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Houston unveils plans for downtown โ€˜Front Door Superhubโ€™ to tackle homelessness

Read full article: Houston unveils plans for downtown โ€˜Front Door Superhubโ€™ to tackle homelessness

The City of Houston has announced plans for its first โ€œFront Door Superhub,โ€ a centralized facility aimed at addressing homelessness with a comprehensive, all-in-one approach.

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Houston water bills are spiking โ€” hereโ€™s whatโ€™s behind the sudden increases

Read full article: Houston water bills are spiking โ€” hereโ€™s whatโ€™s behind the sudden increases

If your latest Houston water bill was shockingly high, youโ€™re not alone. Some residents say their bills arenโ€™t rising slowly โ€” theyโ€™re skyrocketing in just a matter of months.

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire reacts to Gov. Abbottโ€™s crime task force

Read full article: Houston Mayor John Whitmire reacts to Gov. Abbottโ€™s crime task force

Mayor John Whitmire is responding to Governor Greg Abbottโ€™s announcement of a new violent crime task force that will launch in Houston and Harris County.

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Houstonโ€™s trash problem piling up: City says relief coming in November

Read full article: Houstonโ€™s trash problem piling up: City says relief coming in November

Houstonโ€™s trash problem is piling higher each day. Residents across the city continue reaching out toย 2 Helps You, saying they arenโ€™t getting their trash picked up and arenโ€™t seeing relief.

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Eli Lilly announces $6.5 billion manufacturing campus in Houston

Read full article: Eli Lilly announces $6.5 billion manufacturing campus in Houston

Governor Greg Abbott will speak in Houston Tuesday with Eli Lilly leaders to announce a major economic development initiative through Texasโ€™ JETI and Enterprise Fund programs.

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Prayer wall to public art: Houston art project gives homeless people a voice

Read full article: Prayer wall to public art: Houston art project gives homeless people a voice

A public art project called Hueman:Shelter was unveiled on Thursday.

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2 Helps You helps neighbors outraged as โ€˜jungleโ€™ lot threatens Fifth Ward homes

Read full article: 2 Helps You helps neighbors outraged as โ€˜jungleโ€™ lot threatens Fifth Ward homes

A community is joining together to help clean up a messy area in Houston. Earlier this month, KPRC 2 reporter Bill Spencer investigated complaints from Fifth Ward residents about several overgrown lots. Since then, a good Samaritan stepped in to help and the City of Houston made good on its promise to remove other debris.

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Houston city leaders introduce vacant building fencing ordinance as neighbors raise safety concerns

Read full article: Houston city leaders introduce vacant building fencing ordinance as neighbors raise safety concerns

The Houston city "Proposition A" committee is considering a vacant building ordinance.

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โ€˜Whatโ€™s going on?!โ€™ Residents react to low-flying military helicopters across Houston

Read full article: โ€˜Whatโ€™s going on?!โ€™ Residents react to low-flying military helicopters across Houston

From Spring Branch to SE Houston and Clear Lake to Midtown and Downtown, a lot of people have posted videos on social media of military helicopters flying low to the ground.

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Hundreds of retired city of Houston workers still waiting for promised pension checks

Read full article: Hundreds of retired city of Houston workers still waiting for promised pension checks

More than 1,000 former City of Houston employees who opted into an early retirement pension program earlier this year are facing severe financial hardship after waiting nearly five months for their promised payments.

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Harris County political leaders looking at security measures in aftermath of murder of Charlie Kirk

Read full article: Harris County political leaders looking at security measures in aftermath of murder of Charlie Kirk

The message was clear and concise from Harris County Republicans, โ€œWe live in Houston, we donโ€™t want Houston to have a similar situation,โ€ said Cindy Siegel, Chairman of the Republican Party of Harris County.

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Houston readies for FIFA World Cup. What to know about tickets, dates and NRG matches

Read full article: Houston readies for FIFA World Cup. What to know about tickets, dates and NRG matches

The FIFA World Cup is set to take place at the NRG Stadium from June 14 to July 4, 2026.

