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Wanted Tren de Aragua gang member arrested on day of his asylum hearing in Houston area
Read full article: Wanted Tren de Aragua gang member arrested on day of his asylum hearing in Houston areaTexas DPS officers say Jorgenys Robertson Cova, 32, was wanted out of Pearland for theft and captured in Houston. He was scheduled for an asylum hearing in Houston on Monday, where he was instead, put behind bars.
After day of school threats and violence in Houston area, law enforcement warns of significant consequences
Read full article: After day of school threats and violence in Houston area, law enforcement warns of significant consequencesThere were at least five schools across the Houston metro area that dealt with school threats or violence on Wednesday, resulting in lockdowns or secure modes at campuses, which impacted thousands of students and teachers.
Karen Miles’ friend believed to be last to speak with her before disappearance
Read full article: Karen Miles’ friend believed to be last to speak with her before disappearancePolice are still searching for answers after skeletal remains were found during the investigation into the disappearance of 61-year-old Karen Miles, who has not been heard from in nearly three weeks.
Family of man missing since October has been suspicious about person of interest in Missouri City woman’s disappearance
Read full article: Family of man missing since October has been suspicious about person of interest in Missouri City woman’s disappearanceNew documents obtained by KPRC 2 have more information on the person of interest in the disappearance of Karen Miles, a Missouri City mother who’s been missing since Aug. 21 ties that man to two other stolen vehicles whose drivers have never been found.
Aide accused of beating intellectually disabled man with electric cord at Pearland facility, state investigates
Read full article: Aide accused of beating intellectually disabled man with electric cord at Pearland facility, state investigatesA Pearland facility whose mission is to help physically and mentally disabled people is now under investigation by Texas state authorities.
‘Everything came back negative’: Pearland ISD student says he is being punished for THC vape he didn’t even have
Read full article: ‘Everything came back negative’: Pearland ISD student says he is being punished for THC vape he didn’t even haveA Pearland student says he was singled out and punished for a vape that he didn’t even have.
Trash can saves Pearland man’s life when car burglars shoot at him during routine dog walk
Read full article: Trash can saves Pearland man’s life when car burglars shoot at him during routine dog walkA Pearland man is lucky to be alive after being shot at multiple times early Wednesday morning while taking a routine walk with his dog.
3 arrests in connection to prostitution investigation at Friendswood massage parlors
Read full article: 3 arrests in connection to prostitution investigation at Friendswood massage parlorsFriendswood police say three woman have been arrested in connection to an investigation into illegal activities at massage parlors.
Human remains found in area of Utah where crews had been searching for missing Pearland couple
Read full article: Human remains found in area of Utah where crews had been searching for missing Pearland coupleRay and Maranda Ankofski were last seen on June 21 while exploring the Steel Bender Trail east of Moab.
Paris to Pearland: Family of 6 to return home after worldwide computer outages cause flight delays
Read full article: Paris to Pearland: Family of 6 to return home after worldwide computer outages cause flight delaysGOOD NEWS for a Houston-area family, whose flight back home from Paris, France was delayed due to the global computer outage. They were able to board their plane hours after speaking exclusively with KPRC 2 while waiting patiently at the airport.
One phone call drains $17K from Pearland woman’s bank account
Read full article: One phone call drains $17K from Pearland woman’s bank accountWe've all (or know someone) who has been impacted by financial scams and Pearland Police say it's hard to catch these scammers and banks have just as difficult a time recovering the stolen money.
Search for Pearland couple missing in Utah shifting into recovery effort, officials announce
Read full article: Search for Pearland couple missing in Utah shifting into recovery effort, officials announceAuthorities in Utah have been searching for a couple from Pearland went missing after they went exploring on a trail. Eight days after they vanished, local authorities have transitioned their search into a recovery effort.
‘I miss them both:’ Family members of Pearland couple missing in Utah after flash flooding hopeful they are found safe
Read full article: ‘I miss them both:’ Family members of Pearland couple missing in Utah after flash flooding hopeful they are found safeThe brother and sister-in-law of a Pearland couple that disappeared while exploring a trail in Utah Friday, are speaking to KPRC 2 about details of that trip as search crews continue to look for them.
