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Child dies after drowning in apartment pool

Investigators say a 3-year-old boy climbed a fence to a pool at Westheimer Terrace Apartments. They say he was later found at the bottom of the pool.

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Mary Lou Retton's back in Houston, but not for gymnastics

Mary Lou Retton's golden moment forever changed the sport of gymnastics.

3D Gun blueprints

New concerns over homemade plastic guns

Fearing mass production of a plastic gun undetectable to metal detectors and uncontrolled by current gun laws, the U.S. Department of Defense ordered its blueprints removed from the Internet.

SILVER STAR

Father receives son's Silver Star Medal

A tearful moment for a father after he receives the Silver Star Medal for his son, after he was killed in Afghanistan.

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Woman suffers medical emergency while driving

A woman is recovering after she suffered seizures while driving in northeast Houston.

Body found outside Houston motel

Houston police investigate a deadly shooting outside an east Houston motel.

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Harris County deputy killed in crash

Officers say a Harris County Deputy was involved in a crash at the intersection of West Little York and North Shepherd Drive.

Postal worker missing

Police nab suspect in postal worker's death

Police say they have taken into a custody a man they believe may be linked to the killing of a U.S. postal worker in suburban Houston.

MVA Assault Bostic

Driver runs down 2 people in parking lot

Police arrest a woman after they say she ran down two people in the parking lot of a northeast Houston apartment complex.

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One person shot, killed at party

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a man was shot and killed at a huge party.

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Deputies: 5-year-old drowns at community pool

Deputies say a 5-year-old boy drowned Friday night at a community pool in Fort Bend County.

Powerball at 600 million

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida

The single winner was sold at a supermarket in Zephyrhills, Fla., according to Florida Lottery executive Cindy O'Connell.

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Powerball winning numbers announced

The winning numbers for Saturday's Power ball are 22-10-13-14-52-11

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Postal carrier missing, body found in burning car

A postal worker is found dead in a car in a rural area. Police are now searching for a person of interest in the mail carrier's disappearance.

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DEA officer shoots man in Houstonian parking lot

Bullet holes are visible in the windshield of a suspect's SUV after investigators say a DEA agent fired shots at the vehicle.

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Kids vote for softest teddy bear

The World's Softest Teddy Bear Challenge takes place at the Galleria Mall in Houston.

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Houston police officer involved in major accident

A Houston police officer is recovering after investigators say he was involved in a major accident on Highway 290 at Hollister Road in northwest Harris County.

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Man shot, killed at North Harris County restaurant

Homicide investigators are looking into a deadly shooting of a man at a restaurant in North Harris County.

300-pound Texas man dies after police use stun gun

A 300-pound Fort Worth man died shortly after police fired a Taser stun gun at him during a drug raid.

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Star Trek shuttle craft to be displayed in Houston

The Star Trek shuttlecraft Galileo is landing in Houston to be displayed not far from NASA's Mission Control, which may have been able to help Mr. Spock all those years ago.

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Astros name Nolan Ryan's oldest son president

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane names Reid Ryan as the team's new president at a Friday news conference.

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Rosenberg police identify knife-wielding bank robber

A bank robber, armed with a knife, got away with cash Friday morning in Rosenberg.

Police Chase Little York

High-speed chase ends in crash

A high-speed police chase through north Houston ends in a crash.

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Thieves stealing tree stakes from Southeast Houston park

Thieves are taking metal stakes from MacGregor Park and making money by selling them.

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Father claims he and daughter hurt on ride at rodeo

A dad said he and his 7-year-old daughter were hurt when they rode the log ride called the "Wild River" at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in March.

Public pools e coli

Study finds many swimming pools test positive for E. coli

Many neighborhood pools will officially open for summer on Memorial Day, but before you dive in a newly released study by the CDC shows more than half of public pools have dangerous bacteria in the water.

Best BBQ

New survey shows best BBQ joints in Texas

There are plenty of great barbecue joints in Houston, but according to a new list, a few of them stand out above the rest.

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Man robbed at gunpoint in driveway

Sugar Land police are looking for three men who robbed a man as he unloaded groceries in his driveway.

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Police: Husband showed up at nail salon to terrorize wife

A suspect is in custody after a shooting at a north Harris County shopping mall, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Driver shot, crashes into house in southeast Houston

A driver crashed into a southeast Houston house after being shot and collapsing at the wheel.

Woman found guilty killing detention officer

Drunk driver found guilty of killing detention officer

The verdict is guilty for a young woman who struck and killed a Harris County detention officer three years ago.

911 calls released from North Texas tornado

A 911 dispatcher is flooded with calls when a tornado touches down in North Texas.

  • INSIDE: Hear the calls.

Victims' names released in North Texas tornadoes

Officials release the names of those killed in North Texas tornadoes.

  • INSIDE: See gallery of images from the scene.
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2 teens shot in NE Harris County

Two teens were shot in northeast Harris County Friday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

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HPD: Pharmacy burglar dressed as ninja

A man dressed like a ninja broke into a southwest Houston pharmacy early Friday morning, according to police.

Hands-on fun at this year's LEGO KidsFest

LEGO lovers will have plenty of fun this weekend at Reliant Center when the LEGO KidsFest national tour makes a stop in Houston.

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Texas sues BP over 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill

The State of Texas filed a lawsuit against BP America and others for their role in the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Flea under microscope

Flea invasion to hit Houston this summer

Experts say as temperatures rise, the number of fleas will also rise.

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No suspect in custody for man's beating death at Houston park

The search is on for the person who beat a 59-year-old man to death at a Houston park.

290 HOT lane opens Monday

The 290 HOT lane opens Monday morning. You can drive the full 13.5-mile stretch of the current 290 HOV lane, but, it will cost you.

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Hundreds of thousands of bees invade Houston home

A bee removal expert estimates 250,000 bees lived inside a home in southwest Houston for 40 years.

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Girls' fight at bus stop caught on camera

An incident between two high school students was caught on camera and now a criminal investigation is underway.

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Former KTRK reporter Wayne Dolcefino talks to Local 2

Thirty-time Emmy winner Wayne Dolcefino says he and his former television station "got divorced."

Low-cost locks may welcome thieves into your home

The lock on your front door is your first line of protection for your family and your property.

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Police: Woman caught stealing from shoppers

Humble police are looking for a suspect who they said steals from women as they shop.

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Two men arrested after break-in at doctor's office

Two men are in custody accused of smashing their way into a doctor's office in northwest Houston.

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Police search for pharmacy burglar dressed as ninja

A man dressed like a ninja broke into a southwest Houston pharmacy early Friday morning police said.

Bush Airport tightens security

Bush Airport beefing up security

Houston’s Bush Airport is adding more security to keep traffic moving around the terminals.

NASA future

NASA's future includes technology to stop asteroids

Local 2's Ryan Korsgard visits Johnson Space Center to find out about the future of NASA.

Baseball helmet ratings

New standards to improve Little League baseball helmets

Equipment company Rawlings is rolling out an improved helmet rating system designed to better protect players from head injuries.

Suspect accused of beating pregnant woman

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HCSO: Pregnant woman beaten by baby’s father, two others

Three teens are accused of beating up a woman who was nine months pregnant.

Restaurant Report Card for May 16: Were rodent droppings really seeds?

An food inspector and a store owner have conflicting reports on what actually appeared in the storeroom.

Students create custom shoes for contest

Friendswood High School art students recently learned they're among five finalists in a nationwide art competition for $50,000 in prize money.

Grocery stores accepting donations for tornado victims

H-E-B and Kroger stores in Houston are accepting donations on behalf of customers to help aid those affected by the tornadoes in North Texas.

Authorities: Crime not ruled out in West fertilizer plant explosion

Investigators have completed their scene investigation of the massive explosion at a fertilizer plant that killed 15 people and flattened part of West, Texas.

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Peacocks wander in west Houston neighborhood

Concerns are at an all-time high for the safety and well-being of peacocks who call a former Houston landmark that’s about to be torn to the ground home.

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Vandals cause extensive damage to golf course

A local golf club is offering a cash reward after they say vandals maliciously drove a vehicle on the West Nine of their golf course.

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Unknown chemical spills into southeast Houston bayou

The Houston Fire Department is working with contractors to clean up a chemical spill in southeast Houston.

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TV actor from Texas accused of selling cocaine from home

A Denton native and former soap opera actor could face up to nine years in prison for selling cocaine.

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Thieves steal DVDs, clothes from Dollar General Store

Police said thieves smashed their way into a Dollar General Store in northeast Houston early Thursday morning.

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Harris County DA Mike Anderson reveals he has cancer

Harris County District Attorney Mike Anderson announced Thursday that he has cancer.

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Cop killer dies by lethal injection

Jefferey Demond Williams is set for lethal injection Wednesday night.

  • INSIDE: See gallery of Texas Death Row offenders

Teen driver rescued after losing control in NW Harris County

A teenage boy was rescued after crashing his vehicle in northwest Harris County Thursday morning.

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Houston abortion doctor being investigated

A Houston abortion doctor is being investigated by state and county authorities after allegedly performing illegal, late-term abortions.

Kingwood woman's 911 call incorrectly routed to Tennessee

Dispatchers in Tennessee say they somehow received an emergency call from Texas.

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5-year-old dropped off at wrong bus stop

A Houston mom is upset after her 5-year-old son was dropped off at the wrong bus stop and wound up getting a ride home with a stranger.

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Man shot to death at NW Harris County motel

Detectives are trying to figure out who shot a man to death outside of a northwest Harris County motel, Harris County deputies said.

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All-natural energy pill promises to make you a morning person

Not getting enough sleep can cause memory problems, heart issues and leave you feeling sluggish the whole day; but, a new, all-natural product is promising to help you wake up and feel refreshed.

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GPS helps deputies find suspected armed robbers

Deputies say a GPS tracking device in a stolen cell phone helped track down four men believed to be responsible for an armed robbery at an AT&T store in north Harris County.

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Bogus secret shopper checks arriving in mail

Consumers be warned: Secret shopper checks too good to be true.

Fake Cemetery put up to keep vagrants away

At one of the city's busiest intersections, Houston Ave & Memorial Drive, sits a small cemetery, but this cemetery is a fake one, and it's meant to keep street people away.

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Four masked men take off with cash during Whitney Bank robbery

The search is on to find the four masked men who robbed the Whitney Bank on FM 1960 West and Cuttin Road late Wednesday morning.

City looks to ease downtown Houston parking woes

There are about 120 different signs in the downtown area telling you where and when you can park.

Fort Hood sexual assault investigation underway

Charges against an Army sergeant said to involve sex for money and sexual assault.

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Teen shot, killed in car identified

An investigation continues into how a teen was shot while sitting in a car.

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Texas teen bags 800-pound alligator

An 18-year-old public hunter bags a new Texas state record alligator.

  • INSIDE: See photos

 

Common ingredient in your kitchen poisoning pets

Local veterinarians say a common ingredient found in many kitchens can poison pets.

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Overturned 18-wheeler shuts down I-10 ramp

An 18-wheeler shuts down a ramp and commuters can expect delays into rush hour.

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Texans can go green with new Camo license plate

Texans can choose a new camoflauge license plate with money going to support military veterans.

Combination treatment helps patients fight lung cancer

Doctors are adding immune-boosting antibodies to chemotherapy drugs to help in treating lung cancer patients.

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Police: Missing man suffers from mental illness

A man with a mental illness has been missing for more than a week, police say.

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Woman and priest attacked in local parks

A woman and a priest said they were attacked in two different local parks.

Man run over, killed by car in northeast Houston

Police said a man is dead after he was run over by a car early Wednesday morning in northeast Houston.

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Two men shot in northeast Houston neighborhood, one killed

Police are looking for two gunmen after a double shooting in northeast Houston.

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UPDATE: Police say HISD student was not hit by car

Houston police said an HISD student was not hit by a car Wednesday morning while walking to school, but instead was in a car that was involved in a fender bender.

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Local 2's Mark Boyle first to ride Iron Rattler roller coaster

Local 2's Mark Boyle was one of the first to ride the Iron Rattler LIVE at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

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Extinguished apartment fire reignites

Cell phone video shows flames shooting out of this apartment complex on Ormandy in Southwest Houston.

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Parents hiring disabled tour guides to cut Disney lines, report says

You may have seen it before, a line at a Theme Park.  A family with a disabled member is ushered to the front of the line.

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Teacher attacked in bank parking lot

A preschool teacher says she suffered a violent attack at Wells Fargo Bank.

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Danielle Bradberry survives elimination round

The youngest contestant on the voice, Danielle Bradberry survived Tuesday night's elimination round.

The National Transportation Safety Board pushing to lower legal alcohol limit

The National Transportation Safety Board wants states to institute tougher new recommendations for how much alcohol people can legally drink before they get behind the wheel. 

Houston doctor talks mastectomy options

A local doctor weighs in on the options, benefits and risks of the double mastectomy.

10 year old, other two victims identified in home shooting

Police continue their investigation Tuesday into who shot three people, including a 10-year-old boy, at close range. 

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Locals react to NTSB's new, stricter drunk driving proposal

The National Transportation Safety Board recommends states institute tougher new limits for how much alcohol people can legally drink before they get behind the wheel, and locals reacted differently to the recommendation.

