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What will happen to employees who participated in million dollar teacher certification scam?
Read full article: What will happen to employees who participated in million dollar teacher certification scam?As investigations continue, HISD has promised immediate termination of any fraudulently certified teachers.
Does your neighborhood Houston area experience drainage issues during storms?
Read full article: Does your neighborhood Houston area experience drainage issues during storms?As we brace for a wet remaining week, we want to know: Is your neighborhood in the Houston area experiencing drainage issues?
‘It’s a constant battle’: Abandoned home forces NE Harris County renters to move
Read full article: ‘It’s a constant battle’: Abandoned home forces NE Harris County renters to moveDavid Mercado walks KPRC 2 Rilwan Balogun and Gil Gredinger around his northeast Harris County home and points out areas in his neighbor’s yard he paid to clear.
Stepfather arrested after 5-year-old girl finds gun, accidentally shoots herself in NW Harris County
Read full article: Stepfather arrested after 5-year-old girl finds gun, accidentally shoots herself in NW Harris CountyA man was arrested after authorities say a 5-year-old girl found a gun and accidentally shot herself at a home in northwest Harris County overnight Sunday.
Deer Park family discovers mysterious bottle in their home. What they uncover next may surprise you
Read full article: Deer Park family discovers mysterious bottle in their home. What they uncover next may surprise youWatch Monday, November 4 at 6:30 a.m. on KPRC 2 News Today. On the go? Download the KPRC 2+ app to watch or listen from anywhere.
Less than half of Harris County voters believe 2024 presidential election will be fair and accurate, UH Poll says
Read full article: Less than half of Harris County voters believe 2024 presidential election will be fair and accurate, UH Poll saysWith Election Day right around the corner, a new survey from the University of Houston suggests less than half of Harris County voters believe the results will be fair and accurate.
$11K heist: Houston delivery driver accused of stealing pallets of Amazon packages from warehouse
Read full article: $11K heist: Houston delivery driver accused of stealing pallets of Amazon packages from warehouseA man is currently wanted, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of customer’s Amazon packages right from the warehouse while he worked as a contracted driver for a third-party company.
Harris County polling location permanently closed due to water, power issues
Read full article: Harris County polling location permanently closed due to water, power issuesA polling center in Harris County has now been permanently cut off for the election cycle due to ongoing issues with water and power.
Hundreds illegally got Texas teacher licenses through cheating ring, Harris County prosecutors say
Read full article: Hundreds illegally got Texas teacher licenses through cheating ring, Harris County prosecutors sayFive people were charged in connection with the scheme. Investigators say aspiring teachers would pay for help cheating in the certification test.
NEW VIDEO: Jack Yates assistant principal charged, arrested in million-dollar Houston teacher certification scandal
Read full article: NEW VIDEO: Jack Yates assistant principal charged, arrested in million-dollar Houston teacher certification scandalA teacher-certification scheme has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of several education officials, including LaShonda Roberts, an assistant principal at Jack Yates High School.
Children witnessing deadly domestic violence cases on the rise in Houston area
Read full article: Children witnessing deadly domestic violence cases on the rise in Houston areaDeadly domestic violence incidents witnessed by children are becoming alarmingly common in the Houston area, with multiple cases involving fatalities or severe injuries over recent months.
Houston ISD says they were made aware of alleged cheating scheme shortly before arrests were made
Read full article: Houston ISD says they were made aware of alleged cheating scheme shortly before arrests were madeHouston ISD says the three employees arrested as part of an alleged teacher-certification cheating scheme will be relieved of duty immediately.
Texas teacher cheating scandal puts more than 200 unqualified teachers into classrooms
Read full article: Texas teacher cheating scandal puts more than 200 unqualified teachers into classroomsHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
200 unqualified teachers certified in $1M Houston-based cheating scheme
Read full article: 200 unqualified teachers certified in $1M Houston-based cheating schemeHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
Houston mother charged with murder after children hear gunshots, see her near father’s body
Read full article: Houston mother charged with murder after children hear gunshots, see her near father’s bodyA woman is in custody after investigators said she shot and killed her husband in North Harris County.
African art discovered by KPRC 2 Investigates in county maintenance shed closer to auction for a third time
Read full article: African art discovered by KPRC 2 Investigates in county maintenance shed closer to auction for a third timeIt 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.
Viral TikTok shows over 150 drivers ticketed by same officer in Katy all lined up for court
Read full article: Viral TikTok shows over 150 drivers ticketed by same officer in Katy all lined up for courtA TikTok video by Keara Kenise Anderson has gone viral, showing over 150 people lined up outside a Katy courthouse, all claiming they received traffic tickets for "improper stop" at a traffic light from Harris County Deputy R. Hubbard near Fry Road and Interstate 10.