Pearland couple missing in Utah believed to have been caught in flash flood while exploring trail
Read full article: Pearland couple missing in Utah believed to have been caught in flash flood while exploring trailAuthorities in Utah are searching for a couple from Pearland who were reported missing after they went exploring on a trail.
BATTER UP!⚾ Here are the Houston area high school softball and baseball teams playing for titles
Read full article: BATTER UP!⚾ Here are the Houston area high school softball and baseball teams playing for titlesEvery year, plenty of Houston-area teams battle for UIL State Titles, and regularly have success.
Pearland’s first unsolved murder of 2024: Father of 2 gunned down before car crashes out
Read full article: Pearland’s first unsolved murder of 2024: Father of 2 gunned down before car crashes outDominique Anderson, 33, was shot around 12:41 a.m. Friday while driving eastbound on Shadow Creek Parkway at State Highway 288 where the street turns into McHard Road.
‘It was so fast:’ 82-year-old victim of jugging speaks after 5 arrested in Pearland
Read full article: ‘It was so fast:’ 82-year-old victim of jugging speaks after 5 arrested in PearlandA ring of suspected thieves have been arrested after Pearland Police say they targeted people who had just left the bank.
Bounce N Play Pearland a great indoor spot for kids to jump around and burn some energy!
Read full article: Bounce N Play Pearland a great indoor spot for kids to jump around and burn some energy!For parents who are always looking for new spots to entertain the kiddos indoors - this is the perfect place!
Pasadena police officer being investigated for invasive visual recording took own life in Manvel, authorities say
Read full article: Pasadena police officer being investigated for invasive visual recording took own life in Manvel, authorities sayA Pasadena police officer who authorities said was under investigation after a complaint of invasive visual recording was made apparently took his own life in Manvel Monday.
‘I’m feeling grateful’: After closing for days due to ‘Keith Lee effect’, Pearland dessert shop The Puddery reopens
Read full article: ‘I’m feeling grateful’: After closing for days due to ‘Keith Lee effect’, Pearland dessert shop The Puddery reopensAfter closing for several days to allow the owner and staff to recover from a dramatic uptick in business after the highly positive review given by food critic Keith Lee, The Puddery in Pearland has reopened.
Pearland dessert shop The Puddery closed for days after going viral due to ‘Keith Lee effect’
Read full article: Pearland dessert shop The Puddery closed for days after going viral due to ‘Keith Lee effect’If you’re planning to make a drive to the city of Pearland to visit the viral dessert shop, The Puddery, then you may want to double check if they’re open before heading out.
The Keith Lee effect: Here’s where Houstonians are recommending for him to try next!
Read full article: The Keith Lee effect: Here’s where Houstonians are recommending for him to try next!It’s been a couple of days since the arrival of viral food critic Keith Lee, and if you’re still asking “who is Keith Lee?” -- then you haven’t been paying attention.
Family of 10-year-old shot, killed at Pearland flea market speak about the child, the shooting and what’s next
Read full article: Family of 10-year-old shot, killed at Pearland flea market speak about the child, the shooting and what’s nextThe community is awaiting more answers after a 10-year-old child was shot and killed at a flea market in Pearland last weekend.
Pearland flea market to reopen Saturday following deadly shooting. What changes are being made
Read full article: Pearland flea market to reopen Saturday following deadly shooting. What changes are being madeA Pearland flea market will reopen this Saturday, days after a shooting left a child dead and four others injured on Sunday.
Accused gunman in deadly Pearland flea market shooting turns himself in to police
Read full article: Accused gunman in deadly Pearland flea market shooting turns himself in to policeThe suspect, who is accused of firing shots during a fatal flea market shooting in Pearland, turned himself into custody on Tuesday around 10 a.m., according to the Pearland Police Department.
