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Residents of Conroe ask city to approve animal welfare bid
Read full article: Residents of Conroe ask city to approve animal welfare bidConcerned residents in Conroe are expected to speak at City Hall this afternoon to ask the city to move forward with a bid from animal welfare nonprofit, Texas Litter Control.
Conroe ISD parents worried over meal policy that may leave hungry students without food
Read full article: Conroe ISD parents worried over meal policy that may leave hungry students without foodConroe ISD parents are outraged over a new meal policy limiting students to charging meals for only 15 days before being denied food if their accounts aren't up to date.
‘Exceptional landing’: Pilot experiencing landing gear issues makes successful emergency landing at Conroe airport
Read full article: ‘Exceptional landing’: Pilot experiencing landing gear issues makes successful emergency landing at Conroe airportThe plane made the landing at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport at 11:49 a.m. Wednesday.
‘No principal. No police. No nothing’: Parent criticizes Cy-Fair ISD’s response after daughter hit by car at school
Read full article: ‘No principal. No police. No nothing’: Parent criticizes Cy-Fair ISD’s response after daughter hit by car at schoolA Cypress mom is speaking out after her daughter was struck by a car in the Cy-Park High School parking lot. She’s accusing the school district of not doing enough to assist in the aftermath of the accident.
‘They are lying on my son’: Mother claims Cy-Fair ISD officer’s actions against son were unjustified
Read full article: ‘They are lying on my son’: Mother claims Cy-Fair ISD officer’s actions against son were unjustifiedA Cypress Springs High School student’s mom is speaking out after an encounter involving her son and a district police officer.
VIDEO: Officer body slams student accused of grabbing a gun in Cypress Springs High School fight
Read full article: VIDEO: Officer body slams student accused of grabbing a gun in Cypress Springs High School fightThe 42 second clip shared with KPRC 2 appears to show a Cy-Fair ISD police officer, attempting to break-up the fight, grabs a student lift them and slams him to the ground.
Guarding Galveston Bay | What’s being done to protect it for generations to come
Read full article: Guarding Galveston Bay | What’s being done to protect it for generations to comeMore than 8,000 acres of saltwater wetlands and more than 80,000 of freshwater wetlands have been lost in the Galveston Bay system over the last two decades. The staggering numbers come from the Galveston Bay Foundation, which is actively working to improve the situation, in part because the wetlands serve as a habitat for wildlife and provide a buffer for storm surge. As the wetlands vanish, we become more vulnerable to flooding and water quality issues.
UTMB Health study says erectile dysfunction meds associated with reductions — but not where you might think 😅
Read full article: UTMB Health study says erectile dysfunction meds associated with reductions — but not where you might think 😅The health study found medications commonly prescribed for erectile dysfunction are associated with significant reductions in deaths, cardiovascular disease, and dementia
State law blocks revocation of Galveston Sheriff-elect’s license
Read full article: State law blocks revocation of Galveston Sheriff-elect’s licenseWith the Nov. 5 election over, a Texas law is impacting a case involving the Sheriff-elect of Galveston County, Jimmy Fullen. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement recommended revoking Fullen’s peace officer’s license last June.
Shriners Children’s Texas opens residential building, new parking garage for patients
Read full article: Shriners Children’s Texas opens residential building, new parking garage for patientsThe facility looks less like a hospital room with beautiful colors and the comforts of home. Patients attest to how children can thrive in a familiar, less clinical setting.
‘Holiday In The Gardens’ ready to kick off at Moody Gardens with over 9 Holiday attractions
Read full article: ‘Holiday In The Gardens’ ready to kick off at Moody Gardens with over 9 Holiday attractionsMoody gardens offers the largest holiday venue to enjoy through January 1st, including the return of the popular Ice Land.
Warm welcome to Galveston: Sea turtle rescued after 5,000-mile journey to Netherlands
Read full article: Warm welcome to Galveston: Sea turtle rescued after 5,000-mile journey to NetherlandsImagine being lost in a faraway place, thousands of miles from home, and somehow finding your way back. That’s exactly what happened to Boeier, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle.
Property fraud warning: How weak oversight, virtual transactions leave homeowners vulnerable
Read full article: Property fraud warning: How weak oversight, virtual transactions leave homeowners vulnerableKPRC 2’s Rilwan Balogun visited Phillips to get answers to Click2Houston Help Desk question regarding deed transfers and allegations of fraud.
Holiday season brings increased risk of scams: Harris County Attorney issues warning
Read full article: Holiday season brings increased risk of scams: Harris County Attorney issues warningAs the holiday season approaches, the festive spirit of gift-giving and celebration also brings a dark side—scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.
