Houston police used suspended case code 44 times since chief ordered it stopped, according to KPRC 2 Investigates review
On the heels of the Houston Police Chief’s latest news conference on the deactivated sexual assault cases, KPRC 2 Investigates has learned the code to suspend cases has continued to be used.
Hempstead contractor tied to ex-mayor facing felony charges
A Hempstead area contractor is now facing first-degree felony theft charges that stems from a lengthy investigation into the town’s former mayor. Robert Glover was booked into the Waller County jail on a charge of theft by a government contractor.
The Evidence Room, Episode 31 - The Wig Shop Murder
📢 Uncovering the truth behind a chilling crime! 🕵️♀️🔍Join us as we dive into the shocking story of the "Wig Shop Murder." A manhunt, a motive that stunned the city, and a family's pursuit of justice. Discover the gripping details of this harrowing case that captivated the nation. Remembering the victim and standing strong against violence. #TrueCrime #JusticePrevails
Here’s what Houston City Council has to say about Houston Police Department investigation scandal
On Tuesday, KPRC 2 Investigates reached out to the offices of all City of Houston Council Members for a reaction to the Houston Police Department suspending more than 260,000 cases, including 4,000 sexual assault cases, as a result of a lack of manpower.
Closed-door hearing reveals new treatment options for Santa Fe gunman
A closed-door hearing was held in Galveston County to discuss what’s being done to restore the competency of the former Santa Fe high school student accused of murdering eight classmates and two educators during a mass shooting in 2018.
‘The amount was ridiculous’: Houston family stuck with big ambulance bill. Why new Texas law won’t help
When you’re sick or in pain and you need a doctor quickly you probably don’t stop to check rates for how much an ambulance ride to the nearest hospital will cost you. But did you know 1 out of every 4 ambulance rides results in a surprise bill for thousands of dollars? It’s why a new law bans surprise ambulance bills in Texas. Investigative reporter Amy Davis explains who is protected and what you should do anytime you get a bill from an ambulance service.
Public Works has $46.3 million in extra revenue. So why raise water rates again?
Each week we in our ‘DRAINED’ Investigation are showing you water bills for hundreds, even thousands of dollars that are “draining” Houstonians. NEW TODAY: We are asking questions about the planned water bill increases and extra city money. Investigative reporter Amy Davis explains why some are questioning whether the city needs the extra revenue.
Unveiling ‘Ozempic Face’: Effects of weight loss with the medication
Celebrities, social media influencers, and everyday people are turning to Ozempic for its weight loss effects. But be aware, it comes with some possible side effects like the infamous "Ozempic face" – visible changes in facial appearance due to weight loss.
Houston Mayor still working on plan to tackle high water bills uncovered by KPRC 2 Investigates
A big update on KPRC 2′s ‘DRAINED’ Investigation into Houston water bills. Investigator Amy Davis was first to tell you about the outrageous water bills from the city of Houston and she’s been helping customers get thousands of dollars in refunds. Now that there’s a new administration Mayor John Whitmire wants to bring some much-needed relief and prevent these types of bills.
‘It was a mess’: Vacant property on Houston’s east side becomes magnet for crime
A vacant commercial property near downtown on Houston’s east side has become a magnet for crime. The building on Harrisburg near 65th Street has been continually damaged by thieves, vandals and members of Houston’s homeless population.
Thousands of Houston customers billed for water they’re not using
Some 7,000 property owners in the city of Houston are paying monthly water bills even though they haven’t used a single drop of water. Houston City Council voted to change the ordinance in December to give those customers are way to stop the never-ending charges. But even with that change, the water department is still sending monthly bills without letting those citizens know there is a way to make them stop.
Loose bolts on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes discovered by United Airlines: What attorney is saying to KPRC 2 Investigates
More loose bolts were identified on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. The findings came after all 737 Max 9 were grounded over the weekend after a sealed door blew off the side of an Alaska Airlines Max 9 flight on Saturday.
A candid conversation with Houston mayor-elect John Whitmire on infrastructure and public safety (including his own)
State Sen. Whitmire is about to undergo a career change at an age when most individuals are enjoying retirement. Whitmire’s reasoning? This is a calling for him and the Houstonians who requested he come home to fix the city.
Texas EquuSearch founder wants tight supervision kept on man considered suspect in ‘Killing Fields’ murders
A man considered a suspect in the so-called ‘Killing Fields’ murders is facing a review of his parole conditions, according to Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady and Texas EquuSearch founder, Tim Miller. Clyde Hedrick was paroled from prison in 2021, sent to live at halfway house and placed under the state’s highest level of supervision known as the Super Intensive Supervision Program (SISP).
Push by Mayor Turner’s airport director to make canceling airport contracts for the next mayor more difficult
On Wednesday morning at Houston City Hall there will be 74 agenda items heard by city council members. The agenda, which is one of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s final ones as Mayor, is unusually long.
Houston area mother’s fight to hold school accountable for daughter’s assault may go to US Supreme Court
A Houston area mother is suing the Fort Bend Independent School District; claiming educators failed to protect her daughter from another student. The lawsuit reads this woman’s daughter was sexually assaulted twice by the same classmate, even though safeguards were in place to ensure neither student was unsupervised.
Harris County Jail moving to digital mail system to cut down on contraband
A recent investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office highlights an ongoing effort to cut down on contraband smuggled into jails and prisons via paper correspondence. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the county is in the final stages of setting up a digital mail system in the jail.
Chapter closed? Mayor Turner tells KPRC 2 Investigates, ‘Sylvester Turner has taken care of that bill’
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner spoke with KPRC 2 Investigates on Friday in the latest chapter of the controversy tied to a book focused specifically on Turner’s time as mayor. The book was produced for the recent State of the City Luncheon and there were attempts for Houston First -- the city’s tourism and convention arm -- to pay for it.
NEW VIDEO: Houston Mayor’s 2016 beef with KPRC 2′s Amy Davis
A tense moment between KPRC 2 Investigates’ Amy Davis and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner over the city’s water billing and infrastructure problems has gone viral. We’ve gotten a lot of comments and questions about what Mayor Turner was referring to in his comments on Nov. 15.
‘Very blatant’: DA’s Office, HPD launch investigation into trio of suspected brothels
A joint investigation by the Harris County District Attorney’s money laundering division and Houston Police is targeting individuals suspected of operating a series of strip-center brothels. So far, three people have been charged with engaging in organized crime and at least one bank account has been seized.