She cut her own hair: KPRC 2โฒs Robert Arnold passes through adorable parenting trial with wit, photos for proof
KPRC 2's Robert Arnold shares a bit about his sweet family on his KPRC 2 social media accounts and we're here for every minute of it -- especially that time his daughter cut her own hair.
โYou will always have a voiceโ: Houston Crime Stoppers video program ensures victims always part of parole process
For crime victims and their family members, the potential parole of an attacker is both terrifying and emotionally draining. Many family members also worry whether their concerns will be heard by the parole board prior to any decision. Houston Crime Stoppers is now addressing these concerns through a unique program that records victim impact statements to be used during the parole process.
3 things that surprised even usโฆ from Season 3 of โThe Evidence Roomโ
What started as an idea to check out boxes in the Harris County evidence room turned into now Season three of โThe Evidence Roomโ where we look in-depth into some of the most well-known criminal cases in Houston. Weโve done more than 20 episodes and we plan to keep on going! See the most surprising things we learned about some of the most recent cases.
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.
๐Texas executions: KPRC 2โฒs Robert Arnold shares details of the death chamber, stories from his extensive coverage of stateโs harshest penalty
KPRC 2 investigative reporter Robert Arnold has covered multiple executions throughout his career in journalism. Here are some recollections of his coverage, from the details of the death chamber to the strangest moment he's ever experienced watching an execution.
Harris County estimates at least 2 years to make a โsignificantโ dent in criminal case backlog
Tens of thousands of criminal cases remain backlogged in the Harris County criminal justice system; leaving victims and the accused waiting longer and longer for their day in court. Even the most optimistic estimate from the Harris County Budget Management Department shows it could takes two years to make a significant dent in the backlog.
Texas border communities grapple with dueling crises, COVID-19 pandemic and migrant surge
Several border leaders continue to call on President Joe Biden to pause the release of asylum-seeking migrants into the United States. These calls for help come as many border communities are struggling under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic.
KPRC 2 Trust Index: Are immigrants with COVID-19 entering the US?
But, KPRC 2 has discovered other immigrants crossing the border are not always screened for COVID-19 before theyโre released. Earlier this week, our partners at Telemundo discovered immigrants released from federal custody, arriving at the Brownsville Bus Station, where the city of Brownsville set up COVID-19 testing. The city told Telemundo, since Jan. 25, 108 migrants tested positive for COVID-19, or about 6% who took the test. The city canโt stop someone from getting on a bus and some COVID-19 positive migrants who spoke to Telemundo said they were headed for destinations across the country. So, the governorโs claim that COVID-19 positive undocumented immigrants are entering the country through the Texas-Mexico border is accurate.
Houston Newsmakers: Record breaking winter weather cripples Texas
Investigating the Texas power gridThe forecast was for record breaking cold for Texas, including Houston. KPRC Investigates reporter Robert Arnold takes a deep dive into what went wrong and is a guest on this weekโs Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall. After his second impeachment acquittal, former president Trump may have a renewed ability to play a pivotal role in the future of the Republican Party but to what end? โHe has the ability to make life very difficult for the Republican party, particularly in seats that are competitive seats where they want some moderate or centrist moderate candidates,โ Jones said. โI think that heโs going to be the butt of national jokes for a while,โ Professor Rottinghaus said.
โHe did not incite a riotโ: For some supporters, faith in Trump is unwavering
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)HOUSTON โ Bob Bagley was among the thousands of people who made their way to Washington last week to support President Donald Trump. Bagley said he did not enter the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and he does not believe Trump supporters were a part of any violence. KPRC 2 reporter Robert Arnoldโs conversation with Bagley took place on Jan. 8. โWhy did you go?โโWe went to support President Trump,โ Bagley said.
Thousands of Texas healthcare providers enrolled to distribute COVID-19 vaccine
HOUSTON โ State health officials said more than 5,000 healthcare providers have enrolled with the Texas Department of State Health Services to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. Texasโ Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel is working on who will be among the next to receive the vaccine. Only documented healthcare providers whoโve enrolled with the state can receive the vaccine. Healthcare providers also had to prove they could store the Pfizer vaccine at sub-zero temperatures. Texasโ first-week allotment schedule shows the nearly 225,000 doses will be sent to 109 healthcare providers in 34 counties.
