Organization that works with the youth shares thoughts on 5 kids who stole vehicle and lead police on high-speed chase
An organization that works with children and teens by helping them to transform their lives through education and workforce development is speaking to KPRC 2 about five children who stole car and lead police on a chase.
โNo family should have to go through thisโ: One family, two cold cases
Solving cold cases within marginalized communities. KPRC 2โฒs new series โSolvableโ draws attention to unsolved cases, hoping to bring answers to loved ones looking for justice. Anchor Zach Lashway introduces us to one Houston family who lost two young men to guns, years apart - both cases are cold.
One manโs solution to Houstonโs abandoned and vacant homes
Stephen Hester took abandoned homes from one neighborhood and moved the structures to Kashmere Gardens with plans to turn the houses into small businesses. Listen to how he got started and then watch KPRC 2 at 5pm to see the full plan.
โItโs absolutely outrageousโ: Houston resident charged surprise $400 โfacility feeโ after doctor visit
Unexpected, unexplained fees are driving up the cost of doctor visits for families across Houston. We are talking hundreds of dollars in charges above your co-pay. Theyโre called โfacility fees,โ and patients are told days or weeks after their appointments they have to pay up. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis is looking into these facility fees and getting answers for people who are worried about their own bills.
Cancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concerns
Cancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concerns. Learn more about the ongoing situation and the residents fighting for accountability. #CancerClusters #EnvironmentalJustice #StayInformed
โThis is slumlord behaviorโ: Abandoned NE Houston home connected to landlord with history of complaints
Monique Jones has lived at her northeast Houston home most of her life. She grew up here and returned to take care of her 82-year-old father. In the last few months, she relocated him to another family memberโs home for his safety. The issue โ rats.
HOAs vs neighborhood associations: Understanding the difference
If you live in the Houston area, youโve probably noticed some new developments in your neighborhood. Whether itโs remodeling updates on someoneโs home or developers breaking ground on a new project, construction is happening all over the city.
Whistleblower who helped expose Klein ISD teacher accused of sex trafficking minors hires civil rights attorney
A whistleblower who says they helped expose a Klein ISD cosmetology teacher facing several felony charges, including sex trafficking and compelling prostitution, has hired a civil rights attorney.
Klein ISD employee who alerted school of sex trafficking a year before cosmetology teacherโs arrest talks only to KPRC 2
Kedria Grisgby 42, and her son, Roger Magee, 21, were involved in a sex trafficking ring that included at least three teen girls. Grigsby reportedly taught Cosmetology at Klein Cain High School, is set to appear in court Monday.
โWeโre all so grateful:โ Power restored at Houston apartment complex after residents reach out to KPRC 2 for help
After residents reached out to KPRC 2โฒs Deven Clarke for help after saying they have spent days without electricity and weeks without hot water, some improvements are starting to be seen.
KPRC 2 viewers share experiences with accused UTHealth liver transplant surgeon
After Memorial Hermann halted its liver and kidney transplantation programs, The New York Times reported that a surgeon was accused of secretly modifying some of his patientsโ transplant information which possibly prevented them from receiving care.
โI have never heard of thatโ: Houston attorney weighs in after DNA matches found in HPDโs suspended sexual assault cases
In a shocking revelation, it has been discovered that 96 rape kits from suspended sexual assault investigations have returned with DNA matches! This alarming development raises serious questions about the handling of these cases and the backlog at the Houston Forensic Science Center. #JusticeForSurvivors #DNAEvidenceMatters #EndSexualAssault #AccountabilityInJusticeSystem
82-year-old Houston doctor charged in connection to botched breast surgeries by unlicensed doctor
The owner and operator of a Houston cosmetic surgery center, who has been wanted since Friday, surrendered to Harris County law enforcement on Tuesday, six months after his employee was arrested in an undercover sting.
What grinds your gears when youโre driving during Houstonโs strong storms?
We have the potential for thunderstorms, downpours, hail, and damaging winds. And while models are tracking the storms to hit right before our morning rush hour - it made us think about the weather, you, and your morning commute.
โThis is for the future generationโ: Three generations of Black dental professionals thrive in Sunnyside community
Check out the rich history and legacy of Poindexter Dental, a historical landmark in the Sunnyside Houston community! For over 68 years, three generations of Black dental professionals have been providing top-notch dental care. From crowns and bridges to orthodontics and surgeries, they offer a full range of services. Proud to be a part of the Sunnyside community! #Sunnyside #HistoricalLandmark #Legacy #DentalCare
Harding Street raid: Former Houston police officer Gerald Goines re-indicted on 2 felony murder charges
Former Houston police officer Gerald Goines has been re-indicted on two felony murder charges. This development comes after two felony indictments against Goines were quashed last week. #GeraldGoines #HoustonPoliceDepartment #FelonyMurderCharges
โOne thing after another:โ Spring area family says theyโre being wrongfully evicted off of baseless claims.
A Spring area family dealing with severe medical issues is now on the brink of homelessness. This comes after they say their property manager told them they have to leave because their daughter accidentally started a small fire that was immediately put out by the sprinkler system.
โI learned my lessonโ: Colorado man loses $2K by same ghost tax preparer that also left Houston residents empty-handed
A man from Denver, Colorado reached out to KPRC 2 after his friend shared one of our reports on two Houston-area women out thousands of dollars after trying to complete their taxes.
โCouldnโt happen here:โ In light of Baltimore bridge collapse, ship leader says same event wouldnโt happen in Houston
22,000 ships move through the Houston Ship Channel in a given year. In light of the Baltimore accident, KPRC 2 wanted to speak directly with leaders on these ships to see what their day to day job looks like.
Why is the Houston Airport System involved in international airport projects abroad while struggling at home?
While the Houston Airport System has faced heavy criticism and questions focused on the inability to get its international terminal up and running, the airport systemโs previous leadership does have a track record of getting international terminals to operate smoothly, only not here in Houston, as KPRC 2 Investigates is exposing.