Leave your guns at home--unless you’re law enforcement: what every Texan needs to know before voting
Read full article: Leave your guns at home--unless you’re law enforcement: what every Texan needs to know before votingWith early voting underway for the November 5th election, it’s important for Texas voters to be aware of the rules before heading to the polls.
Woman found guilty in 2022 hit-and-run killing of Harris County sergeant
Read full article: Woman found guilty in 2022 hit-and-run killing of Harris County sergeantLavillia Spry has been convicted of intoxication manslaughter for the 2022 hit-and-run that resulted in the death of Harris County Sergeant Ramon Gutierrez.
Two men arrested, charged in $2M meth operation bust in north Houston
Read full article: Two men arrested, charged in $2M meth operation bust in north HoustonThe DEA Houston Division, alongside Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, announced a major methamphetamine bust in north Houston, seizing drugs valued at $2 million.
Man shot, killed during gunfight while Harris County deputies, US Marshals were conducting domestic violence warrant
Read full article: Man shot, killed during gunfight while Harris County deputies, US Marshals were conducting domestic violence warrantA man was killed Wednesday when officers were conducting what has only been described as a “warrant service” that escalated into gunfire exchanged. It's unclear if the man shot was a suspect.
Here’s how many people from Harris County turned out for early voting in Texas
Read full article: Here’s how many people from Harris County turned out for early voting in TexasIn the first two days of early voting in Harris County, more than 242K people came out to participate in the democratic process!
Authorities looking for man suspected in multiple Harris County sexual assaults
Read full article: Authorities looking for man suspected in multiple Harris County sexual assaultsThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help to identify a man suspected in at least two sexual assaults.
Stepfather arrested after 5-year-old girl finds gun, accidentally shoots herself in NW Harris County
Read full article: Stepfather arrested after 5-year-old girl finds gun, accidentally shoots herself in NW Harris CountyA man was arrested after authorities say a 5-year-old girl found a gun and accidentally shot herself at a home in northwest Harris County overnight Sunday.
Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning toward homes. KPRC 2 got CenterPoint to fix it
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning toward homes. KPRC 2 got CenterPoint to fix itFor the last three months, the people who live near a leaning power pole have been calling and calling and calling for help.
University of Houston survey details directions Harris County voters are leaning going into 2024 elections
Read full article: University of Houston survey details directions Harris County voters are leaning going into 2024 electionsAn online survey conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston shows which direction Harris County voters are leaning a little more than two weeks out from the 2024 elections.
Inmates facing additional charges after trying to escape from Harris County Jail
Read full article: Inmates facing additional charges after trying to escape from Harris County JailTwo inmates at Harris County Jail, Benjamin David Walls and Frankie Rosas, face new charges following unsuccessful escape attempts.
Will Harris County Pct 4 Corporal’s death be ruled ‘line-of-duty’ after he was murdered while driving to work?
Read full article: Will Harris County Pct 4 Corporal’s death be ruled ‘line-of-duty’ after he was murdered while driving to work?One month after Harris County Precinct 4 deputy Maher Husseini was murdered while he was on his way to work, it is still unclear whether the killing will be treated as a line-of-duty death of an officer.
Harris County: What to expect during early voting for the Nov. 5 election
Read full article: Harris County: What to expect during early voting for the Nov. 5 electionThe Harris County Clerk’s Office held a news conference Thursday morning to provide key information about early voting for the upcoming Nov. 5 General and Special Elections.
‘I feel like I’ve been robbed’: Harris County man claims property deed transferred to stranger
Read full article: ‘I feel like I’ve been robbed’: Harris County man claims property deed transferred to strangerRobert Amboree, a Houston property owner, recently made aware of an apparent property fraud that left him feeling violated.
Man found shot to death at North Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Man found shot to death at North Harris County apartment complexAuthorities are investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in North Harris County, where a man in his mid to late 20s was found shot dead by an off-duty police officer on Tuesday night.
Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning towards homes. Residents call KPRC 2 to straighten problem
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning towards homes. Residents call KPRC 2 to straighten problemFor the last three months, the people who live near a leaning power pole have been calling and calling and calling for help.
Head and hands of Texas teen last seen in 2005 found in freezer of Colorado home
Read full article: Head and hands of Texas teen last seen in 2005 found in freezer of Colorado homeThe head and hands found in a freezer inside a Colorado home have been identified as a teenager who might have been last seen alive in the Houston area.