$11K heist: Houston delivery driver accused of stealing pallets of Amazon packages from warehouse
Read full article: $11K heist: Houston delivery driver accused of stealing pallets of Amazon packages from warehouseA man is currently wanted, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of customer’s Amazon packages right from the warehouse while he worked as a contracted driver for a third-party company.
What will happen to CNBC and MSNBC when they no longer have a corporate connection to NBC News?
Read full article: What will happen to CNBC and MSNBC when they no longer have a corporate connection to NBC News?Two television networks with “NBC” in their names — MSNBC and CNBC — will no longer have any corporate connection to NBC News once a spinoff formally takes effect in about a year.
From chamoy pickles, to pickle bread & pickle jewelry, check out 'In A Pickle Festival'
Read full article: From chamoy pickles, to pickle bread & pickle jewelry, check out 'In A Pickle Festival'If you love pickles, get ready for the 5th annual “In A Pickle Festival” happening in Kingwood tomorrow with over 100 vendors!
Kingwood family fears for safety after son with autism, epilepsy waitlisted for treatment center
Read full article: Kingwood family fears for safety after son with autism, epilepsy waitlisted for treatment centerA Kingwood family is in fear for their safety while their son is waitlisted for a treatment center to help with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Kingwood, Porter residents feeling forgotten after going 9 days without power following Beryl
Read full article: Kingwood, Porter residents feeling forgotten after going 9 days without power following BerylWalking into Eric Lambert’s home in the Woodridge Forest neighborhood, it’s dark, and it’s been like this for nine days.
Former Missouri City officer indicted in deadly crash released from jail after bond lowered
Read full article: Former Missouri City officer indicted in deadly crash released from jail after bond loweredViveros was indicted on Oct. 28 for manslaughter in connection with a crash which killed Angela Stewart and her son Mason Stewart.
Lawsuit filed against Missouri City, police department details crash that killed mother, son
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against Missouri City, police department details crash that killed mother, sonThe Missouri City police officer who was involved in a crash that killed a mother and son has now been indicted for his fault in the collision.
Former Missouri City officer indicted for manslaughter following crash that killed mother and son
Read full article: Former Missouri City officer indicted for manslaughter following crash that killed mother and sonFormer Missouri City police officer Blademir Viveros has been indicted for manslaughter following a crash that killed Angela Steward and her 16-year-old son, Mason, in June.
More than 40 residents displaced after fire destroys apartments in Richmond
Read full article: More than 40 residents displaced after fire destroys apartments in RichmondInvestigators say 20 units in the apartment complex were destroyed. No one was injured but more than 40 residents are now without a home because the building was completely destroyed.
Police seek suspect in Montgomery County vehicle burglaries linked to stolen firearms, credit cards
Read full article: Police seek suspect in Montgomery County vehicle burglaries linked to stolen firearms, credit cardsThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a series of vehicle burglaries in the Deer Pines, Crockett Reserve, and Sweetwater Ridge neighborhoods.
Man fired shots at van after driver allegedly pointed gun at him in Spring-area road rage incident
Read full article: Man fired shots at van after driver allegedly pointed gun at him in Spring-area road rage incidentAuthorities in Montgomery County say a road rage shooting in the Spring area Wednesday happened after the driver of a blue van pointed a gun at a truck, prompting a man to fire back at the van.
Montgomery ISD voters pass Prop A, securing $5.5M in first-ever tax ratification
Read full article: Montgomery ISD voters pass Prop A, securing $5.5M in first-ever tax ratificationMontgomery ISD voters passed Proposition A, marking the district's first tax ratification election success, securing $5.5 million annually for the Maintenance & Operations budget.
Handicapped Pasadena man finally gets help after apartment refuses to provide wheelchair ramp
Read full article: Handicapped Pasadena man finally gets help after apartment refuses to provide wheelchair rampA Pasadena man who is confined to a wheelchair has been trapped in his apartment for months, because his apartment complex neither provided a ramp, nor would an apartment manager let him keep his own hand-built ramps out.
Pasadena ISD high school student arrested for threatening to use rocket launcher in attack
Read full article: Pasadena ISD high school student arrested for threatening to use rocket launcher in attackA student from Sam Rayburn High School, 17-year-old Alexander Mariano Santiago, was arrested after allegedly making threats of violence against the school.
Democracy’s never been cuter! Humane Society hosts ‘Puppies at the Polls’ at Pearland voting site
Read full article: Democracy’s never been cuter! Humane Society hosts ‘Puppies at the Polls’ at Pearland voting siteIn case you needed more of an incentive to get out and vote today, the Houston Humane Society had folks in Pearland covered!
Wanted Tren de Aragua gang member arrested on day of his asylum hearing in Houston area
Read full article: Wanted Tren de Aragua gang member arrested on day of his asylum hearing in Houston areaTexas DPS officers say Jorgenys Robertson Cova, 32, was wanted out of Pearland for theft and captured in Houston. He was scheduled for an asylum hearing in Houston on Monday, where he was instead, put behind bars.
