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Judge poised to recommit charged Santa Fe high school gunman to state hospital
Read full article: Judge poised to recommit charged Santa Fe high school gunman to state hospitalGalveston County’s interim district attorney, the defense, and the presiding judge visited the state hospital treating Santa Fe High School shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis as the court prepares to recommit him for up to another year of competency restoration.
Track real-time power outages in your Houston neighborhood
Read full article: Track real-time power outages in your Houston neighborhoodA new mobile app promises to solve power outage tracking problems that plagued Houston residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, when some resorted to checking the Whataburger app to determine if their neighborhoods had power.
Houston City Council may pay company first exposed in KPRC ‘DRAINED’ Investigation
Read full article: Houston City Council may pay company first exposed in KPRC ‘DRAINED’ InvestigationHouston city council is considering a payment to Nerie Construction, whose owner was involved in a corruption scandal.
Student cellist back at school after attack in downtown Houston
Read full article: Student cellist back at school after attack in downtown HoustonA 15-year-old student is back at school after being attacked on his way to class at the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, according to HISD officials.
Attorney: Charged Santa Fe high school gunman remains incompetent to stand trial
Read full article: Attorney: Charged Santa Fe high school gunman remains incompetent to stand trialThe defense attorney representing the charged Santa Fe high school gunman said state doctors notified him his client remains incompetent to stand trial.
Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentence
Read full article: Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentenceTexas serial killer William Lewis Reece has been transferred back to Oklahoma as he continues appealing his 2021 death sentence, with state appeals denied in 2025 and a direct appeal now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Reece, linked by DNA to multiple kidnappings and murders in Texas and Oklahoma in 1997, is serving life sentences in Texas for three murders while Oklahoma officials say an execution date will not be sought until all appeals are exhausted.
Houston renters beware: Fake ads cost renters thousands of dollars
Read full article: Houston renters beware: Fake ads cost renters thousands of dollarsHouston renters are losing hundreds, even thousands of dollars to rental scams that look legitimate but are designed to steal money and personal information.
Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leave
Read full article: Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leaveA newly obtained internal survey sheds light on the concerns that led the City of Humble to take action against Police Chief Dan Zientek.
6 years after warnings, deadly wrong-way crash on Grand Parkway leaves 3-year-old as sole survivor
Read full article: 6 years after warnings, deadly wrong-way crash on Grand Parkway leaves 3-year-old as sole survivorSix years after KPRC 2 Investigates first raised concerns about deadly dangers along the Grand Parkway, those warnings are resurfacing following a tragic wrong-way crash that left three people dead and a 3-year-old child as the only survivor.
The Evidence Room, Episode 42-The Sniper
Read full article: The Evidence Room, Episode 42-The SniperA serial sniper was responsible for killing two armored truck couriers during a surge in commercial robberies in 2016. Intensive surveillance and a coordinated sting stopped a third attack, resulting in the death of Redrick Batiste and life sentences for his accomplices.
Galveston County Sheriff ends legal battle with licensing agency
Read full article: Galveston County Sheriff ends legal battle with licensing agencyGalveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement finalized a mediated agreement ending a nearly two-year dispute over allegations that Fullen omitted or misrepresented information on required personal history statements. TCOLE issued a retroactive, probated six-month suspension—leaving Fullen’s current duties unaffected and closing the case without further penalties.
Check now: Is your Houston neighborhood a power outage hot spot?
Read full article: Check now: Is your Houston neighborhood a power outage hot spot?Flickering lights, power surges and frequent outages. 2 Investigates is tracking Houston's power problem. While CenterPoint Energy is the company charged with keeping the lights on, new numbers show they had the worst performance of any utility in the country in the month of October. Investigative reporter Amy Davis is mapping it all out to show you where the biggest trouble spots are now.
‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect under parole review
Read full article: ‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect under parole reviewClyde Edwin Hedrick, a suspect in the 'Texas Killing Fields' murders, is under parole review by the Texas Parole Board. Tim Miller, whose daughter was among the victims, is advocating for Hedrick to remain under strict supervision, arguing against any reduction in monitoring given Hedrick's past conviction for involuntary manslaughter and ongoing suspicion in multiple unsolved cases.
