โDRAINEDโ: Whatโs being done to help prevent another multi-million dollar corruption scandal
A small change to prevent another multi-million-dollar corruption scandal like the one KPRC 2 Investigates exposed in the Houston water department. Our โDRAINEDโ investigation led to seven criminal indictments. Investigative reporter Amy Davis went to the Houston city council meeting to find out about the new change to city processes.
Galveston County Sheriff candidate under investigation, at risk of losing peace officer license
Republican candidate for the Galveston County Sheriffโs Office, Jimmy Fullen, is now in the middle of an investigation involving the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, also known as TCOLE. Fullen is accused of not being truthful about his work history statements at previous law enforcement jobs he has had.
Questions persist about tiny corporation linked to Houston Airport System and chaired by cityโs airport director
KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered ongoing concerns about the Houston Airport Systemโs Development Corporation (HASDC), a small, self-funded non-profit corporation that generates significant revenue, yet operates with little transparency and close ties to high-ranking city officials. Despite reporting substantial assets and providing large grants, questions remain about its financial operations and lack of clear oversight.
Community leaders call out Houston Mayor John Whitmire for โoffensiveโ remarks about Gulfton neighborhood
Community leaders are calling out Houston Mayor John Whitmire for his recent โoffensiveโ remarks about the Gulfton area and are demanding an apology, according to a news release.
Be storm-ready: 4 important tasks to do before the next Houston storm
"๐ฉ๏ธ Getting ready for storm season? ๐ฉ๏ธ Don't wait until it's too late! Check out these 4 essential tips from Investigator Amy Davis on what you can do now to prepare for the next storm in Houston. From insurance coverage to documenting your belongings, these steps can save you a lot of trouble. #StormPreparation #HoustonStorms"
Union Pacific, EPA will begin soil testing at various locations in Fifth Ward
KPRC 2 has been covering the cancer clusters in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens area extensively over the past few years. We will also have the opportunity Thursday to watch crews sample the soil at Boyce Dorian Park and speak with a project manager to learn how the process works.
Patrece Lee, former Houston water dept. manager has bond set at more than $400K in waterline repair contract scandal
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.
Former Houston water department manager now in custody after felony charges into shady waterline repair contracts
Former City of Houston water department manager is now in custody after being charged with abuse of official capacity and tampering with documents. Investigator Amy Davis's work has shed light on questionable contracts within the Houston Public Works department. #HoustonWaterScandal #InvestigativeReporting
โThatโs classic public corruptionโ: Felony charges filed after โDRAINEDโ Investigation into shady contracts
A major break in our โDRAINEDโ Investigation into the City of Houston water department. Seven people at the center of the waterline repair contract scandal KPRC 2 Investigates exposed are charged with bribery, abuse of official capacity and tampering with government documents.
Questions for Houston ISD about how we really fared in the first year under state control? Submit them here
KPRC 2 is proud to present the original documentary TAKEOVER, which chronicles a year of change in the Houston Independent School District under Superintendent Mike Miles and the New Education System (NES).
โSeveral months of workโ: Inside look at downtown Houstonโs recovery after wind damages estimated 4,000 windows
Recovery efforts are underway in downtown Houston after winds reached 100 miles per hour last week but it could be months before the countryโs fourth largest city returns to normal.
โI hope youโre happy!โ: Houston ISD students admonish Mike Miles during protests after principals, staffs terminated
โI hope youโre happy; youโve ruined our schools,โ one Houston ISD student said, calling out Superintendent Mike Miles. โYouโve ruined our trust and our faith in our school district, and youโve ruined these studentsโ trust in their teachers and in their principal.
โThey bamboozled a lot of peopleโ: Unlicensed boarding home director wanted after woman suffers severe infection
A senior citizen who was found living in deplorable conditions at an unpermitted boarding home in southwest Houston is now safe at a new nursing home in Dallas, but her experience in Houston has left a mark that hasnโt gone away.
Organization that works with the youth shares thoughts on 5 kids who stole vehicle and lead police on high-speed chase
An organization that works with children and teens by helping them to transform their lives through education and workforce development is speaking to KPRC 2 about five children who stole car and lead police on a chase.
โNo family should have to go through thisโ: One family, two cold cases
Solving cold cases within marginalized communities. KPRC 2โฒs new series โSolvableโ draws attention to unsolved cases, hoping to bring answers to loved ones looking for justice. Anchor Zach Lashway introduces us to one Houston family who lost two young men to guns, years apart - both cases are cold.
โItโs absolutely outrageousโ: Houston resident charged surprise $400 โfacility feeโ after doctor visit
Unexpected, unexplained fees are driving up the cost of doctor visits for families across Houston. We are talking hundreds of dollars in charges above your co-pay. Theyโre called โfacility fees,โ and patients are told days or weeks after their appointments they have to pay up. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis is looking into these facility fees and getting answers for people who are worried about their own bills.
Cancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concerns
Cancer Clusters: New developments continue to pop up in Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens despite contamination concerns. Learn more about the ongoing situation and the residents fighting for accountability. #CancerClusters #EnvironmentalJustice #StayInformed