‘Selfish, too intoxicated to care’: Vehicular Crimes chief sounds off on woman accused in HCSO sergeant’s death
The woman charged in the death of a respected and beloved sergeant with the Harris County Sheriff's Office was "selfish" and "too intoxicated to care" when her actions early Monday caused the preventable tragedy, according to Harris County Vehicular Crimes Division Chief Sean Teare.
Rice University, ex-piano instructor named in lawsuit alleging child sex abuse
A Houston woman has filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Rice University and a former piano instructor – who is serving time for indecency with another child – claiming years of abuse that began when she was just 10 years old.
‘Bold and dangerous fugitive’: 3 suspects, including gunman, identified in shooting death of Pct. 5 Cpl. Charles Galloway
Houston police and the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office have identified the suspected gunman and two accomplices connected to the shooting death of Cpl. Charles Galloway.
Sheriff: Family of sergeant killed by intoxicated driver ‘should be planning wedding, not funeral’
Sergeant Ramon Gutierrez, who was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver early Monday, was supposed to be walking his daughter down the aisle in two months. Instead, his grieving family is now planning his homegoing services, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
Harris County DA Kim Ogg, faith leaders announce efforts on protecting synagogues, places of worship
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will be joined by faith leaders and police agencies to announce the county’s efforts in protecting synagogues and places of worships in wake of the hostage-taking incident at a Texas synagogue.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Customers say they are paying for it. So why isn’t 24 Hour Fitness open 24 hours?
It's all in the name. 24 Hour Fitness has 18+ locations around the Houston area. Of course, they shut down during the pandemic, but now that they are back open, why aren't they back to being open 24 hours?
Ask Amy: What can you do if the landlord won’t return your deposit? Plus, help paying bills
From eviction issues to landlord complaints, we get a lot of questions about renter's rights. In today’s “Ask Amy” she’s helping a viewer who has been waiting for months to get a deposit back. Plus, options in our area if you need help paying your bills.
Events postponed again: Here is what you need to know about buying tickets right now
New COVID concerns are causing the cancellation of many events and concerts. Now, ticket holders are wondering what to do and some are worried about buying tickets to future events, like the Houston rodeo shows. We have what you need to know about buying tickets right now.
Texas judge opens door for widespread constitutional challenges to Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative
A Travis County judge Thursday tossed out the trespassing charge of an Ecuadorian man who said he came to the United States seeking asylum. His lawyers argued that the governor’s directive to arrest migrants on state charges unconstitutionally usurps federal immigration law.
Probe of Texas National Guard border mission demanded over suicide attempts, abysmal conditions and delayed pay
The call for action from Texas Democrats comes as another service member based in the city of Pharr survived a suicide attempt on Sunday, according to an incident report obtained by Army Times and The Texas Tribune.
Allen West blasts Gov. Greg Abbott over suicides, pay problems among National Guardsmen at the border
Abbott’s political challenger said guard members deployed to Operation Lone Star are facing late pay, being exposed to COVID-19, experiencing supply shortages and dealing with added stress that has led to multiple suicides tied to the mission.
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DA: No charges to be filed against former Brazoria County clerk accused of jury stacking
A grand jury investigation into whether a former Brazoria County clerk illegally stacked juries has concluded with no charges being filed, the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Monday.
Harris County DA Kim Ogg, faith leaders announce efforts on protecting synagogues, places of worship
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will be joined by faith leaders and police agencies to announce the county’s efforts in protecting synagogues and places of worships in wake of the hostage-taking incident at a Texas synagogue.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Customers say they are paying for it. So why isn’t 24 Hour Fitness open 24 hours?
It's all in the name. 24 Hour Fitness has 18+ locations around the Houston area. Of course, they shut down during the pandemic, but now that they are back open, why aren't they back to being open 24 hours?
Texas DPS Special Agent killed in tragic accident near US-Mexico border, officials announce
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Saturday that Special Agent Anthony Salas was killed in a vehicle accident while conducting “tactical operations” near the U.S.-Mexico border in Maverick County.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee demands homes for disabled, elderly residents be assessed for Hurricane Harvey storm damage
On Saturday afternoon, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee spoke to a crowd, demanding the restoration of the homes of the disabled and elderly residents in her district.