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‘This is bigger than Kenneth’: Family pushes for answers as dozens of Houston bayou deaths remain unexplained
Read full article: ‘This is bigger than Kenneth’: Family pushes for answers as dozens of Houston bayou deaths remain unexplainedWith nearly 40% of these cases labeled as 'undetermined,' loved ones like the family of a 22-year-old found in Buffalo Bayou are seeking answers and closure.
Texas put its chief financial officer in charge of school vouchers. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: Texas put its chief financial officer in charge of school vouchers. Here’s what you need to know.The Texas comptroller holds tremendous power over the program, including choosing which companies the state will pay millions to help manage it. Voters will decide who runs the agency next year.
Texas DACA recipients ponder leaving the state amid push to revoke their work permits
Read full article: Texas DACA recipients ponder leaving the state amid push to revoke their work permitsA Trump administration proposal would strip Texas’ more than 86,000 DACA recipients of their work permits — including two nurses who say they’ll move to other states if that happens.
Search warrants allege misuse of taxpayer funds to care for Fort Bend County Tax Collector’s mother
Read full article: Search warrants allege misuse of taxpayer funds to care for Fort Bend County Tax Collector’s motherNewly unsealed search warrants reveal that Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner is under investigation for allegedly misusing taxpayer money to pay county employees to care for her elderly mother.
Día de los Muertos Anxiety: Houston Reddit Post Sparks Conversation
Read full article: Día de los Muertos Anxiety: Houston Reddit Post Sparks ConversationA Houston Reddit post has sparked discussions about the safety of celebrating Día de los Muertos due to fears of ICE raids. Concerns have risen as ICE's presence has been prominent in cities like Chicago and Los Angeles, leading to the cancellation of celebrations in some places. The original poster, a naturalized U.S. citizen, shared apprehensions about attending events, prompting advice from others to take precautions. An ICE operation in Pasadena further heightened tensions, as a standoff occurred following the attempted arrest of an immigrant previously deported.
Funding cuts force Meals on Wheels programs to reduce services across several counties
Read full article: Funding cuts force Meals on Wheels programs to reduce services across several countiesFor 79-year-old Jeanette Ubernosky, a simple knock on the door means more than just a hot meal it’s comfort and connection.
Parents report delays in Texas child support payments despite state’s new system
Read full article: Parents report delays in Texas child support payments despite state’s new systemMonths after the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) switched to a new child support payment system, parents across the state say they’re still waiting for money that should have already reached their bank accounts
Texas freezes program to help minority-owned businesses
Read full article: Texas freezes program to help minority-owned businessesThe state comptroller’s office said it would stop issuing or renewing certifications under the Historically Underutilized Business program. Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said it was the latest step toward ending DEI in Texas.
Texas House Dems urge Gov. Greg Abbott to fund state’s SNAP benefits amid government shutdown
Read full article: Texas House Dems urge Gov. Greg Abbott to fund state’s SNAP benefits amid government shutdownTexas House Democrats sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott urging him to declare a state of emergency and fund SNAP benefits for 3.5 million Texans who will lose food assistance in November due to the government shutdown.
Texas Democrats urge Gov. Greg Abbott to direct emergency funds to address the looming food crisis
Read full article: Texas Democrats urge Gov. Greg Abbott to direct emergency funds to address the looming food crisisDemocrats say Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.
Arch Manning is 'making good progress' but uncertain to play for No. 20 Texas vs. No. 9 Vanderbilt
Read full article: Arch Manning is 'making good progress' but uncertain to play for No. 20 Texas vs. No. 9 VanderbiltTexas quarterback Arch Manning is making good progress in practice, coach Steve Sarkisian says.
Why heart attacks are more dangerous in the morning: A warning before the time change
Read full article: Why heart attacks are more dangerous in the morning: A warning before the time changeDid you know that heart attacks in the early morning are more severe and deadlier than those later in the day?
Houston Fire Department responding to large fire at abandoned apartment building
Read full article: Houston Fire Department responding to large fire at abandoned apartment buildingAlthough the building is supposed to be abandoned, Houston Fire officials say the building is a known hangout spot for the homeless.