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Alligators coming out of hiding all over Houston

Mating season is bringing alligators out and into neighborhoods throughout Houston.

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Texas mom puts son up for adoption on Craigslist

A three-year-old boy was put up for adoption on Craigslist by his "desperate" mother, according to police.

Pot growers dump plants, leave evidence behind

Three suspects are in custody after $1 million worth of marijuana plants are found inside a northeast Harris County home.

Judge approves $40M settlement in Skechers case

A judge approved a $40 million settlement today after the Federal Trade Commission accused the shoe maker of making false claims.

Construction to start, exit ramp to close along West Loop

Beginning Wednesday morning, construction will start along the 610 North Loop and Highway 290 corridors.

Mayor Parker unveils Houston's 2014 budget

Calling it a plan focused on Houston’s future, Mayor Annise Parker said Tuesday her 2014 budget proposal gets the City back on track after tough budget cuts two years in a row.

Suspect shot after homeowner pushed into gun closet

A homeowner shot back at robbery suspects Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

Computer crime, handfuffs on keyboard

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16 year old accused of porn involving young cousin

An investigation by federal and state law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of a 16-year-old Harris County boy Monday.

Neighbors call police after finding body in doorway

Neighbors in southwest Houston find a gruesome discovery inside a doorway.

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Fiancés going to extremes for marriage proposals

Men are upping their game and going all out to propose to their ladies.

Alligator spotted in Sienna Plantaion

8-foot alligator spotted in Sienna Plantation

Missouri City residents who live near Bromley Bend and London in Sienna Plantation spotted a giant alligator Monday night.

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Video captures woman kicked off plane for singing Whitney hit

A passenger video captures a woman singing a popular Whitney Houston song as she's escorted off a plane.

  • Inside: Watch You Tube passenger video
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Wildfires break out in North Texas

Wildfires have led to evacuation of about 30 residences in a North Texas community where 2011 blazes destroyed dozens of homes amid the drought.

Three men robbing random people at gunpoint in Galveston

Police in Galveston are looking for three men who are on a robbery spree.

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Texting and driving? It can wait

The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, In Texas, texting while driving is still legal.

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Woman hit while looking for cell phone on Highway 6

 A woman is in the hospital after deputies said she was hit by an SUV, while searching for her phone in the middle of Highway 6.

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Texas A&M researchers develop safe oyster technique

Texas A&M University researchers have developed a way to make oysters safer to eat.

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Local 2 Investigates: Taxpayers foot bill for Astrodome

The eighth wonder of the world may be empty and unusable, but it is certainly not free to taxpayers.

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School bus driver accused of leaving students

Aldine ISD school officials are investigating after reports surfaced that one of the district's bus drivers suddenly dropped off a busload of students 10 miles away from the school.

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Truant 9-year-old boy found with 21-year-old

Mom concerned about school procedures after she wasn't notified that her son was not at school.

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Secrecy surrounds investigation of Spring middle school principal

A letter sent home to parents of Twin Creeks Middle School students has parents concerned about the school's principal.

Sketch released of woman left in garbage bag

Skeletal remains found in a garbage bag in north Harris County help investigators put together a composite sketch of a young woman.

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5 probable cases of E. coli infections confirmed

The Brazos County Health Department and the Texas Department of State Health Services continue to actively investigate 10 cases of diarrheal illness, possibly caused by Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli.

Police search for man who robbed Red Lobster at gunpoint

Shenandoah police are searching for a man they say robbed a Red Lobster at gunpoint on Sunday.

Car fires cause big traffic delays for commuters

Car fires in southeast Houston is caused some big delays for Monday morning commuters.

Rice volleyball star back on the court after freak accident

A Rice University volleyball player is back on the court after a freak accident almost ended her career.

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Study: Calorie counts soar in fast foods

Five most popular dishes at favorite restaurants contain astronomical calories.

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Tejano singer attacked outside of Montrose bar

The lead singer of Grammy-award winning Tejano group La Mafia was beaten outside of a Montrose bar early Monday morning.

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Man ambushed and killed in Northwest Harris County

Police are working to find clues to who shot a man in Northwest Harris County.

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New water plan causes a stink in west Texas

A $13 million reclamation plant in Big Spring began Monday blending sewage that's treated to drinking-water standards with treated water from lakes, Colorado River Municipal Water.

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George Postolos steps down as President, CEO of Houston Astros

George Postolos announced Monday that he has resigned as president and chief executive officer of the Houston Astros.

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Woman dies a week after her ex- boyfriend killed himself

A woman who was shot by her ex-boyfriend dies a week after his suicide

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West, Texas EMT "let go" after explosion

Local 2 Investigates learns an Emergency Medical Technician arrested Friday on federal charges had been "let go" from the West EMS department just days after the explosion, according to state health officials.

Course fees questioned after Texas A&M audit

Texas A&M officials are on the defensive after a recent audit showed many of the fees collected at its flagship university can't be justified.

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2-County chase ends with arrest

A man was arrested after a 2-county chase Sunday night, authorities said.

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5-year-old boy drowns in pool

A 5-year-old boy drowns in a pool at a southwest Houston apartment complex.

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Body found after house fire

Firefighters discover a man's body while battling a house fire in northwest Houston.

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Daily habits that could make allergies worse

Houston allergies are as much a part of our city as high school football and barbecue. We all have our tricks to avoid triggers. But, when Local 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley says those pollen counts are sky high, nothing seems to work.

Man found shot to death in road

Police are trying to figure out how a man ended up shot to death on a southwest Houston road.

Fire captain injured in accident

A fire captain was injured when a pick-up slammed into his fire truck in northwest Houston.

Woman hit, killed on dark road

A woman was hit and killed as she walked along a dark stretch of northwest Harris County road.

Man hit, killed while pushing car

A man is dead after he was hit and killed while pushing his disabled car along the Gulf Freeway early Sunday morning.

Arson investigating building fire

Arson investigators are working to figure out what started a building fire near downtown Houston.

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Thousands vote in local elections

Throughout Harris County, thousands turn out to vote in dozens of city and district elections.

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Police: Store clerk shoots robber

Police say a convenience store clerk opened fire on a man who was trying to rob a store in Baytown.

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5 cars set on fire in parking lot

Police investigate after five cars were found burned in the parking lot of a southwest Houston apartment complex.

Texans kick off Volunteer Day

The Houston Texans kicks off the first of what they hope will be many Texans Care Volunteer Days.

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West EMT to plead "not guilty"

An attorney representing a West EMT arrested on federal charges of possession of a destructive device says his client intends to plead not guilty to the charges.

Police: Argument ends in shooting

An argument between two women at a north Houston restaurant ended with gunfire and police in search of the shooter.

Man found dead in submerged vehicle

DPS officials are trying to figure out how a man ended up dead inside a submerged vehicle early Saturday morning.

Lightning strike blamed for house fire

A lightning strike is blamed for a house fire overnight Saturday.

Homeowner wrestles with a shooting victim

Police said a homeowner ended up in a wrestling match with a shooting victim in north Houston.

Fire crews make daring water rescue

A man had to be rescued after his truck flipped upside down into the Addicks Reservoir.

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Armed robbers target north Houston apartment complex

One apartment complex in north Houston is the target of two violent robberies in just two weeks.

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Sources: West EMT had destructive device

A volunteer paramedic in West, Texas, asked someone to store a box that contained what appeared to be a pipe bomb sometime after the explosion at the West Fertilizer Company, federal sources told Local 2 Investigates.

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Heavy rains flood parts of Houston

Hail and heavy rains fell throughout the Houston area Friday as severe weather rolled through.

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Hour-long police chase ends in Houston

A police chase that started off as an attempted traffic stop in Jefferson County has come to an end in Houston.

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Lawyer: Suspected Lone Star Cy-Fair slasher glad nobody died

The mental state of a Texas man accused of stabbing more than a dozen people last month at a Houston-area college has improved but he continues to grapple with what his role was, his attorney said Friday.

No METRORail service this weekend due to maintenance

Planning ahead this weekend? METRORail says there will be no service because crews will be performing maintenance on the lines.

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Feds: West EMT had destructive device

A volunteer paramedic in West, Texas, asked someone to store a box that contained what appeared to be a pipe bomb nine days after the explosion at the West Fertilizer Company, Local 2 Investigates learns.

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Lightning strikes 2 homes in Fort Bend

Lightning strikes two homes in Fort Bend County, destroying one on East Aliana Trace Drive in Richmond.

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2 struck by lightning; 1 in critical condition

Two people working near the Metro North Office park are struck by lightning, and one of them is in critical condition.

Fired rep convicted of identity theft before

A woman recently fired from a Houston-area based electricity company was previously convicted of identity theft, Local 2 Investigates has learned.

Students endure power outage, bomb threat rumors

It was a stressful day for students, teachers, and administrators at Sterling High School in Baytown on Friday after the building lost power and rumors of a bomb threat spread throughout campus.

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Storm leaves damage across Trinity

People living in Trinity County are cleaning up after severe weather hit the area Thursday.

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Hospital helps deliver Mother's Day miracles

The Texas Adult Congenital Heart Program at Texas Children's Hospital is helping women have their own Mother's Day miracles.

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Freebies for Mother's Day weekend

There's lots of free deals out there for dear ole' mom this Mother's Day weekend.

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HPD officer gets national award

A 5-year-veteran of the Houston Police Department will receive a prestigious national award this weekend in Washington D.C. for his outstanding police work.

Couple held at gunpoint during robbery

A Baytown man says he and his wife were held at gunpoint during a home invasion Wednesday.

Police investigate robbery at cashing store

Police investigate a robbery that took place Friday morning at the Ace Cash Express Checking cashing store in northeast Houston.

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Houston Art Car Parade weekend changes schedule due to severe weather

Due to severe weather conditions, there have been changes made to the schedule of the Houston Art Car Parade weekend.

Hundreds of Texas House bills dead

The final gun for passing legislation proposed by lawmakers in the Texas House sounded Friday, killing hundreds of bills, most of which never even made it to the floor for debate.

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Woman charged in son's shooting

Santa Fe police arrest a 55-year-old woman in connection with the shooting of her 14-year-old son.

Lightning strikes car, sets it ablaze

Lightning strikes a car at Highway 59 and Williams Way in Richmond, setting it ablaze.

Former chemical company head enters guilty plea

The former president of a Port Arthur chemical company has pleaded guilty to occupational safety crimes that resulted in the death of an employee.

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Several guns stolen from officer's car

Police in Galveston are trying to find several weapons after they were stolen from a police officer's car.

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Man poses as security worker to get inside home

A woman says she was fooled by a would-be thief posing as an employee for a security company.

HOMICIDE GREEN CREST

Teenager killed during dice game

Police are looking for the gunman who shot and killed a teenager during a dice game.

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Doc investigates deaths of 2 teens

An infectious disease specialist is trying to determine if there's a link between two teenagers who died and a third who is in critical condition after they contracted similar flu-like symptoms.

High water threatens morning commuters

Police were put on high alert Friday morning after heavy rains and high water threatened morning commuters.

Rains cause flooding, power outages

After severe weather pounded the Houston area overnight, people across the city woke up to power outages and flooding.

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18-wheeler jackknifes on I-10

An 18-wheeler tied up traffic on I-10 near downtown Houston early Friday.

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Police search for burglar in West University

Police search for a burglar who ran from police in West University.

Prisoners sell their identities for cash

Texas prisoners are selling their own identities to try to collect multiple types of government benefits.

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Deputies need help identifying person of interest in robbery

Detectives are asking for help identifying a person of interest in a cell phone store robbery in Fort Bend County.

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Woman claims sergeant used excessive force

Two women want charges filed against them dropped, claiming video shows a Harris County Constable's sergeant and deputy using excessive force.

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Grenade scare on bus worries parents

Parents of elementary students in the Alvin ISD worry about their children's safety after a student on a bus was carrying a deactivated grenade on Wednesday.

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Gymnastics coach faces sexual assault charges

A man who was a gymnastics coach in Katy is facing sexual assault charges in Colorado.

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Teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student

Police arrest a Coldspring-Oakhurst ISD teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old high school student.

Repeat offenders make list

From food trucks to an Uptown seafood restaurant, there are a couple of spots making a repeat appearance in our Restaurant Report Card this week.

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Boys with E. coli remain in fair condition

Two brothers living in Brazos County who contracted E. coli remain in fair condition at Texas Children's Hospital.

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Wastewater spill cleaned up

The city of Houston's Department of Public Works and Engineering finished cleaning up a 496,000-gallon spill at a wastewater treatment facility in southeast Houston.

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Plan aims to curb crime at food marts

The Harris County Attorney's Office reaches an agreement with the owners of two Brays Oaks convenience stores to help fight crime happening near those businesses.

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Obama: Economy 'poised for progress'

Offering a more upbeat view of the economy, President Barack Obama resurrected his jobs proposals Thursday, advancing modest initiatives as he pushed for action on more ambitious efforts that face resistance from congressional Republicans. "We're poised for progress," he declared.

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Thief steals $500 worth of goods from store

A business owner in Cypress hopes surveillance video helps police catch a thief who stole hundreds of dollars of merchandise from her store.

1 charged in fatal stabbing

Dickinson police file a murder charge against a 19-year-old man in connection with a stabbing.

Woman found dead inside apartment

Police ID body found in apartment

Houston police identify the 35-year-old woman whose body was found inside her apartment by her grandmother Wednesday morning.

