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KPRC 2 has confirmed an inmate-related death at the Harris County Jail over the weekend.
People who live and work near Houston Lululemon stores say the company is inviting crime into their neighborhoods... doing little to protect customers from repeat thefts. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis explains what is happening and why it might appear more is not being done.
Concerns have led to four criminal complaints being filed. Despite the district's silence, parents are urging the Harris County District Attorney to investigate.
According to documents obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates, Daryn Edwards, 59, has had extensive course training, including earning 60 hours of credit in child abuse prevention and investigation.
The KPRC 2 Investigates team was recently awarded one of journalism's highest honors, a duPont-Columbia Award after years of digging, and uncovering fraud which eventually led to several arrests within the city's water department. Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera sat down with KPRC 2 investigative reporter Amy Davis to learn more about the Houstonians impacted by those outrageously high water bills.
The final person indicted in the Houston waterline contract corruption scandal has reached a plea deal. Seven people were indicted in total after a years-long KPRC ‘DRAINED’ Investigation exposed widespread corruption in repair contracts.
Guilty pleas this week for several people indicted in the Houston waterline contract corruption scandal.
In a tearful conversation with KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis, we are hearing from one of the defendants caught up in the Houston water line repair scandal.
She’s been behind bars since May 2024 - arrested after the KPRC ‘DRAINED’ Investigation exposed widespread corruption in waterline repair contracts. What would former water department manager Patrece Lee say to KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis if she had the chance? That’s what we wanted to know. Amy Davis went to the downtown Houston jail to meet up with Lee.
Campaign dollars are being used for criminal defense attorneys is a practice KPRC 2 Investigates first encountered during our investigation into over one thousand pieces of African Art being stored in a Harris County maintenance shed.
Joseph Nerie had his bribery and tampering with government document felony charges dismissed after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of offering a gift to a public servant.
On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates showed you the attendance records of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at Commissioners Court during 2024.
A Pasadena man who is confined to a wheelchair has been trapped in his apartment for months, because his apartment complex neither provided a ramp, nor would an apartment manager let him keep his own hand-built ramps out.
Former Missouri City police officer Blademir Viveros has been indicted for manslaughter following a crash that killed Angela Steward and her 16-year-old son, Mason, in June.
It remains one of the strangest things KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered in recent years. A massive private African art collection secretly stored inside of an old Harris County maintenance shed.
The news conference is expected to be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, where Mayor Whitmire will address the allegations and his plan to ensure "transparency and accountability."
Deer Park residents expressed their frustration over the lack of timely notifications about the incident.
The Houston Housing Authority provides housing and services to tens of thousands of low-income people and families in our city using mostly federal tax dollars. But some people are worried the money meant to pay for improvements to Houston housing developments may not be going where it is supposed to.
Former Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo has decided not to immediately comment on the bombshell video evidence and testimony that played inside the courtroom during the murder trial of former HPD Officer Gerald Goines.
A judge has denied CenterPoint Energy’s request to dismiss their rate review. The company must now return to the table with city leaders to negotiate new rates that we all pay on our electric bill. Investigative reporter Amy Davis explains why CenterPoint is accused of overcharging all of us for years.
Houston ISD’s new school year started officially started yesterday.
This week, the state-installed superintendent of HISD sat down with KPRC 2 Investigates to call attention to the district’s successes during his first year at the helm.
“There are real victims in the public that were affected by this,” acting police chief Larry Satterwhite said in his opening statements. He also made it very clear to all at City Hall the code practice was, “a bad policy enacted in our department.”
KPRC 2 Investigates looks into the tragic story of Robin Puryear, whose death might be tied to suicide, shedding light on the importance of suicide prevention. We are stressing the need to recognize warning signs and reach out for help through resources like the national crisis hotline, 988.
During the meeting at City Council on Wednesday morning, Brad Tutunjian, CenterPoint Energy’s vice president of regulatory affairs sought to bring transparency to the mounting tensions as more than 1 million customers remain without electricity.
In a June 18 report, Mayor Whitmire told KPRC 2 Investigates Mario Diaz the Internal Investigation would be completed July 1. However, in a phone call this morning, the mayor said it would be "a few more days."