Explosion of data centers causes planning struggles for Texas power grid
Read full article: Explosion of data centers causes planning struggles for Texas power gridAs companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, the state’s grid manager is trying to plan how to provide enough electricity to meet the demand.
Many Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment.
Read full article: Many Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment.The federal marketplace’s health insurance premiums will cost more for many people. Enrollment runs Nov. 1 to Jan. 15.
Trick-or-treating this Halloween? How to check your neighborhood for sex offenders
Read full article: Trick-or-treating this Halloween? How to check your neighborhood for sex offendersWith Halloween just around the corner, Houston's law enforcement is stepping up to ensure a safe trick-or-treating experience for everyone.
Texas General Election 2025: The 17 propositions you need to know about
Read full article: Texas General Election 2025: The 17 propositions you need to know aboutThe article outlines the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that voters will consider in the 2025 Texas General Election. These propositions cover a wide array of topics, including funding for education and infrastructure, tax exemptions, criminal justice reforms, and public health initiatives. Each amendment is summarized with its purpose, potential impacts, and the arguments from both supporters and opponents, providing a comprehensive overview of how these changes could affect residents across the state.
Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to cities out of state, poll finds
Read full article: Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to cities out of state, poll findsAt President Trump’s direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to “safeguard” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Escaped monkeys ‘destroyed’ after police mistakenly told they had herpes and COVID
Read full article: Escaped monkeys ‘destroyed’ after police mistakenly told they had herpes and COVIDThe driver allegedly told the officers the monkeys were a threat to humans because they had herpes and COVID.
Woman shot during child custody dispute outside of Walmart in west Harris County
Read full article: Woman shot during child custody dispute outside of Walmart in west Harris CountyAround 9:20 p.m., a confrontation between a man, his girlfriend, and the child's mother escalated in the parking lot, resulting in the man's girlfriend being shot in the leg.
Houston non-profit opens new facility to provide more meals to children in need amid SNAP concerns
Read full article: Houston non-profit opens new facility to provide more meals to children in need amid SNAP concernsThis new facility is set to triple the number of meals provided to Houston's children in need, expanding from 10,000 to a potential 26,000 meals a day by 2031.
‘I just started biting’: Galveston teen fights off man who police say tried to abduct her on walk to school
Read full article: ‘I just started biting’: Galveston teen fights off man who police say tried to abduct her on walk to schoolThe attempted abduction happened just before 7 a.m. near the 900 block of 28th Street, according to the Galveston Police Department.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts: What we know about the state’s school voucher program
Read full article: Texas Education Freedom Accounts: What we know about the state’s school voucher programTexas families interested in school vouchers will soon be able to apply for what the state is calling Texas Education Freedom Accounts, according to documents obtained from the Texas Comptroller’s Office.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant hospitalized after patrol vehicle rear-ended
Read full article: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant hospitalized after patrol vehicle rear-endedThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a Sergeant with the agency is in the hospital recovering after his vehicle was rear-ended while he was responding to a stalled vehicle.
Fresh produce, free guidance: new grocery aims to nourish Kashmere Gardens
Read full article: Fresh produce, free guidance: new grocery aims to nourish Kashmere GardensChicago native Cecile Wright opens Neal & Nettie’s Grocery in Kashmere Gardens, bringing fresh produce, a mobile food truck, and free nutrition education to serve the local community.
‘Simple and immediate solution’: Gov. Abbott calls for Senate Dems to end shutdown by approving legislation
Read full article: ‘Simple and immediate solution’: Gov. Abbott calls for Senate Dems to end shutdown by approving legislationTexas Governor Greg Abbott released a statement to KPRC 2, calling for the Democrats in the senate to approve legislation to bring an end to the government shutdown that has lasted nearly a month.
Montgomery County man sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing child for at least 3 years
Read full article: Montgomery County man sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing child for at least 3 yearsAccording to court documents, the child journaled about the abuse, but the suspect would find the journals and destroy them.
