The Texas Department of State Health Services is reaching out to counties using COVID-era grants to stop spending those funds as it evaluates $877 million in grant cancelations by the federal government.

The end of a marriage is never easy but knowing what to expect and how to navigate the divorce process can help empower women during this stage of life. That’s the mission behind “The Guide to Good Divorce” seminar.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reaching out to counties using COVID-era grants to stop spending those funds as it evaluates $877 million in grant cancelations by the federal government.

Two weeks after Journey's live performance at the Houston Rodeo had to be cut short due to an unexpected electrical fire, officials released a statement on refund request processes.

With eviction rates in Houston surpassing those of New York City, Texas House Bill 32 (HB 32) has gained attention for its potential to speed up the eviction process for renters and landlords.

As the U.S. Senate is set to vote for a new leader of Medicare, Dr. Bruce Scott, President of the American Medical Association, spoke of serious concerns he and other medical officials have over Medicare’s current state.

The Mega Millions lottery is set to undergo significant changes, starting with a ticket price increase from $2 to $5 each.

National gas prices plummet, but is this an economic red flag or much-needed relief at the pump

Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas’ position as the leading state in job creation, following the release of January employment data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said two groups of people met up in northwest Harris County to buy a gun when during the sale, gunfire was exchanged "in what appears to be a robbery."

If you have kids, you probably have clutter—clothes they’ve outgrown, toys they no longer play with, and baby gear taking up space. Instead of letting it pile up, why not turn it into cash? The Just Between Friends (JBF) Kids’ Consignment Pop-Up Events are coming to Pearland, Sugar Land, and Humble from Thursday to Saturday, offering parents a chance to buy and sell gently used children’s items.

In the last two years, Aldine ISD has closed nine campuses. The district says these latest closures are due to declining enrollment, lack of affordable housing, and decreased state funding.

Going to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the first time is an exciting experience—but let’s be real, it can also get pretty pricey if you’re not prepared.

Patients are encouraged to share their stories and medical bills with lawmakers to illustrate the impact of facility fees on families, so it can help lawmakers understand how these fees affect everyday people.

Considering the whirlwind of natural disasters Houston residents have experienced, coupled with ongoing inflation, these results shouldn’t be a surprise.

According to a report by CNBC, Chevron announced plans to reduce its workforce by 15% to 20% as part of a cost-cutting strategy.

Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Myles is unavailable to discuss a controversial $2-million "key action" linked to a November bond, which involved hiring a consulting group for communication strategies.

Investigators say 3 masked gunmen robbed a former church turned game room, where a security guard was injured, and two other people were held at gunpoint.

A former HISD parent turned district advocate is raising alarms over Houston Independent School District's financial practices, particularly under Superintendent Mike Miles.

Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, is under scrutiny after Superintendent Mike Miles disclosed unauthorized spending that bypassed board approval.

If you plan to pay by mail, we want to remind you to double-check everything!

The Harris County Tax Office will be holding a press conference to discuss important information for property owners in the Houston area as tax season nears.

Campaign dollars are being used for criminal defense attorneys is a practice KPRC 2 Investigates first encountered during our investigation into over one thousand pieces of African Art being stored in a Harris County maintenance shed.

Joseph Nerie had his bribery and tampering with government document felony charges dismissed after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of offering a gift to a public servant.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives.

Scammers are back at it again, this time they’re taking advantage of Houston’s annoying parking situation. Don't fall for it.

Harris County is tackling low jury duty attendance head-on with a new initiative that increases juror pay.

From extravagant holiday parties to high-end dining, over $100,000 was spent on non-essential activities in just 21 months. This includes a $13,546 Christmas party and wellness massages costing over $2,000.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the 2025 tax season begins Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

"This definitely wasn't the Christmas Eve I was expecting, but one I'm forever thankful to have had," Renee Brown, the bartender and single mother said.

This week, we're exploring this additional hike CenterPoint Energy wants you to pay on your monthly bill.

There has been a new update in the “revival” of the fallen Enron company, as they introduced a new product that they say can “power your entire home for up to 10 continuous years.”

Whitmire is nearing the end of his first year in office and spoke on a variety of topics with Goulding.

TSU’s Tiger Promise will cover tuition and other mandatory fees not covered by other federal or state aid and scholarships for eligible students in households earning less than $125K. Click the article to see how it works:

We know our dollars don't stretch as far as it used to at the grocery store, but we wanted to know which stores have the lowest prices on their store brand staples and why they differ between stores.

There is a colorful tilted “E” that is generating a lot of double-takes off the Southwest Freeway.

An Enron spokesperson confirmed CEO Connor Gaydos’ affiliation with "Birds Aren’t Real," and that the website is a parody, but stressed the company is not a “joke” and is serious about working to help solve the global energy crisis.

