Gone in 90 Seconds: How thieves are stealing wheels from vehicles parked at IAH airport garage
KPRC 2 learned that in a span of days in the same parking garage on the same floor, at least two vehicles had their tires stolen. So, KPRC 2 asked mechanics what tools these thieves are using and how fast could they get the job done?
Woman accused of killing Texas husband also suspected of plotting to murder ex-husbandโs new wife, court docs reveal
Sarah Hartsfield, a Chambers County woman who has been married five times, is accused of murdering her most recent husband. She also fatally shot her fiancรฉe in 2018, an investigation Minnesota prosecutors have reopened.
Danielle Keys Bess and Jolanda Jones prepare to face off for 3rd time in race for Texas House District 147
The first day of early voting for the May 24th primary runoff election saw Texas House District 147 Democratic primary candidates Danielle Keys Bess and Jolanda Jones hitting polling locations as they prepared for a third battle on the ballot for the seat once held by Garnet Coleman.
โItโs about timeโ: Disability rights advocates welcome justice department review of ADA compliance at Houston Rodeo
Gary Lynn was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and while he doesnโt let that stop him from attending his favorite Houston sporting and entertainment events, he said accessibility issues sometimes make for a less than enjoyable experience.
Level-up your tech with these helpful KPRC 2 apps
From phones to tablets, from smart TVs to smart speakers, KPRC 2 has some apps that will help make your new tech even better. Youโll get to watch any videos that we post, plus you can watch KPRC 2 News live whenever we have a newscast. AlexaYou can use your voice to get the latest news and weather with KPRC 2โฒs Alexa skill. Tap โMoreโ and then tap โSkills & Games.โ Tap the search icon and type โKPRC.โ Tap on the KPRC skill you want to install and configure it. You can read more about what Alexa devices can do and see a demo of the KPRC skill here.
โHe is going to shoot meโ: Man who says he was held at gunpoint by ex-HPD captain speaks to KPRC 2 Investigates
HOUSTON โ โIf they can give him prison, give him prison,โ that is what David Zuniga told KPRC 2 Investigates reporter Mario Diaz on Wednesday morning. Mark Aguirre and held at gunpoint in a bogus voter-fraud conspiracy incident on Oct 19. Zuniga said Aguirre faked an injury immediately after the incident to draw Zuniga closer. โVery, very close, because when I saw him unlock the safety I thought, โHe is going to shoot me,โโ Zuniga said. Attorney Jared Woodfill, of the Liberty Center, told KPRC 2 Investigates, the head of the Liberty Center, Dr. Steven Hotze, โhad hired Mark Aguirreโs investigation firmโ and he had a team of approximately 20 investigators looking into potential election fraud in Harris County.
Houston homicides rising: Whatโs behind the increase and whatโs being done to protect families
Some people are saying Houston is rapidly returning to its old ways of the 80โฒs -- a city filled with homicides. Homicide statistics have been under the microscope as of late because of the recent rash of homicides in the city combined with Mondayโs shooting death of Houston police Sgt. At a news conference following the shooting, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said: โIt is another rough day. This has been a rough year.โHPD numbers show homicides in Houston are on the brink of 350. The statistics are rapidly approaching the most since 377 were recorded in 2005.
Is a brain-eating amoeba infection really that rare?
HOUSTON โ In September, news broke that a brain-eating amoeba was responsible for the death of a 6-year-old Lake Jackson boy. Just how rare is it to be infected with a brain-eating amoeba? Source of exposureAuthorities said that McIntye came in contact with the amoeba (also called naegleria fowleri) from the public drinking water. According to the CDC, males made up 75% of the cases and they were predominantly between 5 and 14 years old. source:CDCAre neighborhoods testing their drinking water?
Documents: Charges not pursued after incidents involving man accused of killing HPD sergeant
HOUSTON โ Charges were not pursued against โElbert Manzanoโ after a pair of incidents that preceded Tuesdayโs shooting that killed one officer and wounded another, according to documents obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates from the Harris County District Attorneyโs Office and the Houston Police Department. According to an intake disposition report from an incident on Monday, the prosecutors were examining the offense as a โterrorisric threat,โ which is how it was written in the report. An image of the Intake Disposition Report provided by the Harris County District Attorney's Office is seen. He told the officers, Iโll take a charge of terroristic threat if you believe the persons. He did not dive into the facts surrounding the situation and the lack of charges.