Maine and Texas are the latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballot
Read full article: Maine and Texas are the latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballotMaine and Texas are the latest states where Republicans are pushing ballot initiatives targeting noncitizen voting, which is rare.
The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits. Here’s what you need to know.In Texas, 3.5 million Texans — including 1.7 million children — rely on SNAP, also referred to as food stamps, each month.
Rent too expensive? Co-living is becoming a popular money-saving option for many Houstonians
Read full article: Rent too expensive? Co-living is becoming a popular money-saving option for many HoustoniansWith Houston's rents averaging $1,900, co-living is emerging as a game-changer for many people.
KPRC 2 partners with Houston Food Bank to help families impacted by SNAP cuts. Here’s how you can help
Read full article: KPRC 2 partners with Houston Food Bank to help families impacted by SNAP cuts. Here’s how you can helpHelp feed Houston families impacted by the federal government shutdown
Galveston Police looking for man who allegedly tried to kidnap 13-year-old girl walking to school
Read full article: Galveston Police looking for man who allegedly tried to kidnap 13-year-old girl walking to schoolThe Galveston Police Department is looking for a suspect they say tried to kidnap a 13-year-old girl while she was walking to school Monday morning.
TABC says no evidence of controlled substances found in liquor tested after patrons fall ill at Cypress bar
Read full article: TABC says no evidence of controlled substances found in liquor tested after patrons fall ill at Cypress barTABC says they were notified on Oct. 7 about an incident which occurred at Bedrock Tavern located on Grant Road. Two patrons were reportedly hospitalized after consuming shots of Jameson whiskey at the bar two days earlier on Oct. 5.
Federal appeals court will reconsider West Texas A&M drag show ban
Read full article: Federal appeals court will reconsider West Texas A&M drag show banThe Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday tossed a three-judge panel's earlier ruling that found the ban violated students' free speech rights. The court's 17 judges will rehear the case.
Toxicology reports confirm NyQuil, alcohol was used in alleged plot by Liberty County mother to kill children, self
Read full article: Toxicology reports confirm NyQuil, alcohol was used in alleged plot by Liberty County mother to kill children, selfThe Liberty County mother who was accused of attempting to drown her three children after giving them NyQuil has been handed a bond of $3 million.
Old AC units still repairable despite new regulations, experts say
Read full article: Old AC units still repairable despite new regulations, experts saySome air conditioning repair companies are telling homeowners they must replace their entire HVAC systems due to new refrigerant regulations, but industry experts say that’s not the case.
Texans could lose SNAP benefits if Congress fails to reach a deal by tomorrow
Read full article: Texans could lose SNAP benefits if Congress fails to reach a deal by tomorrowNearly 900,000 people in the Houston area rely on SNAP benefits to buy groceries, but those payments could stop in November if Congress doesn’t reach a deal to fund the government by tomorrow.
Video shows dramatic rescue of baby pinned under overturned car in Texas
Read full article: Video shows dramatic rescue of baby pinned under overturned car in TexasAuthorities in Texas say a baby is expected to make a full recovery after it was pulled from under a vehicle that had flipped during a crash.
Dallas pediatrician sued over providing hormone treatments to teens surrenders medical license
Read full article: Dallas pediatrician sued over providing hormone treatments to teens surrenders medical licenseAfter Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued last year, Dr. May Lau said she is moving to Oregon and doesn't need a Texas license anymore.
13-year-old girl hospitalized after being stabbed by 12-year-old brother at N. Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: 13-year-old girl hospitalized after being stabbed by 12-year-old brother at N. Harris County apartment complexAuthorities are looking for a 12-year-old boy after they say he stabbed his 13-year-old sister Friday evening.
‘It’s a takeover’: Residents in Fulshear neighborhood say rats are invading their community
Read full article: ‘It’s a takeover’: Residents in Fulshear neighborhood say rats are invading their communityWith Halloween right around the corner, some families in the Jordan Ranch subdivision say their real-life nightmare has already begun and it’s not ghosts or goblins. It’s rats.