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Houston denies CenterPointโ€™s latest rate increase proposal

Read full article: Houston denies CenterPointโ€™s latest rate increase proposal

Houston City Council votes against another electric rate hike

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Defense Department, local law enforcement agencies conducting training in Houston through Sept. 19

Read full article: Defense Department, local law enforcement agencies conducting training in Houston through Sept. 19

The training is ongoing through Sept. 19.

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Houston launches โ€œCan Blitzโ€ to speed up trash can replacements for residents

Read full article: Houston launches โ€œCan Blitzโ€ to speed up trash can replacements for residents

Houston has launched the "Can Blitz" program to expedite trash can replacements for residents, announced by Mayor John Whitmire.

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Good Samaritan transforms dangerous Fifth Ward lot after KPRC 2 investigation

Read full article: Good Samaritan transforms dangerous Fifth Ward lot after KPRC 2 investigation

The vastly overgrown lot in the 4700 block of Salina Street had become more than just an unsightly nuisance โ€“ it represented a serious safety threat to the community, especially children walking to nearby Fleming Middle School.

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Doors locked at James Hardenโ€™s Thirteen restaurant in Houston due to more than $2M in unpaid rent

Read full article: Doors locked at James Hardenโ€™s Thirteen restaurant in Houston due to more than $2M in unpaid rent

A notice on the restaurant's door reveals that Thirteen Hospitality Group, LLC has fallen behind on payments, resulting in the closure.

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Overgrown โ€˜jungleโ€™ lot in Fifth Ward has neighbors angry, afraid

Read full article: Overgrown โ€˜jungleโ€™ lot in Fifth Ward has neighbors angry, afraid

It looks like a patch of wilderness dropped into the middle of a proud Houston neighborhood โ€” years of unchecked growth have turned into what neighbors call a โ€œjungleโ€ just a few doors down from their homes.

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Plans to renovate Hermann Park Golf Course delayed after community pushback

Read full article: Plans to renovate Hermann Park Golf Course delayed after community pushback

Plans to renovate Hermann Park's golf course are now on hold.

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ONLY ON 2: Houston families paying rent, HOA fees say southeast condos are crumbling around them

Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Houston families paying rent, HOA fees say southeast condos are crumbling around them

Families at Glenwood Village Condominiums in southeast Houston say they are paying hundreds each month in rent or HOA fees, but their homes are unsafe and falling apart.

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Houston man awarded $500K in golf cart injury case involving former city council member

Read full article: Houston man awarded $500K in golf cart injury case involving former city council member

A former city commissioner and long-time Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer has been awarded $500,000 by a juryโ€”seven years after he says a golf cart accident during a parade left him with lasting physical and emotional trauma. But, he will only receive $250,000.

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EXPLAINER: How is panhandling regulated, enforced across the Houston area?

Read full article: EXPLAINER: How is panhandling regulated, enforced across the Houston area?

As the City of Houston continues to examine how to handle residents experiencing homelessness, the topic of panhandling has returned to the spotlight.

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โ€˜You promised me a homeโ€™: Fifth Ward woman denied Hurricane Harvey help while new homes rise across the street

Read full article: โ€˜You promised me a homeโ€™: Fifth Ward woman denied Hurricane Harvey help while new homes rise across the street

A Fifth Ward woman approved for a state home rebuilding program was denied help after the City of Houston refused to issue her a building permit even as new homes rose across the street. Now, after waiting two years and passing soil tests, sheโ€™s left wondering why she was told no.

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Houston City Council shifts public comment sessions to Tuesday evenings

Read full article: Houston City Council shifts public comment sessions to Tuesday evenings

"This change in time was made to give the community more opportunities to engage and voice their concerns to their elected officials," the City of Houston said in a social media caption back in July.

