U.S. Senators urge federal investigation on Hertz rental car company after customers wrongfully accused of driving stolen rental cars
Federal lawmakers are urging the federal government to investigate Hertz’s business practices after customers were wrongfully accused of driving rental cars that were reported as stolen.
Texas Rangers execute search warrant at office of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
The Texas Rangers executed a search warrant Friday at the office of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Sources told KPRC 2 that the warrant was related to a contract for COVID-19 vaccine outreach, but no official word has been released.
Spring break vacation: 4 places you should try, 4 you should forget
Some travel experts are comparing this coming spring break to a prison break. It makes sense when you consider that millions of Americans have been cooped-up in their homes because of COVID-19 restrictions for far too long and many are just now ready to break free and take a real vacation.
Hertz rental car company ordered by federal judge to disclose number of customers accused of driving stolen vehicles
KPRC 2 Investigates has been tracking developments connected to Hertz. The rental car company is battling hundreds of customers who say they were falsely accused of auto theft after renting cars.
3D printer, several weapons discovered inside home where suspect accused of shooting 3 HPD officers surrendered
Caballero is now facing three state counts of attempted capital murder of HPD officers, and he is also federally charged with possession of a machine gun and felon in possession of a firearm.
Events postponed again: Here is what you need to know about buying tickets right now
New COVID concerns are causing the cancellation of many events and concerts. Now, ticket holders are wondering what to do and some are worried about buying tickets to future events, like the Houston rodeo shows. We have what you need to know about buying tickets right now.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Student loan borrowers hit with credit score penalty
About 1 in every 8 people in the U.S. has student loan debt. Payments for about 80% of those borrowers have been deferred or postponed until May 1, 2022; but one man says his loan servicer reported his account delinquent, causing a big drop in his credit score.
Former Fort Bend Co. Sheriff Troy Nehls shares his experience inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
Former Fort Bend County Sheriff, U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R) Tx-Dist. 22 was on his third day in Congress when hundreds of people who refused to believe President Donald Trump lost the election stormed the Capitol building. in Washington D.C.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Holiday return headaches, third-party shipping issues
If you are returning something you got over the holidays - it might not be as easy as in the past specially if it's a larger item. A record number of people shopped online this holiday season. That combined with the pandemic and shipping supply issues means the holiday returns season is shaping up to be a challenge. KPRC 2 Investigates is looking into third party shipping issues.
US Representative Troy Nehls calls on FAA to audit Houston Airport Systems over delayed terminal project at IAH
In August, U.S. Representative Troy Nehls told KPRC 2 Investigates he had questions over how the Mickey Leland International Terminal Program at Bush Intercontinental Airport was being managed by the Houston Airports System and its director Mario Diaz.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Astroworld tragedy attorney ads skyrocket, warning about your private information
The ads online and on TV from Astroworld festival attorneys are in overdrive. As we see with every tragedy, there are always bad guys who will try to cash in. KPRC 2 Investigates has what you need to know about sending your personal information out and also advice for screening potential attorneys.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Red flags to look for when hiring attorney after Astroworld tragedy
Dozens of lawsuits are in the works and more are coming up after the Astroworld tragedy. KPRC 2 Investigates has what you need to know before hiring an attorney for yourself, or even your teenager who may have been at the festival.
KPRC 2 Investigates IRS backlog frustration and how you can get help
KPRC 2 investigates the IRS backlog and how it’s impacting people in our area. Right now, the United States Treasury is still working on some 9 million tax returns from 2020. The delays are causing a domino effect for business owners who need their tax returns to get emergency disaster loans. One Woodlands couple called KPRC 2 Investigates because they worry they will have to close their business if they can’t get help soon.
Mug shot: Twin claims he was sleeping when he stabbed 17-year-old sister, prosecutors say
The bond for Benjamin Elliot is set at $100,000. He didn’t appear in court, he’s in the mental health unit. Prosecutors say he admitted to stabbing his sister in the neck, but claims he was dreaming/sleeping at the time. They say when he realized it wasn’t a dream and he had stabbed his sister, he called 911 and the operator told him to perform CPR. Then, he alerted his parents who can be heard screaming on the 911 call.
Some Haitian migrants remain determined to stay in US, while others reconsider
KPRC 2 Investigates spoke with several Haitian immigrants who remain at an encampment just across from Del Rio in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Acuna. Many there said they were aware of the US Government’s plans for mass expulsions of Haitian immigrants, but are still determined to stay in the US.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Trash workers caught on camera not recycling
How would you feel if you found out all your hard work at protecting the environment, separating your recyclables from your normal trash, everyday, was for nothing? That your trash collection company was actually taking your recyclables, adding it to the landfill and charging you extra money for it. KPRC 2 Investigates obtained video footage of the trash workers in action and we tracked down the company owner to get answers.
Stranded then snubbed? KPRC 2 Investigates finds you may have a hard time getting help if you get bad gasoline in your vehicle
When gas station pumps dispense contaminated fuel into your tank it can cause thousands of dollars in damage. The station that sold the gas is ultimately responsible but lawmakers made a change recently that seems to be giving gas stations selling bad fuel a pass. Our KPRC 2 Investigates team met with one Galveston man who has been dealing with one bad gas problem and we’ve also uncovered new information about why it may be so hard for him to get answers.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Still homeless after big freeze, woman says insurance company is ghosting her
Almost seven months since a big pipe burst during the February freeze and one Houston woman is still waiting on repairs so she can get back into her home. She reached out to KPRC 2 Investigates when her insurance company seems to have disappeared. While digging for answers, our Investigates team was shocked at one response we got from the company.
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.
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.