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Truck found in bayou

Houston Police and Fire Departments investigate a vehicle was found in a bayou.

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Obama arrives in Austin for jobs tour

President Barack Obama arrives at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for his jobs tour.

2 dead in small plane crash

Authorities say a small plane has crashed less than a mile from the runway of a Texas Hill Country airport.

SWAT team takes down man with butcher knives

The Houston Police Department's SWAT team takes down a man who was trying to force his way into his mother's apartment.

Woman found dead inside apartment

Woman finds granddaughter's body inside apt

A woman finds her 35-year-old granddaughter's body inside her southwest Houston apartment.

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Texas student's rant goes viral

Video uploaded to YouTube of a Texas student telling his teacher to take her job seriously goes viral.

Houston region to get new area code

Houston, say hello to your new area code.

Oil Disaster

Ex-BP executive's trial delayed

A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP executive charged with concealing information from Congress about the amount of oil that was leaking from the company's blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.

Fire destroys former home of NAACP

A fire destroys the former home of the NAACP in Houston.

Average retail gasoline prices up 4 cents in Texas

Industry officials say retail gasoline prices across Texas have risen 4 cents this week.

Thursday is deadline for House to pass bills

Lawmakers have until midnight to pass their bills out the Texas House.

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Big rig crash causes major delays

An 18-wheeler crash on I-10 near San Jacinto caused major traffic delays Thursday morning.

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Boy injured in crash

A 4-year-old boy who was riding his bike when he was hit by a sport utility vehicle is in stable condition at Ben Taub Hospital.

Meadows Place Robbery

2 rob Radio Shack in Meadows Place

Two men wearing ski masks and armed with semi-automatic weapons rob a Radio Shack in Meadows Place while customers are shopping.

102,000 no longer on charter waitlist

The claim that nearly 102,000 Texas students are on waitlists for charter schools statewide is too high by about 8,000.

Stranger Danger Little league

Deputies search for man who approached kids at park

Parents are on high alert after an unfamiliar face showed up during a little league game at El Franco Lee Park.

Bryan man guilty in school bomb hoax gets prison

A Central Texas man convicted in a 2012 Texas State University bomb hoax has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison.

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E. coli outbreak worries residents

People living in Brazos County want to know where an E. coli strain came from that sickened five people, including two children.

Police seek suspects in Radio Shack robbery

On Tuesday night, two black males wearing ski masks, one which was armed with a semiautomatic handgun, robbed the Radio Shack located at 11611 W. Airport Blvd. in Meadows Place.

Electric reps steal customers' SSN numbers

If you've got electricity, your personal information could be in jeopardy.

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Disabled Carnival ship set to leave Alabama port

The troubled cruise ship Carnival Triumph is set to leave Alabama to have additional repairs done in the Bahamas.

Kountze Sign Ban

Judge: Cheerleaders can display religious signs

A judge ruled Wednesday that cheerleaders at a Southeast Texas high school can display banners emblazoned with Bible verses at football games.

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Man who caused lockdowns arrested

Sugar Land police arrest a 17-year-old man who ran from officers after they pulled him over.

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Limos in Houston can't be 10 years old

Local 2 Investigates checks the safety of limousines in Houston after a fiery crash killed five people inside a stretch limo in California over the weekend.

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Friendswood couple advised missing girl's family

A Friendswood family whose daughter disappeared 16 years ago helped the DeJesus family look for their daughter Gina when she went missing in 2004.

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Ex-Enron CEO's sentence could be reduced

Convicted ex-Enron Corp. CEO Jeffrey Skilling's more than 24-year prison sentence for his role in the once mighty energy giant's collapse could be trimmed by as many as 10 years if a federal judge approves an agreement reached Wednesday between prosecutors and defense attorneys.

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Fishermen found off Texas coast

The U.S. Coast Guard ends their search for fishermen aboard a sport fishing boat about 95 miles southeast of Galveston.

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Woman may face charges in son's shooting

A mother researched gunshot wounds on WebMD.com before taking her 14-year-old son to the hospital after he had been shot and she may be facing charges, police say.

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5-year-old boy shoots brother in bathtub

A 5-year-old boy shot his older brother while the two were taking a bath, Houston police say.

Ice cream robber

Man stuns, robs ice cream truck driver

Stafford police are looking for the robber who used a stun gun on a Southern Ice Cream Corp. truck driver.

Bryan man sentenced in TSU threats

Dereon Tayronne Kelley, 22, of Bryan, has been ordered to prison following his convictions on all counts for communicating a bomb threat to an academic institution, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced Wednesday.

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Graffiti threats found at middle school

According to the Timberwood Middle School website, two boy's restrooms at the school were defaced with graffiti.

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12 charged in prostitution sting

The Harris County Sheriff's Office charges 12 men with prostitution during a sting in north Harris County.

Status hearing set for cop-hitting suspect

A Harris County Circuit Court judge schedules a status hearing for a man charged in the death of a Houston police officer.

Student riding bus had deactivated grenade

A student riding to Don Jeter Elementary School in Rosharon on Wednesday had a deactivated grenade, according to the Alvin ISD.

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2 brothers test positive for E. coli

Two brothers from College Station are hospitalized at Texas Children's Hospital after testing positive for E. coli.

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Perry: Special session if no $1.8B in tax cuts

With still more than two weeks to go in Texas' legislative session, Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday it's too early to issue ultimatums to lawmakers.

Then he promptly issued one: Pass more tax cuts or work through the summer.

Katy Snail

COURTESY: Rebekka Fincher of Katy

USDA: Snails found native to Texas

The USDA finds snails native to Texas during searches in Houston and Austin instead of the potentially deadly giant African snails.

Handcuffs Arrest over police lights

Man who prompted lockdowns caught

Police apprehend the driver who ran from officers and led Fort Bend ISD to suspend outdoor activities at five Sugar Land-area schools.

Texas court rejects body-in-luggage appeal

A San Antonio man condemned for the 2005 slaying of a pregnant Lubbock woman whose body was stuffed inside a piece of luggage found at the Lubbock city landfill has lost an appeal at Texas' highest criminal court.

University of Texas boosts security for graduation

University of Texas officials say the school is tightening security controls for their upcoming graduation ceremonies.

Convicted killer of mom, child, loses appeal

The state's highest criminal appeals court has upheld a lower court's ruling rejecting an appeal for a Fort Worth man sent to death row for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old son eight years ago.

Council changes city's MWBE contracting program

The Houston City Council approves changes to the city's Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise contracting program.

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City council approves safe-passing ordinance

The Houston City Council approves a safe-passing ordinance aimed at protecting bicyclists and other vulnerable road users.

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Man sentenced in fatal drunk driving crash

A Fort Bend Circuit Court judge sentences a 47-year-old man to 18 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to killing a couple in a drunk driving crash.

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COURTESY: Rebekka Fincher of Katy

USDA investigates giant snails

The USDA launches an investigation into a giant African snail reportedly found in Harris County.

FEMA awards Galveston $8M for pump

FEMA awards more than $8 million to the state of Texas for improvements to a potable water pump in Galveston.

Officials: Avoid eating certain fish

State health officials have raised mercury concerns in advising some people not to eat or to limit consumption of certain fish caught off the Texas coast.

Car crash leaves dozens without power

A car crashed into a utility pole and managed to knock out power to dozens of homes and businesses in the area.

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Ohio case offers hope for parents of missing girl

The case of three women found in Ohio after they were missing for 11 years offers hope to two parents whose daughter disappeared in 2010.

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Pit bull attacks woman, 2 dogs at hotel

A woman claims she and her two dogs were attacked by a pit bull at a northwest Houston hotel.

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Man accused of trespassing, rescued from construction site

A man is facing trespassing charges after he had to be rescued from a southwest Houston construction site.

Council to consider safe passage ordinance for Houston

Wednesday afternoon, the Houston city council will take up the safe-passage ordinance.

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Girl wanted for using stolen credit card

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is looking for a girl who stole a woman's wallet and used her credit card to buy hair and lash extensions.

Sketches of Home Invasion suspects

Police release sketches of men accused in 3 home invasions

Houston police have released sketches of three men accused of threatening small children during a spree of violent home invasions.

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Study: 3 more stressful number of kids

A TODAYMoms.com survey finds mothers of three are more stressed than mothers of two or one.

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Spring man accused of attempted sexual assault

Four men, including one from Spring, are facing charges in an international child pornography ring.

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Robber ties up employees, steals cash

An armed man ties up two employees at a Rice Epicurean Market during a robbery.

Sears thief

Man steals $2K in TVs from Sears

A thief who prefers flat-screen televisions has made sport out of stealing them from a Sears in northwest Houston.

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Mailman talks about finding bomb

"It was something that I knew it wasn't a piece of mail. I know that," says a mailman who found an explosive inside a mailbox at an apartment in Galveston.

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Company fixes woman's damaged roof

Ideal Roofing fixes the roof of a single grandmother's home after a tree fell on it.

Victim of chase, shooting identified

The Harris County medical examiner identifies the man who was shot and killed following a confrontation with another driver.

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Courthouse killer sentenced to death

A Houston man was sentenced to death Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a 79-year-old woman outside a Southeast Texas courthouse.

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Woman accused of sexually assaulting boy

A 25-year-old woman accused of sexually assaulting a then 6-year-old boy remains in jail on $30,000 bond.

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Firefighters battle business fire

Houston firefighters battle a fire at a business in west Houston.

School bus crash

No injuries reported in school bus crash

No one was injured when an Aldine Independent School District bus crashed into a steel fence outside a home in northeast Harris County on Tuesday afternoon.

Giant Snail Danger

Giant disease-spreading snails found in Houston

A giant snail that spreads a deadly disease has been spotted in a Houston neighborhood. You could infected just by touching it.

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Park & Ride starts Katy to Uptown service

Park & Ride is now offering service from the Katy Corridor to Uptown Houston.

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Equusearch seeks $100K from Casey Anthony

A Texas search and rescue organization involved in the search for 2-year-old Caylee Anthony says her mother Casey owes it more than $100,000 in expenses.

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256 noncompliant sex offenders arrested

The U.S. Marshals Service arrests 256 sex offenders in the Houston area who failed to register with state authorities.

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TDCJ

Robbery-drug deal gunman set to die

A death row inmate convicted of killing a fellow drug dealer outside of a Waco convenience store 10 years ago was scheduled to die Tuesday by injection.

CEOs name Texas best for business

More than 700 CEOs across the U.S. name Texas as the best state to do business.

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HISD hosts budget meetings

The Houston Independent School District is hosting several community meetings to discuss budgeting.

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DC considers ban on printable gun

The D.C. Council will consider banning plastic firearms created by 3D printers.

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18 wheeler hits 2 mowing tractors

An 18 wheeler hits two mowing tractors on U.S. 59 in Kendleton.

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Firefighters battle SE Houston house fire

Houston firefighters took extra precautions after putting out a fire in southeast Houston on Tuesday morning.

Some cigarette prices would climb under House bill

The Texas House has narrowly approved and sent to the Senate a bill cutting taxes on chewing tobacco by more than 30 percent but raising the price of some smaller brands of cigarettes.

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Campaign aims to end chronic homelessness

Mayor Annise Parker takes part in Houston Registry Week, a week-long campaign aimed at getting 2,500 of the city's chronic homeless off the streets by 2016.

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Jury deliberates courthouse killing case

Jurors have begun deliberating the fate of a Houston man convicted of capital murder for a bystander's death during a shooting rampage last year outside a Texas courthouse.

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Mailman finds explosive device

A mailman who was checking outgoing mail at a Galveston apartment complex finds a suspicious package that turns out to be a homemade explosive.

Key revenue measure falls at Southwest Airlines

Traffic is up but a key revenue measure is down at Southwest Airlines Co., indicating that carriers are finding it harder to sell high-priced tickets.

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Student charged with graffiti

A 17-year-old Friendswood High School student is charged with writing graffiti on a wall at the school.

Texas district delays decision on $1M scoreboard

A school board in South Texas has decided not to spend $1 million to install the largest high school stadium scoreboard screen in Texas and possibly the country.

Hours adjusted for West disaster recovery center

Government officials have changed the hours of a disaster recovery center in a Central Texas town where a fertilizer plant explosion left 14 people dead.

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Houston group contacted during search for 3 Ohio girls

The families of three recently found Ohio women asked a Houston-area volunteer group to help them search for them four years ago.

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Driver slams car into ex's home

Police are looking for the driver who slammed into his ex-girlfriend's home early Tuesday.

Langley homicide

HPD: Man shoots, kills burglary suspect

A 63-year-old landowner fatally shot a burglary suspect who trespassed onto his property, police say.

Body found behind warehouse

Police find the body of a man behind a warehouse in Houston.

18 wheeler hits, kills man on freeway

A section of Highway 290 was shut down for several hours after a man was hit and killed by an 18-wheeler.

Texas fertilizer plant

ATF confirms source of West explosion

Federal investigators said they pinpointed the source of a deadly explosion that killed 15 people, injured dozens more, and destroyed homes in the central Texas town of West.

Parent's saliva on pacifiers can reduce child allergies

Swedish researchers said they found parents who suck their baby's pacifier to clean it are reducing the child's risk of developing allergies.

