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A mother says her worst fears have come true now that a former teacher from Spring Independent School District who she says constantly molested her two young daughters while in the 3rd grade will avoid jail time.

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A cluster of neighbors along a street in the Spring Branch neighborhood said construction of a new residential development has caused rainfall to flood their backyards.

Most retail and grocery stores are closed for the holiday, but pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS are keeping their doors open for people who have waited until the last minute to shop.

AAA Texas says more than 8 million Texans are driving to their holiday destinations starting Friday through New Year’s Day.

Several parents at the T.H. Rogers School are frustrated after learning the school will no longer accept special needs students.

Apartment tenants across Harris County have been expressing concerns about deplorable living conditions for months. And now, more are speaking up about problems they can’t live with much longer.

KPRC2 Investigates has learned the Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing a whistleblower complaint about emissions defeat devices on at least four Waller County EMS ambulances.

The City of Houston is fine-tuning a plan to deal with mass events like concerts at venues within city limits.

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A year after ten people died during the 2021 Astroworld Festival no clear answers have emerged as to who exactly is accountable for the tragedy or what specifically is being done to prevent a similar tragedy in Houston in the future.

Homeowners in the Stone Gate Community want to know what is going on with the power lines in their neighborhood.

The city of Houston released its parking app five years ago to make it easier for drivers to find a spot and pay for parking. But when you pay and still get a citation, one man said the city makes it tough for drivers to plead their case. KPRC 2 Investigates has advice on what you can do if it happens to you.

The suspected drunken driver accused of fatally striking a sergeant from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office violated conditions of her bond after traces of alcohol were reported in her system, court documents and sources with direct knowledge of the case confirmed Thursday to KPRC2.

The owner of an unlicensed assisted living facility in west Houston has been charged with operating an unlicensed boarding house, which is a misdemeanor offense.

KPRC2, the Houston television station responsible for broadcasting live pictures to the world from the Apollo 11 landing in 1969, is hiring its next Space Reporter to cover all things related to America’s return to the Moon and beyond.

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After nearly four years of Anthony Hudson renting a row house on Alabama in Third Ward, he and Angela Jackson who also stays there, say their living conditions recently started deteriorating because of the landlord failing to maintain the property.

Packed into the Stafford Centre auditorium were teachers, administrators, and law enforcement officers from three school districts.

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at KPRC 2? Station Tours give viewers, ages 10 years and up, the opportunity to get an up-close look at what it takes to put a live newscast on the air.

The Houston Astros start their series against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park this weekend. One Magnolia family hoped they would be there in person cheering on the Astros and celebrating their son’s 11th birthday, but their mom reached out to KPRC 2 with a buyer beware.

Are you a creative storyteller, bored with the same work routine day after day? Do you LOVE all things digital, especially social media? Would you call yourself an expert at creating highly engaging and visual posts and articles?

Smart thermostats make it easy for you to adjust the temperature in your home, even when you’re not there. But you may also be giving others access to change your settings at any time without notice. KPRC 2 Investigates looked into what you need to know about who can control your smart thermostat and when.

Several homeowners in Meyerland are disturbed after discovering anti-Semitic literature left on their properties last Saturday.

We protect our homes and property by locking doors and gates. We put passwords on accounts with sensitive information. But KPRC 2 Investigates discovered there’s nothing you can do to protect your electric service from getting canceled or switched without your consent.

We tell you every day that prices for just about everything are up. That includes building materials for a new home. It’s one thing to agree to pay the higher costs, but a lot of new home buyers are telling KPRC 2 Investigates that builders are demanding more money for homes after they’ve locked in the price and signed a contract.

Healthcare for your family is something you may be able to save big on. KPRC2 Investigates looks into three ways to smash traditional healthcare models to offer all of us, even those without insurance, affordable care.

Monday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we’re joined live in studio with NBA basketball great Scottie Pippen. The entrepreneur talks about his professional journey and the big revelations he’s made in his new memoir, “Unguarded.” That’s Monday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC2.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are searching for the man who they say fatally shot an air conditioning repairman in southwest Harris County on Thursday.

Cypress Creek EMS has been the subject of multiple investigations by both KPRC2 Investigates and law enforcement.