2 suspects arrested, 1 wanted in connection with deadly Pearland flea market shooting
Read full article: 2 suspects arrested, 1 wanted in connection with deadly Pearland flea market shootingPolice identified a suspect on Monday, who is wanted in connection to the Pearland flea market shooting that killed one child and injured four other people.
Gov. Abbott announces $15,000 reward in Pearland flea market shooting that left child dead, 4 others injured
Read full article: Gov. Abbott announces $15,000 reward in Pearland flea market shooting that left child dead, 4 others injuredGov. Greg Abbott announced Monday a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and capture of the gunman involved in the deadly Pearland shooting that left a child dead and several injured.
Child dies, 4 others injured after ‘disturbance’ at Pearland flea market leads to gunshots
Read full article: Child dies, 4 others injured after ‘disturbance’ at Pearland flea market leads to gunshotsAccording to Chad Rogers, Public Information Officer for the Pearland Police Department, the shooting happened at Cole’s Flea Market in the 1000 block of N. Main Street.
Father arrested after 6-year-old found dead with gunshot wound inside Pearland apartment
Read full article: Father arrested after 6-year-old found dead with gunshot wound inside Pearland apartmentThe father of a 6-year-old was arrested Friday in Pearland after the child was found dead with a gunshot wound inside an apartment.
Pearland High School Marching Band headed to national championships
Read full article: Pearland High School Marching Band headed to national championshipsMembers of the Pearland High School Marching Band will be among the young musicians from throughout the country who will venture to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to compete in the 2023 Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships this week.
From competitive skating to lessons for beginners – Pearwood Skating Rink in Pearland features it all
Read full article: From competitive skating to lessons for beginners – Pearwood Skating Rink in Pearland features it allRoller skating is a sport for people of all ages, and a wonderful way to exercise and have fun together.
DOMINANCE: Lamar, Willis crush opponents in light week of action; Updated VYPE Rankings
Read full article: DOMINANCE: Lamar, Willis crush opponents in light week of action; Updated VYPE RankingsRidge Point remains the bullies of Fort Bend ISD as the Panthers beat Hightower is a tight game. Willis blew out Conroe, while Dickinson took down Klein Oak in a 37-8 romp.
85 dogs left in ‘neglectful conditions’ seized from owner in Pearland
Read full article: 85 dogs left in ‘neglectful conditions’ seized from owner in PearlandApproximately 85 were seized from a Pearland owner after neighbors told authorities they were found what they said were “neglectful conditions.”
Repeat offender from Pearland sent back to prison for having sadomasochistic child pornography images
Read full article: Repeat offender from Pearland sent back to prison for having sadomasochistic child pornography imagesInvestigators found a total of 831 images of child pornography, 736 of which contained prepubescent minors. Approximately 100 included sadomasochistic activity. Evidence shows that the suspect has had sexual interest in children since the late 1980s.
SHARK TANK: No. 27 Shadow Creek has teeth
Read full article: SHARK TANK: No. 27 Shadow Creek has teethTHE SHARKS MAY HAVE FINISHED IN FOURTH PLACE IN DISTRICT A YEAR AGO BUT THAT CAME IN THE ALWAYS TOUGH DISTRICT 23-6A, WHICH INCLUDES THE LIKES OF PEARLAND, PEARLAND DAWSON AND ALVIN TO BATTLE NIGHT IN AND NIGHT OUT.
2 arrested after meth, gun, over $6K seized during Pearland search warrant execution
Read full article: 2 arrested after meth, gun, over $6K seized during Pearland search warrant executionTwo people have been arrested and charged after a search warrant execution in Pearland ended with the discovery and seizure of methamphetamine, a handgun, and over $6,000 in currency.
New state law requires those convicted of intoxication manslaughter to pay child support to victim’s family
Read full article: New state law requires those convicted of intoxication manslaughter to pay child support to victim’s familySeven years ago this week, Endy Ekpanyaz, a father, a husband and a beloved Pearland police officer was killed in the line duty by a drunk driver. His wife was last raising their 2-year-old son on her own. Now, a new state law requires a person convicted of intoxication manslaughter to pay child support to the victim’s family.
