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How to protect yourself and your kids from heat stroke during this Houston heatwave
Read full article: How to protect yourself and your kids from heat stroke during this Houston heatwaveThe combination of proper gear, hydration techniques, and sun protection can mean the difference between a successful training session and a medical emergency, according to an eighth-ranked tennis player in Texas, who regularly competes in multi-hour matches under extreme conditions.
Murder suspect captured after married couple found shot to death in Spring home
Read full article: Murder suspect captured after married couple found shot to death in Spring homeA double murder that shook a Spring neighborhood has resulted in the arrest of a suspect, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Baytown mother sues police, claims wrongful prosecution in son’s 2020 crash death
Read full article: Baytown mother sues police, claims wrongful prosecution in son’s 2020 crash deathHeather Guerra has filed a lawsuit against the Baytown Police Department, alleging malicious prosecution and civil rights violations after being wrongfully charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault in the 2020 car crash that killed her son, Julian.
KPRC 2 Athlete of the Week: Makenzie Thomas, Clear Springs softball
Read full article: KPRC 2 Athlete of the Week: Makenzie Thomas, Clear Springs softballThe 2024-25 athletics year is wrapping up soon as soon let out for summer break. Before the student-athletes go on hiatus, some programs are still chasing championship dreams.
Texas City man, Florida man charged after being linked to missing Utah teen case
Read full article: Texas City man, Florida man charged after being linked to missing Utah teen caseMultiple charges have been filed after authorities identified two men they believe could be linked to the disappearance of a missing 15-year-old girl in Utah.
‘I came here legally”: Venezuelan woman in Houston fears TPS rollback
Read full article: ‘I came here legally”: Venezuelan woman in Houston fears TPS rollbackAfter more than two years of living legally in Houston under the Temporary Protected Status program, Carolina is now afraid she could be sent back.
Ben Taub Hospital re-verified as Level I trauma center, continues to lead in advanced trauma care in Harris County
Read full article: Ben Taub Hospital re-verified as Level I trauma center, continues to lead in advanced trauma care in Harris CountyBen Taub Hospital has been re-verified as a Level I trauma center, one of two in Harris County. It provides essential trauma care and trains future healthcare professionals in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine. Upcoming events include a trauma conference on May 21 and a survivor celebration on May 30.
‘Significant lapses’ found during new investigation into Houston Housing Authority
Read full article: ‘Significant lapses’ found during new investigation into Houston Housing AuthorityWe are seeing real results from a KPRC 2 Investigation into the Houston Housing Authority. A third-party investigation into shady deals exposed by KPRC 2 is now complete.
Murder suspect captured after married couple found shot to death in Spring home
Read full article: Murder suspect captured after married couple found shot to death in Spring homeA double murder that shook a Spring neighborhood has resulted in the arrest of a suspect, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Baytown mother sues police, claims wrongful prosecution in son’s 2020 crash death
Read full article: Baytown mother sues police, claims wrongful prosecution in son’s 2020 crash deathHeather Guerra has filed a lawsuit against the Baytown Police Department, alleging malicious prosecution and civil rights violations after being wrongfully charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault in the 2020 car crash that killed her son, Julian.
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George files motion to recuse judge in felony money laundering case
Read full article: Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George files motion to recuse judge in felony money laundering caseCounty Judge KP George made his first appearance before a judge following his indictment last month for two felony money laundering cases. He and his attorneys did not spend much time in court, as the brief appearance lasted only a few minutes.
As hurricane season approaches, why is NOAA’s weather radio signal for Galveston still down?
Read full article: As hurricane season approaches, why is NOAA’s weather radio signal for Galveston still down?This outage leaves a gap in receiving vital emergency and weather updates, which are especially important during severe storms when other communication methods may fail.
Weighing potential impact of SCOTUS decision on nationwide injunctions
Read full article: Weighing potential impact of SCOTUS decision on nationwide injunctionsAs the country waits for a decision from the US Supreme Court, Constitutional law experts and immigration attorneys are preparing for different outcomes regarding the issues of nationwide injunctions and, potentially, birthright citizenship.