KPRC2 is a #1 NBC affiliate and a Graham Media Group station with strong ratings and deep community ties is in search of its next full-time Associate Producer to join its Houston Life team. HOUSTON LIFE, our live daily talk show, delivers fun, engaging and informative content to its growing audience.

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The Ukrainian immigrants who are now living in Houston said they are scared because they cannot reach their loved ones.

Friday night on KPRC2 you saw an Episode of Dateline NBC out of Texas on Carla Walker.

On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates exclusively obtained internal activity logs detailing what happened, as it happened, at the Astroworld Festival.

The Texas Department of Safety is investigating a crash that left two sisters and their aunt dead early Sunday morning.

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An Asian beauty supply store owner in north Harris County was verbally and physically attacked by customers on March 17, per KPRC2's Andy Cerota. The attack came just a day after a gunman killed eight people at three massage parlors in Atlanta, Georgia, six of Asian descent. According to Cerota, store owner Jung Kim asked five customers, two of which were identified by Houston police as Keaundra Young and Daquiesha Williams, to leave her store after they knocked over several wig displays. “We never thought this would happen to us,” he said, as reported by Cerota. He added that being referred to as "You little Asian girl" is something his mother will never forget.

HOUSTON - Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the celebration of the 22nd annual Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day, to take place on Monday. Turner is inviting Houstonians to come out and attend the parade at City Hall at 901 Bagby St. The parade begins at 11:30 a.m.American guitarist Joe Walsh, of the American rock band The Eagles, will serve as the Veterans Day Parade grand marshal. Here are the street closures:The parade begins on Dallas Street and Bagby Street and proceeds east on Dallas, north on Louisiana Street, west on Walker Street, south on Smith Street, west on Lamar Street, ending on Lamar at Bagby. Spring Branch CelebrationsSpring Forest Middle School in Spring Branch Independent School District hosted one the largest Veterans Day Celebration in West Houston on Monday, at the Don Coleman Coliseum.

KPRC2HOUSTON - It has been more than six months since forensic investigator Michael Maloney first stepped inside 7815 Harding St.His mission? Hired by the families of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas, Maloney and his team recovered several rounds, months after the deadly botched raid. Maloney told KPRC 2 Investigates in May that, "This was surprising for a scene that was already processed." "I was very surprised when it ended up having a minor contributor of Dennis Tuttle," Maloney said. "I was also very pleased, because it allows us to then position Dennis Tuttle at some point during the dynamic shooting event."

These valves could have stopped an uncontrolled release, if for example, the pump or piping manifold were damaged. The reduction in tank level and volume that occurred as naphtha product released from Tank 80-8 did not trigger any alarms in the ITC control room. As a result, ITC personnel were unaware of the naphtha product release before the fire erupted. Going forward, the CSB plans to identify potential naphtha product release points and ignition sources, determine why the naphtha product release was not detected prior to ignition and why the release was not isolated post-fire. The backgroundThe ITC started on March 17 and spread throughout the facility, engulfing nine of the 15 tanks in the area.

HOUSTON - An evidentiary hearing for a man serving a 70-year prison sentence for murder has been reset to January 2020, KPRC2 Investigates has learned. The state also accused Burks' defense team of posturing because a key witness, Randy Lewis, was a no-show. Lewis testified before the grand jury that indicted Burks in 2000, but in a sworn statement KPRC2 Investigates reported Monday, Burks' legal team now argues Lewis has flipped. Lewis must be present for the evidentiary hearing. Prosecutors were prepared for the scheduled hearing today and were disappointed that it was reset at the request of Burks' counsel.

Joel Osteen confirmed to KPRC2 he is expecting Kanye West to visit Lakewood Church in the next few weeks. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

Nicholas and her husband, Dennis Tuttle, were killed during the Jan. 28 raid at their Harding Street home. An investigation conducted by attorneys for the Nicholas family concluded that the shots that killed her were fired from outside the home. The City filed a plea on the basis that the probate court had no jurisdiction to consider a Rule 202. The plea was denied and the City filed an appeal, which stayed the probate court case. "The attorneys for the Estate of Rhogena Nicholas determined their course of action to obtain information in this matter, and the City has responded appropriately."

