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Hobby Airport food fight ends with vote pushing out Pappas

The city of Houston awarded a lucrative Hobby Airport concessions contract to a new company, pushing out Pappas restaurant amid much debate. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and 10 other council members voted “yes” in favor of awarding the contract, with six voting “no.”

Thieves stole tens of thousands of dollars in equipment, including ‘Jaws of Life’, from Houston fire engines

At least four different fire departments, including the Houston Fire Department, have fallen victim to theft, and tens of thousands of dollars of equipment, purchased with public funds have disappeared, KPRC 2 Investigates has learned.

Council members delay vote to keep Pappas restaurants at Hobby Airport or go with Miami-based company

The highly publicized fight over a lucrative concessions contract at Hobby Airport was tagged by multiple council members who indicated they want more time to come to a decision.

Houston Police Department executes search warrants at city’s water treatment facility

The Houston Police Department showed up on the grounds of the Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Friday morning with a search warrant and area residents were excited.

Do you need help? Free Domestic Violence Resources

Are you in a dangerous relationship and need help? Do you know someone who needs help? In part of our effort to help people in the community, our team put together a list of groups in our area that can help victims of domestic violence.

Class back in session: Law enforcement uses closed-down school in Montgomery Co. for active shooter training

In the months following the deadly massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde last May, Montgomery County saw an opportunity in a place where others saw a closed-down school.

KPRC 2 presents a special weeklong series on escaping and ending domestic violence

It’s a dangerous problem that’s often hidden from public view until it becomes deadly. Domestic violence caused by an intimate partner can leave victims feeling vulnerable and trapped. But help exists. Next week, KPRC 2 presents “Breaking Free”. We are partnering with law enforcement and agencies across our area to bring you a weeklong series focused on stopping partner violence. The goal is to provide support, resources, and solutions that can save lives.

Nearly 4 years after deadly botched raid on Harding Street, still no trial for former HPD officer who faces 2 murder charges

The federal investigation into Harding Street led to additional charges, and while Bryant pleaded guilty to falsifying government records, Goines has yet to face a jury with the feds or Harris County.

Former HPD officer charged with murder in botched Harding Street raid back in court; Defense attorney seeks to quash indictments

The deadly botched raid on Harding Street that happened nearly four years ago was front and center inside of Judge Frank Aguilar’s courtroom in Harris County’s 228th District Court on Thursday morning.

KPRC 2 Investigates questions Splendora ISD officials about “I Achieved Failure” jerseys

The controversy and anger surrounding girls on the Splendora High School softball teams being given jerseys that say “I achieved failure” continues.

Man arrested after allegedly installing camera in woman’s bathroom to spy on her while she showered

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and jailed a man accused of installing a camera in his neighbor’s bathroom.

Humble ISD teacher placed on leave after shoving 16-year-old student multiple times in class

“This teacher was out of control. In fact his behavior reminds you of teacher’s gone wild.”

‘They need a lot of resources’: President Biden speaks on Border Personnel

President Joe Biden’s first visit to El Paso on Sunday afternoon since taking office was spent with local officials and personnel from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Houston turns corner in 2022 as city sees fewer homicides

The total number of homicides in the City of Houston for 2023 is down 8% from this point last year.

All ERCOT transmission service providers have declared ‘readiness’, according to the Public Utility Commission

Bright and early Tuesday morning, the Public Utility Commission of Texas delivered a measure of good news concerning the Texas Power Grid.

Hidalgo’s chief of staff indicted in $11M COVID-19 contract controversy ‘to pursue new opportunity,’ judge says

Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Friday the decision by her chief of staff, Alex Triantaphyllis, to depart from his current role in early 2023 “to pursue a new opportunity.” Hidalgo’s office said Triantaphyllis, who was one of three staffers indicted in March in an $11 million COVID-19 outreach contract investigation, will continue his public service in a new role in the Harris County Office of County Administration.

Texas AG’s office hires expert to review missing Texas A&M student’s phone, who disappeared while driving to Missouri City 2 years ago

This week marks two years since Jason Landry mysteriously vanished on his way home to Missouri City for Christmas Break.

13 months after Astroworld tragedy, HPD’s investigation continues and chief makes leadership changes

As the investigation being conducted by the Houston Police Department continues into the Astroworld tragedy, KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed members of HPD’s leadership have been moved or simply moved on following the deadly concert.

‘What’s next?’: City leaders address next steps after Houston water emergency

The report KPRC 2 Investigates uncovered shows the aging water purification plant that lost power on Nov. 27, 2022 is in need of upgrades and repairs to the tune of $1.1 billion.

Hertz will pay $168 million to settle hundreds of false car theft claims

Rental car giant Hertz Global Holdings announced Monday it would pay $168 million to settle 364 claims that it erroneously filed criminal reports against customers who did not return vehicles on time.

Houston ‘juggings’ are soaring; 2022 totals already higher than 2021

Vicki Carr looks back to what took place earlier this month and has a chuckle, but that was not the case on Nov. 11.

