Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson becomes โcombativeโ with officers during a welfare check at her home, sources say
Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson was taken to a mental health facility Thursday evening after she allegedly became combative with authorities during a welfare check at her home, sources confirmed with KPRC 2 Investigates.
Texas sues over federal program that lets minors get birth control without parental consent
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (โHHSโ), Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other members of the Biden Administration for a federal contraception program that allows minors to get birth control prescribed without parental consent.
WATCH LIVE: Texas Heart Institute makes major announcement on artificial heart implanted in Houston
The Texas Heart Institute will make a major announcement and milestone Thursday afternoon in the the cardiovascular health space, regarding the implantation of a revolutionary total artificial heart
Remember all that African Art in a Harris County Shed? Going once.. going twice
Over four-and-a-half years after KPRC 2 Investigates exposed well over a thousand pieces of African Art from a private art collection that was being stored in a Harris County maintenance shed, the art is set to be sold to the highest bidder on Thursday.
Uvalde school officer charged over actions during Robb Elementary shooting set to appear in court
A former police officer for schools in Uvalde, Texas, who was part of the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School mass shooting is scheduled to make his first court appearance.
โMore than just a small initiativeโ: UH, TSU students plea for METRO to reconsider shelving University Corridor project
Several students who attend both the University of Houston and Texas Southern University spoke at Tuesdayโs council meeting about METROโs decision to halt the construction of the University Corridor.
โFlippant:โ Texas Congressman wants accountability, apology for DOJ response regarding Santa Fe mass shooting
Last week KPRC 2 Investigates reported the DOJ responded to a request sent by Mike Matranga, who is a retired Secret Service agent, former head of safety for Texas City ISD and now runs M6 Global Defense, which specializes in school security and safety. Matranga said he sent the request on behalf of the families.
Still dealing with storm debris from Beryl? Hereโs how you can track the cleanup progress in Houston
Do you still have debris from Beryl that you are waiting for the city to pick up? Well, here's how you can track the progress and figure out exactly when crews are set to come to remove the eye-sore plaguing many of our streets.
SNEAK PEEK: The countdown is ON for Great Wolf Lodge Texas Gulf Coastโs grand opening | Get a glimpse inside the process
The Webster area is about to get a new, major attraction and fans are counting down the days! The grand opening of Great Wolf Lodge Texas Gulf Coast is just a few weeks away and we got the chance to check in on the construction process and see how things are looking.
A federal utility assistance program favors cold-weather states, giving less money to hot places like Texas.
The program helps low-income people with heating and cooling bills, but advocates say it disadvantages Texas and other warm-weather states, even though extreme heat is a key cause of weather-related deaths.
Paris to Pearland: Family of 6 to return home after worldwide computer outages cause flight delays
GOOD NEWS for a Houston-area family, whose flight back home from Paris, France was delayed due to the global computer outage. They were able to board their plane hours after speaking exclusively with KPRC 2 while waiting patiently at the airport.
โCome and get this trashโ: Garbage-filled SE Houston apartment complex files foreclosure after resident complaints
A Houston apartment that has received several complaints from its residents has not only abandoned the property but has now filed for foreclosure, leaving residents in the dark once again.
Airbnb.org offering FREE, temporary housing for Houston residents displaced by Hurricane Beryl
"Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of Airbnb hostsโmany of whom offer their home for free or at a discount through Airbnb.org," the popular vacation destination website said in a press release.
THIS WEEKEND: Sugar Land PD warns of road closures, hereโs where theyโll be
Before people hit the town for what might be some residents' first official weekend for most to actually enjoy themselves theyโd better be aware of the traffic because there will be several road closures in Sugar Land, starting Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m.
Fort Bend County Sheriffโs Office exhumes remains from 1964 cold case, hopes new technology provides fresh leads
The remains were exhumed on July 10. The man, described as a dark-haired white male, approximately 6 feet tall, around 50 years of age, and weighing between 180-185 pounds, was found decapitated, with his hands and legs amputated off FM 359 near the Jones Creek bridge on June 11, 1964.
Lineman working to restore power in Galveston accused of beating fellow lineman, leaving him in critical condition
The Galveston Police Department said the incident happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday in the 3100 block of Seawall Blvd. Police were called after getting reports of a man lying on the sidewalk.
Texas PUC launches investigation into CenterPointโs Hurricane Beryl response
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has launched an investigation into CenterPoint Energy's handling of Hurricane Beryl. Gov. Greg Abbott criticized the company's repeated failures, despite their claim of restoring power to 92% of affected customers. Houston residents continue to struggle with power outages, leading to heat-related illnesses and carbon monoxide poisoning. Mayor Whitmire has extended the disaster declaration, and a crucial meeting with CenterPoint is set for July 25.
WHOA! ๐ณ Satellite images show sobering view of power outages in Texas caused by Hurricane Beryl
As conversations over accountability with local, and state leadership as well as with CenterPoint Energy continue, new satellite images are giving a sobering look at the massive power outages, caused by Beryl.
Texas judge orders sheriff, school district to release Uvalde school shooting records
A Texas judge has ruled that the school district and sheriffโs office in Uvalde must release records and documents related to the Robb Elementary School shooting, including police body camera footage and 911 calls.
Mayor Whitmire calls special council meeting to extend cityโs disaster declaration after Hurricane Beryl
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has called for a special emergency council meeting to discuss extending the local state of disaster proclamation issued after Hurricane Beryl. The extension would provide additional resources for recovery efforts. Tune in to KPRC 2 News' livestream on Monday at 2 p.m. for more details.
1-2 Punch: Houstonians face double deductible after back-to-back storms
When a derecho hit Houston in May, Cynthia Fronterhouse's home was severely damaged. Just a few months later, Hurricane Beryl struck, causing even more destruction. Now, like many Houstonians, she's facing the financial burden of paying multiple deductibles for storm repairs. How is this affecting our community's resilience? Share your experiences and thoughts with us. Tune in to KPRC 2 News at 5 and 6 for the full story.
LIVE: Gov. Abbott holds news conference after examining CenterPointโs future in Texas at NRG Stadium
Texas Governor Greg Abbott did not pull any punches Sunday afternoon in going after CenterPoint for their failures in getting the lights back on for Houstonians as well as hundreds of thousands of others in the area.
Food spoiled because of the power outage? Hereโs how to get rid of the smell in your fridge ๐คข
If youโre one of the millions of Houston residents who had their food spoiled because of the power outages, you might be trying to get rid of the dead animal smell in your fridge. Here are some tips on how you can do so. What tricks have you tried to get rid of the smell?
โOnly by a miracle was he savedโ: Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on former President Trump shooting
On Saturday night, hours after former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick spoke with KPRC 2 Investigates, regarding the shooting of the former president, the death and injury of supporters and how this will impact politics as well as future rallies.