Here are five major highway roadwork projects that could add time to your weekend commute:1. Traffic will be detoured to the I-69 Eastex southbound exit to Hopper, then continue on the frontage road through the signalized intersections to reenter the I-69 Eastex southbound mainlanes. In Brookshire, I-10 eastbound from FM 1489 to FM 359Commuters can expect all lanes closed nightly, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. through Oct. 7. West Beltway northbound from 290 to West RoadThree lanes will be closed on Friday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday. 290 westbound from West 34th to PinemontThree lanes closed from Friday 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Saturday.

A person in Texas has won the $227 million Mega Millions jackpot, lottery officials said Wednesday. The winning ticket was sold in Cedar Park, at the Lakeline Express Mart at 2004 N. Lakeline Blvd. "We look forward to meeting Texas' newest millionaire, and we are excited to have another Mega Millions jackpot winner here in Texas," said Gary Grief, executive director of the Texas Lottery. This is the 13th Mega Millions jackpot winner in Texas and the first since October 2016. The jackpot for the next Mega Millions drawing is set for Friday.

So, would you know if they were hiding illegal drugs in your own home, inside their bedrooms? They are cheap, usually around $10, easy to order, and they look exactly like every day, household items. To find out just how difficult these stash devices are to find, KPRC 2 Investigates enlisted the help of two real-life moms with teenage children. Several times, the women actually picked up and studied several of the stashing devices that we planted and still had no idea that there were fake drugs hidden inside. It is driving me crazy that I cant find these hidden, fake drug, stash devices, because I pride myself on knowing exactly what my kids have in their rooms.

Families are having to be rescued from their home in Huffman due to rising water. Huffman - Sofia OjedaWhat's happening: Several people in the area are still being rescued from their homes as water continues to rise. Quote of note: "The water receding in a lot of locations, but we still have high water," Harris County meteorologist Jeff Lindner said. Northeast Houston - Rose-Ann AragonWhat's happening: Water made it impossible for many cars to pass through the intersection. Sargent (Caney Creek neighborhood) - Bill BarajasWhat's happening: Sargent residents are still dealing with high water and flooding in their communities.

KPRC2HUFFMAN, Texas - Residents in the Huffman neighborhood near Afton Way are dealing with multiple feet of water. Hoping for best"We moved everything we could upstairs, but you can't put your whole first floor upstairs," Cynthia Watson said. When Harvey hit in 2017, 4 1/2 feet of water came into Watson's home. One neighborhood in Huffman got flooded with 5-6 of water...other areas of the neighborhood got 15+ feet. "We're going to have to stay with family, and we're just going to do everything over again.

I wanted to drown myself out of my own thoughts.For years, Francis tried to mask the emotional pain with alcohol. The majority of people with PTSD suffer from insomnia, terrifying dreams and other sleep issues connected to their trauma. They're having lingering effects of the trauma they experienced, so they may have flashbacks, psychiatrist Dr. Olga Lapeyra said. "They may (also) have unwanted memories, anxiety (and) irritability associated with it.Lapeyra is part of a clinical trial underway in Miami, Austin and Dallas called the Recovery Study. In prior studies with PTSD, it was found that the subjects who did take TNX-102 S-L did have deep and restorative sleep, Lapeyra said.

KPRC2Tropical Depression Imelda continues slowly moving north across Southeast Texas. Here are the things you need to know about the storm and how it could impact you. Read moreHeres where the most rain from Imelda has fallen so farWhat was once Tropical Storm Imelda made landfall Tuesday afternoon. Since then, the storm has dumped heavy rain on much of Southeast Texas. Read moreWhat's happening in our area as Imelda moves throughKPRC Authorities block a flooded road in Freeport, Texas, on Sept. 18, 2019.

KPRC2Tropical Depression Imelda continues slowly moving north across Southeast Texas. Here are the things you need to know about the storm and how it could impact you. Read moreHere's where the most rain from Imelda has fallen so farWhat was once Tropical Storm Imelda made landfall Tuesday afternoon. Since then, the storm has dumped heavy rain on much of Southeast Texas. Read moreWhat's happening in our area as Imelda moves throughKPRC Authorities block a flooded road in Freeport, Texas, on Sept. 18, 2019.