More than decade of personal data stolen in Pearland ISD breach
Read full article: More than decade of personal data stolen in Pearland ISD breachMore than a decade of personal data was stolen from Pearland ISD, according to a letter that went out to parents, staff and students in the district last week.
Trap-neuter-release programs for cats are now legally protected in Texas
Read full article: Trap-neuter-release programs for cats are now legally protected in TexasAnimal advocates are deeply divided over whether so-called TNR policies are a good idea. A bill signed by the governor last weekend gives them legal protection statewide.
“OFFICIALLY ON TOP”: Lady Oilers detail their championship season; photo gallery
Read full article: “OFFICIALLY ON TOP”: Lady Oilers detail their championship season; photo gallerySenior left-hander Abigail Gutierrez delivered the final pitch of her high school career, which would result in a 5-4-3 double play. A period of anticipatory silence fell upon the crowd as they awaited the umpire’s gesture -- out.
3 Houston men receive prison sentences for 2021 armed robbery of bank in Pearland
Read full article: 3 Houston men receive prison sentences for 2021 armed robbery of bank in PearlandThree Houston men have been sentenced to federal prison for their role in a bank robbery at a Woodforest Bank in Pearland in 2021, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced Friday.
‘Completely defenseless’: Caregiver in Brazoria Co. accused of starving, severely beating 51-year-old with Down Syndrome
Read full article: ‘Completely defenseless’: Caregiver in Brazoria Co. accused of starving, severely beating 51-year-old with Down SyndromeStarved and severely abused. It’s what one Brazoria County woman said happened to her 51-year-old brother who has Down Syndrome, and it all allegedly happened at the hands of the man who was supposed to be taking care of him.
HL Grad Week: Meet the Pearland ISD senior who shines bright with her art
Read full article: HL Grad Week: Meet the Pearland ISD senior who shines bright with her artWednesday at 1pm we're celebrating a student from Pearland ISD who's graduating 3rd in her class. Before heading off to college at MIT, we're highlighting Faith Victoria Ni's high school career which includes using her engineering and AP art skills to create a large art installation that is now a part of her school.
Nursing shortage: Pearland mother pushes for pay increases to keep private-duty nurses employed
Read full article: Nursing shortage: Pearland mother pushes for pay increases to keep private-duty nurses employedOne Pearland mother is pushing for better pay to keep private duty nurses on the job, making sure children have the adequate care they need.
2 men dubbed ‘Ninja Bandits’ sought by FBI after robbery at Navy Federal Credit Union in Pearland
Read full article: 2 men dubbed ‘Ninja Bandits’ sought by FBI after robbery at Navy Federal Credit Union in PearlandThe FBI Texas City Resident Agency are looking for two men linked to a robbery at Navy Federal Credit Union in Pearland on Aug. 9, 2022, according to a release.
INSIDE PITCH: VYPE Baseball Rankings, No. 1 Pearland Oilers
Read full article: INSIDE PITCH: VYPE Baseball Rankings, No. 1 Pearland OilersPearland enjoyed another stellar season in 2022 under District Coach of the Year winner David Rogers (4th year-92 career wins), finishing first overall in District 23-6A en route to a deep playoff run in which they reached the Regional Semifinals.
52-year-old man pleads guilty to falsifying aircraft inspection on plane that crashed in Pearland
Read full article: 52-year-old man pleads guilty to falsifying aircraft inspection on plane that crashed in PearlandA 52-year-old Pearland man pleaded guilty to making false statements in an aircraft maintenance log, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani on Wednesday.
More customers speak out against ‘celebrity interior designer’: Couple pays $5K for bed they never received
Read full article: More customers speak out against ‘celebrity interior designer’: Couple pays $5K for bed they never receivedA couple in Pearland is speaking out and warning others after they paid a celebrity interior designer over $5,000 for a customized King bed and never received it.
Pearland middle school student placed in custody after gun found on campus, police say
Read full article: Pearland middle school student placed in custody after gun found on campus, police sayAn investigation is underway after a middle school student was found in possession of a gun on campus, according to Pearland Police Department.