5 steps to take the minute you get a high water bill
Read full article: 5 steps to take the minute you get a high water billGot a high water bill you don’t think you owe? You’re not alone. Since last November we have received calls and emails from more than 500 city of Houston water customers who are feeling ‘DRAINED’. Investigator Amy Davis has five things you should do in this order when you get a crazy high bill.
Mayor Whitmire calls for ‘review’ and ‘audit’ of Houston Airports art program following KPRC 2 investigation
Read full article: Mayor Whitmire calls for ‘review’ and ‘audit’ of Houston Airports art program following KPRC 2 investigationPlenty of travelers walking through an airport system that has plenty of art, approximately 390 pieces with an appraised value of over $30 million dollars according to HAS leadership.
Houston ‘squatter’ lawsuit dismissed after court battle almost cost woman her home
Read full article: Houston ‘squatter’ lawsuit dismissed after court battle almost cost woman her homeA Houston woman regained control of her longtime family home after a judge dismissed an “adverse possession” lawsuit filed by a man who claimed he had the right to the property. The case highlights growing issues involving vacant homes.
Several Galveston County law enforcement agencies partnering with ICE
Read full article: Several Galveston County law enforcement agencies partnering with ICEGalveston County law enforcement agencies are expanding their partnership with ICE through the 287(g) program. The program allows trained local officers to perform certain immigration enforcement actions under federal supervision.
City of Houston revamping inspections to better address blight
Read full article: City of Houston revamping inspections to better address blightHouston is overhauling its inspection system by merging residential and commercial code enforcement into a single division and hiring more inspectors to tackle a massive backlog of complaints. City officials say the revamped process aims to ensure violations are corrected and citations hold up in court.
2 Helps You gets results after estate sales fraud leaves family without precious heirlooms or compensation
Read full article: 2 Helps You gets results after estate sales fraud leaves family without precious heirlooms or compensationEstate sales are more than transactions — they’re an exchange of trust. Families hand over antique furniture, rare china, glassware and other cherished possessions that hold decades of fond memories.
Email from Harris Co. DA’s Office to HISD parents shows movement in investigation into district’s spending practices
Read full article: Email from Harris Co. DA’s Office to HISD parents shows movement in investigation into district’s spending practicesThe investigation into the Houston Independent School District by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office is ongoing according to an email sent last Thursday by the Assistant District Attorney of the Public Integrity Division to the parents who filed criminal complaints last winter and spring.
Stolen safe found in Sugar Land neighborhood as residents complain of increased burglaries
Read full article: Stolen safe found in Sugar Land neighborhood as residents complain of increased burglariesSugar Land police have since increased patrols and even implemented drones to patrol neighborhoods.
KPRC 2 Investigates finds truancy data not proactively monitored
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates finds truancy data not proactively monitoredKPRC 2 Investigates has found that truancy data reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is not proactively monitored, despite a state law requiring school districts to engage in and report truancy prevention efforts.
Houston’s new short-term rental ordinance: What businesses need to know and when it takes effect
Read full article: Houston’s new short-term rental ordinance: What businesses need to know and when it takes effectAttention all current and aspiring short-term rental owners in Houston! A new ordinance regulating short-term rentals has been approved and will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Flight cancellations? Here’s what you need to know about your rights and refunds
Read full article: Flight cancellations? Here’s what you need to know about your rights and refundsIf you have an upcoming trip, the recent government shutdown and ongoing flight disruptions may be causing serious stress.
Accomplice of Houston’s infamous ‘Candy Man’ serial killer denied parole once again
Read full article: Accomplice of Houston’s infamous ‘Candy Man’ serial killer denied parole once againElmer Wayne Henley, 69, helped serial killer Dean Corll lure, torture and murder at least 28 teens and young men between 1970-1973.
Houston firefighters say eco-friendly ambulances can’t keep up with city’s pace
Read full article: Houston firefighters say eco-friendly ambulances can’t keep up with city’s paceHFD tells 2 Investigates it's done buying environmentally friendly ambulances after report of issues that resulted in “reducing fleet readiness and response capacity.”