KPRC2Tropical Depression Imelda continues slowly moving north across Southeast Texas. Here are the things you need to know about the storm and how it could impact you. Read moreWhat's happening in our area as Imelda moves throughKPRC Multiple cars have stalled out due to high water near Hobby Airport. We've got reporters scattered across Southeast Texas. Here's a look at what they've seen as Imelda moves through.

KPRC2Tropical Depression Imelda continues slowly moving north across Southeast Texas. Here are the things you need to know about the storm and how it could impact you. Read moreWhat's happening in our area as Imelda moves throughKPRC Multiple cars have stalled out due to high water near Hobby Airport. We've got reporters scattered across Southeast Texas. Here's a look at what they've seen as Imelda moves through.

Imelda made landfall Tuesday afternoon as a Tropical Storm near Freeport. Later Tuesday, the system was downgraded to a Tropical Depression. Here's a look at our team coverage:What's happening in our area as Tropical Storm Imelda moves throughKPRC2KPRC 2 has crews in the field all over the Houston area. Read moreTropical Depression Imelda makes way through SE Texas; flash flood watch in placeThe KPRC 2 Severe Weather Team is tracking Tropical Depression Imelda, which is causing heavy rain over parts of southeast Texas as it works its way inland. Read moreLIVE STORY: Tracking Tropical Storm Imelda as it moves inlandFollow live updates on Tropical Storm Imelda as it moves through Southeast Texas.

HOUSTON - A woman who was carjacked at gunpoint in her own driveway during a violent crime spree Thursday night spoke exclusively to KPRC 2 a day after the incident. The carjacking victim was one of three people caught in the middle of the deadly crime spree in Houston's South Side. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said the crime spree started when a man was carjacked at a Valero gas station at 5820 Scott St. around 9:55 p.m. The woman said the men ordered her out of her vehicle at gunpoint and stole her phone. I was in total shock, beyond shocked, but I had to keep my cool to save my life," the woman said.

HOUSTON - Billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta put $5,000 into a billion dollar empire. In his new book, Fertitta shares what hes coined as "Tilmanisms," lessons he said all business owners should know. I've lost deals because I've probably negotiated them too hard. I think there's probably one of six teams that could easily win the championship this year. "You might think you know what you're doing, but I'm going to show you what you don't know."

HOUSTON - Top Republican Party campaign officials were in Houston Thursday to try to reinforce President Donald Trump's support among Hispanics. "I think this is a testament that speaks to how much the president wants to win the Latino vote. Hes interested in conquering the Latino vote. Trump carried Texas in 2016 but didn't win the majority of Latino voters. "Those are the relationships we have to build, so we can reelect president Trump in 2020," RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said.

Her fancy title came with a lot of perks, including a $4,400-a-month stipend for Adams' office and condo near Beverly Hills. The Houston Film Commission is run by the Houston First Corporation. "I'm not sure it's necessarily dead," said Rick Ferguson, executive director of the Houston Film Commission. Bazan stated, "I know there are a couple of scripts on the desk of the Houston Film Commission as we speak. In the end, the Houston Film Commission's LA office appears to be just another Hollywood flop.

Deputies with the Matagorda County Sheriffs Office forced open the door, according to authorities. The seizure lasted about 2 1/2 hours, and the Houston Humane Society was called to assist. Houston Humane Society officials said when they entered the home, a female dog was giving birth under the kitchen sink. All of the dogs were in "horrible living conditions," according to Matagorda County officials. "She went on to be the face of Matagorda County," Fine said, describing a Maltese poodle named Angel, who was featured on KPRC 2.

HOUSTON - Thursdays Democratic presidential debate is expected to cause traffic delays and impact businesses due to road closures. Road closuresThe Houston Police Department is alerting drivers to avoid the campus of Texas Southern University on Thursday or expect traffic delays. Several streets around the perimeter of TSU will be blocked off to traffic due to the Democratic Presidential Debate, which is taking place at HP&E Arena on the schools campus. The top 10 democratic presidential candidates and thousands of visitors will fill HP&E Arena for Thursdays event. The city of Houston said in a statement to KPRC 2, We are treating this like any high profile event in the city of Houston.