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Houston man sues Paulina Rubio

A Houston man files a lawsuit against Latin pop star Paulina Rubio after he said the singer attacked him and took his camera following a flight from Miami to Houston.

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Smuggled phones get inmates on Facebook

Texas inmates are using smuggled smartphones to post pictures and status updates to Facebook, Local 2 Investigates found.

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2 Houston chefs nominated for James Beard Award

Two Houston chefs are in New York, for the James Beard Award ceremony.

Robbery

3 steal $10K in cell phones

Surveillance video shows three robbers smashing display cases and stealing cell phones from a washateria in southeast Houston.

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3 wanted in purse thefts

Police are looking for three people accused of stealing more than $1,000 in purses from department stores on Houston's west side.

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OTC brings Norwegian royalty to Houston

The Offshore Technology Conference 2013 is bringing Norwegian royalty to Houston.

HPD investigates murder

The Houston Police Department is investigating a homicide in northeast Houston.

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Williams sues ex-fiancée over $785K ring

Former Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams is suing his former fiancée because she hasn't returned a $785,000 diamond engagement ring.

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UIL Director: 'Always okay to praise God'

The University Interscholastic League deputy director says it's always okay to praise God in response to reports of a track and field athlete being disqualified because he did just that.

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HISD: Extra security issued at school

The Houston ISD adds security at Carnegie Vanguard High School after an anonymous threat was made online Monday morning.

Bicyclist

Houston considers safe-passing ordinance

The Houston city council is considering a safe-passing ordinance to protect bicyclist and pedestrians using the road.

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OTC focuses on safety of workers

The Offshore Technology Conference 2013 kicks off at Reliant Park, where new technology is making workers safer.

Handcuffs Arrest over police lights

HPD: Man drove drunk, hit police car

Charges are pending against a 29-year-old man accused of crashing into a Houston police cruiser while the officer conducted a traffic stop.

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Justin Timberlake coming to Houston

Grammy Award winning artist Justin Timberlake is bringing "The 20/20 Experience World Tour" to Houston.

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TDCJ

Robbery-drug deal gunman set to die Tuesday

Condemned Texas inmate Carroll Parr says he's OK with capital punishment but doesn't believe he should be facing lethal injection this week.

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Man charged in fatal hit-and-run

A 31-year-old man is charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened April 9.

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'Code Maroon' issued at TAMU

A gas leak prompts a "Code Maroon" at Texas A&M University.

BNSF train derails at Kelly, Gold

A BNSF train derails at Kelly and Gold in northeast Houston.

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Suspect wanted after chase, shooting

A man who shot at police during a wild chase Sunday night was still on the run early Monday morning.

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Woman sought in murder case

The Harris County Sheriff's Office releases a photo of a person of interest wanted in a murder case.

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Man convicted in courthouse death talked of demons

Jurors in the trial of a Houston man convicted of capital murder for a slaying during a shooting spree last year outside a Texas courthouse are listening to recorded jailhouse conversations in which he discusses demons going after his mother and warning relatives of anarchy breaking out in the U.S.

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OTC 2013 kicks off Monday

The Offshore Technology Conference 2013 kicked off at Reliant Park on Monday.

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HPD: Wrong way driver hits motorcyclist

A sedan going the wrong way in a HOV inbound lane on the Southwest Freeway hits a motorcyclist, according to the Houston Police Department.

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Germany: Man who worked at Auschwitz arrested

A 93-year-old man who was deported from the U.S. for lying about his Nazi past was arrested by German authorities Monday on allegations he served as an Auschwitz death camp guard, Stuttgart prosecutors said.

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Couple hit by car after fundraiser

A couple is in stable condition after being hit by an SUV after leaving a fundraising event.

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Fire destroys part of SW Houston church

Arson crews are looking to see if a fire at a southwest Houston church was intentionally set.

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Car hits, kills 8-year-old girl

A driver hits and kills an 8-year-old girl in Montgomery County.

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Shoe store clerk held up at gunpoint

The "Shoes 3 for 25" store in Rosenberg is the recent target of a couple of armed robberies.

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Real estate booming in Houston

Houston's real estate market is booming right now. Local 2 finds where buyers are in fierce competition, and sellers are closing the deal in record time.

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Man shot twice after argument

A man is hospitalized after being shot multiple times at a northwest Harris County apartment complex.

Kingwood Teen Homemade Bomb Explosion

Teen injured after homemade bombs explode

A 19-year-old is recovering from burns after homemade bombs accidentally exploded in his pocket.

I-10 accident

Driver flips car and runs away

A crash caused a car to flip on I-10 and Uvalde Sunday morning.

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Driver loses control and hits utility pole

A driver was arrested after losing control and crashing into a utility pole in southeast Houston.

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Man stabbed after argument

Pasadena police say an argument may have lead to a stabbing around 2 a.m. Sunday.

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Teacher off the job, accused of throwing books at students

Spring Independent School District substitute teacher is off the job, accused of throwing books and threatening students.

UH Aggravated Robbery

UH student robbed at gunpoint

A man robs a University of Houston student at gunpoint in the Cullen Oaks parking garage.

Autoped Clover Lane

6-year-old hit by car, hospitalized

A 6-year-old is hospitalized after a car accident in northwest Harris County.

Immigrant Worker Rally

Hundreds march for immigration reform

Hundreds of people march through the city, hoping to send a powerful and united message about immigration reform.

NRA

More women becoming gun owners

Tens of thousands of people packed inside the George R. Brown Convention Center for the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits event.

Man shot, killed during robbery

A robbery in southeast Houston turned into a murder investigation after the crook shot and killed a man.

Passenger killed in crash with 18-wheeler

One person was killed, two others were injured after an accident with an 18-wheeler in northeast Houston.

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Houston Rockets lose in game six

The Rockets were looking to become just the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0.

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Judge responds to teacher's arrest

The arrest of a teacher who missed jury duty to be with a student cancer survivor outraged people in Montgomery County this week. But the judge responsible for the arrest spoke to Local 2 exclusively.

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'Bad granny' robs disabled woman in store

Police are looking for a woman they dubbed the "bad granny"; she's accused of stealing from a disabled woman inside a Harris County store.

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Couple robbed at gunpoint in The Heights

Houston police search for two suspects who robbed a couple at gunpoint in The Heights.

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Stolen puppy to be reunited with owners

A puppy that was stolen, along with a car, will be reunited with her parents.

Two men shot at car body shop

A 911 caller alerts police to a shooting at a car body shop on Conner.

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Is antibacterial soap effective and is it safe?

You'll find them in just about every school and every home: those antibacterial liquid soaps that help kill bacteria. But are they really effective?

2 elementary school students approached by strange man

Residents in the Huffman School District are on alert after two young girls said a man tried to lure them into his truck.

Houston hat makers ready for Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is Saturday and these Houston hat designers are ready for the Run for the Roses.

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Lots of free stuff to do around town this weekend

From free movies to free museum admission, there's plenty to do that won't cost a thing this weekend.

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HPD: Gunman at Bush Airport planned event for months

The gunman who shot himself at Bush Intercontinental Airport Thursday attempted to destroy computers and hard drives, then left them in a downtown Houston hotel room, according to police.

Rockets' fever builds for playoff Game 6

More than 18,000 fans expected to fill Toyota Center.

Deputies: Father shot, killed on his way to work

Harris County Deputies said they're searching for two men who robbed and killed a man on his way to work.

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Stand and Fight: NRA Convention comes to Houston

Thousands of National Rifle Association conventioneers are arriving in Houston for the organization's annual gathering.

Sam Houston High School

'Altercation' at Sam Houston High prompts day long lockdown

Sam Houston High School remained on lockdown for much of the day Friday after an altercation between students.

Pasadena officer laid to rest

Friends and family gathered in Pasadena to say goodbye to a fallen officer.

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Another outburst in court from courthouse shooter

Convicted killer disrupts punishment trial for second time

Lockdown lifted in Dayton

UPDATE: A search for two suspects has been called off in Dayton and schools are reopened after a lockdown.

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Three-alarm fire destroys apartment building

Houston firefighters battled a 3-alarm fire at a southwest Houston apartment complex Friday.

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Man who shot self at Bush Airport identified

The man who shot himself at Bush Intercontinental Airport has been identified. Meanwhile, Terminal B is slowly getting back to normal.

Santa Muerte

Popular Mexican folk saint becoming icon for criminals

Drug cartels, criminals find faith in the saint of death.

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Fire started by cigarette destroys north Harris County home

Firefighters believe a cigarette is to blame for a massive house fire in north Harris County.

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Call about West plant fire may have saved family's lives

A Marine who received a phone call about a fire at West Fertilizer plant may have saved his family's lives.

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Telephone Road shoe store held up by man in curly wig

A shoe store robber wore a curly wig and black paint on his face and hands, and the clerk said the man was armed and dangerous.

Restaurant Report Card for May 2: Asian cuisine not lucky

It was not a good week for Asian cuisine, especially two restaurants along a major northwest side highway.

Suburban neighborhood target of car break-ins

More than two dozen cars were broken into during the same morning in a suburban Houston neighborhood.

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Father shot in front of wife and newborn

A new father is in critical condition after he was shot during a robbery in northeast Houston, police said.

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Nail salon's Twitter tirade offends customers

A trip to a Missouri City nail salon ends with some ugly comments on social media and accusations of racism.

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5-year-old shoots sister with 'My First Rifle'

Authorities said a 5-year-old Kentucky boy accidentally shot his 2-year-old sister with a rifle that is marketed for kids, pink for girls, blue for boys.

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CPS worker choked, beaten while checking on infant

A case worker remains hospitalized after she was beaten and choked at an apartment where she was sent to investigate the well being of a baby.

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Bomb threats at synagogues close school

School closed so police bomb-sniffing dogs could sweep building

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'Super Lice' invade Texas schools

They're being called "super lice," highly resistant little critters that are being spotted in the heads of kids in Houston.

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Fire damages Fuddruckers Restaurant

 A popular Town & Country Area restaurant will be temporarily closed because of a fire.

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Serial flasher exposing himself in Kingwood

Houston police have released a composite sketch of a man who is wanted for indecent exposure at a Kingwood apartment complex.

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Two local synagogues on alert after bomb threats

Officials in Houston are staying alert after two synagogues received bomb threats. One Jewish day school has canceled classes.

Teacher arrested for missing jury duty

A Montgomery County teacher was jailed for failing to appear for jury duty. Her excuse? She was attending an event for a student who survived cancer.

City fails to inspect home day cares as promised

The city is failing on it's promised to inspect all home day cares for fire safety.

Hit-and-run crash sends woman to hospital

Police are searching for a driver who sent a woman to the hospital after a hit-and-run crash in northwest Houston.

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Union workers prepared to strike at Baytown refinery

Union workers say they are prepared to strike at Baytown's ExxonMobil refinery due to unresolved safety issues.

Report: Texas senator Ted Cruz for president in 2016?

He's considered a rising star in the Republican Party and a standout in the U.S. Senate, but a national report that Ted Cruz will run for president is provoking mixed reaction from Houston voters.

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Alleged puppy mill shut down, dogs rescued

A variety of dogs were discovered at what investigators believe was a puppy mill in Northeast Houston

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Crooks target car rims, tires in Pearland

Police say some bold crooks in Pearland have stolen thousand dollars' worth of car rims parked in neighborhood driveways.

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Fight leads to stabbing outside Osborne Elementary

A fight between parents  outside an elementary school sent one man to the hospital Wednesday morning with a stab wound.

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Houston high on list when it comes to moving rip offs

Shady movers are increasing the price of their services once items are in their possession, and Houstonians are getting ripped off.

May Day Houston

Families prepare early for hurricane season

Families gear up for 2013 hurricane season with first ever May Day Houston event

Court records say woman beat child with umbrella, curtain rod

A Cypress woman is in jail for allegedly beating a child.

Threat sparks extra security at Friendswood High School

A profanity-laced threat found on a bathroom wall prompted school officials to step up security as they search for the culprit.

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Police: Baby taken in carjacking, found safe

Police say a 22-month-old baby was kidnapped after someone stole his mother's SUV.

Houston neighborhoods named most dangerous

Two Houston neighborhoods have been named among the most dangerous in the country.

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High-tech device helps diagnose melanoma better, faster

Every hour, someone in the United States dies from melanoma.

Pot of oil may have started meat market fire

Firefighters battled an early morning fire at a meat market and they believe they know what caused it.

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University of Houston ranks low on sexiness, smarts in new poll

Using an odd mix of Forbes and DateMySchool's stats, BuzzFeed rates U.S. colleges on how sexy and smart their student body is. U of H came in almost last.

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Bus driver accused of slapping student

An HISD school bus driver was accused of intentionally hurting a child on her bus.

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Police search for purse snatching repeat offender

Houston police search for a purse snatcher who has struck twice since Sunday in southwest Houston.

Video chatting coming to Travis County jail, for a price

A Texas jail will allow its inmates to video chat with family and friends, but it'll cost them.

East Texas city urges residents to own firearm

Gun Barrel City is staying true to its name by passing a resolution encouraging homeowners to own a firearm.

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Man solicits girls on Craigslist

A Humble man was hoping to find girls on Craigslist, "the younger the better," but he solicited the wrong person.

Officer shoots suspect after auto theft at high school

An investigation is underway in southeast Houston after an alleged auto thief was shot by an officer.