2 Investigates: Finding the best care facility for your loved ones, how to check past issues
Read full article: 2 Investigates: Finding the best care facility for your loved ones, how to check past issuesFinding the right care for your aging parents can be a stressful task. Amy Davis is answering questions about how to find the best place for your loved ones.
Houston water customers can’t open new water meter boxes, here’s how to do it
Read full article: Houston water customers can’t open new water meter boxes, here’s how to do itIf you get an unexpected high-water bill, one of the first things you should do is check your meter and make sure you don’t have a leak. But several of you have reached out to “2 Helps You” because you can’t get the lid off of your new meter box.
‘It was like watching an episode of COPS’: Would-be metal thieves cause $300k in damage
Read full article: ‘It was like watching an episode of COPS’: Would-be metal thieves cause $300k in damageHouston police arrested three people accused of damaging hundreds of telecom cables in a northeast side neighborhood. Police said the trio was hoping to steal copper wire, but mistakenly cut fiber optic cables.
Most AAPI adults oppose college funding cuts and student deportations, a new poll finds
Read full article: Most AAPI adults oppose college funding cuts and student deportations, a new poll findsA new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds that as colleges and universities pull back on diversity practices, young Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders are overwhelmingly against cutting federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education, and deporting students involved in protest activity on campus.
They crossed the border for better schools. Now, some families are leaving the US
Read full article: They crossed the border for better schools. Now, some families are leaving the USEven as immigrants in the U.S. avoid going out in public, terrified of encountering immigration authorities, families across the country are mostly sending their children to school — but that’s not to say they feel safe in this country.
Half of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow
Read full article: Half of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to followHalf of U.S. states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more likely to follow.
STEM superstars! The Listers’ passion takes them to Times Square and beyond
Read full article: STEM superstars! The Listers’ passion takes them to Times Square and beyondWe're catching up with our favorite STEM family, The Listers! From a billboard in times square to a STEM carnival in Africa -- Crystal, Kevin, Krissy, and Kinsley Lister have been busy! We'll find out what they've been up to and all the ways they continue to spread science, math, engineering, and technology education with the world. Plus, they showed us how to get lit in Studio B with a fun and fiery science experiment.
Heights High School to welcome back students after faulty A/C system prompted early Monday dismissal
Read full article: Heights High School to welcome back students after faulty A/C system prompted early Monday dismissalAfter class was dismissed early on Monday for some Houston ISD students because of a faulty air conditioning system, the district is sending out its HVAC teams early Tuesday morning to ensure campuses are cooling properly.
$2,000 border crossing leads to ransom plot and Houston human smuggling arrest
Read full article: $2,000 border crossing leads to ransom plot and Houston human smuggling arrestCameron Tucker, 25, faces aggravated kidnapping charges after allegedly holding a man captive and demanding ransom from his family in Mexico, according to Houston Police Department investigators.
U.S. declares military zone around El Paso, allowing soldiers to arrest migrants
Read full article: U.S. declares military zone around El Paso, allowing soldiers to arrest migrantsIt’s the second military zone the Trump administration has created at the border, following one on the New Mexico-Mexico border, where a group of migrants were arrested on Monday.
Houston murder suspect in the U.S. illegally was under federal skimming scheme investigation, sources say
Read full article: Houston murder suspect in the U.S. illegally was under federal skimming scheme investigation, sources sayShowing up to the home in a gym tank top, Andres Fernandez De La Paz allegedly shot 34-year-old Ediesky Incencio Pineiro in the chest.
More than 20 people banned after brawl at Carnival Cruise Line in Galveston
Read full article: More than 20 people banned after brawl at Carnival Cruise Line in GalvestonA total of 24 people were banned after a video showed a group of people throwing fists and shoving each other while getting off a ship inside a Galveston terminal.
With the border quiet, Texas ponders spending another $6.5 billion on border security
Read full article: With the border quiet, Texas ponders spending another $6.5 billion on border securitySome are questioning whether lawmakers should commit billions more to border security with illegal crossings dwindling and a Trump immigration crackdown.
$14M worth of meth found hidden inside bell peppers, cucumbers at Texas border
Read full article: $14M worth of meth found hidden inside bell peppers, cucumbers at Texas borderU.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a shipment of what was labeled as fresh bell peppers and cucumbers, but something entirely different was concealed inside the produce.