Choosing a new electric plan, comparing rates and fees can be complicated. It’s why some customers pay an electric broker or a third party to find the lowest rates. But some customers say their energy company is threatening to cancel their contracts because they signed up with the help of a broker. KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Amy Davis is asking - can they do that?
During her first appearance in Probable Cause court Friday, a judge accosted her for abusing her position as a public servant noting there are still more than half a million dollars worth of unaccounted funds.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas mandates that individual electricity customers with certain health conditions be afforded certain rights regarding power service.
Safety and integrity of the game behind temporary suspension
KPRC 2 Investigates found one of the men who could have stopped the suspension due to the lack of manpower code in 2021, is still issuing department policies while being investigated for his role in 264,000 suspended incidents.
KPRC 2 Investigates reporter Mario Diaz is getting reaction and also working to get your questions answered.
There is a lot going on in the nation’s fourth largest city, and keeping tabs on everything is a daunting task. KPRC 2 Investigates has a team dedicated to reviewing agenda items involving your tax dollars and how elected officials plan to spend them.
This week, Houston mayor John Whitmire rolled out a temporary fix for inaccurate water bill complaints.
KPRC 2 Investigates uncovered the secretly stored art in a Harris County maintenance shed. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent to makeover the shed and store art under the control of Commissioner Rodney Ellis.
Investigators say the officer was heading home and driving on the 610 West Loop when he hit a pedestrian reportedly running across the freeway.
Former Houston police officer Gerald Goines has been re-indicted on two felony murder charges. This development comes after two felony indictments against Goines were quashed last week. #GeraldGoines #HoustonPoliceDepartment #FelonyMurderCharges
At the center of the controversy, the Mayor, Fred Burton, has leveled an allegation that one city council member, Ebony Sanco, does not live within the city limits.
Discover what to do when a utility company leaves damage behind on your property. Investigative reporter Amy Davis shares insights on how to get information and seek compensation for property damage caused by utility crews.
Overnight in Baltimore, an almost unbelievable scenario played out, as the historic Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed like a house of cards.
KPRC 2 has learned inspectors were at the hotel in northwest Houston the day morning after the girl's body was discovered.
More changes coming to the Houston Police Department in the midst of the investigation into Sexual Assaults Scandal that has overwhelmed the department for over one month now.
💰 Zelle Scandal Unveiled: Houston Women Lose Thousands 💸In a shocking turn of events, two Houston women fell victim to a massive Zelle scam that drained their bank accounts. 😱 Despite reporting the fraud immediately, Chase Bank denied any wrongdoing and refused to reimburse their loss. Join KPRC 2 Investigator Bill Spencer at 6 PM tonight as he dives deep into this alarming issue.
Since HPD Chief Troy Finner informed Houstonians that sexual assault investigations had been “suspended” KPRC 2 Investigates has been asking tough questions of HPD and City Hall.
On the heels of the Houston Police Chief’s latest news conference on the deactivated sexual assault cases, KPRC 2 Investigates has learned the code to suspend cases has continued to be used.
Two Assistant Chiefs with the Houston Police Department have been demoted as a result of the fallout from the department’s investigations scandal, KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed.
On Tuesday, KPRC 2 Investigates reached out to the offices of all City of Houston Council Members for a reaction to the Houston Police Department suspending more than 260,000 cases, including 4,000 sexual assault cases, as a result of a lack of manpower.
Check out this timeline to see how the Houston Police Department mishandled and suspended thousands of sexual assault cases. #Houston #SexualAssaultCases #JusticeForSurvivors #Accountability
The KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' is in its fifth season, streaming exclusively on KPRC 2+.
For almost everything we buy, one of our first questions is always -- how much does this cost? Except, when it comes to health care, especially surgery. With surgery, we usually have no idea what we will pay. KPRC 2 is looking into how to shop for the best surgery price and the homework you should do before deciding the best doctor for you.
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.
KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed the Houston Airport System is in search of a new Director of Aviation following the abrupt departure of Mario Diaz.
Soil samples were being collected by a private company in a community inside the Fifth Ward where residents have been claiming the earth is contaminated, resulting in illnesses including cancer.
The following is a timeline of several stories KPRC 2 Investigates has produced involving former HPD Chief Art Acevedo ranging from Harding Street, to his firing as police chief in Miami, to a recent report showing HPD’s former chief being served while in uniform in Aurora, Colorado (his now former employer) for the Harding Street civil lawsuit.
