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    Possible road rage shooting ends in 2 vehicle crash in southeast Houston, HPD says

    Houston police are responding to a possible road rage shooting that ended in a crash in southeast Houston Tuesday night. Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 5000 block of Brookglen and Galveston Road around 8 p.m. Investigators believe two cars were involved in some sort of road...
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    Houston councilmember responds to traffic, bathroom concerns at Bush Intercontinental Airport

    Concerns are continuing to take off at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The airport’s $1.3 billion construction project is leading to long lines and frustrated travelers outside of Terminal E pickup. “Having traveled in and out of intercontinental last week, I can speak firsthand on some...
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    On the cusp of history: The significance of Dusty Baker reaching 2,000 managerial wins

    Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is on the cusp of hitting 2,000 career wins as a Major League Baseball manager, and it’s truly a historic accomplishment. As of the time of this writing, Baker has 1,999 wins, 12th all-time in MLB’s lengthy history, meaning he will be the 12th manager to reach...
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    ‘It turns into a parking lot’: Drivers frustrated over several toll lanes permanently shut down along Beltway 8

    The drivers KPRC 2 Investigates spoke with on Tuesday near Beltway 8 didn’t hold back when complaining about what they were seeing. “There are lanes closed that need to be opened,” said driver Nina Soto as she filled up her tank near the West Little York northbound exit. Several other drivers...
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    74-year-old woman punched unconscious during purse snatching in southwest Houston

    A 74-year-old grandmother is healing after she was attacked while walking to church. “It’s pain, everything’s pain,” Teofila DeLeonsaid as she put her hand on the back of her head showing KPRC 2 where she landed after she said she was punched. “My face is (in) pain and my back.” Her daughter...
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    Video: Armed suspects caught on cam robbing convenience store clerk in Alief area

    The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying three men wanted in an aggravated robbery. According to HPD, on April 1 at around 11:50 p.m., three unknown men entered a convenience store in the 10600 block of South Kirkwood. One of the men walked up...
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    Victor Cuevas, suspect accused of fleeing with Houston tiger in 2021, found guilty of 2017 murder in Fort Bend County

    The suspect who was accused of fleeing with a tiger in a west Houston neighborhood in 2021, has been found guilty of murdering a man in Fort Bend County four years earlier. Victor Cuevas, 20, was charged for the death of Oseikhuemen Omobhude, 20, who was shot several times on July 14, 2017, in...
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    Ask Amy: Changing auto insurance companies mid-policy, shopping for the best rates

    Shopping for car insurance is just like any other major item - it’s a good idea to shop around. There are a few things you should know when looking for the right policy for you, especially if you need to make a change. What to know about making changes to your auto insurance policy We told you...
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    Cleveland man sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting woman in front of their 13-year-old daughter in 2020, DA says

    A man has been sentenced to serve life in prison for fatally shooting a woman in front of their 13-year-old daughter, according to the Liberty County District Attorney’s Office. The jury found Phillip Jerome Simmons, 57, guilty of murdering Trena “Nikki” Jordan on April 30, 2020. Simmons was...
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    Sugar Land Police Chief Eric Robins announces retirement after 33 years of service

    Eric Robins, police chief for Sugar Land Police Department, has announced his retirement after 33 years of service, the city announced Tuesday. His total number of years with SLPD includes four years as a police chief, according to a news release. Robins, a native Houstonian, spent his entire...
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    ERCOT asks power plants to possibly cancel planned maintenance to meet demand of extreme heat anticipated this weekend

    ERCOT has issued an Advanced Action Notice Tuesday for Texas power plants to prepare for higher than usual customer demand due to the high temperatures forecasted for Mother’s Day weekend. Power plants are being told that planned maintenance may have to be canceled to ensure our state’s grid...
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    Helping Ukraine: Texas A&M students, local nonprofit convert shipping container into mobile clinic

    Local nonprofit Medical Bridges along with Texas A&M students converted a shipping container into a mobile clinic which will be sent to Ukraine. Continue reading...
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    Culture wars over race and sexuality are dominating Texas school board elections

    In Katy, Texas, a parent who campaigned to ban graphic novels about Black middle school-age boys from public school libraries is now running for a seat on the suburban Houston school board, promising to “stop the indoctrination.” Four hours away in Arlington, a school board member who spoke out...
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    Docs: Uncle previously showed 9-year-old how to pull gun’s slide before accidental shooting of 4-year-old

    The uncle of a 4-year-old boy who was accidentally shot is facing charges after a 9-year-old found his gun inside a home near Katy. Francisco Javier Lupian, 32, is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Lupian was visiting his 4-year-old...
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    PHOTOS: Lizzo is corseted flute queen of the Met Gala

    Houston-based singing star Lizzo wore a flowing, corseted gown of black and gold for her turn on the red carpet at the Met Gala in New York Monday night. The look was stunning, smart and oh-so-her (we’re lookin’ at you gold flute!) Lizzo did H-Town proud last night. She looked wonderful. Take a...
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    WATCH LIVE: Closing arguments underway in trial of Andre Jackson, man accused of killing 11-year-old Josue Flores

    Closing arguments are being made in the trial for Andre Jackson, the man accused of killing 11-year-old Josue Flores. Flores was stabbed roughly 20 times with a pocketknife nearly six years ago while walking home from school. Surveillance video and photos put Jackson on the same street where...
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    Ronald McDonald House Galveston unveiling new playground for children recovering from health issues

    The Ronald McDonald House Galveston has a new play area for children recovering from severe health issues. A dedication ceremony will be held next week. The project’s co-chair Suzanne Sullivan joined KPRC 2′s Owen Conflenti and Lisa Hernandez on KPRC 2+ Tuesday to discuss the new playground...
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    HCSO, Crime Stoppers ask for public’s help finding suspect involved in deadly robbery

    The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers of Houston will host a press conference Tuesday to ask for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a deadly robbery on March 19. Harris County Sheriff’s Office District 2 patrol deputies responded to a shooting at 7 p.m. in...
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    Caught on camera: Man politely opens door for older couple, then snatches 90-year-old woman’s purse outside NW Houston restaurant, police say

    Houston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly snatched a 90-year-old woman’s purse outside a northwest Houston restaurant last month. The robbery happened in the 7800 block of West Tidwell Road near Hollister Road on April 21. Surveillance video captured a man, possibly in his 20s...
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    Man dead, 3 teens injured in crash in Katy, deputies say

    An investigation is underway after a crash that left one man dead and three teens injured in Katy Tuesday, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said. It happened in the 1800 block of Fry Road around 9:30 p.m. According to HCSO, Community and Westlake fire departments responded to reports of a...
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