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Breaking down how to file a claim if a Houston pothole damages your car

Read full article: Breaking down how to file a claim if a Houston pothole damages your car

While the city does have a goal to repair most potholes within 48 hours of a report, a lot of drivers may give upโ€”and we don't blame themโ€”but we still wanted to give a view on how the claim process worksโ€”to find out for ourselves in real-time how, or if, the process works.

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Mayor Whitmire calls for new crosswalk, stronger traffic enforcement near Lamar HS after student hit by SUV

Read full article: Mayor Whitmire calls for new crosswalk, stronger traffic enforcement near Lamar HS after student hit by SUV

Mayor John Whitmire has implemented stronger traffic control measures to protect students walking near Lamar High School.

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Business owner charged with bribery says he โ€˜regrets lapse in judgementโ€™ but should still be paid by city

Read full article: Business owner charged with bribery says he โ€˜regrets lapse in judgementโ€™ but should still be paid by city

Houston Mayor John Whitmire stopped a payout last week to a Houston business owner charged with bribery, following KPRC 2โ€™s โ€˜DRAINEDโ€™ Investigation into the cityโ€™s waterline contract corruption scandal. Now that business owner says heโ€™s sorry for what happened and explains heโ€™s still owed for the finished work.

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What are Sunrise Centers? HISDโ€™s way of helping underserved students

Read full article: What are Sunrise Centers? HISDโ€™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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South Park neighborhood unites over controversial property plans

Read full article: South Park neighborhood unites over controversial property plans

Residents of Houstonโ€™s South Park neighborhood are rallying against the potential conversion of a vacant property into A possible junkyard, salvage yard or containers facility, citing environmental concerns and quality-of-life issues for the community.

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Westbury residents frustrated with yard waste not getting picked up for three months

Read full article: Westbury residents frustrated with yard waste not getting picked up for three months

Neighbors in Westbury said their yard waste hasn't been picked up since May.

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Harris County commissioners vote 3-2 to give constables raises

Read full article: Harris County commissioners vote 3-2 to give constables raises

Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 to approve pay raises for the county's eight elected constables, amidst a $200 million budget deficit.

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Houston councilwoman, congressman tour Sunnyside apartment in โ€˜deplorableโ€™ condition, demand change

Read full article: Houston councilwoman, congressman tour Sunnyside apartment in โ€˜deplorableโ€™ condition, demand change

A day after residents exposed deplorable living conditions at a Houston apartment complex, federal and local elected officials saw the problem firsthand.

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โ€˜Iโ€™d rather live in a shelterโ€™: Residents at Houston apartment complex plead for help amid unsafe living conditions

Read full article: โ€˜Iโ€™d rather live in a shelterโ€™: Residents at Houston apartment complex plead for help amid unsafe living conditions

A Houston apartment complex off of Cullen Boulevard is under fire after residents raised alarming concerns about their living conditions โ€” with some saying theyโ€™d rather stay in a shelter than remain in their current units.

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Tracking viruses in Houston schools: How wastewater testing protects kidsโ€™ health

Read full article: Tracking viruses in Houston schools: How wastewater testing protects kidsโ€™ 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.

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Trash not getting picked up? Hereโ€™s how you can report it

Read full article: Trash not getting picked up? Hereโ€™s how you can report it

If your trash is not being picked up, there are ways you can report it.

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Unfinished homes, squatter fears, and frustrated neighbors: Oak Forest homeowners demand action

Read full article: Unfinished homes, squatter fears, and frustrated neighbors: Oak Forest homeowners demand action

In Houstonโ€™s Oak Forest subdivision, some homes sit behind construction fencing, incomplete and untouched for months, in some cases, years, leaving residents worried about more than just property values.

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Dog stabbed during morning walk at Houston park, owner says

Read full article: Dog stabbed during morning walk at Houston park, owner says

A Houston man, Nathan Sims, experienced a traumatic incident when his dog, Charlie, was stabbed by another pet owner during an off-leash morning walk at a local park.