CEO of Harris County-Houston Sports Authority steps down after 18 Years; Interim CEO named
Read full article: CEO of Harris County-Houston Sports Authority steps down after 18 Years; Interim CEO namedJanis Burke, the CEO of the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA), has stepped down after 18 years in the role.
What to know if you're voting in Harris County this election season
Read full article: What to know if you're voting in Harris County this election seasonElection season is right around the corner. Teneshia Hudspeth, Harris County Clerk, stops by Houston Life with some important Early Voting dates to remember and information for Harris County voters.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg discusses challenges, priorities in Domestic Violence cases
Read full article: Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg discusses challenges, priorities in Domestic Violence casesOgg says her office has worked closely with law enforcement to prioritize high-risk offenders, particularly those who engage in strangulation or use weapons.
‘She’s still a child’: Head and hands of teen last seen in Harris County in 2005 found in freezer in Colorado home
Read full article: ‘She’s still a child’: Head and hands of teen last seen in Harris County in 2005 found in freezer in Colorado homeThe head and hands found in a freezer inside a Colorado home have been identified as a teenager who might have been last seen alive in the Houston area.
3 former Harris County Tax Office employees indicted for taking bribes
Read full article: 3 former Harris County Tax Office employees indicted for taking bribesBased on a statement from the Harris County Tax Collector, the three employees were indicted after an investigation revealed they took bribes in exchange for processing fake car transactions.
Former Harris County detention officer sentenced to community supervision for jail drug smuggling
Read full article: Former Harris County detention officer sentenced to community supervision for jail drug smugglingA former Harris County detention officer, Robert Robertson, has been sentenced to six years of community supervision after pleading guilty to charges of engaging in organized criminal activity related to a drug smuggling operation.
Harris County DA Kim Ogg unveils new criminal data dashboard
Read full article: Harris County DA Kim Ogg unveils new criminal data dashboardOn Wednesday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will be unveiling a new criminal data dashboard that will provide new data for nearly 1 million criminal cases in the county.
EXCLUSIVE: Firefighters reveal how Baby Moses Law saved newborn baby in NE Harris County
Read full article: EXCLUSIVE: Firefighters reveal how Baby Moses Law saved newborn baby in NE Harris CountyFire chief Sidney Webb got an urgent phone call Monday morning from a desperate mother wanting to turn over her baby. The woman was crying, but what happened next saved her newborn baby’s life.
‘Mail was coming up missing’: Former Houston USPS carrier indicted in $1 million mail theft, check fraud scheme
Read full article: ‘Mail was coming up missing’: Former Houston USPS carrier indicted in $1 million mail theft, check fraud schemeA former Houston letter carrier has been indicted by a grand jury, accused of stealing millions of dollars in checks that should have been delivered to Harris County mailboxes.
‘It is the most important verdict in Harris County’: DA Kim Ogg, Harding St. victim’s family react to sentencing
Read full article: ‘It is the most important verdict in Harris County’: DA Kim Ogg, Harding St. victim’s family react to sentencingFormer HPD officer Gerald Goines has been sentenced to 60 years for his role in the 2019 Harding Street raid, marking a historic moment in Harris County.
Houston-area gas station ordered to pay $50K penalty for price gouging during Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Houston-area gas station ordered to pay $50K penalty for price gouging during Hurricane BerylA Houston-area gas station has been ordered to pay a $50,000 penalty for price gouging while many Houstonians were vulnerable during the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Dozens of families being forced out of NW Harris County mobile home park receive supportive responses from viewers
Read full article: Dozens of families being forced out of NW Harris County mobile home park receive supportive responses from viewersWe first brought you this story last week. Neighbors at the Country Road mobile home park came to us desperate for help when the owner decided sell the property. Many of them have no idea what’s going to happen next.
Katy man gets life in prison for shooting and killing wife, wounding 2 stepchildren
Read full article: Katy man gets life in prison for shooting and killing wife, wounding 2 stepchildrenA Katy man has been sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing his wife and wounding two of his stepchildren in 2021.
Man admits to strangling woman, dumping body in Harris County field
Read full article: Man admits to strangling woman, dumping body in Harris County fieldChristopher Bernard, 25, has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence after admitting to strangling 29-year-old Cortney Hall and disposing of her body in a secluded area of northwest Harris County.
Houston auto parts business charged with violating used oil regulations
Read full article: Houston auto parts business charged with violating used oil regulationsThree individuals and the Houston-based L&Y Business, LLC face felony charges for violating the Texas Used Oil Act, resulting in hazardous contamination at a salvage yard on Airline Drive.