What are Houston schools facing when it comes to chronically truant students?

As investigators combed through the life of the Robb Elementary school shooter, they discovered he was absent from school for hundreds of days before being “involuntarily withdrawn” from the district.

KPRC 2 Investigates: How to fight your water bill

Dozens of you are telling us about your experience with the Houston Water Department. We’ve heard about phone calls, emails unanswered, and little to no communication to explain huge bills that threaten you and your family’s well-being. Now, KPRC 2 Investigates explains a customer’s last chance at getting help and how often it is working.

🔒2022 KPRC 2 Investigates stories you don’t want to miss

Take a look at some of the biggest stories KPRC 2 Investigates shared in 2022.

KPRC 2 Investigates to unveil new documentary on Astroworld catastrophe

After 38 on-camera interviews, and months of research, KPRC 2 Investigates will air “Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy” this Thursday on KPRC 2+ at 6:30 p.m.

Neighborhood nuisance: Big rig trucks a big headache for west Harris County subdivision

In the peaceful, family neighborhood of Highland Creek Estates, near FM529, big anger and frustration is growing amongst homeowners over big rig trucks parking all over this subdivision at all hours of the day and night.

Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy – Preventing another festival disaster

“So going into this everybody knew it was going to be a problem, the department ramped up like it was a Super Bowl or a Hurricane,” said Mark Lentini, a now-retired Houston police officer who says the festival ended his career.“Long before the disaster struck any crowd expert or person involved in crowds responsible for crowds knew there were storm clouds over that festival,” said Paul Wertheimer, a crowd safety expert with decades of experience studying crowd surge and other safety issues.On Wednesday, Nov. 2, KPRC 2 Investigates examines the safety and prevention measures that could prevent mass casualty disasters, including crowd design, emergency medicine planning, and the need for a unified command.

The Evidence Room, Episode 2 - The man who killed Halloween

You may have heard about this story before, but you’ve never seen it quite like this.

Voting machines in Harris County will be new for many, but officials say they are prepared to deal with any issues

It is that time of the year again. Halloween decorations are back out on the front lawn, but keep in mind this is one of those years when the other lawn decorations are also prominently displayed.

Experiencing problems with your mail? Thieves are now running a change-of-address scam

Sixty-five-year-old Irene Sanchez has had the same problem for seven months.

City controller asks OIG to investigate Houston Airports System’s director over $760,000 in fines waived for concessionaires

Houston City Controller Chris Brown is calling for the Office of Inspector General to open an investigation into the manner in which Houston Airports System Director Mario Diaz settled liquidated damages with a concessionaire and their partner, who has ties to former Director City Council Relations William Paul Thomas, who was convicted in federal court back in July for conspiracy tied to bribes.

KPRC 2 Investigates: Big purchase to help senior stay mobile becomes hazard

An elderly Cypress couple paid a lot of money to stay safe and mobile in their home, but when the device they purchased became more of a hazard than a help, they called investigator Amy Davis.

KPRC 2 Investigates: The gaps in school safety and what educators need to close them

After eight students and two teachers were murdered at Santa Fe high school in 2018, state legislators passed more than a dozen laws. None of those laws prevented Uvalde and pressure is mounting for lawmakers to address lingering gaps in school security.

KPRC 2 Investigates: Harris, Waller County fire departments understaffed

An Emergency Services District that covers 600 square miles in both Harris and Waller County is substantially understaffed and unable to man four of its fire departments with paid firefighters.

Houston ranks high in number of stolen vehicles; Task force fighting theft says they’re losing money

For Mallory Olson, a seemingly normal night of sleep was disrupted by a knock on her front door.

Audit reveals oversight problems with Harris County rental assistance program

A months-old Harris County Audit memo obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates reveals a series of problems with the administration of public funds in a Harris County Rental Assistance Program.

Audit reveals oversight problems with Harris County rental assistance program

A months-old Harris County Audit memo obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates reveals a series of problems with the administration of public funds in a Harris County Rental Assistance Program.

Houston area suburb collects millions operating red light cameras after 2019 state ban

This is a follow-up to Humble's red light cameras report from 2021.

Eight arrested in $2.3 million human smuggling operation

The Department of Justice announced the arrests of eight people in a $2.3 million human smuggling operation across four states, including Texas.

KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers another example of William-Paul Thomas working outside of the city hall scope

KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered another example of convicted Houston City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas working outside of his scope at city hall last spring.

KPRC 2 Investigates: How much did Houston leaders know about convicted city council relations director’s dealings with private businessman?

The latest chapter into KPRC 2's continuing series of reports into the federally convicted former City Council Relations Director for the City of Houston.

Disabled veteran files lawsuit against Pearland and Port of Houston

A disabled veteran who served in both the Army and Navy and was injured in a 2007 training exercise, has filed lawsuits against the City of Pearland and the Port of Houston.