An update to William-PaKPRC 2 Investigates obtained federal legal records on Tuesday showing a recent “Notice of Resetting” regarding former City of Houston City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas. Federal records in December showed Thomas was to have been sentenced this past Monday, January 22nd.ul Thomas sentencing date...
Once con artists know they’ve got someone on the hook, willing to send them money, they will try just about anything to keep that connection with that person. But even we were surprised just how far scammers went in this case.
KPRC 2 Investigates has learned the city of Houston is far behind schedule, stopping the flow of water.
KPRC 2 Investigates has learned the redevelopment of the controversial International Terminal Redevelopment Project (ITRP) at Bush Intercontinental Airport is looking for a new executive to complete the project. This comes at a time when the project has experienced massive delays and seen its budget skyrocket over the last decade.
While most are here for the big game, KPRC 2 Investigates reveals a dark underside that comes with a championship game. Women and children sold for sex or forced labor. It’s called human trafficking.
KPRC 2 Investigates obtained federal legal records on Wednesday afternoon showing a motion has been filed to have an upcoming federal sentencing date of William-Paul Thomas continued.
A new week is already producing a new chapter of proposed questionable spending being passed onto Houstonians in the final weeks of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Administration.
Texas Rangers have opened a new public corruption investigation after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office “concealed” records subpoenaed in a Grand Jury’s review of how a multi-million dollar county contract was awarded, according to search warrants unsealed Thursday.
A massive crackdown on prostitution is causing the streets to adjust. We'll show you how law enforcement is moving with them.
To help with those water bill issues, we've set up a meet-up in front of City Hall to speak before the City Council on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
We should start by saying the vast majority of public servants do indeed serve Houstonians. However, there are others who do otherwise, according to federal and state prosecutors.
‘The Evidence Room’ is KPRC 2′s award-winning docuseries, and it looks back at some of the most notorious crimes in Texas history.
KPRC 2 Investigates is about to show you five solutions to getting the lowest possible auto loan rate on your new car.
The attorney representing Thomas – Monique Sparks - has made a request of the court to be removed from the case.
KPRC 2 Investigates introduced you to a 35-year-old mother of two, who is also a small business owner of a wedding event company, after she said an event organizer duped her and other vendors.
The first thing that Brandi Ingram did when she connected with KPRC 2 Investigates was call the man who failed to deliver on what he promised her and many other small business owners and brides: the Magnolia Wedding Expo.
One week after this issue was first highlighted by KPRC 2 Investigates, we have good news to share. The debris has been removed.
An illegal dumping site that KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed four days ago in unincorporated Fort Bend County sits untouched causing residents to have more questions.
Former Houston Independent School District Board of Education president, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, entered a guilty plea back in Oct. 2021 for conspiracy tied to bribes within the district. Now, she's traveling overseas at her leisure. Experts question if she's not being held accountable.
KPRC 2 Investigates has learned that Matt Slinkard, the executive chief for the Houston Police Department, is moving on to pursue new opportunities outside of the department.
There are concerns over what KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered involving forensic testing delays at the Houston Forensic Science Center, which is resulting in significant backlogs.
The Karolyi Ranch, a sprawling 1,687-acre property north of Houston that was once the summer training site for female Olympic gymnasts, has a new owner with potentially different interests than gold medals.
KPRC 2 Investigates has learned through sources one of the original twelve jurors was excused for personal reasons. That means one of the four alternates is moving into the jury of 12 to hear the case, leaving the court with three alternate jurors.
You can soon say goodbye to paper tags in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott signed HB718 into law Monday that eliminates the use of paper license plates in Texas. Car dealers will be required to issue metal license plates when the vehicle is sold.
The bombshell impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by the state’s House of Representatives on Saturday remains the talk of the Capitol with many wondering about not only the next set of steps to be taken in the Senate but.... when?
After five years, families of those killed and wounded during the Santa Fe mass shooting are one step closer to getting answers. Several family members met with Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady Tuesday to learn what evidence in the case he will allow them to review.
A bill filed by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt would help bring consistency to how truancy is handled by school districts across the state. After passing the Senate 30-1, Senate Bill 1630 was recently voted out of a House committee and is now headed to a vote in the House.
