Houston ISD parent outraged after child given ‘artwork’ calling her ‘little BLACK monkey’ from another student
Khloe Colvin, an 8th-grade student at the Arabic Immersive Magnet School, says a 7th-grade student gave her a heart-shaped letter with her name on it and the message: “You Little BLACK Monkey.”
TX Supreme Court blocks $500 monthly payments after Ken Paxton files appeal against Uplift Harris
“Harris County officials cannot continue to abuse their power and the people’s money to score political points, and we will fight every step of the way to hold them accountable," Paxton said in a press statement.
Ask Amy: Costly, common myths about divorce
A major life change like divorce can be stressful and expensive. There are common myths about divorce that can cost you a lot of money. For an episode of Ask Amy, Amy Davis talks with a lawyer who helps women navigate divorce and the top divorce myths that could cost you.
Uniting to Fight Pancreatic Cancer at Houston’s Purple Stride
In Texas, more than 4,500 people will hear those dreaded words “you have pancreatic cancer” this year alone. Sadly, only about a quarter of them are expected to make it through, according to the Pancreatic Cancer Network, also known as PanCAN.
Fiery crash off Westpark Tollway turns into deadly trap for 2 Houston drivers, another hospitalized
Authorities say a driver was likely speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road, resulting in a 3-vehicle crash, and the impact from the initial crash caused their car and another to catch fire.
Houston elementary school teacher accused of soliciting 15-year-old for sex, having child porn on phone
A Houston elementary school teacher accused of online solicitation of a minor was arrested Friday and booked into the Brazoria County Jail as he was also charged in Harris County for possession of child pornography.
Whistleblower who helped expose Klein ISD teacher accused of sex trafficking minors hires civil rights attorney
A whistleblower who says they helped expose a Klein ISD cosmetology teacher facing several felony charges, including sex trafficking and compelling prostitution, has hired a civil rights attorney.
Houston Police policy officer linked to the suspended cases investigation is still issuing department policy
KPRC 2 Investigates found one of the men who could have stopped the suspension due to the lack of manpower code in 2021, is still issuing department policies while being investigated for his role in 264,000 suspended incidents.
11th hour bankruptcy filing cancels auction of secretly stored African Art in Harris County
KPRC 2 Investigates uncovered the secretly stored art in a Harris County maintenance shed. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent to makeover the shed and store art under the control of Commissioner Rodney Ellis.
Texas investigating Guard member after border shooting incident
Texas officials are investigating a shooting incident at the U.S.-Mexico border involving a National Guard soldier assigned to Operation Lone Star, the Texas-led border security mission. The incident is currently under investigation. Stay tuned for updates. #TexasBorderSecurity #OperationLoneStar #InvestigationInProgress
Our Town: Sunnyside’s history and residents today who are making a difference
The neighborhood was carved out specifically for the African American community, according to a City of Houston “Super Neighborhood” report. The idea of so-called “restricted communities” was born out of racism and segregation.
Great-granddaughter tells the story of Captain Clyde A. Barbour’s impact on the Port of Houston through new novel
The Barbours Cut Terminal at the Port of Houston was named after an ambitious captain who helped turn the Houston ship channel into a powerhouse for the supply chain industry. Now, his great-granddaughter Nancy Potter is telling his story in her new novel "Barbours Cut: Beyond the River's Reach."
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Houston elementary school teacher accused of soliciting 15-year-old for sex, having child porn on phone
A Houston elementary school teacher accused of online solicitation of a minor was arrested Friday and booked into the Brazoria County Jail as he was also charged in Harris County for possession of child pornography.
Whistleblower who helped expose Klein ISD teacher accused of sex trafficking minors hires civil rights attorney
A whistleblower who says they helped expose a Klein ISD cosmetology teacher facing several felony charges, including sex trafficking and compelling prostitution, has hired a civil rights attorney.
What is composting? This Earth Day, we’re getting rid of food waste the natural way with ZeroWaste Houston🌎
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This Earth Day, meet the wildlife doctor working to save animals across Rwanda
KPRC 2 met Dr. Olivier Nsengimana in Rwanda while there learning about conservation programs the Houston Zoo supports. He’s currently the founder and executive director of the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA), a group that got its start saving grey crowned cranes.
$500 monthly payments scheduled for Wednesday through Uplift Harris remain in limbo despite judge siding with county
The first of 18 monthly payments are supposed to go out this Wednesday. And despite a judge siding with Harris County, Paxton has filed an appeal. Leading County Judge Lina Hidalgo to wonder when and if they can even give recipients the money.
How emerging bilingual students at Fleming Middle School tackle NES model
There have been several changes and challenges in HISD this school year. For one group of students, emerging bilingual students, navigating through the NES system without speaking the native language has presented its own barriers. But, despite the challenges, they are still making strides.
Disturbing details emerge in Houston twins’ death ruled homicide, parents charged
Court records claimed the parents assaulted the infants with and against a blunt object, neglected to ensure their safety and supervision, failed to provide necessary medical attention, and nourishment, and used a deadly weapon during the incident.
Why you may see a credit on your next Houston water bill
If you haven’t received your April water bill from the City of Houston, you may be pleasantly surprised. Several customers reached out to Investigative reporter Amy Davis curious about why they received credits to their bills. We are explaining why water customers are getting money back and what to look for on your own bill.
Klein ISD employee who alerted school of sex trafficking a year before cosmetology teacher’s arrest talks only to KPRC 2
Kedria Grisgby 42, and her son, Roger Magee, 21, were involved in a sex trafficking ring that included at least three teen girls. Grigsby reportedly taught Cosmetology at Klein Cain High School, is set to appear in court Monday.