston area hitman dies of natural causes while on death row

Read full article: Houston area hitman dies of natural causes while on death row

Joseph Prystash, the Houston-area hitman, was hired by a former Missouri City law enforcement officer to kill his wife during a messy divorce.

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Immigration attorneys say recent Houston ICE arrests may not lead to quick deportations

Read full article: Immigration attorneys say recent Houston ICE arrests may not lead to quick deportations

Immigration attorneys and immigrant rights organizations are advising some recent arrestees they still have a chance to remain in the United States.

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Immigrant rights groups, attorneys handing out flyers outside court

Read full article: Immigrant rights groups, attorneys handing out flyers outside court

As ICE agents continue making arrests outside Houston immigration courts, immigrants rights organizations and attorneys are stepping up their presence at these hearings.

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Avoid becoming a victim of ‘jugging’: Here are 3 things you can do to protect yourself

Read full article: Avoid becoming a victim of ‘jugging’: Here are 3 things you can do to protect yourself

KPRC2 Investigator Bill Spencer shows you three ways to beat the juggers at their own game.

Elmer Wayne Henley

Parents fight against release of Houston serial killer’s accomplice

Read full article: Parents fight against release of Houston serial killer’s accomplice

Elmer Wayne Henley, 69, helped serial killer Dean Corll lure, torture and murder at least 28 teens and young men between 1970-1973.

KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation into the Houston water department led to convictions

‘You hurt so many people’: Former Houston Water Dept. Leader could get early prison release

Read full article: ‘You hurt so many people’: Former Houston Water Dept. Leader could get early prison release

A former Houston Water Department manager sentenced to 10 years in prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme could be released on parole next month, just five months after her sentencing.

State lawmakers want death row inmate Robert Roberson, seen at the Polunsky Unit in Livingston in 2023, to testify about his case at the state Capitol, but Attorney General Ken Paxton's office continues to object to the effort.

Robert Roberson’s lawyer pushes back against Texas AG Ken Paxton’s request for new execution date

Read full article: Robert Roberson’s lawyer pushes back against Texas AG Ken Paxton’s request for new execution date

Robert Roberson, convicted of the death of his two-year-old daughter in 2003, faces a new execution date despite new evidence.

Fort Bend Co. Commissioner candidate arrested on felony online impersonation charges

2 elected officials tell KPRC 2 Investigates they no longer support Taral Patel as criminal investigation intensifies

Read full article: 2 elected officials tell KPRC 2 Investigates they no longer support Taral Patel as criminal investigation intensifies

Less than 48 hours after KPRC 2 Investigates reported on 13 new search warrants filed by investigators in the criminal case of Taral Patel over the last month, Investigator Mario Diaz confirmed that some of his key supporters are stepping away from him.

Taral Patel's mugshot

13 search warrants emerge in Taral Patel, Fort Bend County commissioner candidate, fake account case

Read full article: 13 search warrants emerge in Taral Patel, Fort Bend County commissioner candidate, fake account case

Fort Bend County Commissioner candidate Taral Patel is under investigation after being arrested for allegedly creating fake social media accounts to attack his opponent and himself. Investigators have issued 13 search warrants and uncovered multiple email accounts linked to these activities. Patel remains in the race, but questions about his tactics and ongoing investigation continue to loom.

Patel admits in court docs he committed an offense in Sept. 2022 with Fort Bend County Judge KP George

Taral Patel, former Fort Bend Co. Judge staffer, accepts plea deal in social media hoax

Read full article: Taral Patel, former Fort Bend Co. Judge staffer, accepts plea deal in social media hoax

Patel will now serve 24 months of probation, during which he must fulfill conditions such as community service and issuing a public apology.

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