‘Solvable’: Solving cold cases within marginalized communities
De’Shaun Hollins was murdered in West Houston in 1992. When KPRC 2 began on this story, Parson did not know where her son’s body had been left. Thanks to the good Samaritans who found De’Shaun’s body and reached out to Zach Lashway after his initial report aired in July, Annette now has some answers.
‘I’m very confused.’ Retired Houston couple stressed over $2,000 water bill
Hundreds of Houston water customers who have paid their bills on time every month are getting slapped with enormous charges months later with no explanation. The KPRC 2 Investigates team is digging into the billing nightmares that are leaving customers “DRAINED.”
KPRC 2 Investigates: Customer service runaround for months over missing fridge handles
If you’ve been in the market for a new appliance lately, you probably noticed, you don’t have as many options and sometimes items are on backorder for months. So you might not be as picky when you do find one you want. That’s part of the problem for a west Houston man who has been dealing with a refrigerator problem since October.
Man charged in west Houston murder allegedly told investigators he had troubled past, planned to ‘shoot first person who walked by him’
Charges have been filed against a suspect accused in the fatal shooting of a man in west Houston on Nov. 4. Emerson Giovanni Hernandez, 25, is charged with murder in the death of Graylon Rucker, 40.
Get lost in the stacks: These Houston bookshops are the stuff of dreams
Many fine bookshops are scattered throughout Houston. They’re generally quirky, rambling places that offer much to stimulate the mind and quiet the soul. Among their stacks, you can pluck out-of-print books from overstuffed shelves or root out gems from curated collections.
Applications for U.S. passport will be accepted at 2 Houston Municipal Court locations starting Monday
HOUSTON – The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department will soon begin accepting passport applications at two locations on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Starting Monday, both the Central Houston (at 1400 Lubbock) and the West Houston (3203 South Dairy Ashford) Municipal Court locations will be designated as an Acceptance Facility for U.S. passport applications for U.S. citizens planning international travel, the city announced in a news release. Effective Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, Houston Municipal Courts will begin accepting passport applications on behalf of the @StateDept. pic.twitter.com/1pyzTT5vQ2 — HoustonMunicipalCrts (@HoustonMunCourt) January 29, 2021Appointments are required before visiting one of the two Acceptance Facility locations. AdCentral Houston Municipal Court1400 Lubbock, HoustonWest Houston Municipal Court3203 South Dairy Ashford, Houston
Houston author J. Elle hopes to ‘inspire a movement’ in new YA Fantasy novel inspired by Third Ward
HOUSTON – A Houston-native author is tackling racism, privilege and empowerment in her new, debut novel. Author J. Elle spoke to KPRC 2 about her book described as the 2018 film “The Hate U Give” meets DC’s “Wonder Woman” taking place in a “Black Panther” world. Elle said she hopes her book can “inspire a movement and plant the seeds of change.”From inspiration to publishingElle told KPRC 2 an image rooted in her mind brought her to the keyboard. Ad“Writing is like exercise, like I just sat there (at my desk) one morning and started drafting what came to mind,” she told KPRC 2. My neighborhood lives in the pages of this book,” she told KPRC 2.
What's Inside: VYPE Houston 2020-2021 Basketball Preview Magazine
Amidst a global pandemic, with COVID-19 safety procedures in place, VYPE has produced its third citywide preview magazine of the year. VYPE held its annual basketball photoshoot in October on The Cannon campus in West Houston. Player features, 50 team previews, player rankings and VYPE's preseason team rankings and absolutely amazing photography are all inside this book. The 2020 VYPE Houston Basketball Preview magazine will start to be available next week at select retailers around Houston, including select Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steak Burgers, Academy Sports & Outdoors, McDonalds and Sun & SkI's. - CLICK HERE TO ORDERAlso CLICK HERE to view and order any photo taken at the 2020 VYPE Houston Basketball Photoshoot powered by Whataburger.
White Elm Cafe Bakery brings scrumptious pastries and Mediterranean-style cuisine to West Houston
HOUSTON A brand new cafe has opened in West Houston with a little bit of inspiration from the Mediterranean. White Elm Cafe Bakery, located at 14079 Memorial in Houston opened their doors at 10 a.m Monday morning. Owners Scott and Stacy Simonson, along with partner Chris Ramirez offer a full-service cafe and in-house bakery with Katz Coffee and fresh baked pastries perfected by the Bread Man himself, Tasos Katsaounis. A full coffee menu and Espresso bar is also available. IF YOU GO:White Elm Cafe BakeryAddress: 14079 Memorial, Houston
Chabad Centers of Houston to give out Passover kits to Jewish Houstonians
HOUSTON – Reserved Seder-to-Go kits can be picked up by individuals and volunteers in drive-thru fashion on Tuesday at multiple locations for Passover. The kits can be picked up at the Chabad of Uptown, located at 4311 Bettis Dr., at 11 a.m. - noon and at Chabad of West Houston, located at 12645 Whittington Dr., from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. is still taking reservations for kits to deliver to Jewish patients at Texas Medical Center area hospitals. With 12 Chabad centers throughout the Houston metropolitan area, a spokesperson said Chabad has been well-positioned to provide for the widespread Jewish community. Rabbi Dovid Goldstein said that he distributed nearly 100 kits at the West Houston location.