The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her
Read full article: The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized herThe CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history.
What you need to know about Texas’ takeover of Fort Worth ISD
Read full article: What you need to know about Texas’ takeover of Fort Worth ISDA takeover is meant to correct the course of struggling school districts. But it can become a fraught process since the district’s elected school board loses its decision-making power.
Matagorda County leaders say they can’t expand food assistance without federal help amid SNAP shutdown threat
Read full article: Matagorda County leaders say they can’t expand food assistance without federal help amid SNAP shutdown threatThe Matagorda County Judge said the county’s budget doesn’t allow for “large-scale assistance” efforts
Former Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins appointed to Texas Supreme Court
Read full article: Former Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins appointed to Texas Supreme CourtHawkins spent two years as Texas’ top appellate attorney, but resigned soon after not signing onto Attorney General Ken Paxton’s 2020 election challenge.
Liberty County mother handed felony charges after hospital release, accused of attempting to drown 3 children in pond
Read full article: Liberty County mother handed felony charges after hospital release, accused of attempting to drown 3 children in pondThe mother who was accused of attempting to drown her three children after giving them NyQuil is now facing felony charges nearly a month later.
Indigenous Peoples Day post revives debate over how the Alamo’s history should be told
Read full article: Indigenous Peoples Day post revives debate over how the Alamo’s history should be toldThe post from the official Alamo account was condemned by Republican Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, who said “woke has no place at the Alamo.”
Waller County food pantry expects possibly twice as many people seeking help if SNAP benefits paused
Read full article: Waller County food pantry expects possibly twice as many people seeking help if SNAP benefits pausedThousands of Texas families could soon lose access to the food assistance they depend on. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the federal agency that funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), says there is not enough money to pay for full November benefits if the government shutdown continues past the end of October.
3 people, including 3-year-old, found dead in murder-suicide at Conroe home
Read full article: 3 people, including 3-year-old, found dead in murder-suicide at Conroe homeAn investigation is underway after two adults and a child were all found dead Thursday afternoon inside a home in Montgomery County.
Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board
Read full article: Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school boardThe North Texas district is the 11th since 2000 to be taken over by the state and the second largest after Houston ISD.
League City family honors daughter killed in domestic violence incident by helping others in her name
Read full article: League City family honors daughter killed in domestic violence incident by helping others in her nameThe woman's parents have since created the Savannah Memorial Foundation, which hosts an annual 5K run and walk to raise money for Bay Area Turning Point
Hundreds of seniors in Harris and Galveston counties could lose Meals on Wheels service due to funding cuts
Read full article: Hundreds of seniors in Harris and Galveston counties could lose Meals on Wheels service due to funding cutsThe cuts could impact as many as 300 seniors in Harris and Galveston counties
Suspect possibly escapes after chase ends with stolen car crashing into lake in Waller County
Read full article: Suspect possibly escapes after chase ends with stolen car crashing into lake in Waller CountyThe chase ended when the suspect's vehicle hit road spikes and veered off 290 into a lake near James Muse Parkway.
78-year-old man accused of shooting his stepson to death during fight in northeast Harris County
Read full article: 78-year-old man accused of shooting his stepson to death during fight in northeast Harris CountyDeputies say a 78-year-old man shot and killed his wife’s son after the son tried to break up a fight between the couple.
Harris County Clerk urges voters to do their homework, cast ballots early
Read full article: Harris County Clerk urges voters to do their homework, cast ballots earlyHarris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth joined KPRC 2 News at 8 a.m. on the KPRC 2+ livestream Thursday to answer all of your election questions.
2 children dead, mother and grandfather injured after large apartment fire in Greenspoint
Read full article: 2 children dead, mother and grandfather injured after large apartment fire in GreenspointFirefighters say the grandfather sustained serious burn injuries when he went back inside the apartment to try and save the two children.
Texas Republicans are redefining higher ed. It’s creating confusion about free speech on campuses.