Executive Producer, Houston Life Show
KPRC 2s HOUSTON LIFE, Houstons #1 rated daytime lifestyle program, is looking for a dynamic and bold Executive Producer that can lead a team of lively Co-hosts, multi-platform producers, photojournalists and reporters. The role: The Executive Producer is responsible for the daily production of KPRCs Houston Life. You must be a flexible leader who manages the Houston Life team and maintains editorial control to help evolve the program. Works closely with Creative Services Director to manage brand and vision for Houston Life. Reviews and approves all on-air, website and promotional use content for Houston Life.
VIDEO: Abbott answers questions about education, financial assistance and evictions
HOUSTON Texas Gov. Greg Abbott answered questions about a variety of coronavirus pandemic-related topics during an interview with on KPRC 2 News at Noon. You can watch the full interview in the video attached to this story.
BIG NEWS: KPRC 2s Houston Life is moving to 3 p.m.
HOUSTON KPRC 2s HOUSTON LIFE, Houstons no. HOUSTON LIFE: June 12, 2020Co-hosted by three-time Emmy Award-winner Derrick Shore and former KPRC 2 anchor Courtney Zavala, HOUSTON LIFE has quickly become the citys go-to program for honest and witty conversations about all things H-Town, including family, community, food, fashion, entertainment and of course, the perfect mixed drink to go with whatever you do. During the recent COVD-19 pandemic, HOUSTON LIFEs popularity exploded among viewers, consistently winning its time period against national programming and consistently outperforming all other locally produced lifestyle/talk shows. Now in its fourth year, HOUSTON LIFE launched in August 2016 from its first studio in the Galleria. After two seasons the decision was made to build HOUSTON LIFE its own home inside the new, state-of-the-art KPRC-TV Channel 2 studios on the Southwest Freeway.
Watch Ask 2 Live: KPRC 2 fans chat with H-E-B Houston Executive Vice President
KPRC 2 hosted our latest Ask 2 Live Zoom event with H-E-B Houston Executive Vice President Armando Perez as the featured guest. Ask 2 Live: Business Edition with H-E-B was moderated by KPRC 2 News at 5, 6 and 10 anchor Kris Gutierrez. WATCH: Ask 2 Live chat brings KPRC 2 anchors and fans togetherSkip to the video timecode shown below to view these highlights. 11:20 โ How has Covid-19 impacted how H-E-B does business? 14:20 โ How does H-E-B select the music that plays in their stores?
Kris Gutierrez joins KPRC 2 as evening news anchor
Kris Gutierrez will join Dominique Sachse, Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley and Sports Director Randy McIlvoy to anchor the stationโs 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts beginning March 30. Gutierrez will also anchor KPRC 2 News at 5 p.m. with Lauren Freeman. Texas-born Gutierrez is a multiple Emmy and Regional Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of experience covering news on the national, regional and local stages. โKris is the quintessential Texan with a passion for storytelling and extensive experience in both national and local media. His positive energy and work ethic make Mr. Gutierrez a perfect fit for the KPRC 2 team especially during such an unprecedented time,โ said Jerry Martin, KPRC 2 Vice President/General Manager.
Enter the Circle K Secret Word of the Day
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Man's money reclaimed by Social Security after he's mistakenly declared dead by insurance company
โSomebody in New Jersey called into Social Security and said he had died,โ said Ginger Fine, Bob Fineโs wife of 31 years. 'โBob Fine went to the bank the next morning and was told that the Social Security Administration had reclaimed their money. The Fines said the problem is still not corrected and they havenโt received one of Bobโs Social Security checks since. โIโm a firm believer in that.โโSomebody with a name similar to mine and a Social Security number typo,โ Bob said. Not only have Bob Fineโs Social Security checks stopped coming in, but his Medicare policy has also been canceled because of his โdeath.โ Now he has no health insurance.
No indictments of Waller County jail employees in Sandra Bland's death
HOUSTON โ A Waller County Grand Jury declined to indict any county jail employees in the case of Sandra Bland's death, KPRC 2 News has learned. "We are not going to allow what they have done in a limited, secret capacity to prevent us from doing what we need to do to get answers for the family," Bland family attorney Cannon Lambert said Monday night. There are other indictments the grand jury is considering, but the county would not go into detail. Bland was found dead in a Waller County Jail cell on July 13, three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. Waller County prosecutors said the medical examiner found no injuries consistent with struggle.
Photo of veterinarian who allegedly killed cat with arrow leads to investigation
HOUSTON โ An investigation is underway after a photo of a veterinarian holding a feral cat she allegedly shot and killed with a bow and arrow went viral. The Austin County Sheriff's Office told KPRC 2 News an investigation is now underway. Misty Acton uses Washington Animal Clinic. The Washington Animal Clinic in Brenham confirms Lindsey had been a veterinarian there for the last two years. Bruce Buenger owns Washington Animal Clinic.