Texas AG sues Biden administration, ATF for banning private firearm sales
The Biden administration's rule looks to stop a loophole allowing gun sales by unlicensed dealers who don't perform background checks. Ken Paxton, however, called it “a dramatic escalation of [Joe Biden's] tyrannical abuse of authority."
Help for first-time home buyers in the Houston area
If you are a first-time home buyer in the Houston area, there may be help available for you. From grants to assistance with funding, there are some options for those looking to finance a home in the Houston area. Good news, there are a lot more homes out there for you to check out.
Dashcam footage clears man of felony charge after showing constable injuring himself in The Woodlands
Charges against a man accused of injuring a Montgomery County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office investigator during the Ironman Race have been dropped after video evidence showed the investigator kicking the man's vehicle.
How to protect your information from documentation theft
With all the business of everyday life, keeping track of your personal documents can be an afterthought. From a filing cabinet in a back closet to the attic of your parent’s house, it’s easy to find a “hidden” spot for all your paperwork and stick with it.
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.
Former students of the for-profit Art Institutes are approved for $6 billion in loan cancellation
The Biden administration says it'll cancel $6 billion in student loans for people who attended the Art Institutes, a system of for-profit colleges that closed the last of its campuses in 2023 amid accusations of fraud.
UCLA cancels classes after violence erupts on campus over the war in Gaza
Dueling groups of protesters clashed overnight at the University of California, Los Angeles, shoving, kicking and beating each other with sticks after pro-Israel demonstrators tried to pull down barricades surrounding a pro-Palestinian encampment.
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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“Just stop the leak” Water main break bubbling outside local complex for months is drowning neighbors with frustrations
People in the Timbergrove community say they refuse to go with the flow. The water not only collecting at the source of the stream but traveling all the way down the block.
Authorities monitoring for major flooding along E. Fork of San Jacinto River in NE Harris, SE Montgomery Counties
Authorities with the Harris County Flood Control District are monitoring for the potential of major flooding along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River in northeast Harris and southeast Montgomery Counties.
How to protect your information from documentation theft
With all the business of everyday life, keeping track of your personal documents can be an afterthought. From a filing cabinet in a back closet to the attic of your parent’s house, it’s easy to find a “hidden” spot for all your paperwork and stick with it.
Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claim
Over the years, KPRC 2 has provided information on how to file a claim related to hurricane, tornado, flood and freeze damage. The severe thunderstorms and tornado that hit the Houston area Wednesday will once again have people cleaning up and making calls to insurance companies.
‘I’m not teaching to test’: Fleming Middle School takes different approach to STAAR preparation
Join the discussion on how Fleming Middle School is taking a different approach to STAAR preparation! Find out how they are focusing on real-life scenarios and critical thinking skills to ensure student success. #Education #STAARPrep #CriticalThinking #StudentSuccess
More families of loved ones lost in Memorial Hermann Houston transplant scandal coming forward
Joseph Whittington shared his story about his father, Jerry Whittington. He was diagnosed with non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver and placed on a transplant list in January 2023 but was taken off months later. His father died in January 2024 at 64-years-old.
Ask Amy: Insurance sticker shock! Two things that impact your insurance rates
We are hearing from a lot of you who have sticker shock when it comes to insurance rates right now. And that’s if the company will even renew you. A lot of people are being denied insurance coverage. In this week’s Ask Amy, Amy Davis looks into what’s going on with rates and how technology is playing a bigger role in determining how much you will pay.