Why is the Houston Airport System involved in international airport projects abroad while struggling at home?
While the Houston Airport System has faced heavy criticism and questions focused on the inability to get its international terminal up and running, the airport systemโs previous leadership does have a track record of getting international terminals to operate smoothly, only not here in Houston, as KPRC 2 Investigates is exposing.
KPRC 2 Investigates questions Mayor Whitmire over HPD deactivated criminal cases and ongoing investigation
KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Mario Diaz questioned Whimire about the committee he appointed to investigate the Houston Police Department and if they will hold all the leaders of the department accountable, including chief Troy Finner who admitted to knowing about the suspended sexual assault cases since 2021.
Houston mayor outlines duties of independent committee investigating suspended HPD cases, highlights โaccountabilityโ
A few weeks ago, KPRC 2 Investigates reported that Mayor John Whitmire appointed a private committee to investigate the thousands of suspended sexual assault cases by the Houston Police Department.
Water bill hike coming. So what is the city doing with that extra money?
Houstonโs water rates are going up again in less than two weeks on April 1st. Itโs the fourth increase since September of 2021. Investigative reporter Amy Davis explains how much you can expect your bill to increase and what the city is doing with the extra money.
Houston Police Union requests recusal of HPD Chief Finner in suspended cases scandal
๐ข Breaking News ๐จThe Houston Police Officers Union has requested the recusal of Chief Troy Finner from the investigation of the department's suspended cases scandal. Concerns have been raised over the fairness of disciplinary actions when the chief is at the center of the inquiry. #PoliceScandal #InvestigationInProgress #JusticeMatters
Houston reaches historic settlement with firefighters ending pay dispute
Historic Agreement Reached for Houston Firefighters! Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association have announced a groundbreaking deal, putting an end to the longstanding pay issue. #HoustonFirefighters #HistoricAgreement
Houston mayorโs statement on near decade of crime data manipulation echoes KPRC2 Investigates report
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said today that he believes crime data for the city has been manipulated for nearly the past decade, but he vowed to get to the bottom of whoever is responsible. He also vows to fix the issue.
Mayor Whitmire to announce Independent Review Committee members assessing HPDโs handling of suspended criminal reports
On Wednesday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire will release the names of the people who will make up the Independent Review Committee that will be assessing the Houston Police Departmentโs handling of thousands of suspended criminal reports.
Mayor Whitmire says โdumb personโ who created HPDโs โSLโ code used to deactivate cases will be investigated
Houston Police Chief Finner has taken action to address the mishandling of criminal cases by banning the "SL" code. Mayor Whitmire calls for accountability and an investigation into the origin of the code.
โZero childrenโ: Houston police chief says none of the deactivated sexual assault cases involved children
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and HPD Chief Troy Finner are meeting with officers on Monday who are reviewing sexual assault reports and other cases that were suspended due to lack of personnel.
Houston Police Chief: 3,010 sex assault cases reviewed day after mayor orders independent investigation into department
One day after newly-elected Houston Mayor John Whitmire ordered an independent review of Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and his staffโs handling of more than 200,000 suspended criminal cases, the top cop spoke out.
Who will be in charge of the new water bill relief plan? Hereโs what we know
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is sharing new details about a plan to help frustrated water customers. He gave an exclusive interview to Investigative reporter Amy Davis. โDRAINEDโ has been investigating the water department for nearly two years trying to help many of you deal with excessive and confusing water bills. But we wanted to know, who will be in charge?
Houston Mayor John Whitmire worries about resource drain as HPD investigates suspension of over 260,000 criminal cases
Houston Mayor expresses concerns over the suspension of over 260,000 criminal cases by the Houston Police Department, including 4,000 sex assault cases. The revelations have sparked outrage among citizens and City Council Members.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire introduces new initiative at โState of Animal Welfareโ address
This week, Houston Mayor John Whitmire delivered his first ever โState of Animal Welfareโ address and introduced a new initiative aimed at reducing the stray pet population and improving the health and safety of residents.
DRAINED: Here is how to tell if your Houston water meter has been upgraded
At the root of Houston's water bill crisis are tens of thousands of meter reading devices that are no longer functioning. More are failing every day. While Houston Public Works plans to replace the remote read devices on all 500,000 water meters, it is a slow process. We asked for the records to find out where they have already installed approximately 85,000. The water department won't alert you before they replace yours, and you may not even notice a difference when they do. In this video, we show you how you can tell if you have an old remote read sensor or a new one.
โOther divisions are also using that code:โ HPDโs union reveals more cases within HPD are being suspended
The Houston Police Departmentโs Union President, Doug Griffith, is asking the same set of questions on Friday of HPD Chief Troy Finner that KPRC 2 Investigates asked of the chief on Thursday after Finner revealed to Houstonians that he knew about sex assault cases being suspended as far back as November 2021.
Public Works has $46.3 million in extra revenue. So why raise water rates again?
Each week we in our โDRAINEDโ Investigation are showing you water bills for hundreds, even thousands of dollars that are โdrainingโ 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.
DRAINED Results: Denied help for high water bill? Try again right now
KPRC 2 Investigates has exposed systemic meter reading and water billing issues at the city of Houston's water department for the past 2 years. Just this month, the water department used ordinance changes City Council approved in December to wipe out hundreds of high balances.
Patient pulls gun on Houston Firefighters treating him. Should firefighters, EMS carry protection?
Following an incident where a man pulled a gun on two firefighters responding to a call of a person having seizures at a southwest Houston apartment complex, a question comes up: do firefighters have any sort of protection when they respond to calls?
โDRAINEDโ: Houston Mayor still working on plan to tackle high water bills. Council wonโt hear details Wednesday.
A big update on KPRC 2โฒs โDRAINEDโ Investigation into Houston water bills. Investigator Amy Davis was first to tell you about the outrageous water bills from the city of Houston and sheโs been helping customers get thousands of dollars in refunds. Now that thereโs a new administration Mayor John Whitmire wants to bring some much-needed relief and prevent these types of bills.
LIVE: Mayor Whitmire joins Houston-area public safety leaders to provide update on winter storm
Mayor John Whitmire will join leaders Tuesday from the Houston Police Department, Houston Fire Department, Houston Public Works, the Office of Emergency Management, and others to provide an update on the weather conditions and the cityโs preparedness and response operations.
Nearly 250 ice-related crashes reported in the Houston area overnight: How to drive safely in arctic freeze
The Houston Police Department is urging drivers to stay safe on the roads after more than 580 crashes were reported in the area overnight. Of those, Mayor John Whitmire confirmed that 251 crashes were ice-related.
Mayor Whitmire says he needs more time to sort out plan to help residents move out of Fifth Ward cancer cluster
During a city council meeting on Wednesday, newly-elected John Whitmire decided not to vote on a major agenda item this week, which involves a $2 million investment to help Fifth Ward residents being impacted by cancer clusters.
โI want actionโ: Houston Mayor John Whitmire discusses high priority issues surrounding cityโs public safety
Mayor John Whitmire will meet with Houston Police Department Chief Finner and executive members of the Houston Area Police Chief Association Thursday morning to continue the conversation addressing his key high priority issues surrounding the cityโs public safety.
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. Whitmireโs reasoning? This is a calling for him and the Houstonians who requested he come home to fix the city.
Sheila Jackson Lee faces short deadline to decide her political future after losing Houstonโs mayoral election
After being defeated in the runoff election for Houston Mayor by State Senator John Whitmire, Sheila Jackson Lee has until Monday at 6 p.m. to file for reelection to Congress if she wants to run again.