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Harris Health planning expansion of Ben Taub Hospital on 9 acres of Hermann Park land

Read full article: Harris Health planning expansion of Ben Taub Hospital on 9 acres of Hermann Park land

Harris Health System is planning a major expansion of Ben Taub Hospital by acquiring nearly nine acres of Hermann Park, located just across the street, to build a new trauma center tower.

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Why are Houston employees still driving rentals on taxpayersโ€™ dime?

Read full article: Why are Houston employees still driving rentals on taxpayersโ€™ dime?

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

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Residents react to new $12.4M recycling initiative approved in Houston

Read full article: Residents react to new $12.4M recycling initiative approved in Houston

City council voted to approve $12.4 million dollars for the City of Houstonโ€™s Solid Waste Management Department to purchase dozens of new garbage and recycling trucks.

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Hermann Park Golf Course expected to close temporarily for development work

Read full article: Hermann Park Golf Course expected to close temporarily for development work

KPRC 2 learned BSL Golf may end its management of Hermann Park Golf Course, potentially impacting about 50 workers. The city says redevelopment plans are under review, which could include a temporary closure.

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Houston approves over $12.4M to purchase new garbage and recycling trucks to curb ongoing delays

Read full article: Houston approves over $12.4M to purchase new garbage and recycling trucks to curb ongoing delays

The City of Houstonโ€™s Solid Waste Management Department is asking for $12.5 million to purchase 25 new garbage and recycling trucks, a move officials hope will finally get collection services back on track.

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Houston needs $12.5M to purchase new garbage, recycling trucks amid ongoing delays

Read full article: Houston needs $12.5M to purchase new garbage, recycling trucks amid ongoing delays

The City of Houstonโ€™s Solid Waste Management Department is asking for $12.5 million to purchase 25 new garbage and recycling trucks, a move officials hope will finally get collection services back on track.

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Arson suspect charged in series of fires at Memorial Park, Houston Arboretum

Read full article: Arson suspect charged in series of fires at Memorial Park, Houston Arboretum

The Houston Fire Department is cracking down on a series of fires in Memorial Park, and while one person has been arrested, arson investigators believe there may be more people involved.

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Inside HPDโ€™s race against time to respond to calls amid staffing, traffic, and vehicle challenges

Read full article: Inside HPDโ€™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.

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Fetal remains found by crew working on sewage drain in Houstonโ€™s south side

Read full article: Fetal remains found by crew working on sewage drain in Houstonโ€™s south side

Authorities are at the scene of a neighborhood in Houstonโ€™s southside where the body of a fetus was possibly found in a drainage system.

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HPD continues traffic safety initiative, targeting I-45 North, US 59 North, Highway 249

Read full article: HPD continues traffic safety initiative, targeting I-45 North, US 59 North, Highway 249

The Houston Police Department is continuing its traffic safety initiative this week, targeting busy Houston area highways

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โ€˜The water meter was gone!โ€™ KPRC 2 Investigates stolen water meters

Read full article: โ€˜The water meter was gone!โ€™ KPRC 2 Investigates stolen water meters

The KPRC 2 โ€˜DRAINEDโ€™ Investigation has looked into everything from high water bills to shady contract dealings. Now, we are looking into stolen water meters.

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Houston may expand scooter restrictions in key areas. Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s at stake

Read full article: Houston may expand scooter restrictions in key areas. Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s at stake

The City of Houston is considering updates to its scooter ordinance that could ban rental scooters in key areas like Downtown, Midtown, and East Downtown to enhance safety following a significant rise in scooter-related accidents.

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โ€˜The community hero,โ€™ how Texansโ€™ C.J. Stroud gives back to families, students with Back to School event, local partners

Read full article: โ€˜The community hero,โ€™ how Texansโ€™ C.J. Stroud gives back to families, students with Back to School event, local partners

Texans quarterback gives back with foundation at Back to School event partnering with Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, District Attorney Sean Teare, City Controller Chris Hollins, other community leaders

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Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth hosts Trae Day Weekend with concerts, free school supplies

Read full article: Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth hosts Trae Day Weekend with concerts, free school supplies

Trae Day Weekend celebrates its 17th year with four days of events in Houston, led by rapper and activist Trae Tha Truth.