Fort Hood: Regaining trust after string of homicides, assaults and suicides
KPRC 2 Investigates is looking into how Army leaders are trying to regain trust following a string of suicides, homicides and assaults. A new acting senior commander was appointed to Fort Hood and KPRC 2 investigator Robert Arnold conducted an exclusive sit-down interview with Maj. Gen. John Richardson. Not only is Richardson the new acting senior commander of Fort Hood, but heโs also the deputy commanding general of operations for III Corps. Every time they see a leader not enforce a standard, theyโre noting that.โMultiple investigations are underway into exactly why Fort Hood experienced 129 felonies a year over five years. At the end of September, Richardson shut down the corps at Fort Hood for five days.
Fort Hood: The Armyโs most dangerous post?
So far this year, nearly 30 service members connected to Fort Hood have died, including by homicide, suicide, accident and illness. Army leadership has admitted that Fort Hood has the worst rate of violent crime and incidents among its U.S. installations. Christopher Wayne SawyerSawyer, 29, was found unresponsive on March 5 in his residence on Fort Hood, according to a statement released by the post. Mejhor MortaMorta, 26, was found unresponsive July 17 in the vicinity of Stillhouse Hollow Lake, near Fort Hood. His body was discovered on Aug. 25 near railroad tracks in Temple, about 30 miles from Fort Hood.
โHuge rainmakerโ: Hurricane Sally threatens historic floods
ALABAMA PORT, Al โ Hurricane Sally is expected to make landfall sometime Wednesday morning. The stormโs center churned offshore 70 miles (115 kilometers) south of Mobile, Alabama, as Sally crept northward toward an expected Wednesday landfall at 2 mph (3 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center. Rain fell sideways and rain began covering roads in Pensacola, Florida, and Mobile, Alabama. The National Hurricane Center expected Sally to remain a Category 1 hurricane when it comes ashore, adding โhistoric life-threatening flash flooding is likely.โBy Tuesday evening, hurricane warnings stretched from east of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, to Navarre, Florida. Once ashore, Sally was forecast to cause flash floods and minor to moderate river flooding across inland portions of Mississippi, Alabama, northern Georgia and the western Carolinas over ensuing days.
Houston police chief, victimsโ advocates angered by cases of accused murderers released on multiple bonds
While a federal lawsuit addressed inequities in misdemeanor cases, the way bond in felony cases is handled remains in dispute. Kahan said his research found 42 such defendants in murder cases since 2018. Many in law enforcement, including Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, have been particularly critical of a system allowing those accused of crimes to be released on multiple bonds. โWe have people that have been booked for murder, charged with murder, released while charged with murder and murdering again,โ said Acevedo. 9 similar defendantsHere is a closer look at the similar bond cases that Channel 2 Investigates found.
Ride along: What school buses will look like in the COVID-19 era
She added, โJust to ease the burden of the school buses and the school bus drivers.โJust like campuses and classrooms, school buses have to adapt to COVID-19. This image shows a seating plan for a Santa Fe ISD school bus. (KPRC)Cleveland ISD: Fastest-growing districtWe heard nearly identical plans when visiting the fastest-growing school district in the state -- Cleveland ISD. The school bus drivers"I will tell you if you think teachers are afraid, bus drivers are terrified," said Nikki Cowart, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Union President for Cy-Fair ISD. The district will also try to disinfect buses between routes and then the buses would be fogged with disinfectant at the end of each day.
Ride along: What school buses will look like in the COVID-19 era
โI hope more parents can take their kids to school if they can,โ said parent, Lesley Briggs. She added, โJust to ease the burden of the school buses and the school bus drivers.โJust like campuses and classrooms, school buses have to adapt to COVID-19. This image shows a seating plan for a Santa Fe ISD school bus. (KPRC)Cleveland ISD: Fastest-growing districtWe heard nearly identical plans when visiting the fastest-growing school district in the state -- Cleveland ISD. The district will also try to disinfect buses between routes and then the buses would be fogged with disinfectant at the end of each day.
Most Texas county voter websites are unsecured, study finds
HOUSTON โ The voter websites maintained by Texas counties are not in great shape when it comes to security. Hicks is a guest on this weekโs Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall and says there is an obvious need for everyone to know their county website is secure. โThe Med Center -- they need a grocery store,โ Helfman said. โThe Museum District and all the new high rises need a grocery store. Hear much more about what it took to get this new magnet of the community on this weekโs Houston Newsmakers.
As Seen On TV: Best and worst of 2016
HOUSTON โ Every Tuesday consumer expert Amy Davis features an "As Seen On TV" product. Seventeen worked and earned a nod from testers, 16 got a thumbs down and three were inconclusive. The glue that claims to form a strong bond couldn't even hold a broken plastic hanger together long enough for our test. Women everywhere wished you could spray on a perfect manicure with Spray Perfect, but the product left a hot mess on our producer's hands. The best of 2016Some of the best products included toys for kids.