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  1. KPRC2

    Woman arrested after attempting to smuggle 4 people from RGV to Houston, WCSO says

    A woman was arrested Tuesday after being busted attempting to smuggle four people from the Rio Grande Valley into the Houston area, the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office said. At approximately 1:30 p.m., a member of the WCSO Criminal Interdiction Unit initiated a traffic stop on a 2018 Dodge...
  2. KPRC2

    Organization helps to distribute food donations to Buffalo community impacted by mass shooting

    One organization is stepping up to help with food donations for community members impacted by the weekend’s mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, New York. As the community continues to grieve the loss of 10 people -- they are also struggling in the aftermath due to the ongoing...
  3. KPRC2

    Houston mom creates crowdsourcing map to help parents find baby formula amid shortage. Here’s how it works

    A Houston mom is helping parents find baby formula during a nationwide shortage. Marcela Young has a busy household. “I have an 8-month-old at home,” she said. “I’m a working mom and my husband is going to grad school.” So, when the engineer kept hearing about baby formula shortages, she went...
  4. KPRC2

    Recognize these women? Suspects accused of stealing from beauty supply in Rosenberg

    Rosenberg police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two theft suspects whose images were captured on surveillance footage. The women are accused in an alleged theft which occurred at an ULTA beauty supply store in the afternoon of April 23. Police said after stealing items from...
  5. KPRC2

    Crosby dad, teen daughter to celebrate release of new books at joint signing event

    A Crosby father-daughter duo is sharing their love of literacy and celebrating the release of books written by each of them. On Sunday, June 12, their joint book release and signing event will take place at 333 Red Summit Dr. Crosby TX 77532, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Robert L. Destin, three-time...
  6. KPRC2

    Ask Amy: Does a tow truck driver have to stop if you catch them mid-hookup?

    It’s so frustrating to walk out to your parking spot and your car has been towed. What if you catch the tow truck driver in the act of hooking up your car - do they have to stop? What if they ignore you? It might not be too late if you see the tow truck driver in action. We introduced you to...
  7. KPRC2

    Woman ejected from vehicle on US-59 at Bissonnet; all southbound mainlanes shut down

    All southbound mainlanes at U.S. 59 at Bissonet are shut down after a woman was reportedly ejected from a vehicle, according to Houston Transtar. The woman was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital in an unknown condition. It’s not clear how many vehicles were involved in the crash. Houston...
  8. KPRC2

    Houston Astros place pitcher Jake Odorizzi on 15-day injured list, call up Seth Martinez from Sugar Land

    The Houston Astros have placed starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi on the 15-day injured list after the pitcher got hurt during Monday night’s game against the Red Sox. The righthander got hurt in the fifth inning of Monday night’s game while running to cover first base. The Astros are calling the...
  9. KPRC2

    11-foot-long gator captured by professional wrangler in La Porte

    A giant alligator was spotted and safely captured near Pecan Park this week in La Porte, according to officials. La Porte police and animal control responded when called upon and had to call for backup because of the gator’s size. La Porte PD’s Clarence Anderson said he called in gator...
  10. KPRC2

    ERCOT, PUC discuss readiness of Texas power grid for 2022 summer season

    Officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Public Utility Commission will hold a press conference to discuss the readiness of the Texas power grid for the 2022 summer season, according to a release. The discussion will be held at 2 p.m. at the Public Utility Commission of...
  11. KPRC2

    ‘Click It or Ticket’: Campaign helps FBCSO step up crackdown of seat belt violators

    The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office received a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to help crack down on unbuckled drivers and passengers during the busy Memorial Day holiday as part of a statewide seat belt enforcement campaign. The grant will help the Sheriff’s Office...
  12. KPRC2

    Breastfeeding as option amid formula shortage

    The formula shortage has plenty of mothers thinking about breastfeeding. Many families have questions about breastfeeding. [See full details on the formula shortage here.] Lactation Consultant Suzanne Juel, IBCLC RLC, from Bayou City Breastfeeding answered questions from KPRC 2 Anchors Lauren...
  13. KPRC2

    Black Women Health Forum on Wednesday will address health care needs unique to Black women

    The second State of Black Women Health Forum will be held Wednesday at HISD’s Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, located at 1906 Cleburne Street, in Houston. Student assemblies will be held in the morning and an adult program will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Health questions...
  14. KPRC2

    2022 DPS Peace Officers Memorial Service honors officers who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty

    The Texas Department of Public Safety held its 2022 Peace Officers Memorial Service Tuesday morning, paying tribute to the officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This year, the department honored the legacy of Texas Highway Patrol Sgt. Paul Mooney, Special Agent Dustin Slovacek...
  15. KPRC2

    METRO undergoes ‘makeover’ with universally accessible bus stops

    METRO celebrated the completion of 2,500 universally accessible bus stops early in May, marking a huge milestone for transportation equality. METRO is committed to upgrading all of its 9,000 bus stops to be universally accessible -- this means when riders choose to use public transportation...
  16. KPRC2

    Downtown area senior living community returns after destroyed by Hurricane Harvey

    Houston Housing Authority, Mayor Sylvester Turner, HUD Deputy Regional Administrator Leslie Bradley, and community stakeholders celebrated the groundbreaking of 2100 Memorial on Tuesday. The new community features landscaped courtyards with unimpeded skyline views of downtown Houston, a news...
  17. KPRC2

    ‘Any last words?’: Suspect on the run after allegedly robbing, kidnapping roommate who asked him to move out

    Houston police are searching for a man they said robbed and kidnapped his roommate at their Second Ward home earlier this month. Joshua Nathaniel DeLoach, 29, is charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and aggravated kidnapping. He remains on the run. According to court documents...
  18. KPRC2

    Suspect accused of shooting 11-year-old, his mother makes court appearance

    A man accused of shooting an 11-year-old and his mother was in court Tuesday. Keandre Jackson, 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and his bond was set at $500,000. On Tuesday, the defense attorney requested a lower bond. The judge denied the request because of the “nature of...
  19. KPRC2

    LIVE: County Judge Lina Hidalgo urges child care providers to apply for relief fund program before deadline

    Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging child care providers across the county to take advantage of millions in federal COVID-19 relief funds before time runs out, according to a release. Hidalgo will hold the discussion at 2 p.m. Tuesday. According to the release, millions in unspent...
  20. KPRC2

    ‘Lunchtime Looter’ charged in multiple bank robberies across Houston area

    A 35-year-old Houston man is set to make his appearance in federal court for allegedly committing multiple bank robberies in the Houston area, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Marques Bryant is charged with four counts of bank robbery. He is currently in federal custody and set for...
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