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โ€˜We canโ€™t keep kicking the canโ€™: Houston recycling delays blamed on rodents, broken trucks, and outdated systems

Read full article: โ€˜We canโ€™t keep kicking the canโ€™: Houston recycling delays blamed on rodents, broken trucks, and outdated systems

For weeks, recycling bins across Houston sat untouched, some for more than 40 days. Homeowners shared their frustrations as piles of bottles, cardboard, and other materials lined curbs across the city. Now, city leaders are offering explanations and a plan to get back on track.

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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.

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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.

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Former Houston Food Insecurity board member calls camp where girls went missing after flood a โ€˜white-only girls campโ€™

Read full article: Former Houston Food Insecurity board member calls camp where girls went missing after flood a โ€˜white-only girls campโ€™

In a TikTok video, Sade Perkins labeled the camp as "a white-only girls' Christian camp," sparking backlash.

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City of Houston to pilot new permitting program to reduce turnaround time

Read full article: City of Houston to pilot new permitting program to reduce turnaround time

"This certainly conforms to one of my campaign pledges to reform the permitting process in the City of Houston," Mayor John Whitmire said. "I've heard repeatedly that people would not do business with the City of Houston in the home building industry because it would take up to a year to get a permit."

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Houston Heights alley outrage: Residents demand clarity and city action

Read full article: Houston Heights alley outrage: Residents demand clarity and city action

Neighbors in the Houston Heights are frustrated with the cityโ€™s confusing information and lack of action on an alley in terrible condition.

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Sizzling Fourth: How Houston-area counties are keeping Independence Day safe in the heat

Read full article: Sizzling Fourth: How Houston-area counties are keeping Independence Day safe in the heat

As Houston gears up for a sizzling Independence Day, local counties have implemented safety measures to ensure a secure and enjoyable celebration. With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, officials emphasize the importance of staying hydrated and monitoring sun exposure. The Houston Fire Department is actively providing medical support at the Freedom Over Texas event, while surrounding counties like Brazoria and Galveston have bolstered emergency services and beach safety protocols. Fort Bend and Chambers Counties are also on high alert, ensuring firework safety and emergency response readiness. This comprehensive approach aims to keep festivities safe and fun for all residents and visitors.

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Hereโ€™s how to keep your pets calm and safe during Fourth of July celebrations

Read full article: Hereโ€™s how to keep your pets calm and safe during Fourth of July celebrations

If you're celebrating the Fourth of July with your furbabies, there are some things you should keep in mind, whether you're popping fireworks or giving them BBQ scraps from the cookout.

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โ€˜Ghettoizedโ€™: Houstonโ€™s East End residents fear convention center expansion cuts them off from downtown

Read full article: โ€˜Ghettoizedโ€™: Houstonโ€™s East End residents fear convention center expansion cuts them off from downtown

If getting around Houston isnโ€™t tough enough already, traffic could get a little bit worse.

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Airbnb reminds renters about anti-party defenses ahead of Fourth of July celebrations

Read full article: Airbnb reminds renters about anti-party defenses ahead of Fourth of July celebrations

With Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner, Airbnb is reminding people about its mission to crack down on summer holiday parties.

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Independence Day celebrations: Houston-area events, festivities to attend this Fourth of July

Read full article: Independence Day celebrations: Houston-area events, festivities to attend this Fourth of July

Looking for fun Fourth of July plans? Check out this list of top eventsโ€”from fireworks and parades to festivals and live music.

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Houston recycling pickup mostly returns but delays remain in some areas

Read full article: Houston recycling pickup mostly returns but delays remain in some areas

The City of Houston has announced that recycling services have resumed normal operations after over a month of delays affecting neighborhoods such as Greater Heights, Woodland Heights, Norhill, and the Third Ward.

