‘Several months of work’: Inside look at downtown Houston’s recovery after wind damages estimated 4,000 windows
Recovery efforts are underway in downtown Houston after winds reached 100 miles per hour last week but it could be months before the country’s fourth largest city returns to normal.
‘I hope you’re happy!’: Houston ISD students admonish Mike Miles during protests after principals, staffs terminated
“I hope you’re happy; you’ve ruined our schools,” one Houston ISD student said, calling out Superintendent Mike Miles. “You’ve ruined our trust and our faith in our school district, and you’ve ruined these students’ trust in their teachers and in their principal.
‘They bamboozled a lot of people’: Unlicensed boarding home director wanted after woman suffers severe infection
A senior citizen who was found living in deplorable conditions at an unpermitted boarding home in southwest Houston is now safe at a new nursing home in Dallas, but her experience in Houston has left a mark that hasn’t gone away.
Organization that works with the youth shares thoughts on 5 kids who stole vehicle and lead police on high-speed chase
An organization that works with children and teens by helping them to transform their lives through education and workforce development is speaking to KPRC 2 about five children who stole car and lead police on a chase.
‘No family should have to go through this’: One family, two cold cases
Solving cold cases within marginalized communities. KPRC 2′s new series ‘Solvable’ draws attention to unsolved cases, hoping to bring answers to loved ones looking for justice. Anchor Zach Lashway introduces us to one Houston family who lost two young men to guns, years apart - both cases are cold.
‘It’s absolutely outrageous’: Houston resident charged surprise $400 ‘facility fee’ after doctor visit
Unexpected, unexplained fees are driving up the cost of doctor visits for families across Houston. We are talking hundreds of dollars in charges above your co-pay. They’re called “facility fees,” and patients are told days or weeks after their appointments they have to pay up. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis is looking into these facility fees and getting answers for people who are worried about their own bills.
Cancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concerns
Cancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concerns. Learn more about the ongoing situation and the residents fighting for accountability. #CancerClusters #EnvironmentalJustice #StayInformed
‘This is slumlord behavior’: Abandoned NE Houston home connected to landlord with history of complaints
Monique Jones has lived at her northeast Houston home most of her life. She grew up here and returned to take care of her 82-year-old father. In the last few months, she relocated him to another family member’s home for his safety. The issue – rats.
HOAs vs neighborhood associations: Understanding the difference
If you live in the Houston area, you’ve probably noticed some new developments in your neighborhood. Whether it’s remodeling updates on someone’s home or developers breaking ground on a new project, construction is happening all over the city.
Whistleblower who helped expose Klein ISD teacher accused of sex trafficking minors hires civil rights attorney
A whistleblower who says they helped expose a Klein ISD cosmetology teacher facing several felony charges, including sex trafficking and compelling prostitution, has hired a civil rights attorney.
Klein ISD employee who alerted school of sex trafficking a year before cosmetology teacher’s arrest talks only to KPRC 2
Kedria Grisgby 42, and her son, Roger Magee, 21, were involved in a sex trafficking ring that included at least three teen girls. Grigsby reportedly taught Cosmetology at Klein Cain High School, is set to appear in court Monday.
‘We’re all so grateful:’ Power restored at Houston apartment complex after residents reach out to KPRC 2 for help
After residents reached out to KPRC 2′s Deven Clarke for help after saying they have spent days without electricity and weeks without hot water, some improvements are starting to be seen.
KPRC 2 viewers share experiences with accused UTHealth liver transplant surgeon
After Memorial Hermann halted its liver and kidney transplantation programs, The New York Times reported that a surgeon was accused of secretly modifying some of his patients’ transplant information which possibly prevented them from receiving care.
‘I have never heard of that’: Houston attorney weighs in after DNA matches found in HPD’s suspended sexual assault cases
In a shocking revelation, it has been discovered that 96 rape kits from suspended sexual assault investigations have returned with DNA matches! This alarming development raises serious questions about the handling of these cases and the backlog at the Houston Forensic Science Center. #JusticeForSurvivors #DNAEvidenceMatters #EndSexualAssault #AccountabilityInJusticeSystem
82-year-old Houston doctor charged in connection to botched breast surgeries by unlicensed doctor
The owner and operator of a Houston cosmetic surgery center, who has been wanted since Friday, surrendered to Harris County law enforcement on Tuesday, six months after his employee was arrested in an undercover sting.
What grinds your gears when you’re driving during Houston’s strong storms?
We have the potential for thunderstorms, downpours, hail, and damaging winds. And while models are tracking the storms to hit right before our morning rush hour - it made us think about the weather, you, and your morning commute.
‘This is for the future generation’: Three generations of Black dental professionals thrive in Sunnyside community
Check out the rich history and legacy of Poindexter Dental, a historical landmark in the Sunnyside Houston community! For over 68 years, three generations of Black dental professionals have been providing top-notch dental care. From crowns and bridges to orthodontics and surgeries, they offer a full range of services. Proud to be a part of the Sunnyside community! #Sunnyside #HistoricalLandmark #Legacy #DentalCare