WATCH: HPD escorts body of senior police officer who died from COVID-19 after weeks-long battle
HOUSTON โ Houston Police Department commanders and officers escorted the body of officer Ernest Leal Jr. from the HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress hospital to the Dignity Care Center Sunday at 10 a.m. โIt is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the death of @HoustonPolice Officer Ernest Leal, Jr. He served as an HPD officer since August 1984, serving more than three decades with the North Patrol Division. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the death of @houstonpolice Officer Ernest Leal, Jr. I ask all Houstonians to pray for the families of Officer Ernest Leal and Joel Cirilo.
KPRC 2 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with artist Donkeeboy
As a born and raised Houstonian, Alejandro Roman, Jr or better known as Donkeeboy has been paving the way, and making contributions to Houstonโs art scene. Donkeeboy has painted many iconic pieces. Growing up with a love for comicbooks inspired the โ Wonder Fridaโ mural, which can be found at 300 N. York St, Houston, TX.
KPRC 2 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with artist GONZO247
As a born and raised Houston native, artist Mario E. Figueroa, Jr. (GONZO247) has made a significant impact on Houston's mural scene. One of his most iconic pieces, "Houston is Inspired" can be found at 313 Travis Street in downtown Houston. Essentially, all the energy from people and all the cultures, we all create the city. And working together, we are what gives Houston that lift -- those wings. At the end of the day, art is the universal languageโ - GONZO247