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Missed recycling pickup problem continues in SW Houston neighborhood

Read full article: Missed recycling pickup problem continues in SW Houston neighborhood

Recycling pickup was supposed to resume as normal on Monday, but one Southwest Houston neighborhood never saw a truck to pick up

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Areas to watch in the Eastern Gulf, how they will affect Houston?

Read full article: Areas to watch in the Eastern Gulf, how they will affect Houston?

Over the past week, weโ€™ve seen a small uptick in tropical activity. Now, over the next seven days, another area in the Eastern Gulf has a slight chance of development

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Residents get relief after weeks of recycling delays in Greater Heights

Read full article: Residents get relief after weeks of recycling delays in Greater Heights

For the past two weeks, recycling delays have frustrated residents across the area. Many have been left wondering when their recycling cans would finally be emptied.

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Houston secures over $200 million in state funding, including $10 million for Milby HS studentโ€™s memorial bridge

Read full article: Houston secures over $200 million in state funding, including $10 million for Milby HS studentโ€™s memorial bridge

The City of Houston has secured over $200 million in state funding, with $10 million allocated for the Sergio Ivan Rodriguez Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, honoring a Milby High School student who died while walking to school.

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Houston residents frustrated as recycling pickup delays stretch over month

Read full article: Houston residents frustrated as recycling pickup delays stretch over month

Houston residents say their recycling hasnโ€™t been picked up for more than a month, despite the city reporting only a two-week delay.

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Everything to know about depositories and recycling centers in Houston

Read full article: Everything to know about depositories and recycling centers in Houston

People in Houston can utilize the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) depositories and recycling centers up to four times each month.

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Get started with these water-saving tips for your home and a rain barrel for a thriving lawn

Read full article: Get started with these water-saving tips for your home and a rain barrel for a thriving lawn

As summer heats up, so does water waste. Here are some easy ways to save water at home, including a rain barrel to help you save up to 1,300 gallons.

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โ€˜Broke both his legs:โ€™ Shoplifter leaps from 2nd floor of Galleria, lands on ice rink, police say

Read full article: โ€˜Broke both his legs:โ€™ Shoplifter leaps from 2nd floor of Galleria, lands on ice rink, police say

A shoplifter reportedly trying to run from Houston Police officers jumped from the second floor of the Galleria Mall and landed on the ice skating rink below, where he was found unable to move.

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Trailblazing rodeo legend Acynthia Villery talks hall of fame honor and Black cowboy history

Read full article: Trailblazing rodeo legend Acynthia Villery talks hall of fame honor and Black cowboy history

Black western heritage is deeply rooted in our community and Beaumont native, Acynthia Villery is being recognized as one of the trailblazers working to preserve it. She just became one of the first women to be inducted into the Black Cowboy Museum hall of fame. We got to know the third-generation rodeo professional.

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Overflowing recycling bins frustrate Houston residents amid pickup delays

Read full article: Overflowing recycling bins frustrate Houston residents amid pickup delays

Overflowing recycling bins have become a common sight in neighborhoods across Houston, as delays in pickup services stretch into weeks โ€” and in some cases, nearly a month.

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Gov. Abbott signs $20 billion โ€˜generational investmentโ€™ in Texasโ€™ water infrastructure bill into law

Read full article: Gov. Abbott signs $20 billion โ€˜generational investmentโ€™ in Texasโ€™ water infrastructure bill into law

โ€œWater is a critical need for all Texas,โ€ Governor Abbott said in part. โ€œIn my State of the State Address, I called on the Texas legislature to make the largest investment in water in Texas history...With this law, we will secure Texas' water future for generations to come.โ€

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$314 million in federal disaster relief could bring major housing aid to Houston

Read full article: $314 million in federal disaster relief could bring major housing aid to Houston

Relief may soon be on the way for Houston residents still recovering from the effects of last yearโ€™s May derecho and Hurricane Beryl.