HUMBLE, Texas - Intense flames ripped through an entire building at the Timbers or Deerbook apartments Friday evening. "It was really frightening because as soon as I walked out, I could feel the heat coming from the apartment, and I wasnt even that close," Norman Amos said. Investigators said least eight second-floor units were destroyed, with another eight below badly damaged. She got her apartment all nice looking, nice everything inside, and now its just gone," Evelyn Morales said about her mother-in-law. Thankful that they were able to come out on time and nothing bad happened to anybody," Morales said.

KPRC2HOUSTON - METRO is offering a summer program to ease travel during the summer months. From May 4 through July 28, the I-45 North HOV lane will be free for inbound drivers on the weekends. "Use of the lane will be free during specified hours and no minimum number of occupants is required," METRO said. The three-month program is designed to make summer travel quicker and more efficient, METRO said. Click here for more information on Houston's HOV lanes and also to see an interactive map with a list of North Freeway HOV lane entrances.

HOUSTON - KPRC's Bill Spencer makes his weekly rounds to restaurants in town to make sure they are keeping up to the health standards in Houston. Click here for other Restaurant Report Card recaps. Heres a closer look at the restaurants that Spencer reported on this week. KPRC2Violation: Provide effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of roaches. Discovered live roaches crawling near the dishwashing machine. The order was given to discard all ice and thoroughly clean the ice machine.

We asked a family to put a weighted blanket to the test and weigh in on what you need to know before you buy one. Both kids agreed to test out the Quality Kids Weighted Blanket. The kids thought the blanket was good temperature-wise but thought it could be bigger. "A weighted blanket is almost like giving a child a hug during their sleep," he said. Overall, the weighted blanket was a winner with our testers -- they just wanted more of it.

HOUSTON - A quick walk down Hall Road reveals a mess of trash scattered along the side of the street. Hobgood lives in a nearby subdivision and said the trash problem has recently gotten worse than usual. "There are other ways to dispose of your garbage, and they need to respect our community," Hobgood said. "They need to stop, they need to stop. We will send it in to the police, and we need to cut this out," Hobgood said.

The city of Pasadena said it is investigating the incident and claims the man was fostering the puppy. Eduardo Vasquez posted on Facebook that his 5-month-old puppy, Buddy, died Friday morning while under the care of the Pasadena Animal Shelter. Vasquez said he dropped Buddy off at the Pasadena Animal Shelter on Thursday morning. Vasquez claims that one of the workers at the shelter left Buddy in a hot van for a long period of time. Pasadena Animal Shelter responseKen Donnell, the director of the Pasadena Animal Shelter, said the shelter is currently investigating what happened and that Buddy was with a foster family.

KPRC2The official countdown is on as the road to a High School Football State Championship begins for thousands of programs across the Lone Star State. We love the red carpet treatment we receive across the area for the coverage we bring you on air and online. Who are the teams to watch out for this fall in Class 6A and 5A ? Ive limited by list to my Top 5 plus one more powerhouse to complete the group of teams to look out for in 2019! Other programs like Dickinson, Pearland, Cy Fair and The Woodlands in Class 6A will make noise while in Class 5A look out for Angleton.

However, Acevedo made one thing clear regarding the question of probable cause: "I stand by that, we had probable cause to be there." However, the Harding Street case stands out even more since Goines did not fire the deadly shots, according to Ogg. That said, Acevedo will not back down from his assertion that officers had a right to enter the Harding Street home. Acevedo quickly responded, "I stand by that, we had probable cause to be there." Last Friday, minutes after making his position on probable cause quite clear, the chief also acknowledged that dishonesty to the court will ruin a case.

I was literally in tears screaming from pain," Calderon said. KPRC2Calderon said the woman behind the wheel of the truck that hit him was speeding around traffic and driving on the wrong side of the road. "She literally hit him, looked at him, and took off. Christian's wife, Tiffany Calderon, said. Tiffany Calderon said.

KPRC2HOUSTON - A local business owner is frustrated after two of his Botox businesses were broken into in less than a week. What happenedIn surveillance video, a woman was seen pressing on shattered glass and inching her way through shards of glass at 2:12 a.m. Thursday. Alfonso Perez, the owner of Botox RN and Med Spa, showed KPRC 2 the mess he discovered when he showed up to his business on Richmond Avenue. Perez showed KPRC 2 video of a woman using a battery-powered grinding saw to get in. The business owner said he hopes that she will be caught soon.

