Houston will get the ‘dirty side’ of this week’s tropical system. Here’s what it means for us
With every tropical system you will often hear meteorologists referring to the “dirty” and “clean side” of the hurricane. This is actually a scientific term for the portion of the hurricane that will see the most rainfall, highest storm surge, most tornadoes and often the strongest winds.
‘Houston BCycle’ bike sharing service to close after 12 years
The Houston BCycle bike sharing program has announced that it will be shutting down its service on June 30 after operating for 12 years.The service started back in 2012, when the City of Houston began a contractual agreement with Houston Bike Share. The bikes were funded by a grant from former Houston Mayor Annise Parker’s Office of Sustainability through the Environmental Protection Agency.
ONLY ON 2: ‘I was terrified’: Alief man recalls trying to save 15-year-old girl who drowned in community pool
“The first day we go to the pool this summer, this happens,” Anthony Garza said. Garza spent his Wednesday afternoon at the Clayton Community Pool in Alief with his nephews. He told KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel, the pool was calm, and several people were swimming.
Investigators: Candidate for Fort Bend Co. Commissioner created online persona, racially attacked opponents and himself
In Fort Bend County, investigators say online impersonation in a key political race resulted in handcuffs for a politician who was viewed by many within Democratic circles as a candidate on the rise. Now there are questions of “What’s next?” after Democrat Taral Patel was arrested on Wednesday on third-degree felony charge of online impersonation and a Class-A misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity. The arrest comes weeks after Patel secured the Democratic nomination in the race for County Commissioner of Precinct 3.
Top 5 most outrageous Houston water bills the KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ investigation helped resolve
The KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation is getting big results! You may know last month seven people were charged in a water line repair scandal, after Amy Davis exposed shady contract dealings. This is after the entire Houston water department changed the way they bill Houston customers. All of this is in addition to the massive amount of money Amy and the team have helped get back for customers with high and confusing water bills.
A PURR-FECT MATCH: Houston Humane Society welcomes 20 cats from Qatar!
Houston Humane Society welcomed 20 rescued cats to its facility, and their journey to H-Town started on the other side of the globe. A woman who runs a cat rescue in Qatar personally chose HHS as the perfect place to send the cats.
Galveston County Sheriff candidate under investigation, at risk of losing peace officer license
Republican candidate for the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, Jimmy Fullen, is now in the middle of an investigation involving the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, also known as TCOLE. Fullen is accused of not being truthful about his work history statements at previous law enforcement jobs he has had.
Texas AG files lawsuit to stop rule ‘forcing’ healthcare providers to perform gender transitions
The states of Texas and Montana have teamed up in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and multiple members of the Biden Administration in an attempt to terminate controversial policies surrounding gender affirming surgeries.
Flood-ravaged community in Conroe braces for hurricane season in wake of recent storms
Living under the constant threat of rising waters has taken it’s toll both emotionally and financially for families in Conroe’s River Plantation community. With Hurricane season just beginning, many in this neighborhood are deciding whether it’s worth staying here after suffering so much loss.
Texas Land Commissioner presents grant funding for mitigation projects in Fort Bend County, Sugar Land
Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham will be holding a press conference to announce the allocation of regional mitigation funds. Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman and Judge KP George will also be present.
Lyft driver sues company for $1M after being abducted, sexually assaulted by armed rider with long criminal history
A Houston area woman has filed a lawsuit against Lyft after she was held at gunpoint, kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a rider while working for the company, according to the lawsuit.
THIS WEEK! Typhoon Texas awards Houston’s ‘A’ students with discounted admission tickets!
Attention Houston parents: Typhoon Texas is celebrating H-Town’s hardest working students with discounted park entry for three days to kick off the summer months. If your kiddo got it done in the classroom this semester, there’s no better way to celebrate!
Chase suspect who escaped officers weeks before captured after jumping fences, dodging gunfire by HPD officer
A fleeing suspect who kept Houston police officers on their toes Monday morning has been captured after going on a string of crime sprees this month, according to the Houston Police Department
Heat Exhaustion: Who’s at highest risk, symptoms to watch out for, and how to know when to get medical help
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are SERIOUS risks in these unfavorable weather conditions. Learn more about how to protect yourself from the scorching heat here. 🥵🌡️#HeatSafety #StayCool #HoustonHeat
Apple reports issues with multiple applications including iMessage, FaceTime
If you were using an Apple product around 5 p.m. Thursday, there’s a good chance you may have noticed a delay sending or receiving iMessages. If so, you’re not alone, as many Apple users experienced delays and outages with the iMessage application around that time.