News 2 Know: Recycling pickup issues? You're not alone, what to know about gang threats & more

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Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley has a quick look at the forecast.

Don't forget! You can keep track of the radar and forecast throughout the day at click2houston.com/weather or by downloading the Frank's Free Forecast app.

Local News

Here's why your recycling bin is not getting picked up in Houston

If your recycling bin is still sitting out on your curb for nearly a week, you're not alone. Read more >

Do Jazmine Barnes shooting suspects have gang ties?

Larry Woodruffe (L) and Eric Black Jr. (R) have both been charged in the shooting death of Jazmine Barnes.

Allegations of gang ties for one of the suspects accused in the shooting death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes are being bandied about, but are they true? Read more >

Deputy shoots armed burglary suspect in NW Harris County, officials say

The scene where a deputy was involved in a shooting on Lobo Lane on Jan. 9, 2019.

Harris County authorities said a deputy shot an armed burglary suspect on Wednesday. Read more >
 

Texas News

What to know about the threat of gangs in Texas

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today released the Texas Gang Threat Assessment, which was developed to provide a broad overview and update of gang activity in Texas. Read more >

National News

FDA employees think shutdown could be deadly

With about 41% of the US Food and Drug Administration off the job due to the government shutdown, some agency employees worry about the safety and health of the American public. Read more >


About the Author

Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli has been a digital news editor at KPRC 2 since 2018. She is a published poet and has background in creative writing and journalism. Daniela has covered events like Hurricane Harvey and the Astros World Series win. In her spare time, Daniela is an avid reader and loves to spend time with her two miniature dachshunds.

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