Urban Eats - 3414 Washington AvenueViolation: Food not safe for human consumption was found. The Union Kitchen - 6011 Washington AvenueViolation: Food not safe for human consumption was found. Specifically, inspectors found stuffed seafood stored above the required limit of 41 degrees. Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine - 11398 WestheimerViolation: Inspectors discovered four live cockroaches in an egg case and on seasoning storage tubs. KPRC2Bamboo House Houston - 5901 WestheimerViolation: Inspectors discovered one live cockroach inside the three-compartment sink and another one on top of the food preparation table in the cook's area.

Although Wednesday's fast-moving storm was in and out in hurry, the traffic nightmare lasted longer, with cars practically at a standstill along I-10 at Wayside Drive. I don't want to go through (the high water) and have my car flood out," Jo Rivere said. Others drivers weren't so lucky. "I was going towards Houston, and when I crossed the water, my car just stopped," Gutierrez said. "It might look like it's (the water level is) low, but no, don't risk it," Belinda Rodriguez said.

HOUSTON - The Houston Fire Department hasn't completed its inspection of Lamar High School, where photos showed overcrowded stairways on the first day of school. Houston building inspection reports show that the city approved designs for the new east, south and west wings of Lamar High School. Around 3,000 students are currently attending Lamar High, according to the HISD website. The principal at Lamar, Rita Graves, told KPRC on Wednesday that the foot traffic at the school is now "perfectly fine." Here is a statement from HISD:"Most fire alarm tests have been completed at Lamar High School.

HOUSTON - This week, Illinois-based Mitsubishi Electronic Automation brought a unique, free training opportunity to a select group in Acres Homes, hoping to fill a skills gap in the automation workforce. Mitsubishi Electronic Automation partnered with Acres Homes-based nonprofit BenCheri' Educational Center to offer a free one-week training class to 20 students from the Houston community. The company's workforce development outreach program is hoping to bridge the educational skills gap in the machine tool industry. The training is taking place at the Acres Home Chamber of Commerce. If you know a nonprofit group interested in offering the Mitsubishi Electronic Automation training, you can contact Derrick Jordan at derrick.jordan@meau.com or 847-478-2358.

You could've killed kids. Still too afraid to reveal their identity, the family said when they heard the gunshots, they took cover. "I was thinking somebody was in the house and my husband was yelling to get down on the floor." After making sure the children were OK, the homeowners checked surveillance video to see what happened. The family said they're not sure why they were targeted and think it could be a case of mistaken identity.

KPRC2PHOENIX, Ariz. - Copper was first used to sterilize wounds between 2600 and 2200 B.C., and today, its power to kill bacteria still works. Researchers are hoping to one day to use copper to create new antibiotics for a strain of pneumonia. Right now, Johnson is focusing on disrupting the copY protein, which helps bacteria get rid of copper. He has a compound with copper in vitro studies now that's killed 99.9% of the bacteria in a couple of hours. Johnson said his team is making faster progress now on figuring out the basic science of how copper works.

HOUSTON - KPRC's Bill Spencer makes his weekly rounds to restaurants in town to make sure they are keeping up to the health standards in Houston. Click here for other Restaurant Report Card recaps. KPRC2Violations: Discovered two live cockroaches on the wall by the food service station. KPRC2Violations: Critical violation: Discovered rodent droppings under the buffet line and also near the soda fountain station. KPRC2Violations: Discovered two live cockroaches, one on the food prep table and the other near the walk-in-cooler.

A University of Houston Downtown student was arrested Tuesday after authorities said he threatened to shoot up a campus building. HOUSTON - A University of Houston Downtown student was arrested Tuesday after authorities said he threatened to shoot up a campus building. Authorities said 19-year-old Oscar Rincon made the threat on Snapchat about 8 p.m. Tuesday night. The post said he was going to shoot up a building on campus. The Snapchat post included a picture of an empty classroom, officials said.