We are hearing from dozens of Houston water bill customers who say they need help with sudden surprise bills. The KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation has been looking into water bill issues in Houston for 2+ years.

Considering the whirlwind of natural disasters Houston residents have experienced, coupled with ongoing inflation, these results shouldn’t be a surprise.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire committed to addressing the city’s water billing and meter reading issues, problems that were first exposed two years ago in the KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation. As the year-end deadline for his Water Bill Improvement Plan approaches, some Houston residents are experiencing new frustrations with their water bills.

Anyone who has been a victim of identity theft knows it can easily happen, and a recent study found if you're living in Texas the chances of getting exposed are higher.

It’s that time of year again for you to hide your stuff (or gifts) from porch pirates. But there are preventative measures you can take to ensure thieves don't cancel your Christmas.

There's a lot of chatter about Enron, the once-failed and Houston-based commodity company, and its apparent re-launch. How accurate is it exactly?

The U.S. Department of Labor is working to distribute $4.3 million in back wages recovered by the Wage and Hour Division’s Houston District Office to more than 5,000 workers.

Jackie Tien shared a video of her dad repairing jewelry at Village Jewelers and his plans to soon retire. The video has received over 700,000 views, with one commenter saying they were willing to drive 3 hours to make a purchase.

UPS mistakenly marked Moxie District 31 as “closed” on Wednesday — despite it being open and waiting for a shipment. Friday morning, the owners showed up at a distribution center, where they got their shipment and were able to keep their business plan afloat.

23andMe, the popular at-home genetic testing company, has helped millions of people uncover their family roots and health risks through DNA analysis. Experts fear as the company faces financial issues they may sell the data.

“We can look at how they evaluate customer needs for where the mobile generation needs to go, including looking at their emergency operation plan and how it deals with this,” PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson said.

"We received over 250 complaints of price gouging in the days after the storm," Attorney Christian Menefee said. "I hope that this serves as a warning for the future that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated here in Harris County.”

PUC approves audit after accusations of overcharging and overspending

KPRC 2 Investigates is looking into why people end up with bills for hundreds even thousands of dollars for a simple covid test. By federal law covid tests are free regardless of having insurance. So why the high fees? We are getting answers and showing you how to find a free test when you need one.

CenterPoint Energy announced late Friday it would proceed with its long-disputed rate review, ongoing since August. Alongside this announcement, the energy company presented a proposal to increase rates, aiming to recover costs from its response to severe weather in May.

Marcia Nickette Remedies, 71, was sentenced to eight months in federal prison and ordered to pay $24,887.75 in restitution for defrauding a 91-year-old bedridden woman in Hardin County.

It's a sobering statistic: Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

A KPRC 2 investigation into the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) has exposed a series of questionable contracts and projects, prompting calls for accountability from the public. Now, Investigator Amy Davis uncovered changes to the CEO’s contract before the old one expired.

It has not been a good year for super discount retailers. Where are you finding great deals? Let us know in the comments!

Prosecutors say Mohamad Mokbel made over $200 million through a kickback scheme with his company 4M Pharmaceuticals, which involved money laundering and bribery from 2014 through 2021,

The district says the tax hike is to help with a budget shortfall and reportedly recent storm damage.

Based on a statement from the Harris County Tax Collector, the three employees were indicted after an investigation revealed they took bribes in exchange for processing fake car transactions.

The district said most of the people affected are teachers and assistant principals.

📚 Did you know that HISD is requesting a $4.5 billion bond proposal? This could be the largest in Texas history! The bond aims to address overdue facility upgrades and meet the district's $10 billion needs. #HISD #bondproposal #educationupdates #communitynews

H-E-B is rolling out its long-awaited tap-to-pay services across all its stores. H-E-B is rolling out its long-awaited tap-to-pay services across all its stores.

In Houston, DePelchin Children’s Center plays a crucial role in supporting families who step in to care for children when parents are unable to.

Imagine finding a fulfilling career path with perks. Melanie Camp from Houston Life discovered that when she dropped by Pipefitters Local 211 in Deer Park.

Mango Shotta, a jalapeño mango tequila brand is offering one lucky person a frighteningly sweet deal! A year's supply of tequila, $20,000, dog toys, AND the prestigious title as their official mascot!

CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells spoke with KPRC 2 in the first interview since Houston’s double whammy of natural disasters: a derecho in May and Hurricane Beryl in July. Click this story for the FULL transcripted interview.

Nearly three months after Hurricane Beryl left more than two million CenterPoint Energy customers in the dark, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) wants to hear directly from Houston residents.

Customers with Bank of America are reporting system outages and trouble accessing their accounts Wednesday.

Starting Tuesday, Harris County is offering low-interest loans from the $17 million Harris County Opportunity Fund to support small businesses.

