โDRAINEDโ Results: How much money weโve helped customers get back on water bills
We are getting results from our โDRAINEDโ investigation into Houston water bills. This week city leaders plan to address the issue at city council, hopefully with some solutions. Plus, while we are hearing from more of you who have issues others are getting the help they need.
Texas Senate committee advances bills restricting certain drag shows
Proposed legislation from Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, would criminalize explicit performances where children are present and strip libraries of state funding for hosting any event featuring performers in drag. Critics say the bill is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Send some love: How to give to local isolated seniors this Valentineโs Day
CONROE, Texas โ Two local Firehouse Subs locations hope to bring smiles to nursing home residents isolated during the coronavirus pandemic. Both locations, 235 I-45 South, Suite A in Huntsville and 3021 I-45 North in Conroe are running the Silver Valentine Donation Drive from now until Valentineโs Day, inviting guests to donate traditional Valentineโs gifts and comfort items. โWe wanted to continue this support for our local senior citizens especially, and show them theyโre cared for even if they are unable to spend quality time with others right now,โ said Jill Jackson, Firehouse Subs franchise manager in a news release. Guests can drop off items at either or both restaurant locations during business hours between 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Items accepted are blankets, activity books, socks, slippers, and traditional Valentineโs Day gifts such as teddy bears.
These 5 Whataburger gifts sure to wow your Valentine this year
Whataburger released a line of Valentineโs gifts from jewelry to drink tumblers, so you can express your love while loving the Texasโ staple. Whataburger 'Love Me Like You Love Whataburger' T-shirt (Whataburger)Perfect for staying home on Valentineโs Day with your special someone. Whataburger "Day Dot" (left) and "I Heart Whataburger" socks (Whataburger)A great gift for both, or for a couple you know and love this Valentineโs Day. 'Spicy' or 'Fancy' Gift Pack (Whataburger)James Avery Jewelry CharmsChoose from โWhataburger Texasโ, โFryโ or โWhataburger Cupโ for that special someone to wear on the next date! Whataburger Makeup Bag (Whataburger)Check out the full Whataburger merch catalog here.
Hereโs where to dine out and get takeout in Houston this Valentineโs Day
Here are some Valentineโs Day weekend dine out and takeout date night dinner ideas for your consideration. Artisans will serve a Valentineโs Day dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Feb. 9 for pick-up on Valentineโs Day, Feb. 14. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Feb. 9 for pick-up on Valentineโs Day, Feb. 14. AdThe Houston log cabin restaurant will offer a Valentineโs Day Dinner in-house as well.
Grab your gal pals: Hereโs where to Celebrate Galentineโs Day in Houston
Grab your gal pals and get ready to channel your inner Leslie Knope -- Feb. 13, a.k.a. Galentineโs Day, is fast upon us. Galentineโs Day reps unusual origins: The celebration of sisterhood was spawned by โParks and Recreation,โ the much-beloved NBC sitcom that chronicled the wild and impassioned antics of over-achiever Leslie Knope. Leslie describes Galentineโs Day as the best day of the year, adding โItโs like Lilith Fair, minus the angst,โ she said, โplus frittatas.โAdFrom picnicking in the park to buddy films with your besties, here are a few ways to celebrate Galentineโs Day in Houston weโre sure Leslie Knope would approve of. Visit our Valentineโs Day page.
โHe deserves justiceโ: Fiancee of man killed in possible road-rage shooting asks for publicโs help to find his killer
SPRING, Texas โ Linda Valentine has a clear Christmas message to the person who shot and killed her fiance: โWhy would you do something like this? What kind of person does anything like this?โValentine is grieving the loss of Federico Cisneros, the latest victim of road rage in our area. โHe deserves justice.โValentine said she wants to do anything she can to help homicide investigators with the Harris County Sheriffโs Office solve the case. What makes the case even more disheartening for Valentine is that Cisneros is never in that area. โHe had no other reason to go over there.โValentine is hoping that anyone with any information into her fianceโs death will contact the Harris County Sheriffโs Office homicide division or Crime Stoppers.
'The military's #MeToo moment:' Fort Hood victims speak out
Members of Congress launched an investigation of Fort Hood in September after Sgt. Elder Fernandes was found dead on Aug. 25 hanging from a tree in Temple, Texas, months after reporting sexual harassment. A Fort Hood officer went with his wife to their apartment during one altercation after Buxton called for help. A Fort Hood spokesperson said they had no information on this allegation. โHow many more must die at Fort Hood for them to be held accountable?โ Lupe Guillen said.
How To Get The Flowers You Paid For
HOUSTON โ Days before Valentine's, viewers are asking KPRC Local 2 investigative reporter Amy Davis how to get the biggest bang for your buck on flowers. We showed you what we received when we ordered flowers from four online floral companies. Local florists tell us that was our first mistake. When you order flowers through a big company online, what's called a wire service, they turn around and give your order to a local florist. But whatever you order, order soon.