ONLY ON 2: โI was terrifiedโ: Alief man recalls trying to save 15-year-old girl who drowned in community pool
โThe first day we go to the pool this summer, this happens,โ 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 โWhatโs next?โ 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 โDRAINEDโ investigation helped resolve
The KPRC 2 โDRAINEDโ 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 Sheriffโs 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 โforcingโ 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.
Community leaders call out Houston Mayor John Whitmire for โoffensiveโ remarks about Gulfton neighborhood
Community leaders are calling out Houston Mayor John Whitmire for his recent โoffensiveโ remarks about the Gulfton area and are demanding an apology, according to a news release.
Flood-ravaged community in Conroe braces for hurricane season in wake of recent storms
Living under the constant threat of rising waters has taken itโs toll both emotionally and financially for families in Conroeโs River Plantation community. With Hurricane season just beginning, many in this neighborhood are deciding whether itโs 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 Houstonโs โAโ students with discounted admission tickets!
Attention Houston parents: Typhoon Texas is celebrating H-Townโs 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, thereโs no better way to celebrate!
Q&A with Houston storm attorney on insurance claims after last weekโs tornadoes, thunderstorms
As many Houstonians transition from cleaning up to rebuilding their communities after last weekโs storms, itโs a good time to make sure your home is protected from natural disasters before they strike.
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: Whoโs 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. ๐ฅต๐ก๏ธ#HeatSafety #StayCool #HoustonHeat
Apple reports issues with multiple applications including iMessage, FaceTime
If you were using an Apple product around 5 p.m. Thursday, thereโs a good chance you may have noticed a delay sending or receiving iMessages. If so, youโre not alone, as many Apple users experienced delays and outages with the iMessage application around that time.
General counsel for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo accused of online solicitation of minor
The general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been arrested Tuesday after being accused of engaging in sexual activity with a minor online, according to investigators with Constable Alan Rosenโs Office.
US Department of Education investigates Katy ISD โanti-transgenderโ policy
The United States Department of Education has launched an investigation into Katy Independent School District after receiving a Title IX complaint regarding a policy passed by the district in August that civil rights advocates deemed as anti-transgender.