HOUSTON - KPRC 2 Investigates has learned that the University of Houstons Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity has been indicted by a grand jury for a second time. It's a rare move for a grand jury to indict an entire group and not a list of individuals. The grand jury again voted to indict the fraternity for the unlawful hazing of one of its pledge members in November 2016. Students reactSeveral UH students had opinions on the developments. "Background: UH placed the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity under interim suspension on July 21, 2017, until completion of an administrative investigation.

HOUSTON - On Wednesday, a judge denied a request to declare the city's noise ordinance unconstitutional. In recent months, Houston police have issued about half a dozen sound violation tickets to employees at White Oak Music Hall. On Wednesday, lawyers for the White Oak Music Hall employees tried to have the tickets thrown out, claiming the noise ordinance was unconstitutional. What lawyers saidThe lawyers said the part of the ordinance that says it's not only about what residents can hear, but also what they feel, is "too vague." What's nextThe hearings for the employees who have been cited with noise violations could provide another chance for the venue's attorneys to attack the city's noise ordinance on constitutional grounds.

The lawsuit claims the improper installation of a pipeline in the Channelview area in 2015 led to flooding. The PMR law firm said the pipeline was installed to connect to the Keystone pipeline and its now diverting water into nearby neighborhoods, causing flooding, property damage and loss of property value. The law firm is representing dozens of homeowners in five neighborhoods. PMR Law is suing CenterPoint Energy, Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Oiltanking Partners, L.P.KPRC 2 reached to all three for comment. The law firm also said that number might increase if they find more affected residents.

What happenedSam Trail, of Houston, said he and his wife were forced to sit in a seat with fresh vomit on the back, of the seat in front of them, the floor and the seat itself. "The seat in front of me was covered with vomit," Trail said. They said they were on United Flight 2057 from Vancouver to Houston on Sunday afternoon. What passengers saidTrail said that when he alerted the flight crew of the vomit, they were more concerned with the departure time. Once the issue was brought to our crew's attention, cabin cleaners were called on board to clean the seat prior to departure."

BAYTOWN, Texas - A teenage girl in Baytown said she caught a man looking into her bathroom window while she was taking a shower. She said that around 5:30 a.m., she saw a man peering into her bathroom window. Sarah's father confronted the man outside their home, according to officials. "Because the window is right near where the shower is, so I completely stay away from the window now. Baytown police described the man as being Hispanic and in his 20s, with black curly hair and a heavy build.

Now, new research suggests that even a small amount of lead in the blood can contribute to behavior problems in kids. Currie studied the blood lead levels of 120,000 children in Rhode Island, a state with high rates of lead testing for young children. Using school records, the researchers wanted to see if a child's blood lead level in the preschool years predicted whether they later had problems in school. "They're more likely to have disciplinary problems in school," Currie said to Ivanhoe. She also says there needs to be a more effective mechanism in place for blood lead screening.

When officers arrived at a residence in the 3400 block of Tidewater Drive, they found the man with a gunshot wound. Read moreList of victims in wedding cake fiasco growsKPRC2At 29 years old, Amanda Stafford is getting ready for the biggest day of her life -- the day she will finally marry her longtime fianc Oscar Cina. Unlike many young couples, Stafford and Cina are paying for their wedding out of their pockets. Read moreEl Paso shooting suspect on suicide watchCopyright 2019 CNN New details are out on the incarceration of the El Paso shooting suspect. The suspect in the deadly shooting in El Paso, Texas, has been placed on suicide watch based on the recommendation of medical staff at the jail, the El Paso Times reported, citing an official with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

When officers arrived at a residence in the 3400 block of Tidewater Drive, they found the man with a gunshot wound. Read moreList of victims in wedding cake fiasco growsKPRC2At 29 years old, Amanda Stafford is getting ready for the biggest day of her life -- the day she will finally marry her longtime fianc Oscar Cina. Unlike many young couples, Stafford and Cina are paying for their wedding out of their pockets. Read moreEl Paso shooting suspect on suicide watchCopyright 2019 CNN New details are out on the incarceration of the El Paso shooting suspect. The suspect in the deadly shooting in El Paso, Texas, has been placed on suicide watch based on the recommendation of medical staff at the jail, the El Paso Times reported, citing an official with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.