After day of school threats and violence in Houston area, law enforcement warns of significant consequences
Read full article: After day of school threats and violence in Houston area, law enforcement warns of significant consequencesThere were at least five schools across the Houston metro area that dealt with school threats or violence on Wednesday, resulting in lockdowns or secure modes at campuses, which impacted thousands of students and teachers.
Spring Branch ISD dispatcher fatally shot outside his home, authorities search for suspects
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD dispatcher fatally shot outside his home, authorities search for suspectsA Spring Branch ISD Police Department dispatcher, Jose Torres, was fatally shot outside his home in northwest Houston.
Man arrested after fleeing police, stealing tow truck, being shot at by armed bystander
Read full article: Man arrested after fleeing police, stealing tow truck, being shot at by armed bystanderA police pursuit in the Spring area on November 13 ended with the arrest of Montreal Dwayne Frye, who allegedly fled from deputies in a stolen vehicle.
Theft suspects arrested after Sugar Land police chase reportedly stole $5K in merchandise from glasses store
Read full article: Theft suspects arrested after Sugar Land police chase reportedly stole $5K in merchandise from glasses storeThree suspects are in custody after reportedly stealing approximately $5,000 in merchandise from a sunglasses store in Sugar Land.
City of Sugar Land explores future with self-driving cable-rail system
Read full article: City of Sugar Land explores future with self-driving cable-rail systemSugar Land is collaborating with Swyft Cities to explore the Whoosh® cable transit system, featuring autonomous, gondola-like electric vehicles on elevated cables, aimed at enhancing mobility and sustainability.
Driver killed in Sugar Land, car splits in half after hitting pole, trees
Read full article: Driver killed in Sugar Land, car splits in half after hitting pole, treesInvestigators said the driver hit a light pole and two trees, causing the vehicle to split in half due to the impact and throw the driver from the car.
Highway halted by drivers, officials in The Woodlands after dog found running on road
Read full article: Highway halted by drivers, officials in The Woodlands after dog found running on roadDrivers in The Woodlands were faced with a unique predicament on their daily commute, as a stray dog was found running in the middle of a highway.
Missing Woodlands teen found safe, reunited with family
Read full article: Missing Woodlands teen found safe, reunited with familyAn Endangered Missing Persons Alert has been issued for Drayven Harden, a 16-year-old Woodlands teen with autism, who was last seen in the early hours of October 17 on Glen Loch Dr. in The Woodlands.
Q&A: KPRC 2 viewer questions on proposed bible curriculum
Read full article: Q&A: KPRC 2 viewer questions on proposed bible curriculumEight out of the 15 board members at The Texas State Board of Education gave their preliminary approval and voted in favor of keeping the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.
Neighbors in Memorial say dangerous speed racing is getting out of hand
Read full article: Neighbors in Memorial say dangerous speed racing is getting out of handThe Houston Police Department will hold a meeting Wednesday night to address speed racing concerns near the Arlington Court neighborhood.
Holiday season brings increased risk of scams: Harris County Attorney issues warning
Read full article: Holiday season brings increased risk of scams: Harris County Attorney issues warningAs the holiday season approaches, the festive spirit of gift-giving and celebration also brings a dark side—scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.
UT System approves free tuition to students with parents making under $100K annually
Read full article: UT System approves free tuition to students with parents making under $100K annuallyStudents in Texas whose parents make under $100,000 per year will soon have a clearer path to a college education.
‘DRAINED’ results: Houston Water Department ahead in replacing meter sensors
Read full article: ‘DRAINED’ results: Houston Water Department ahead in replacing meter sensorsYou may soon notice a change in your water bill. Mayor John Whitmire announced that the city’s water department is ahead of schedule in replacing broken remote-read sensors attached to residential water meters.
Houston woman accused of harassment, fraud in nearly 20-year campaign against classmate
Read full article: Houston woman accused of harassment, fraud in nearly 20-year campaign against classmateSabina Muhammed, a 61-year-old woman from Harris County, has been arrested and charged with stalking and identity fraud for her long-term harassment of a former classmate from the University of Houston.
How to eat your way to warmth after our blast of cold air
Read full article: How to eat your way to warmth after our blast of cold airAs temperatures drop due to a Canadian cold front, Catherine Kruppa from Advice for Eating recommends oatmeal, hot tea, and soups to help stay warm and healthy.
Do you recognize him? Man wanted for kicking and stomping woman before stealing purse in North Houston
Read full article: Do you recognize him? Man wanted for kicking and stomping woman before stealing purse in North HoustonHouston police are seeking help to identify a man accused of assaulting a woman outside a convenience store on November 9 in north Houston.