‘It’s disgusting’: Residents demand answers after finding more than 100 antisemitic fliers in Pearland neighborhood
Read full article: ‘It’s disgusting’: Residents demand answers after finding more than 100 antisemitic fliers in Pearland neighborhoodOne hundred and counting. That’s the number of antisemitic fliers people who live in one Pearland neighborhood say they found littering their yards on Sunday.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close nearly 150 stores nationwide, including 2 in Houston-area, report says
Read full article: Bed Bath & Beyond to close nearly 150 stores nationwide, including 2 in Houston-area, report saysBed Bath & Beyond has unveiled its list of nearly 150 stores that will shutter by the end of this year.
Pearland woman fears for fiancé's health, claims Harris County Jail giving him wrong medication
Read full article: Pearland woman fears for fiancé's health, claims Harris County Jail giving him wrong medicationA Pearland woman claims her fiancé is not getting the proper medication he needs in the Harris County Jail to treat his high blood pressure and prevent him from going into cardiac arrest.
Have you seen him? Search underway for missing man with severe mental disabilities last seen in Pearland, deputies say
Read full article: Have you seen him? Search underway for missing man with severe mental disabilities last seen in Pearland, deputies sayA search is underway for a man who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon in Pearland, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office.
The Affordable New Option for Power Outages
Read full article: The Affordable New Option for Power OutagesYou know how it goes in Houston. It is sunny and warm one minute and cold and icy the next. Then, the lights go out. Well, what about all that food in the refrigerator or even worse, a life saving medical device that can’t run? What can you do to prepare your family or your home for a power outage?
Pearland woman who sexually assaulted man at bar sentenced to 20 years, authorities say
Read full article: Pearland woman who sexually assaulted man at bar sentenced to 20 years, authorities sayA Pearland woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in brutally beating and sexually assaulting a man at a northwest Harris County bar in 2021, Harris County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday.
Pearland man sentenced to 82 years in prison for brutal attack, sexual assault of another man at bar in 2021
Read full article: Pearland man sentenced to 82 years in prison for brutal attack, sexual assault of another man at bar in 2021Prosecutors say the brutal attack went on for more than 20 minutes back on Feb. 17, 2021.
Pearland City Manager Clay Pearson fired; Mayor says $1.3 billion budget miscalculation was the final mistake
Read full article: Pearland City Manager Clay Pearson fired; Mayor says $1.3 billion budget miscalculation was the final mistakePearland Mayor Kevin Cole says several issues led to them firing former City Manager Clay Pearson, but a $1.3 billion budget miscalculation was the final mistake.
Best bets for your Houston weekend: Mind-bogglingly massive holiday markets, dizzyingly dazzling light displays and more
Read full article: Best bets for your Houston weekend: Mind-bogglingly massive holiday markets, dizzyingly dazzling light displays and moreThis is the Things to Do newsletter, a preview of local events assembled by the KPRC 2 Digital Team and delivered to your inbox each week. To subscribe, visit click2houston.com/newsletters.
‘Closure’: Remains found in Pearland 36 years ago identified in ‘cold case’ disappearance of Alisha Cooks
Read full article: ‘Closure’: Remains found in Pearland 36 years ago identified in ‘cold case’ disappearance of Alisha CooksOn Wednesday, investigators with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office met with the family of Alisha Cooks and told them that remains found 36 years ago have been positively identified as the missing woman.
DO YOU KNOW HIM? Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital needs public help locating patient’s next of kin
Read full article: DO YOU KNOW HIM? Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital needs public help locating patient’s next of kinMemorial Hermann Pearland Hospital is asking for the public’s help to locate the family of a male patient who was admitted on Oct. 21.
Is Your Home Game Day Ready?
Read full article: Is Your Home Game Day Ready?When it comes to hosting an Astro’s party you may have the food, the friends, good spirits, and good company...but is your house ready for the World Series? Let the champion team at 50 Floor give you some hot tips that will help with your floors.