Prosecutors say, Nicholas Williams, 37, admitted to stealing money and property from several homes while executing search warrants as an FBI special agent in Houston, serving in both the criminal violent gang and counterterrorism squad.

On Wednesday, the United States’ Federal Reserve announced that it was cutting its benchmark interest rate by 0.5%, an unusually large reduction.

We're sharing the latest solutions-based stories from our series.

A California-based parking company, Metropolis, which manages several parking garages and lots in Houston, is under fire for allegedly tricking drivers into paying exorbitant fees.

Surveillance video shows the moment a man snatches an envelope, police said had "a large sum of cash" inside, and the woman tries to stop him.

From electric rates to power outages, it seems like we have heard a lot lately about CenterPoint Energy. In this week’s “Ask Amy” segment, investigative reporter Amy Davis answers a question from viewer Don Conger: ”Why are we stuck with CenterPoint? Why don’t they have any competition? Can they be fired?”

A Sugar Land resident tested their luck and woke up $800 million richer! 🤑p

There are several options if you are having trouble finding a company to insure your home.

A research poll conducted on behalf of the Texas Federation of Teachers says less than half of voters support the bond proposal, and less than a quarter have confidence "or don't trust" Superintendent Mike Miles.

Harris County commissioners are engaged in a heated discussion about a proposed increase in property tax rates. If approved, the rates could surge by 8%, a significant jump from the usual 3.5% cap.

A New Caney family thought that they were finally getting relief after their home was destroyed by Hurricane Beryl. Now, they’re realizing that their relief might not be sufficient.

A family tells KPRC 2 they were forced out of their hotel room when they were told their FEMA checks bounced, despite being told they could stay until September 8.

According to a new report by BadCredit.org, a financial education platform, 59% of retirees lack sufficient funds for retirement, with more than half forced to change their lifestyle due to financial hardship.

To hide the scheme, Javier Aguilar and his co-conspirators used alias email accounts to discuss the scheme with code words for the bribes like “shoes,” “medicine,” “invitations,” and “coffee.”

Houston police said three men asked another for $20 at a food truck. That man went to get the $20, but investigators say he returned with a pistol -- he didn't shoot it but pointed it at the three others, and they shot him.

With potential interest rate cuts on the horizon, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hints at relief for consumers and small businesses. Lower interest rates could mean more affordable loans, mortgages, and refinancing opportunities.

Saving on electricity means turning off devices and lights and bumping up your thermostat to a temperature some of you may think is uncomfortable. Many of you don’t do it because you don’t know how much you can save. There is an easy way to track your usage and see how small changes to your routine can save you money on your electric bill.

A judge has denied CenterPoint Energy’s request to dismiss their rate review. The company must now return to the table with city leaders to negotiate new rates that we all pay on our electric bill. Investigative reporter Amy Davis explains why CenterPoint is accused of overcharging all of us for years.

A woman from Spring has confessed to embezzling more than $900,000 from a local HVAC company, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

“It’s not mismanagement by schools,” Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent Charles Woods explained. “We’re all in the same boat that the general public is; we’ve got high inflation, high costs, we have hurricanes coming through, we have all the things we’ve always had, and then we have had six years, three legislative sessions without additional funding just for the basic costs of education.”

"Thank you all for taking the time out for our family"

La Porte police say the man used the stolen debit card from ‘an elderly victim” at two separate ATMs in the Houston area in March 2024.

We’ve heard from many of you who are still waiting for your FEMA checks after Hurricane Beryl left behind damage in our area. FEMA first said it would take up to 10 days for someone to get their funds but many say they are still waiting.

Cash App customers may be able to claim $2,500 each as part of a $15 million settlement for data and security breaches.

Approved applicants say they still have not received their checks

If you’ve used Cash App and experienced unauthorized or fraudulent transactions since August 23, 2018, you might be eligible for a refund. To see if you qualify, submit your Claim Form by November 18.

The Houston ISD Board of Managers voted unanimously to send a bond proposal to the ballot for voters in November.

Several cities, including Houston, are urging the Public Utility Commission to prevent CenterPoint from dropping its rate case, arguing the utility company is overcharging customers by up to $100 million annually. What are your thoughts on this issue? Share your comments below!

What would it take to convince you to pack up your life in Houston and relocate to a medieval French village that even most people in France have never heard of? That’s exactly what the Willick family did when they left H-Town three years ago.

A big concern for many families in the Houston area is how to find affordable healthcare. Back-to-school time is often a busy time for parents looking for affordable care. KPRC 2′s Bill Spencer is looking for ways to help families save money on everything from dental visits to regular check-ups.

KPRC 2's Amy Davis has what you need to know to make sure you are getting what you need from your insurance company.