KPRC 2 Investigates: Solar panel sales exploding in Houston; Here’s what you need to know to keep from being taken advantage of

Texas is now the second biggest state in the country when it comes to people buying solar panels for their homes. KPRC Investigates tells you how to protect yourself from being ripped off by shady sales people trying to capitalize on this buying boom.

KPRC 2 Investigates: Houston homeowners waiting to have solar panels connected to grid

Chris Bourque and his wife Zury wash dishes inside their home in Cypress, but what they’d really like to do is wash their hands of a huge problem with their brand new solar panel system.

Investigates: Emails show city council relations director, William Paul Thomas, had close communication with private businessman

City of Houston leaders are calling for an outside investigation into the actions of a now former city director, William Paul Thomas, after KPRC 2 Investigates uncovered emails showing negotiations in favor of a private businessman.

KPRC 2 Investigates: Airbnb adopts ‘anti-party’ technology

With increasing pressure coming from local municipalities, including outright bans of short-term rental properties, Airbnb is motivated to find a solution to the problem of some of their rental houses being bad neighbors.

Trust Index: Is Harris County defunding the police?

Earlier this week, Governor Greg Abbott claimed in a widely circulated news release that Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and others in the county administration were engaging in what amounted to illegally defunding Harris County’s various policing agencies.

Emails show a top city of Houston director had history of working outside of City Hall in favor of airport businessman

The liaison officer between Mayor Sylvester Turner’s office and City Council, who pled guilty to a federal conspiracy charge involving cash bribes from a bar owner, appears to have previously worked to help other private businesses on deals against the best interest of the City of Houston, according to emails obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates.

‘I think schools need to step up’: Students discuss school safety

When it comes to school safety there’s a lot of blame and opinions. Politicians point the finger and parents want to be heard. But what about what students think needs to be done?

Two city of Houston departments tied to William-Paul Thomas’ bribery scheme

When William-Paul Thomas, a former city employee in the Mayor’s Office, took money in exchange for breaking the rules, he necessarily involved at least two other City of Houston departments.

Lakewood Church: Be careful where you get your Kanye tickets

HOUSTON - Kanye West's 7 p.m. Sunday performance at Lakewood Church is expected to draw a sell-out crowd of some 17,000 people, but all of those tickets are supposed to be absolutely free and available to everyone. Lakewood Church issued this statement about tickets: "In regards to tickets being sold on StubHub, all of the tickets are non-transferable. Lakewood wants to warn everyone that all tickets posted on StubHub or any other ticketing sites are fraud". Lakewood Church said free, general admission tickets to the show can be obtained through Ticketmaster.com or the Ticketmaster app beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. Lakewood said anything other than Ticketmaster tickets will be considered fraudulent.

Border crisis: How new US policy is shifting the numbers at the border

Since the beginning of the year, KPRC 2 Investigates has chronicled the crisis unfolding along our border with Mexico. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

News 2 Know: Search continues for missing Kemah employee, 2 HPD officers hurt in crash & more

Read more2 HPD officers injured in crash while chasing group involved in ATM theft, police sayKPRC Two Houston police officers are recovering after a crash in west Harris County. Two Houston police officers are recovering after a crash in west Harris County. Read moreAll of Houston's liquidation warehouses where you can score stuff for cheapKPRC We've told you about several liquidation warehouses in Houston, but one of the businesses is changing up its business model. We've told you about several liquidation warehouses in Houston, but one of the businesses is changing up its business model. This football season, KPRC 2 is bringing you awesome prizes and bragging rights with our Pro Football U Pick Em!

News 2 Know: Search continues for missing Kemah employee, 2 HPD officers hurt in crash & more

Read more2 HPD officers injured in crash while chasing group involved in ATM theft, police sayKPRC Two Houston police officers are recovering after a crash in west Harris County. Two Houston police officers are recovering after a crash in west Harris County. Read moreAll of Houston's liquidation warehouses where you can score stuff for cheapKPRC We've told you about several liquidation warehouses in Houston, but one of the businesses is changing up its business model. We've told you about several liquidation warehouses in Houston, but one of the businesses is changing up its business model. This football season, KPRC 2 is bringing you awesome prizes and bragging rights with our Pro Football U Pick Em!

Officials search home of private gun seller believed to have sold weapon to Odessa shooting suspect

ODESSA, Texas - KPRC 2 Investigates has learned from federal law enforcement sources that investigators served a search warrant at the Midland-Odessa area at the home of the private gun seller who sold the weapons used by Seth Ator. Ator, 36, is accused of killing seven people and wounding 22 others during a shooting spree in West Texas last weekend. The search was part of the investigation into the private sale of the gun used by Ator. In Texas, private firearm sales do not require a background check. The gunshots struck one of two troopers inside the patrol car, Cesinger said, after which the gunman fled and continued shooting.

UH fraternity indicted for 2016 hazing incident

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.

UH's Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity indicted on hazing allegations

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.

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