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Mayor Whitmire says city will amend disaster recovery plan, allocate $50M grant for housing needs

Read full article: Mayor Whitmire says city will amend disaster recovery plan, allocate $50M grant for housing needs

Mayor John Whitmire announced Tuesday that the city of Houston will be updating its Draft Action Plan for Disaster Recovery following the 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl, with a $50 million proposal allocated to support housing needs.

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Houston holds public session on new federal disaster relief fund allocation

Read full article: Houston holds public session on new federal disaster relief fund allocation

The City of Houston is holding a virtual meeting tonight to get feedback on its draft action plan for disaster recovery.

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Clear Lake homeowner says city permitting delays have left him in โ€˜concrete situationโ€™

Read full article: Clear Lake homeowner says city permitting delays have left him in โ€˜concrete situationโ€™

The issue began in April when Inabinette received a notice from his homeownerโ€™s association requiring him to fix the broken sidewalk. He submitted an application on April 16 and hired a contractor.

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BLOG: HPD gives out citations on 288 and South Loop in new traffic safety initiative

Read full article: BLOG: HPD gives out citations on 288 and South Loop in new traffic safety initiative

The City of Houston is tackling the road rage and aggressive driving problem on highways on Highway 288 and the South Loop (I-610) on Tuesday.

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โ€˜You hurt so many peopleโ€™: Former Houston Water Dept. Leader could get early prison release

Read full article: โ€˜You hurt so many peopleโ€™: 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.

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HPD gives out 300 citations in 2-day span in new traffic safety initiative

Read full article: HPD gives out 300 citations in 2-day span in new traffic safety initiative

Houston's new traffic safety push is targeting road rage and reckless driving.

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Thousands take to Houston streets for โ€˜No Kingsโ€™ protests with no incidents

Read full article: Thousands take to Houston streets for โ€˜No Kingsโ€™ protests with no incidents

โ€œYour commitment to exercising your First Amendment rights with respect, dignity, and unity reflects the very best of our city,โ€ the City of Houston shared in a social media post. โ€œNo arrests. No serious injuries. Just one strong, united message โ€” delivered peacefully.โ€œ

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City of Houston raises concerns over proposed Livingston power lines project threatening drinking water supply

Read full article: City of Houston raises concerns over proposed Livingston power lines project threatening drinking water supply

A proposed power line project across Lake Livingston has drawn strong opposition from the City of Houston and residents living along the shoreline.

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City of Houston unveils drafted disaster recovery action plan for Hurricane Beryl, Derecho

Read full article: City of Houston unveils drafted disaster recovery action plan for Hurricane Beryl, Derecho

In the proposed Action Plan for Disaster Recovery, the City of Houston plans to use half of the $314.6M provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on addressing infrastructure needs.

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Houston homeowner claims double water bill due to builder error

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A Houston homeowner says her monthly water bills have reached $150 due to what appears to be an improper water meter connection that may be charging her for her neighborโ€™s water usage as well.

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City leaders seek state grant to build pedestrian bridge near McReynolds Middle School

Read full article: City leaders seek state grant to build pedestrian bridge near McReynolds Middle School

While students may be out of school for the summer, city and county leaders are working behind the scenes to address a serious safety hazard that impacts their commute year-round, a rail crossing near McReynolds Middle School that regularly leaves children with no safe way across.

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Towering storm-damaged trees threaten Houston homes as hurricane season begins

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Residents in Houstonโ€™s Northview subdivision are facing growing concerns over hazardous trees as hurricane season begins, with property owners caught in a bureaucratic tangle over maintenance responsibility.

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20 City of Houston public pools to open this weekend

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The City of Houston says 20 public pools will be open across the city this weekend.

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Mayor Whitmire appoints new Chief of Staff

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Mayor Whitmire has just announced a shift in his administration with the appointment of Cynthia Wilson as the new Chief of Staff.