2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing children
Read full article: 2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing childrenThe Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable’s Office says a Harris County man is now behind bars following a child pornography and sexual abuse investigation.
Harris County father sentenced to life in prison after brutal 2020 rape, murder of infant daughter
Read full article: Harris County father sentenced to life in prison after brutal 2020 rape, murder of infant daughterLuis Luna has been in jail since August 2020 after prosecutors said he brutally raped and murdered his 8-month-old daughter, Savayah Mason, inside his west Harris County apartment.
‘I’m determined to be better’: CenterPoint CEO talks failures and future in first TV interview since natural disasters
Read full article: ‘I’m determined to be better’: CenterPoint CEO talks failures and future in first TV interview since natural disastersThis is the first TV interview CenterPoint CEO Jason Wells has done since the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl earlier this year.
THC Club in Houston accused of laundering $4.5 million by selling actual marijuana at dispensaries
Read full article: THC Club in Houston accused of laundering $4.5 million by selling actual marijuana at dispensariesA criminal enterprise in Houston, known as “THC Club,” is accused of laundering over $4.5 million through illegal marijuana sales across 18 locations in Harris County.
Couple seen in viral Houston road rage video now accused in real estate rental fraud scheme
Read full article: Couple seen in viral Houston road rage video now accused in real estate rental fraud schemeFour people are accused of an elaborate rental fraud scheme targeting more than a dozen Harris County properties involving a stolen identity.
53 mobile homes need to be relocated in 90 days after surprise notice from landlord, tenants say
Read full article: 53 mobile homes need to be relocated in 90 days after surprise notice from landlord, tenants sayDozens of families in one Northwest Houston community left scrambling to find somewhere to relocate their mobile homes.
71-year-old Harris County woman reported missing found safe after search in Gonzales County
Read full article: 71-year-old Harris County woman reported missing found safe after search in Gonzales CountyA 71-year-old woman who was reported missing out of Harris County was found safe following a search in Gonzales County.
Frustrated by dilapidated homes in Houston? How one woman fought back and what you can do to report similar issues
Read full article: Frustrated by dilapidated homes in Houston? How one woman fought back and what you can do to report similar issuesA Houston resident has been struggling since 2017 to get the city's Department of Neighborhoods to address a dilapidated, abandoned house next to her property, facing repeated delays and lack of action despite multiple hearings and citations.
Jocelyn Nungaray’s suspected killers under investigation for connections to Tren de Aragua gang, warrant reveals
Read full article: Jocelyn Nungaray’s suspected killers under investigation for connections to Tren de Aragua gang, warrant revealsFranklin Pena and Johan Martinez-Rangel have been indicted for capital murder in Harris County and each have a $10 million bond.
Armed man trying to force his way into ex’s home shot, killed in NW Harris County
Read full article: Armed man trying to force his way into ex’s home shot, killed in NW Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office says an armed man who tried to force his way into his ex-girlfriend or wife’s home was shot and killed Tuesday.
Harris County launches $17M loan fund for small businesses. Here’s how you can apply
Read full article: Harris County launches $17M loan fund for small businesses. Here’s how you can applyStarting Tuesday, Harris County is offering low-interest loans from the $17 million Harris County Opportunity Fund to support small businesses.
‘He’s a very dangerous person’: Man accused of gunning down Pct. 4 Corporal makes first court appearance
Read full article: ‘He’s a very dangerous person’: Man accused of gunning down Pct. 4 Corporal makes first court appearanceAthir Murady, charged with the murder of Harris County Precinct 4 Corporal Maher Husseini, appeared in court for the first time on Monday.
Texas DPS trooper hit by a car during traffic stop is doing ‘remarkably much better’
Read full article: Texas DPS trooper hit by a car during traffic stop is doing ‘remarkably much better’A Texas DPS trooper is making a promising recovery in the hospital after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver in northwest Harris County .
Driver flees after crashing into northwest Houston house, baffling homeowner
Read full article: Driver flees after crashing into northwest Houston house, baffling homeownerA homeowner in northwest Houston is still trying to figure out what happened after a driver crashed into her home overnight Monday and took off.
19-year-old on the way to pick up girlfriend shot, killed in possible road rage shooting along Katy Freeway
Read full article: 19-year-old on the way to pick up girlfriend shot, killed in possible road rage shooting along Katy FreewayLaw enforcement and family members have identified a teenager who was shot and killed as he drove to pick up his girlfriend Friday night.