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Motorcycle catches fire, after rider crashes into back of car

A motorcycle rider is in the hospital after a fiery crash in southeast Houston.

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Dad takes stepson on high-speed police chase

A man was arrested for felony evading and endangering a child after a high-speed police chase in southeast Houston.

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Vampire Facelift: latest cosmetic craze

People from Hollywood to Houston are trying the newest cosmetic craze called the Vampire Facelift.

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Senator calls for oversight hearing in fertilizer plant explosion

A congressional leader is conducting hearings into oversights at West, Texas, fertilizer plant.

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Car crashes into Metro bus, At least one person injured

Police are investigating an accident involving a METRO bus and a car.

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Corporal punishment in schools sparks debate

Allegations of a school spanking that went too far have reignited the debate about corporal punishment in schools.

Sinkhole Holt

Sinkhole off south loop growing larger

Crews continue working to patch up an expanding sink hole in southwest Houston, but it is going to take longer than expected, officials say.

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Crosby Bank Robbery

Bank robbery leads to gunshots in broad daylight

A Harris County sheriff's deputy and an alleged bank robber exchange gunfire outside a Crosby bank Tuesday.

Noodle tip jar theft

Crook steals tip jar from restaurant employee

A crook is caught on camera stealing money meant for an employee at a popular restaurant in The Heights.

Ship Channel bridge repairs cause traffic woes

Repairs to the Houston Ship Channel bridge caused some traffic woes Tuesday.

School paddling investigation

Boy hurt at school, principal being investigated

A 6th grader at Nottingham Middle School in Dayton is being treated for a dislocated tailbone and severe bruising.  Dalton Day's parents said his injuries are the result of being hit with a paddle at school. 

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Local 2 Investigates unpaid parking tickets

The City of Houston plans to become more aggressive in collecting unpaid parking tickets. Local 2 investigates.

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Thieves use stolen truck to smash into convenience store

Harris County sheriffs deputies say two suspects used a stolen pickup truck to smash into a store, but they didn't expect someone to be inside.

Robbery spree

Robbers strike four times in three-mile radius

Police said two suspects were on a robbery spree in north Houston, striking four times within 45 minutes.

Bartholomew Granger

Courthouse shooter convicted of capital murder

A Houston man charged with opening fire outside a Texas courthouse has been convicted.

Noah Allen

Tattooed man added to list of Texas Top 10 Sex Offenders

A man with identifiable tattoos, including the Grim Reaper on his chest, has been added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list.

Eddie Eagle

NRA sponsored safety program canceled by Houston schools

Just days before the NRA meets in Houston, a local school principal cancels a gun safety program.

School Evacuation

Electrical problem causes smoke in school

Students were evacuated at an elementary school after someone said they smelled smoke.

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Police: Woman kidnapped at Walmart, then robbed, raped

A local woman was abducted from a southeast Houston Walmart and driven to another location where she was raped and robbed, according to police.

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HPD: Man killed in southwest Houston driveby not target

A man preparing to play soccer with friends was shot to death Monday night, but police believe he wasn't the intended target.

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3 women & teenager fight on Metro bus

Four women, including a 15-year-old, get into a wild brawl on a METRO bus.

Police: Church burglar caught red handed

Police said they caught a church burglar red handed in southeast Houston.

Stash House Fondren

Dozens of people suspected to be in country illegally found in apartment

Dozens of men, women and children are now in the custody of immigration and customs enforcement.

Cash America smash and grab

Robbers hit pawn shop, smash cases, steal jewelry

Four robbers are on the run after hitting the Cash America Pawn and Payday Advance on Greens Road at Imperial Valley in north Houston.

Jewelry store mall robbery

Mall jewelry store robbed at gunpoint

Baytown Police release surveillance video of a smash and grab robbery at the San Jacinto Mall, showing an armed suspect threatening employees with a gun while two others stuffed jewelry into bags.

Local Boy Scouts uphold ban on gays

The Sam Houston Area Council voted to continue the ban on gay boy scouts and leaders.

Flood advisory extended

Heavy rains and a flood advisory are part of the severe weather picture covering parts of the viewing area. See weather alerts now in effect.

Seventh grader arrested over Missouri City school threat

A middle school was on lockdown after an anonymous tip claimed there was a weapon in the school.

Kingwood Flasher

Police search for Kingwood flasher

Police are searching for a man they say has been flashing women, and getting away with it, for almost six months.

Copper thieves

Copper thieves target dental offices

Thieves rip open electrical boxes and cut power lines to get copper connectors at a dental office in north Houston.

Local 2 investigates terrorists living among us

The bomb attacks in Boston taught us that America's enemies are poised to strike at any time. Experts say it's not so simple to spot a possible terrorist.

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SWAT called after Montrose man points gun at police

A SWAT standoff is over and a suspect is in custody after police were called to a home in the Montrose area.

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Pearland's Perkins sextuplets turn 1

The famous Perkins sextuplets that captured national attention celebrated their first birthdays last week.

See birthday party photos.

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Coast Guard officer charges $600,000 on govn't credit cards

A Coast Guard petty officer from Dickinson bought expensive electronics using his government issued credit card, then resold them, investigators said.

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Robber caught in the act, shot to death in NW Harris County

Harris County deputies surrounded the Stripes Gas station after a deadly shooting early Monday morning.

Cell Phone Store Smash and Grab

Thieves use stolen F-250 to break into cell phone store

Police are looking for three men who broke into a cell phone store by smashing a pickup truck through the front door and windows.

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Lakewood Church members travel for Generation Hope Project

Members of Lakewood Church, 50 of them from Houston, travel to south Florida for the Generation Hope Project.

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Houstonians clean up after severe rains, flooding

Houstonians spend the day cleaning left over debris after flood waters receded.

Shooting Bonner

HPD: Teen accidentally shot by stepbrother

Police say a 14-year-old was shot in the head by his 15-year-old stepbrother in southeast Houston.

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Heavy rains cause store roof to collapse

Heavy rains are being blamed for the roof collapse of a Texaco Food Mart on Saturday.

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Club shooting leaves one injured

Police are investigating after someone opened fire after a fight at a night club in North Houston.

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Hospital loses power, backup generators fail

The rain caused power outages across the area, including at Kindred Hospital off the East Freeway in East Harris County.

Pasadena PD Accident

18-wheeler hits, kills veteran police officer

A Pasadena police officer is killed and another critically injured after being struck by an 18-wheeler near Kerrville.

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Severe weather, widespread flooding across Houston

Severe weather throughout Harris County brought hazardous conditions Saturday, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail and flooding.

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Storage tanks explode at oil facility, cause fire

A two-alarm fire at an oil facility in northwest Harris County burns for hours on Saturday.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day takes place

A nationwide push to fight prescription drug abuse kicks off this weekend.

Smash and Grab Wallisville

Crooks bust into food mart, steal ATM

A pair of crooks drive into a northeast Harris County food mart and steal an ATM machine.

Suspected hit-and-run driver arrested

Deputies said a good Samaritan is credited with turning in a hit and run driver in northeast Harris County.

Police: Motorcyclist crashes, falls to death

A motorcyclist crashed his bike into a wall and fell several feet to his death, police said.

Man hit by car, left for dead

Police are searching for a driver who hit a man and left him for dead along a northeast Houston road.

Motorcyclist hits, kills man on freeway

One person is dead after, police said, he was hit by a motorcyclist along the southwest freeway.

Police: Traffic stop turns into police chase

Police said a traffic stop turned into a police chase in southwest Houston.

Duarte Amber Alert

Amber Alert canceled for Galveston sisters

Galveston Police have canceled an Amber Alert for 6-year-old Tiana Duarte and her sister, 10-year-old Makayla Duarte.

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Officer shoots, kills bank robbery suspect

Three men tried to rob a bank, but one of them was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer and the other two were arrested.

Fondren Apartment Fire

Firefighters rescue woman from burning building

Firefighters rescue a woman from a southwest Houston apartment building after it caught fire.

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Man contacts high school girls through Facebook

A man contacts a high school senior through Facebook, offering money and gifts for dates.

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Honey for allergies: Cure or old wives' tale?

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be a regular in your allergist's office.

Get free pretzels, toilet paper

Looking for free food and free fun this weekend? Here are some ideas!

Mayor delivers state of city address

Mayor Parker launches initiative to help people find work

Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces a new initiative to help people find work.

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Strange odor fills high school

An overpowering odor sent more than 140 students home early from Shepherd High School on Friday.

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Police: Marijuana found inside tanker truck

Police unload dozens of packages of drugs from an 18-wheeler.

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Liquor store owner shoots at suspected burglar

Police are searching for a man who broke into a liquor store.

Police: Driver backs over 2-year-old girl

A 2-year-old girl is in the hospital after, investigators said, a car backed over her.

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Employee shot outside of SW Houston nightclub

A nightclub employee was shot outside of a southwest Houston nightclub early Friday morning.

Circle of Trust Changed

Local 2 Investigates uncovers clues in unsolved mysteries

Family members of a 28-year-old man who was murdered last November believe they know who killed their loved one, and they believe it is connected to a friend of theirs that was murdered ten months earlier.

Investigators: Suspect shot by police

Police in Pasadena said they were forced to shoot a man after he charged at them.

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Truck catches fire after crashing into fence

A driver who lost control and hit a wooden fence, catching both the truck and the fence on fire, is on the run from police.

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Constable's license plate ends up on smuggler's vehicle

Local 2 Investigates has uncovered a suspected smuggler using a law enforcement license plate stolen from the Houston area.

Student, bus driver taken to hospital after car hits bus

One student and a bus driver had to be taken to a hospital after a driver ran a red light and slammed into a school bus in southwest Houston.

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Authorities search for social media predator

Authorities in Crosby are trying to track down a potential predator who's allegedly trying to contact high school females through social media.

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Teacher attacked with bat during soccer practice

A Physical education teacher and soccer coach at Looscan Elementary School was beaten with a baseball bat during practice on Wednesday.

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Wheelchair bound woman robbed, threatened

A 59-year-old woman who is confined to a wheelchair, was robbed in broad daylight Thursday by two men who threatened her with a knife.

Restaurant Report Card for April 25: Man sick after meal

A rat made an appearance during one restaurant's recent inspection and another restaurant is under the microscope after a customer got sick. Here are the complaints and inspections keeping health inspectors busy in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

Crime Beating Fight

Police looking for fatal beating suspects

Police are looking for three men who they believe were involved in a fatal beating and burning of a man in the 1300 block of Witte Road in West Houston on Sunday morning.

Neighborhood on alert after gunmen force their way into home

A southwest Houston neighborhood is on alert after three men with guns forced their way into a home.

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Cyclist spots bobcat in park

A man says he found a bobcat in a popular park while riding his bike.

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Houston-area firefighters honor West victims

As thousands gathered to remember the 12 firefighters and first responders who lost their lives in the West Plant explosion, a procession of their brothers and sisters in uniform paid tribute.

Renter's rights: How to get rid of mold

We get a lot of calls about mold in apartments. Many of you want to know how to make apartment managers get rid of the nasty stuff.

Victim kidnapped robbed

Dad pistol-whipped, forced to withdraw cash at ATM

A father says he was pistol-whipped and abducted by two gunmen who forced him to withdraw cash from his bank account at an ATM.

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More break-ins at Memorial Park golf course

Only weeks after Houston police warned Memorial Park visitors to be on high alert for criminals breaking into vehicles, four more vehicles have been broken into.

Perry lauds courage of dead West first responders

Firefighters and first responders from all over Texas gather in Waco to honor those who died in last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West.

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Man found dead in bushes outside apartments

Police are trying to figure out who fatally shot a man in southwest Houston and why.

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HISD School Choice Fair kicks off Saturday

This weekend, parents will have the opportunity to see the multitude of options when it comes to picking the next Houston Independent School District school for their child.

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Dominique helps women tell others they're expecting

It's a big day for Local 2 News Anchor Dominique Sachse and her husband Nick Florescu. They're launching a new business venture aimed at expectant mothers and it's going to benefit a great cause.

Kuykendahl Murder

Investigators: Man shot after breaking into apartment

A man was fatally shot after he broke into a north Harris County apartment, deputies said.

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Firefighter injured in 2-alarm building fire

A firefighter was injured after a 2-alarm fire in downtown Houston Thursday morning.

Deputies: Man attacked outside apartments

Three men are on the run after they attacked a man as he got out of his car, deputies said.

Family of four escapes burning home

Arson investigators are trying to figure out what caused a house fire in northwest Houston.

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Documents reveal when students were alerted to stabbings

Documents obtained by Local 2 Investigates are providing a clearer picture as to when students on the Lone Star College System's Cy-Fair campus were alerted to a man attacking students during an April 9 incident.

Hairstylist stops gunman

Failed robbery attempt at hair salon

Houston police are looking for two men and their female getaway driver after their robbery attempt was foiled by a quick-thinking hairstylist.

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George W. Bush Library and Museum to be dedicated Thursday

The White House Rose Garden arrived in North Texas on Wednesday. For former first lady Laura Bush, it's one of the highlights of the new George W. Bush Library and Museum.

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Pastor: Thief steals from church

A thief broke into the Saint John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church in northwest Houston.

West, Texas explosion: Who knew what?