Margaret Heckler: Pioneering equality, revolutionizing credit cards, and achieving the triple crown
Read full article: Margaret Heckler: Pioneering equality, revolutionizing credit cards, and achieving the triple crownClosing out Women's History Month, late politician Margaret Heckler's story is untold-until now. We heard from Kimberly Heckler share personal insights into the trailblazing career of her mother-in-law, a political powerhouse who shaped the future for women in politics.
Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How Beyoncé’s 16 CARRIAGES highlights the freedom of flight
Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How Beyoncé’s 16 CARRIAGES highlights the freedom of flightBeyoncé's song "16 CARRIAGES" serves as a historical reflection on the Black experience during Reconstruction, symbolizing the complex freedom that followed the Civil War.
Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How Beyoncé’s BLACKBIIRD echoes the fight for black freedom
Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How Beyoncé’s BLACKBIIRD echoes the fight for black freedomThe "Cowboy Carter Chronicles" explores the themes of Black resilience and freedom through Beyoncé's reimagining of "Blackbird" on her album.
Cowboy Carter Chronicles: What students learned about black cowboys this rodeo season
Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: What students learned about black cowboys this rodeo seasonThis initiative, highlighted in the "Cowboy Carter Chronicles" series by Jyesha Johnson, delves into the cultural contributions of Black cowboys and the history of Black towns, which have largely been erased from mainstream narratives.
Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How a lullaby highlights black unsung heroes of the Old West
Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How a lullaby highlights black unsung heroes of the Old WestIn the American West, the narrative often revolves around outlaws, gunfights, and the lawless frontier. However, there are untold stories of black individuals who were born to be protectors, shaping the history of the West in ways that have often been overshadowed.
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Three men arrested for concealing undocumented immigrants inside altered hay bales
Read full article: Three men arrested for concealing undocumented immigrants inside altered hay balesThree men have been arrested after officials say they were running an operation to transport undocumented immigrants hidden inside hay bales that were hollowed out.
Person dies after being electrocuted in accident in Montgomery County
Read full article: Person dies after being electrocuted in accident in Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is assisting Fire and EMS at the scene of an industrial accident involving someone being electrocuted.
Civil rights lawyer hosts press conference at City Hall citing racial profiling in HPD traffic stops
Read full article: Civil rights lawyer hosts press conference at City Hall citing racial profiling in HPD traffic stopsCivil rights activists will be hosting a press conference at City Hall Tuesday afternoon to challenge city councilmembers about racial profiling within Houston Police Department.
U.S. Customs officials seize more than $7 million in counterfeit iPhone chargers in Houston area
Read full article: U.S. Customs officials seize more than $7 million in counterfeit iPhone chargers in Houston areaU.S. officials have seized millions of dollars’ worth of counterfeit Apple cell phone chargers in the Houston area.
Federal prosecutors reject conflict of interest claim from Turkey Leg Hut co-owner in arson case
Read full article: Federal prosecutors reject conflict of interest claim from Turkey Leg Hut co-owner in arson caseFederal prosecutors have rejected claims of a conflict of interest in the arson case against former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lynn Price, involving attorney Letitia Quinones-Hollins.
Harris County DA dismisses charges against prominent republican donor Dr. Steven Hotze previously charged by Kim Ogg
Read full article: Harris County DA dismisses charges against prominent republican donor Dr. Steven Hotze previously charged by Kim OggHotze, who was indicted under former District Attorney Kim Ogg, was alleged to have been involved in the case of an air conditioning repairman being pulled over and held at gunpoint because of a former Houston Police Officer, Mark Aguirre.
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George files motion to recuse judge in felony money laundering case
Read full article: Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George files motion to recuse judge in felony money laundering caseCounty Judge KP George made his first appearance before a judge following his indictment last month for two felony money laundering cases. He and his attorneys did not spend much time in court, as the brief appearance lasted only a few minutes.
Starbucks launches limited-edition summer menu, drinkware collection ☕
Read full article: Starbucks launches limited-edition summer menu, drinkware collection ☕Starbucks has introduced a limited-edition summer menu featuring the new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and the returning Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers Beverages.