Houston parent leads push to equip Spring Branch ISD campuses with 15‑second response drones
Read full article: Houston parent leads push to equip Spring Branch ISD campuses with 15‑second response dronesA Houston mom formed a committee to try to raise the funds needed to bring drone-protection technology to Memorial and Spring Woods high schools in Spring Branch ISD.
Houston data breach exposes firefighters’ personal info, union says they’re being blamed
Read full article: Houston data breach exposes firefighters’ personal info, union says they’re being blamedHouston firefighters say they’re being unfairly blamed after a city email exposed 7,500 Social Security numbers in a data breach.
‘We’re talking about poop’: Houston neighborhoods face raw sewage problems, health risks from sewage spills
Read full article: ‘We’re talking about poop’: Houston neighborhoods face raw sewage problems, health risks from sewage spillsKPRC 2 Investigates: Houston families are battling sewage spills in their yards and waterways as city aid falls short.
3 common electricity shopping mistakes that could raise your power bill
Read full article: 3 common electricity shopping mistakes that could raise your power billIf your electricity bill feels unusually high, your plan might be part of the problem. Some common shopping mistakes could be costing Texas consumers hundreds of dollars a year.
‘Penny rounding’ charge may add (or subtract) extra fee to your grocery bill
Read full article: ‘Penny rounding’ charge may add (or subtract) extra fee to your grocery billOne viewer discovered a “penny rounding” change on his receipt from a Kroger store on Highway 6, prompting questions about the practice as the United States begins phasing out penny production.
Harwin Drive businesses struggle with steep, unpredictable tariffs
Read full article: Harwin Drive businesses struggle with steep, unpredictable tariffsHarwin Drive, a longtime favorite shopping destination for Houstonians seeking affordable goods, is facing significant challenges due to steep and unpredictable tariffs.
After 100 gallons of coconut lotion spilled in bayou, a Houston cosmetics company now faces corporate felony
Read full article: After 100 gallons of coconut lotion spilled in bayou, a Houston cosmetics company now faces corporate felonyBlackwell and fellow retiree Jim Haney became whistleblowers after capturing video evidence of the pollution in the Woodland Trails West subdivision. They’re careful documentation helped police.
Neglected Houston homes pile up as city fails to use key probate resource
Read full article: Neglected Houston homes pile up as city fails to use key probate resourceA year after KPRC 2 Investigates revealed a Harris County office created to help move abandoned residential properties through probate, we found the City of Houston has rarely utilized the service.
Rent too expensive? Co-living is becoming a popular money-saving option for many Houstonians
Read full article: Rent too expensive? Co-living is becoming a popular money-saving option for many HoustoniansWith Houston's rents averaging $1,900, co-living is emerging as a game-changer for many people.
Medical company ships unwanted cancer tests to homes, sparking anger and privacy concerns
Read full article: Medical company ships unwanted cancer tests to homes, sparking anger and privacy concernsExact Sciences is facing backlash for sending unsolicited Cologuard colon cancer screening kits to consumers, sparking privacy concerns and financial anxieties.
Harris County approves demolition for fire damaged home that was target of neighborhood complaints
Read full article: Harris County approves demolition for fire damaged home that was target of neighborhood complaintsDuring its Oct. 16 meeting, Harris County Commissioners approved the demolition of a southeast Harris County home in the Kirkmont subdivision.
Galveston County Sheriff reaches agreement with state licensing agency
Read full article: Galveston County Sheriff reaches agreement with state licensing agencyGalveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen has reached an agreement in a long running legal dispute with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
How Houston Housing Authority deals drain millions from local budgets
Read full article: How Houston Housing Authority deals drain millions from local budgetsDozens of Houston Housing Authority real estate deals are costing the city of Houston and Harris County about a million dollars a year in tax revenue, according to Rice University’s Baker Institute.
Houston Housing Authority pays $11.4 million for vacant church property with no plan in sight
Read full article: Houston Housing Authority pays $11.4 million for vacant church property with no plan in sightA KPRC 2 investigation found that while thousands of Houston families struggle with rising housing costs, the Houston Housing Authority diverted millions of dollars meant to help them, benefitting none of the people it's meant to serve.