As federal and state investigators continued their search for a cause to the deadly explosion in the town of West, Local 2 Investigates obtained documents highlighting what some described as a "regulatory gumbo" when it comes to government oversight of facilities similar to the West Fertilizer Comp…

Christians for Good Government

Christian group attacks HISD with radio ad

An ad running on Houston radio claims that the Independent School District is using the almost $2 billion in bond money to award contracts to out of town companies. 

New partnership to fight violence

New partnership helps law enforcement fight crime

A new partnership will help law enforcement fight crime and make the streets of Harris County safer.

Charles Devenport

Man accused of raping escorts

A man suspected of raping seven women he met through escort services is in custody.

Woman shot

Woman shot during attempted robbery

A woman is shot after a man demands money from her outside a gas station, police say.

Firefighters find body, gun inside burning home

Fire crews said they found a body and a gun inside the charred remains of a home in east Houston.

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Doctors: New hope for babies with Spina Bifida

Doctors can now perform surgery on babies with Spina Bifida before birth.

Chad Holley beating

2 officers accused of beating teen make plea deals

Two former Houston police officers who were accused of beating a teenage burglary suspect have made plea deals.

Police: Crooks rob, shoot gas station clerk

Three crooks are on the run after the shot and robbed a gas station clerk in southwest Houston.

HPD Car

Are flares causing patrol car fires?

Houston police use emergency road flares to alert drivers to hazards on the road. Now, there is mounting evidence these pyrotechnics may pose a hidden danger to officers, possibly because of how they're being stored in the trunks of police cruisers.

Crooks use truck in smash-and-grab robbery

Police said crooks used their truck to smash through a convenience store in southeast Houston.

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HFD: Lightning sparks fire at chemical plant

Firefighters are blaming lightning for starting a fire at a chemical plant in east Houston.

Woman pistol-whipped, carjacked

A woman is recovering after, police said, she was pistol-whipped and carjacked in southeast Houston.

Rodney Sauls

Student accused of making bomb threats

A high school student is accused of making several bomb threats against the campus he attended.

Tommy Forgue

Deputy constable accused of touching woman inappropriately

A law enforcement officer is accused of inappropriately touching a woman he offered to help at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Bryan Rubio

Police say teens robbed their neighbors over and over using Facebook

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Department has busted a suspected  burglary ring accused of targeting more than a dozen homes in the Mission Bend area.

Public reacts to plant explosion

First lawsuits are filed in Texas plant explosion

By filing lawsuits, lawyers say they will be able to see the company's insurance policy to see just how much money would be available to cover losses.

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Police: Man takes photo in school restroom

A man admits to taking photo of a student in school restroom, police say.

Gas Station Crash

Man killed while putting air in his tires

Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff's Office said the driver of a red pick up truck was likely speeding when he lost control, jumped a curb and slammed into a man who was putting air in his tires.

GIRLS LURED

Girls claim man tried to lure them with camera and money

Houston Police are searching for the man, two young girls say approached them and tried to take pictures of them.

Crosby Widow Murdered

Crosby Widow Murdered, Found In Beaumont

Police in Beaumont say a 51 year old widow from Crosby was led to her death by someone she knew well and trusted.

Jackpot: The Texas Lottery isn't going away after all

The Texas House has delivered a surprising defeat to a bill reauthorizing the Texas Lottery Commission -- but then changed its mind

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Local minister changes lives 1 tattoo at a time

A local man runs a tattoo shop, but he has a unique side job. Scott Hill is also a minister.

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Deputies stumble upon major meth lab operation

Deputies said a welfare check at a home in northeast Harris County turned into a more than $2 million drug bust.

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Thieves crash pickup truck into store

Two men use a stolen pickup truck to smash their way into a northeast Houston store, police say.

Rice professor talks gay marriage, other hot topics

Crowds gathered at Rice University to hear what Houstonians think about gay marriage, diversity and immigration.

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Man dies after being hit by brick

A man is accused of killing another man with a brick.

Education school students desks

Advocacy group names Houston's top schools

Children at Risk, a Houston based advocacy organization, has published its school rankings list for 2013. 

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Couple has U-Haul stolen while moving to Houston

A family moving to Houston loses everything when their U-Haul is stolen along the way.

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CPS: Toddler abandoned at Traders Village identified

A 17-month-old Houston child is safe and sound with his grandmother after being abandoned at Traders Village.

Apartment Fire Harwin

Apartment gutted by fire that started in kitchen

Firefighters believe food left cooking on the stove is to blame for a fire at a southwest Houston apartment complex.

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Woman crashes into storage facility

A 25-year-old woman was arrested after running into a northwest Harris County storage business.

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Woman says she was racially profiled

A woman says she thinks that deputies who were looking for a suspect pulled her over simply because of her skin color.

Mall Flasher

Police search for man who exposed himself to mall shoppers

Police are searching for a man doing way more than just shopping at a mall.

Jack in the Box robbery

2 wanted in restaurant robbery

Police are searching for two men who held up a fast-food restaurant at gunpoint.

HPD helps Houston couple rebuild home

Houston police officers are going well beyond the call of regular duty.

Police: Wrong-way driver crashes, dies

A man driving the wrong direction on the freeway died after, police said, he lost control of his car and crashed.

Bartholomew Granger

Harsh words for suspected courthouse shooting from victim's daughter

A Houston man accused of killing a 79-year-old woman during a shooting spree outside a Southeast Texas courthouse has pleaded not guilty as his capital murder trial gets under way.

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Student hurt during ride on school bus

A Pre-Kindergarten student is injured on a school bus ride home, the girl's mother says.

Walmart theft

Investigators: Thieves set off fireworks inside Walmart

A group of thieves stole from a northwest Harris County store and caused a scare that caused an evacuation, investigators said.

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Mom accused of beating kids with sticks

A woman has been accused of abusing her 3- and 4-year-old adopted daughters.

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Thieves use truck to break into shoe store

Police are investigating a smash-and-grab at a southwest Houston shoe store that left a big mess.

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Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Houston raises millions

More than 1,000 walkers raise $2.1 million for breast cancer research

FAA furloughs kick in

Flight delays pile up Monday after FAA budget cuts

Commercial airline flights started backing up and delayed some travelers Monday, a day after air traffic controllers started going on furlough because of government spending cuts.

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'I Touch Myself' singer Chrissy Amphlett dead at 53

Chrissy Amphlett, the raunchy lead singer of the Australian rock band Divinyls whose hit "I Touch Myself" brought her international fame in the early 1990s, died at her home in New York City on Sunday.

Homicide Gessner

HPD: Dad in car with infant son kills robber

An infant was inside a car when his father fatally shot a man during a robbery, investigators say.

Cafe owner's gun stolen during robbery

A restaurant owner is robbed as she tries to open her café for the day.

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Man shot after love-triangle confrontation

A man was shot in the side after a confrontation at a northeast Houston apartment complex.

Texan couple survives blasts

Texan survives Boston bombing, West explosion

A Texas husband and wife are counting their blessings after both survived the Boston bombings. But that's not all, one of them then witnessed the deadly plant explosion in West, Texas.

Familes return to West

West residents look for normalcy after returning home

More residents were able to return home Sunday after a fertilizer plant explosion occurred in West, Texas.

PIC Man Shot During Rap Music Video Taping

Expectant father shot, killed at rap music party

An expectant father was shot and killed early Sunday at a rap music video party, Harris County deputies said.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing boaters

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended their search Sunday for four boaters, who went missing after their ship sank about 115 miles off the coast of Galveston.

PIC Man Burned With Gasoline

Man doused with gasoline, set on fire

Witnesses reported hearing arguing and then a man's screams, minutes before seeing him on fire, police said.

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Driver blamed in fiery crash missing

The Houston Fire Department responded to a report of a car on fire early Sunday morning.  Once firefighters arrived, they noticed the driver of the car was no where to be found.

Fallen firefighters died as heroes

They were the first running into battle flames at the West fertilizer plant. With the explosion, firefighters who took those brave steps didn't make it out alive.

West residents begin journey home

As people in the city of West continue to recover from the recent plant explosion, some residents are allowed to return to their homes.

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How to help the victims in West, Texas

Many of you are asking how you can help the victims of the fertilizer plant in West, Texas. We have compiled this list of places collecting donations. We will update it as we receive more information about what is needed.

Spring ISD steps up to help out West

A Houston-area school district stepped up to help the people of West as the small town tries to regain some normalcy.

Homicide Gessner

19-year-old found shot to death in car

A 19-year-old man is found shot to death in a car in a southwest Houston parking lot.

Coast Guard continues search for missing boaters

The U.S. Coast Guard continues their search for four boaters, missing since their ship sank about 115 miles off the coast of Galveston.

Prince Creek House Fire

2-alarm fire destroys family's home

A fire almost completely destroys a family's west Harris County home.

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Man run over multiple times by cargo van

A man is dead after witnesses said he was run over multiple times by a cargo van.

Onslow House Fire Injury

Firefighter injured after chainsaw accident

A running chainsaw falls on a firefighter battling a blaze in northeast Houston, seriously wounding him.

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Security increased at Houston events

Friday night inside Minute Maid Park, there was a visible increased police presence. It was the first game since Monday's bombing at the Boston marathon.

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Previous violations at deadly plant explosion

The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration recently fined the company $5,200 dollars for what government regulators said were a lack of safety labels on some tanks and transporting chemicals without a proper safety plan.

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HCC student accused of threatening classmates

A Houston Community College student is in jail after being accused of threatening to shoot his classmates, court records show.

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Fallen firefighters of deadly Texas explosion

They were the first running into battle flames at the West fertilizer plant. With the explosion, firefighters who took those brave steps didn't make it out alive.

Police: Car slams into fast-food restaurant

A car with a woman and her two young children inside crashes into a Jack in the Box restaurant.

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Security stepped up at Houston International Festival

Security is always a concern at big events, but law enforcement presence is being beefed up at a popular festival after the bombings in Boston.

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Baby giraffe dies at Houston Zoo

A baby giraffe at the Houston Zoo has died after suffering a bone infection.

Coast Guard: 1 rescued, 4 missing after boat sinks in Gulf

Coast Guard officials said four people are missing after their fishing boat sank off the coast of Galveston.

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St. Luke's transfers to Catholic Health Initiatives

St. Luke's Episcopal Health System will soon be transferred to Catholic Health Initiatives.

Celebrate Earth Day with freebies!

Free Earth Day giveaways and a celebration of Texas history top this week's Freebie Friday.

Car Jacking Shooting Airline

Mother-to-be loses child after chase, crash

Three people are injured and an unborn child is killed after a high-speed chase and crash, police say.

Homicide Redbud

Man fatally shot, left by side of road

A man is shot and killed after an argument in southeast Houston.

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Fire rips through SE Houston warehouse

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a warehouse fire in southeast Houston.

Craigslist purchase turns violent

A man is shot while trying to sell his pickup truck in a restaurant parking lot.

Cell phone video of Texas explosion

12 bodies recovered after explosion

Law enforcement officials say that 12 bodies have been recovered after Texas fertilizer plant blast.

Public reacts to plant explosion

Mobile morgue heading to West, Texas

A mobile morgue belonging to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences was dispatched Thursday to West, Texas.

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Many facilities in Houston use anhydrous ammonia

Local 2 has learned 121 facilities in Harris County have registered with the Environmental Protection Agency to use anhydrous ammonia.

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Houstonians with West, Texas ties speak out

The pictures of her hometown after the deadly fertilizer plant explosion in the city of west are heartbreaking for Cathy Ewing to watch

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2 shot to death, baby shoved under bed

Two people were killed and another was hurt in a shooting at a north Houston apartment complex, investigators say.

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Firefighter from Houston missing in West

A one-time Houston resident who graduated from Elsik High School in 2003 is one of many first responders still unaccounted for after Wednesday's plant explosion.

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ATF investigating plant explosion

The bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Forearms' national response team descended on the small town of West, Texas late Thursday morning.

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Former Texas justice of peace charged with murder

A former Justice of the Peace has been charged with the murders of a district attorney, his wife, and a prosecutor.

Fort Bend Accident

High school student hit, killed by dump truck

A high school student in Fort Bend was hit and killed by a dump truck after she left school Wednesday afternoon.

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Volunteer firefighters prepare for any situation

When the plant fire and explosion shook the small town of West, Texas, volunteer firefighters jumped into action. But how prepared are volunteer fire squads when a tragedy like this takes place?

Officials: Explosion had force of small earthquake

The plant explosion in West, Texas had the force of a small earthquake, and was felt 100 miles away, officials said.

Police: Woman wakes up, finds masked man demanding sex

A woman woke up to find a man with a knife standing inside her room, police said.

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Texas City fertilizer explosion happened 66 years ago

Exactly 66 years ago this week, what remains the nation's worst industrial disaster occurred just southeast of Houston when a series of explosions rocked the huge waterfront petrochemical complex at Texas City.

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Kaufman County Sheriff's Office

Former official charged in Texas DA slayings

A former justice of the peace has been charged with murder in the slayings of a North Texas district attorney and his assistant who prosecuted him for theft.

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Houston helps West after explosion

Houston is helping West, Texas, recover from a massive fertilizer plant explosion.

UH additional campus crime arrests

U of H: 5 arrests made in campus crimes

University of Houston Police Chief Ceaser Moore announced the arrests of three men in connection to two unrelated crimes that recently occurred on campus.