Houston Controller to discuss city’s budget shortfall during town hall in Acres Homes
Read full article: Houston Controller to discuss city’s budget shortfall during town hall in Acres HomesHoustonians are invited to a town hall meeting Tuesday night about the city’s budget and how cuts impact them.
$2.15M bond set for Harris County man accused of killing contractor after argument
Read full article: $2.15M bond set for Harris County man accused of killing contractor after argumentSteven Eberly, 36, is accused of murdering contractor Luis Silva Mendez, 53, at a northwest Harris County home after an argument.
Train crashes into 18-wheeler near Klein Oak High School causing some students to arrive late
Read full article: Train crashes into 18-wheeler near Klein Oak High School causing some students to arrive lateHarris County deputies said the 18-wheeler was not hauling anything when a Union Pacific train hit the big truck near Klein Oak High School early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.
Heights High School to welcome back students after faulty A/C system prompted early Monday dismissal
Read full article: Heights High School to welcome back students after faulty A/C system prompted early Monday dismissalAfter class was dismissed early on Monday for some Houston ISD students because of a faulty air conditioning system, the district is sending out its HVAC teams early Tuesday morning to ensure campuses are cooling properly.
Woman’s ex-boyfriend shot, killed by new beau after trying to break into her home
Read full article: Woman’s ex-boyfriend shot, killed by new beau after trying to break into her homeInvestigators said two men tried to break into the woman's home when her boyfriend told her to hide and shot at them. One of the men tried fleeing, but the other, later revealed to be the woman's ex, died from the gunshots.
Galveston County officials release arrest numbers following this year’s ‘Jeep Weekend’
Read full article: Galveston County officials release arrest numbers following this year’s ‘Jeep Weekend’Jeep Weekend is now over, and this year’s annual event on the Bolivar Peninsula looked a bit different.
As hurricane season approaches, why is NOAA’s weather radio signal for Galveston still down?
Read full article: As hurricane season approaches, why is NOAA’s weather radio signal for Galveston still down?This outage leaves a gap in receiving vital emergency and weather updates, which are especially important during severe storms when other communication methods may fail.
Fake deeds, real victims: Harris County lawsuit alleges homes stolen from grieving families in Trinity Gardens
Read full article: Fake deeds, real victims: Harris County lawsuit alleges homes stolen from grieving families in Trinity GardensHarris County has filed a lawsuit against two men accused of counterfeiting property deeds in the Trinity Gardens area and selling properties to unsuspecting buyers, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced.
Memorial in honor of Sante Fe shooting victims is one step closer; families still fighting for justice
Read full article: Memorial in honor of Sante Fe shooting victims is one step closer; families still fighting for justice7 years after a mass shooting left 8 students and 2 teachers dead at Santa Fe High School, a memorial is one step closer to completion.
Man shot by Houston officer after robbing Family Dollar still hospitalized, was wielding machete when shot
Read full article: Man shot by Houston officer after robbing Family Dollar still hospitalized, was wielding machete when shotThe 33-year-old suspect who was shot by a Houston police officer last Friday following a robbery call at a Family Dollar remains hospitalized.
Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones returns to work after being shot last month
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones returns to work after being shot last monthHarris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones has returned to work after being shot in the line of duty near the Harris County Family Law Center in Houston last month.
Caught on camera: Serial robbers target at least 6 north Houston businesses
Read full article: Caught on camera: Serial robbers target at least 6 north Houston businessesA group of young men is being tied to a string of robberies targeting businesses in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division.
Girlfriend charged in boyfriend’s murder after forensic experts rule out self-defense claims
Read full article: Girlfriend charged in boyfriend’s murder after forensic experts rule out self-defense claimsA woman has now been charged with murder after she admitted to shooting and killing her boyfriend in a west Houston apartment on Christmas Day of last year. She claimed that she shot him in self-defense.
ATX TV Festival returns for 14th season bringing TV, industry fans together for epic celebrations
Read full article: ATX TV Festival returns for 14th season bringing TV, industry fans together for epic celebrationsMark your calendars! 📆✅ ATX TV Festival, which brings TV fans and industry folks together in downtown Austin to see how their favorite shows are made, hear from creators and cast members, and attend special premier screening events.