Read full article: Texas Republicans are redefining higher ed. It’s creating confusion about free speech on campuses.Some students and professors say recent changes and scandals chill speech at universities. Others argue that conservative opinions can now be shared more freely.
Houston and surrounding areas respond as SNAP benefits possibly come to an end amid government shutdown
Read full article: Houston and surrounding areas respond as SNAP benefits possibly come to an end amid government shutdownThe State of Texas Health and Human Services tell KPRC, SNAP benefits may not come in November if the government shutdown doesn’t end by Monday.
SNAP Program Threatened: 900,000 Houston-Area Lives Impacted
Read full article: SNAP Program Threatened: 900,000 Houston-Area Lives ImpactedSNAP benefits are at risk for hundreds of thousands in the Houston area as the government shutdown continues, leaving many families uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table.
11-year-old boy reported missing in Fort Bend County has been found safe
Read full article: 11-year-old boy reported missing in Fort Bend County has been found safeAn active search is underway for an 11-year-old boy who went missing early Wednesday morning in Fort Bend County, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
Commanders' Jayden Daniels out with injury and Marcus Mariota to start vs. Chiefs, AP source says
Read full article: Commanders' Jayden Daniels out with injury and Marcus Mariota to start vs. Chiefs, AP source saysQuarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the Washington Commanders’ game at the Kansas City Chiefs because of an injured right hamstring and Marcus Mariota will start in his place.
How long can a landlord hold a security deposit? What all renters should know
Read full article: How long can a landlord hold a security deposit? What all renters should knowA Houston renter wrote to ‘2 Helps You’ saying she’s been waiting for months for her security deposit. Investigator Amy Davis started asking questions and that led to 25+ people getting deposit refunds.
2 women fatally hit by vehicle while fighting in the middle of the street in SE Houston
Read full article: 2 women fatally hit by vehicle while fighting in the middle of the street in SE HoustonOfficers said the two women, who are well-known in the area, were fighting, which spread to the middle of the road and were rolling around on the ground when they were hit.
How two Texas redistricting cases, 37 years apart, set the stage for the latest congressional redraw
Read full article: How two Texas redistricting cases, 37 years apart, set the stage for the latest congressional redrawThe 5th Circuit last year overturned its previous ruling that allowed racial groups to band together to challenge voting maps, laying the groundwork for Texas’ mid-decade redistricting.
Residents of League City neighborhood along I-45 describe sleepless nights, noisy days as they wait for sound wall
Read full article: Residents of League City neighborhood along I-45 describe sleepless nights, noisy days as they wait for sound wall“There’s nothing we can do out there,” Penny Dougherty said. “We have a pool that we rarely use. The kids don’t want to go out here — it’s too noisy.”
Children hit by car near Katy elementary school sparks demand for safety changes
Read full article: Children hit by car near Katy elementary school sparks demand for safety changesParents in the Elyson community say they have been warning for months that something like this would happen. Two children riding their bikes to McElwain Elementary were hit by a car at a crosswalk many families use every morning.
3 Houston-area residents killed in small plane crash in Lafayette Parish
Read full article: 3 Houston-area residents killed in small plane crash in Lafayette ParishThree Houston-area residents have been killed Tuesday in a small plane crash in Lafayette Parish, according to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Plan to pump billions of gallons of water from East Texas appears on hold
Read full article: Plan to pump billions of gallons of water from East Texas appears on holdAn East Texas farm sued the local groundwater conservation district that has authority over the aquifer that would be pumped. As part of a settlement, the district has voided its original permits.
TribCast: The Hunt is on in the GOP Senate primary
Read full article: TribCast: The Hunt is on in the GOP Senate primaryMatthew and Eleanor are joined by Tribune D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum and radio host Chad Hasty to unpack the three candidates vying to be the Republican nominee for Senate in 2026.
Protestors use chalk, paint to cover sidewalks with rainbows after crosswalk removed in Montrose
Read full article: Protestors use chalk, paint to cover sidewalks with rainbows after crosswalk removed in MontroseSeveral rainbows and messages were displayed on the sidewalk where the crosswalk was removed in Montrose.