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Police: Report of looting following explosion

Authorities say they've received at least one report of looting in the aftermath of the catastrophic fertilizer plant explosion that's killed as many as 15 people and injured more than 160.

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Plant explosion overwhelms emergency crews

Emergency crews in the small city of West have been overwhelmed by the fertilizer plant explosion.

Public reacts to plant explosion

Public, witnesses react to plant explosion

While the impact of a deadly plant explosion in central Texas draws national attention, rescue crews continue searching through the rubble in the town of West.

Waco Plant

At least 100 injured in plant explosion

An explosion Wednesday night at a fertilizer plant near Waco sent flames shooting high into the night sky, leaving the factory a smoldering ruin, causing major damage at nearby buildings and injuring at least 100 people.

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Ricin suspect in custody

The nation is breathing a collective sigh of relief after investigators arrested a suspect for allegedly mailing letters with suspected ricin poison to President Obama and other elected officials.

Talking to Kids

Helping Kids Make Sense of Boston

As events continue to unfold in Boston, more and more children and teens are hearing the horrible details and wondering like many of us, how and why this could happen.

Houston gives OK to Dumpster diving

Dumpster diving in the city of Houston will no longer land you in trouble with the law.

Sam Houston Suspicious Threat

SHSU: Suspicious post was hoax

Sam Houston State University officials confirm that a suspicious social media post is a hoax.

BOMB SNIFFING DOGS

Bomb sniffing dogs patrol downtown

They've been in place since 9-11, but the bombings in Boston have one security team here in Houston pulling double duty.

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Carnival to upgrade fleet of ships

Carnival Cruise Lines is investing $300 million to upgrade emergency equipment and technology on its fleet of 24 ships.

Makings of a Bomb

The makings of the Boston Marathon bomb

We are learning more about at least one of the devices used in the Boston bombings. A lid from a pressure cooker was discovered on top of a nearby roof, showing the power of the blast.

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Is a detox diet right for you?

Detox diets are popular, but do you really need to put your body through all that stress to get results?

Katy student injured in Boston Marathon bombing

A Katy student is recovering after he found himself in the middle of the Boston Marathon attacks.

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Kaufman County

Records: Ex-official's wife says husband shot DA

Authorities have announced that the wife of a former judge is being charged with murder for the slayings of a North Texas district attorney, his wife and an assistant prosecutor.

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Teacher accused of having relationship with student

A high school teacher is accused of having an improper relationship with a student.

Alley Theater scheduled for major facelift

The Alley theater is scheduled for a major facelift.

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Expert explains ricin concerns

An expert explains what ricin is and what should be done if someone comes into contact with it.

Several hurt in refinery explosion

At least dozen people are hurt in an explosion at a Beaumont refinery.

Charles Thompson

TDCJ

Condemned inmate who once escaped loses appeal

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rejects an appeal from a Texas death row inmate who once escaped while held in the Harris County Jail in Houston.

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HPD searches for driver after crash kills passenger

Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a fatal crash.

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Nuns travel to Austin to advocate for working poor

Dozens of nuns gather in southwest Houston to go to Austin to advocate on behalf of the working poor.

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Gov. Tom Ridge talks security

Former Homeland Security Secretary spoke about security at Rice University Tuesday night following the Boston bombings.

Woman Assaulted

Police: Woman kidnapped, beaten & raped

A Houston-area woman is recovering after a brutal sexual assault in which her attacker left her for dead.

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SWAT responds to suicide threat

After a five-hour standoff, a tense SWAT situation ends in northwest Houston.

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Arson units investigate shopping center fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a suspicious fire at a shopping center in northwest Harris County.

Beauty Trends

More natural beauty products in 2013

A Miami-based dermatologist expects more beauty products to include natural ingredients in 2013.

TRAUMA INJURY

Houston school bombing victim shares perspective on Boston explosions

Long time Houstonians remember a similar tragedy to the Boston bombings that happened right here in our city.

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Woman says she captured image of ghost on school campus

A woman said she believes she caught something supernatural in a cell phone photo.

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Learning from the Boston bombings

Houston city officials said they are paying close attention to what investigators learn about the attack in Boston.

Investigating the Boston bombings

Investigators in Massachusetts are making a push to gather as much home video and cell phone photographs as possible from runners and spectators. The hope is that someone captured a clue as to the identity of the person who planted and detonated the bombs near the finish line of the Boston marathon…

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Homeowners sue after homes damaged

Several homeowners are suing a developer after, they say, fault lines caused their homes to be seriously damaged.

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American Airlines flights grounded after computer glitch

American Airlines planes throughout the country were grounded for several hours Tuesday after a nationwide network outage completely shut down the
company's reservations system.

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Security to increase for BP MS 150

This weekend, thousands of cyclists will pedal 182 miles from Houston to Austin in the largest fundraising event of it's kind for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Houston spectator returns home after marathon attack

Lynn Borker was at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel cheering for her son running the Boston Marathon when she heard the sound.

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Houston focuses on security following Boston bombings

The attack in Boston has America on alert  as cities across the country are stepping up security.

Social Media and Marathon

How social media helps in tragedy

The day after the tragic Boston marathon bombings, people are using social media to share touching photos and organize memorials.

Dynamo Stadium Security

Houston event security changes

Events like the Astros, Dynamo and Skeeters games will draw large crowds in the coming days, while thousands of people will pack downtown this weekend for the International Festival. Tonight, we've learned security changes will be in place for these events.

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High school evacuated after bomb threat

A southwest Houston high school is evacuated because of a bomb threat.

McDonald's Robbery

2 wanted in fast-food robbery

Police are searching for two men who robbed a fast-food restaurant at knifepoint.

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2 arrested in robbery at UH apartment

Two people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in student housing at the University of Houston.

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Accused teacher uses prejudice as defense

A first-grade teacher accused of inappropriately touching one of her students is using her own prejudice as a defense, court records show.

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Police: Burglary suspect crashes during chase

A burglary suspect is arrested after leading police on a chase by car and on foot, investigators say.

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Man's body found in field

Police are trying to find out how a man whose body was found in a field died.

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Surveillance video of kidnapping suspect released

Investigators release home surveillance video that is believed to show a kidnapping suspect's vehicle driving through the neighborhood where the crime occurred.

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Houstonians fly to, from Boston

The explosions at the Boston Marathon temporarily shut down the city's airport, but Houstonians were going to and from the city a short time later.

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Vigil held for victims of marathon attack

Houstonians gathered at City Hall in Downtown Houston Monday night for a vigil to  pray for the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy.

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Many Houston runners in Boston for marathon

The Boston marathon attracts more than a half million spectators and 20,000 runners every year from all over the world.  Many of those runners are from Houston. 

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Doctors scramble to help victims after Boston explosions

Trauma surgeons and hospital staff in the Boston area scrambled to care for the dozens of patients who were hurt in Monday's explosions.

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Dominique Sachse Golf Classic brings out hundreds of golfers

Cougar Pride brings hundreds of golfers to Sterling Country Club.

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Rihanna postpones Houston concert

A Houston appearance by pop star Rihanna has been postponed, officials confirm.

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UH students robbed at gunpoint

The University of Houston put out a security alert after two students were robbed at gunpoint.

Explosion reported at Boston Marathon finish line

An explosion has been reported near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

Dorothy Canfield

84-year-old inmate charged with plot to hire hit man, kill officials

A plot by an 84-year-old inmate at the Montgomery County Jail to hire a hit man has been uncovered.

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NASCAR fan death at Texas Speedway ruled suicide

A medical examiner said a man who died in the infield during a NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway shot himself in the head.

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School security guard suspected of fondling child

A school security guard is facing charges that he was inappropriately touching an 11-year-old Burbank Elementary School student.

FM 1960 Fatal MVA

Father dead, wife & baby hurt in crash

A husband is dead and his wife and baby are in the hospital after a fiery crash.

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New Terminal B at Bush Airport opens

After months of construction, Bush Intercontinental Airport's new Terminal B will open to customers.

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Neighbors try to put out burning car after crash

A man was rushed to the hospital after a dramatic rescue in southwest Houston Sunday night.

Bob Perry

Houston millionaire dies

Republican mega-donor Bob Perry never cared for the spotlight.

Pilot hurt in plane crash

A Houston pilot is recovering in Beaumont after his plane crashed.

METRO bus shattered window

Woman injured when object shatters bus window

A woman riding a METRO bus was injured Saturday after something shattered a window and sent glass flying.

Eric Williams

Former Kaufman County Justice of the Peace questioned

Authorities investigating the district attorney murder plot in Kaufman County are questioning a former Justice of the Peace as a person of interest, sources told Dallas NBC affiliate KXAS.

Fire crews battle 2-alarm apartment fire

Fire officials said high winds made it tougher to put out an apartment fire in west Houston.

Police: Bystander killed during apartment fight

A bystander was killed after police said someone opened fire at a crowded party in southwest Houston.

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Officials: Deputy runs over man on road

Investigators said a Waller County Sheriff's Deputy was on his way to a domestic disturbance call when he ran over a man who was lying in the road.

Driver charged in deadly wrong-way collision

A driver has been charged after a deadly wrong-way accident in northeast Houston.

Restaurant's sign draws criticism

A local restaurant came under fire after their sign drew sharp criticism.

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Deputies: Cook shot to death inside restaurant

Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff's Office are looking for the person who shot and killed a man inside a seafood shack.

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Woman killed by hit & run driver

A woman is dead and the driver who hit and killed her is on the run.

Passengers upset after cruise ship troubles

Passengers on board the Crown Princess are upset after they said hundreds of toilets stopped working.

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Boating accident leaves father dead, sons stranded

It was a tragic day of boating for a father and his two young sons on Lake Houston.

Eric Williams

Former Kaufman County judge arrested

The former justice of the peace in Kaufman County was charged with making a "terroristic threat," authorities said Saturday.

Chase Arrest

Woman arrested after police chase

Houston Police Department chased a suspect who refused to stop for speeding on Highway 249 near Willowbrook Mall.

Rap Video Shooting

Man shot on rap video set

A rap video set became the scene of a shooting early Saturday morning.

Rollover Crash

Truck crash, Driver in critical condition

A man had to be flown to the hospital after being pinned under his pickup truck.

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Overheated equipment blamed for plant fire

Firefighters are blaming overheated equipment for starting an industrial fire at a plant in northeast Harris County.

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Shrimpers rescued by Good samaritans speak out

Two shrimpers, Earl Branch and Cliff Dunn, were rescued by two Good Samaritans after the U.S. Coast Guard says the men's shrimp boat caught fire just north of the South Galveston Jetty.

PHOTOS: Shrimp boat burns in ship channel |

Gulf Bank Autoped

Man hit by truck, hospitalized

A man is hospitalized after being hit by a pickup truck in north Houston.

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Families forced out by apartment fire

Firefighters were busy in northwest Houston after flames tore through two apartment buildings.

Randolph Stringer

Craigslist ad lands man in jail

A Humble man was charged with two counts of online solicitation of a minor and if convicted could spend 20 years in prison.

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How to landscape despite the drought

Before you invest and start your spring landscaping, you may want to think twice about the type of plants and trees you choose for your garden or yard.

Jason Bouchard

Man found guilty of killing woman

A verdict is reached in the trial of a man accused of killing the mother of his children.

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One-way U-Haul renters heading to Houston

For the fourth year in a row, Houston tops U-Haul's list of top 50 U.S. destination cities.

Bike to Work

Houston's Bike to Work Day takes place

Mayor Annise Parker and other city officials put the pedal to the streets and trails Friday as they helped kick off Houston's Bike to Work Day.

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Shrimp boat burns in Houston Ship Channel

Two people were rescued from a burning shrimp boat on fire in the Houston Ship Channel.

PHOTOS: Shrimp boat burns in ship channel |

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Houston Zoo's baby giraffe recovering after infection

Houston Zoo officials said a baby giraffe named Yao is recovering after quite a health scare.

Coach charged with animal cruelty

Former coach charged with animal cruelty

A Baytown man who worked as a gymnastics coach with young children is facing charges after police say he was caught on camera viciously beating a puppy.

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Tax filing deadline is days away

With the April 15th tax deadline just days away, the IRS estimates about 26 percent of Americans have still not filed.

Deputies: Remains found in wooded area are human

Investigators are trying to figure out how human remains ended up near a wooded area in Liberty County.

Get free food, have fun for free

In this week's Freebie Friday, we've got a free meal and free dishwashing detergent to help you clean up after dinner!

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Driver dies in collision with school bus

A driver is dead after her car collided head-on with a school bus.

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Police: Mom kidnaps 12-year-old daughter

An Amber Alert has been issued for a girl who was allegedly kidnapped by her mother in Cedar Hill, Texas.

Police: Man exposed himself to woman, children

A Sugar Land man was arrested after police said they caught him exposing himself to a woman and children.

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Man shot twice in drive-by shooting

A man is in the hospital while police search for the person who shot him twice in a drive-by shooting, police say.

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Hundreds of millions in city fees go unpaid

Local 2 Investigates obtains a recently released report that shows Houston is owed more than half-a-billion dollars in unpaid fees the city will likely never collect.

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Man crushed to death in landfill accident

A man is dead after he was run over at a southeast Houston landfill, police say.