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โ€˜Unfit and unsafeโ€™: Homeowners demand action over troubled west Houston apartment complexes

Read full article: โ€˜Unfit and unsafeโ€™: Homeowners demand action over troubled west Houston apartment complexes

Gunfire, sewage leaks, and repeated code violations plague Lakeside Forest Apartments as neighbors call for accountability.

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$7B budget battle: Houstonians speak out against mayorโ€™s proposed budget

Read full article: $7B budget battle: Houstonians speak out against mayorโ€™s proposed budget

Houston Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $7 billion budget aims to prioritize public safety without raising taxes but faces criticism for potentially compromising essential services.

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Everything you need to know about the KPRC 2 โ€˜DRAINEDโ€™ Investigation

Read full article: Everything you need to know about the KPRC 2 โ€˜DRAINEDโ€™ Investigation

For more than two years, weโ€™ve been exposing serious issues within the Houstonโ€™s Public Works water department -- problems that left many Houstonians facing inaccurate water bills overcharging them thousands of dollars. Led by KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis, our investigation shed light on overbilling, faulty water meters, and mismanagement of city contracts. These discoveries led to arrest and charges for 7 people.

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City of Houston opening eight pools Saturday

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In recent years, Houstonโ€™s public pool system has been confounded by the pandemic, storm damage, and a nationwide lifeguard shortage, but things are looking up.

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Get the summer rolling by visiting these Houston-area pools opening ahead of the end of the HISD school year

Read full article: Get the summer rolling by visiting these Houston-area pools opening ahead of the end of the HISD school year

If youโ€™re ready to get your summer going in Houston, thereโ€™s some pools that are opening to the public during Memorial Day weekend.

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Airbnb reminding renters about anti-party defenses ahead of Memorial Day, summer holidays

Read full article: Airbnb reminding renters about anti-party defenses ahead of Memorial Day, summer holidays

With Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner, Airbnb is reminding people about its mission to crack down on summer holiday parties.

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Research into 2024 Houston derecho reveals weaknesses across the Houston skyline

Read full article: Research into 2024 Houston derecho reveals weaknesses across the Houston skyline

For Houstonians, the derecho in May 2024 was start of a long summer of storms. But for researchers, it was the storm theyโ€™d been waiting for the chance to study.

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Persistent water leak plagues Houston neighborhood until residents get help from KPRC 2

Read full article: Persistent water leak plagues Houston neighborhood until residents get help from KPRC 2

For nearly three months, homeowners in the Hall Park subdivision in southeast Houston watched as water streamed down their street and nothing was done about it.

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The Motherhood Center celebrates its 25th anniversary with proclamation from the City of Houston

Read full article: The Motherhood Center celebrates its 25th anniversary with proclamation from the City of Houston

From massages to mommy-and-me yoga, The Motherhood Center has helped thousands of new moms find their village. We chatting with founder and president Gabriela Gerhart as the center celebrates 25 years of servicing more than 50,000 people. Tessa and Derrick found out exactly what it was like being pregnant when they wore a 30 pound empathy belly and tried to perform tasks like bending over and putting on shoes.

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Houston water customers canโ€™t open new water meter boxes, hereโ€™s how to do it

Read full article: Houston water customers canโ€™t open new water meter boxes, hereโ€™s how to do it

If you get an unexpected high-water bill, one of the first things you should do is check your meter and make sure you donโ€™t have a leak. But several of you have reached out to โ€œ2 Helps Youโ€ because you canโ€™t get the lid off of your new meter box.

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โ€˜I feel like itโ€™s kind of unfairโ€™: Short-term rental owners in Houston brace for new registration requirements and fees

Read full article: โ€˜I feel like itโ€™s kind of unfairโ€™: Short-term rental owners in Houston brace for new registration requirements and fees

As noise complaints mount, the ordinance will enforce stricter noise controls, and operators could face registration revocations for repeated violations.

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