Jon Hill

Houston 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.

KPRC 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.

HFD tells 2 Investigates it's done buying environmentally friendly ambulances after report of issues that resulted in “reducing fleet readiness and response capacity.”

KPRC 2 Investigates: Houston families are battling sewage spills in their yards and waterways as city aid falls short.

With Houston's rents averaging $1,900, co-living is emerging as a game-changer for many people.

Exact Sciences is facing backlash for sending unsolicited Cologuard colon cancer screening kits to consumers, sparking privacy concerns and financial anxieties.

Dozens of Texas Central Railroad homes in White Oak Falls sit empty. Neighbors are fed up with squatters, crime, and unanswered questions.

Hervey entrusted an estate sale company to sell her family’s precious belongings - sterling silver, antique glassware, and cherished furniture from her childhood. Two years later, she’s still waiting for payment of more than $2,000, but the greater loss is the irreplaceable memories these items held.

Officer Lucas Vieira earned approximately $40,000 more than former Police Chief Troy Finner last year, following his reinstatement to the Houston Police Department. The reinstatement came after his termination was overturned, in part, on procedural grounds.

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.

The KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation has looked into everything from high water bills to shady contract dealings. Now, we are looking into stolen water meters.

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.