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HFD: unattended stove starts house fire

Firefighters are blaming an unattended stove for starting a house fire in southeast Houston.

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Escaped lion hoax puts school on alert

Humble ISD school officials believe a picture posted on Facebook is what started a rumor about a loose lion in one Northeast Harris County neighborhood.

Police: Shots fired during jewelry store robbery

Police said shots were fired during a jewelry store robbery in the Galleria area.

Hazmat Office Spill

Ammonia cause of evacuation at office building

An office building was evacuated after people were overcome by an odor.

Dylan Quick

Hannibal mask among items taken from Lone Star suspect's home

A search warrant obtained by KPRC, Local 2 in the Lone Star College-CyFair stabbing rampage reveals interesting details from the suspect's home.

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UH professor accused of making threats on campus

An assistant professor at the University of Houston Clear Lake campus was arrested and charged with making threats on campus.

Houston Can Academy put on lockdown, 2 taken into custody

Houston Can Academy was placed on lockdown Thursday after a spokesperson for the school says a staff member noticed suspicious activity in the parking lot and called police.

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Local 2 Investigates: Bus crashes, no seat belts

A charter bus crash that killed two people and hospitalized about three dozen on a Texas highway in Irving recalled other charter bus crashes where passengers were not wearing seat belts.

Baytown Chop

Police: $50K worth of stolen vehicles, trailers found

Baytown Police find about $50,000 of stolen vehicles and trailers at the Screwston Kingz Paint and Body Shop.

Memorial Park

Mayor works to restore Memorial Park

Mayor Annise Parker is making a push for Memorial Park.

Oak Forest Robberies

Series of robberies has neighborhood on alert

People in an Oak Forest neighborhood are on edge after a series of robberies that have escalated recently.

Charter Bus Overturns

2 killed, dozens injured in bus crash near Dallas

At least two people were killed and about three dozen were hospitalized after a charter bus careened off a Texas highway and flipped onto its side Thursday, drawing a large emergency response as rescue crews struggled to reach victims inside, authorities said.

Restaurant report card for April 11: Roaches, slime and dirty ice machines

A restaurant with roaches and pink slime inside ice machines --it's just a taste of what we're featuring in this week's Restaurant Report Card.

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'Mexican Barbie' sparks controversy

A new barbie Mattel just released called "Mexican Barbie" is sparking a lot of controversy.

University of St. Thomas Reflecting Pool

University of St. Thomas reopens after bomb threats

The University of St. Thomas was closed Thursday after two bomb threats were reported.

Consumer Expert Amy Davis

Meat company recalls thousands of pounds of cooked meat

A Louisiana meat-packing company has recalled 20,166 pounds of potentially bacteria-tainted cooked roast beef deli meat. 

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Chase ends in crash at IAH terminal

A man was arrested after a chase that ended with a crash at Terminal D at George. H. W. Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston police said.

Andrea Cervantes

Victim of Lone Star College stabbing speaks out

Andrea Cervantes, one of 14 victims in the Lone Star College stabbing rampage, is out of the hospital and speaking out about the stabbing attack.

CVS PHARMACY BURGLARY

Thieves break in through roof of CVS Pharmacy

Police are looking for the crooks who targeted a north Houston CVS Pharmacy.

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Home destroyed by fire

A home in northwest Houston is almost completely destroyed by a fire.

Jason Bouchard

Man accused of killing kids' mother defends self in court

The trial of a man accused of murdering the mother of his children on Christmas Eve 2009 by beating her after setting fire to her home continued Wednesday.

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Police: Chase leads to bomb discovery

A man has been arrested after police say they found a suspicious device inside a trailer inside an RV park.

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UH football recruit accused of having sex with girl, 14

The future of a valuable University of Houston football recruit is up in the air after accusations he had sex with a 14-year-old girl.

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Man's toes amputated after hiking in Nepal

It was supposed to be an exciting post-graduation adventure for Sugar Land's Peter Fenelon and his three buddies from UT.

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Man says stabbing spree suspect confessed to him

A former Lone Star College student says stabbing spree suspect Dylan Quick confessed to him after he was detained Tuesday afternoon. 

Dylan Quick

Mental health of stabbing suspect examined

A mental health expert talks about what may have led stabbing suspect Dylan Quick to use a razor-utility knife to attack people at random at Lone Star College Cy-Fair.

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Sketches released in kidnapping, sex assault

Police hope two sketches will help them get tips about the men who kidnapped a woman, forced her to withdraw cash from ATMs and then sexually assaulted her.

Dylan Quick

College stabbings suspect reported missing in 2011

Dylan Quick, the suspect, in the Lone Star College stabbings, was the subject of a missing persons report in January 2011, Local 2 Investigates has learned.

High-tech plan could prevent asteroid, Earth disaster

As a part of NASA's 2014 budget, officials said they've come up with a plan that could keep an asteroid from smashing into the earth.

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Egg roll factory to resume operations

A Houston egg roll factory, under fire for filthy conditions, can resume operations at its factory, but cannot continue production of one of its specialties.

Authorities investigate bomb threat at UT

An anonymous bomb threat is under investigation at the University of Texas at Austin, officials say.

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4 students help stop stabbing suspect

Four students worked together to stop a man suspected of stabbing more than a dozen people at Lone Star College's Cy-Fair campus despite all the confusion.

Dylan Quick

HCSO: Suspect fantasized about stabbing people

A man accused of stabbing more than a dozen people at a college campus had fantasies about stabbing people to death since he was in elementary school, Harris County sheriff's deputies said.

PHOTOS: Stabbing at Lone Star College

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Suspect profile: Who is Dylan Quick?

Dylan Quick has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault after a mass stabbing at Lone Star College's Cy-Fair campus. The school recently profiled him and his nearly 10-year long presence on campus.

'Spa Week' offers cheaper ways to relax

"Spa Week" may help put a dent in the high cost of a pampered good time.

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Cancer study follows participants for decades

A cancer study is following participants for decades to try to unlock the mystery of cancer.

3 caught, 2 on the run in string of burglaries

Authorities said they've nabbed three men suspected in a burglary ring in Fort Bend County, but two more are still on the run.

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Truck accident expected to cause rush-hour back ups

Two trucks carrying lumber were involved in separate accidents, and one of the traffic tie-ups is expected to impact rush hour.

Pasadena Stabbing

Argument over motorcycle leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt

An argument between two neighbors over a motorcycle incident leaves one man dead and the other hospitalized with stab wounds.

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Bill passed to drug test Texas welfare applicants

The Texas Senate passed a bill that would allow drug testing of welfare applicants before they could receive money.

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Off-duty HPD officer fires at driver

A Houston police officer fired shots at a man who pointed a gun at and drove toward him, investigators say.

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Student helped officers capture stabbing suspect

An alert student is being called a hero after chasing and tackling the man suspected of stabbing more than a dozen students at Lone Star College's Cy-Fair campus, holding him until police arrived.

Deadly Car Crash I-10

Driver crashes into cargo truck, dies

A driver dies after crashing his pickup into the back of a cargo truck in east Houston.

New for the Night

Houston store offers prom dresses for less

Prom season is just around the corner and with the big dance comes a big price tag. There is one store in Houston where you can find fancy dresses for less.

Dylan Quick

Stabbing suspect charged with aggravated assault

Fourteen people were injured, many of them stabbed, at a northwest Harris County college, according to paramedics. The suspect has been charged with aggravated assault.

PHOTOS: Stabbing at Lone Star College |

Highland Heights Elementary

Teacher accused of hitting students with ruler

A family in north Houston is demanding further action after a teacher was accused of tapping their daughter and other students on their heads to get their attention.

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Timing of campus security alerts questioned

Following a second attack on a Lone Star College system campus students were again questioning whether the school's security alert system functioned properly.

Ricky Lewis

TDCJ

Texas executes man for 1990 fatal shooting, rape

A Texas convict with a lengthy criminal history was executed Tuesday evening for fatally shooting a man and raping the slain man's fiancee during a home break-in more than 22 years ago.

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Houston men busted in dog fighting ring

Authorities in rural North Mississippi arrested close to a dozen Houston area men in connection with one of the largest illegal dog fighting operations in U.S. history.

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CNBC puts spotlight on Houston

CNBC's "Street Signs" is broadcast live from a restaurant downtown Houston to kick off the network's Opportunity USA tour. 

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Medical Board: Doctor's license revoked due to drinking

A Bellaire gastroenterologist has been suspended by the Texas Medical Board because of his excessive drinking, according to a report.

Chungs Seafood Egg Rolls

Federal judge halts egg roll production

A federal judge has told Chung's Foods that it must cease production of its products because of various health hazards inside its factory.

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Ways to protect your car, items inside from thieves

It's a crime that can happen in a matter of seconds: A crook approaches a car, breaks in and takes off with whatever they can grab.

Highlands Homicide

Teen questioned in 83-year-old's death

Deputies are questioning a teen about the shooting death of an 83-year-old Highlands man.

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Houston students learn about fight over gun control

Some Houston students receive a lesson about the fight over gun control and keeping their schools safe.

3 arrested in drug trafficking

3 arrested in drug trafficking case

Three Richmond residents are arrested following an investigation targeting illegal crack cocaine and marijuana trafficking in Fort Bend County.

Men break into southwest Houston home

Police are searching for a group of armed men who forced their way into a southwest Houston home.

'Shred Day' event draws more than 1,700

Hundreds of Houstonians made an effort to keep their sensitive documents out of the hands of dumpster-diving thieves during Shred Day Houston.

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Austin lawyer wants to buy Casey Anthony's life story

A lawyer from Austin, Texas, is hoping to buy the rights to Casey Anthony's life story. The mother who was acquitted in the murder of her two year old daughter is reportedly bankrupt.

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Woman guilty of biting off sister's nose

A woman is convicted of a felony after she bit her sister's nose off during an argument.

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Man arrested after police chase

A man is arrested after leading police on a chase through southwest Houston, investigators say.

HOUSE FIRE BLECKER

Firefighter hurt while battling house fire

A Houston firefighter is nursing an injured ankle, after responding to a suspicious fire.

Potentially explosive bottles found at school

A high school is locked down three bottles that could have exploded are found.

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Joel Osteen reacts to Internet hoax

There's a rumor going around that Joel Osteen has resigned. Lakewood Church officials say you shouldn't believe it.

Law enforcement combats growing gang population

A recently released statewide assessment of gangs highlights a changing dynamic in how traditionally rival gangs are now working together to turn a profit.

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Police: Woman attacked in home invasion

Police are looking for a woman and man that attacked a woman inside her Friendswood home.

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Hungry peacocks roam outside former restaurant

A concerned woman is trying to find help for peacocks who were left to fend for themselves at an abandoned restaurant.

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$1,000 reward offered for missing dog

A compassionate Houstonian offers a big reward to help an couple from out of town find their dog that was stolen along with their car.

Brazoswood High School

School employee investigated after misconduct allegation

A Brazoria County school employee has been placed on leave after allegations of inappropriate conduct with a student were made.

Aldi Super Market

Discount grocery store chain opening in Houston

A discount grocery story chain is coming to Houston and it promises low prices and a no-frills approach to shopping.

Man sent to prison for child porn

A Houston man has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for making and possessing child pornography.

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Houston egg roll factory shut down due to 'filth'

A federal judge is forcing a Houston-based company to stop making egg rolls for grocery stores across Houston and the country.

Bernardo Berrera

Man shot to death inside garage

Deputies are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a man at his northwest Harris County home.

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Man, 11-month-old found dead in apartment

A man and an 11-month-old are dead and a woman is clinging to life after a shooting in a Katy apartment.

Lluvia Paloma Rodriguez

Woman on trial for biting off sister's nose

Two sisters faced off in a Houston courtroom Monday. One of the women is accused of biting off her sister's nose during an argument.

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2 wanted in armed bank robbery

Police are searching for two men who robbed a northwest Houston bank at gunpoint.

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Students talk to astronauts in space

Students at one school got the phone call of a lifetime. They got to talk with astronauts in space through our KPRC Local 2 live satellite feed.

Officer Kills Suspect Sugar Land

Man shot, killed by police officer

A police officer fatally shoots a man who threatened officers with a loaded rifle, detectives said.

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Newlyweds' dog, car stolen at drugstore

Two newlyweds are coping with an unexpected heartbreak after traveling from Florida to Texas for a funeral.

Girlfriend killed, boyfriend accused

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said Maria Covarrubias was shot and killed Saturday evening.

Are plans for Houston amusement park for real?

Houston could be one step closer to getting a new amusement park. We've heard proposals before, but developers say ...

Man dies in motorcycle crash

Harris County Deputies are still investigating a deadly motorcycle crash on I-10 East and Spur 330 in East Harris County.

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Man hit, killed on Hwy 290

A portion of the Northwest Freeway is back open after an pedestrian was killed.

Security guard shot during game-room robbery

A security guard was shot during an attempted robbery at a northeast Harris County game room, authorities say.

Warehouse fire prompts shelter in place

A massive warehouse fire in east Houston prompted fire officials to order a shelter in place.

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'Despicablimp' flies over Houston

There was an unusual sight hovering above the Houston area on Sunday.

Deputies: 1 dies, several injured in head-on collision

One person died and several others were wounded after a head-on collision accident in Atascocita.

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