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    Jazmine Barnes update: Trial slated to begin for man charged with capital murder in 7-year-old’s shooting death

    The trial for a suspect who was charged in the shooting death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes begins Tuesday. Larry Demetricus Woodruffe, 27, was charged in January 2019 with capital murder after deputies said a tip led them to find corroborating evidence of his involvement in the shooting...
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    Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Adrian Garcia to announce findings from report on safety, financial consequences of fake paper plates

    Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Adrian Garcia will announce recent findings Tuesday from a report based on the safety and financial consequences of fraudulent paper plates. Hidalgo and Garcia will hold a press conference at 9:30 a.m. KPRC 2 will carry a livestream of the...
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    Mother accused of shooting kids’ father after he showed up with current girlfriend during child drop-off charged in incident: HPD

    A mother accused of shooting her kids’ father after he showed up with his current girlfriend when he arrived to drop off one of their children has been charged in the incident, police said. The mother, who was identified by police as Keshante Shamirra Harris, 27, was taken into custody and has...
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    Multiple lanes blocked on Gulf Freeway following single-vehicle crash, police say

    Police are investigating a crash that caused the closure of multiple lanes on the Gulf Freeway Tuesday. The crash happened around 4:40 a.m. on Gulf Freeway and Scarsdale. According to officers, the crash involved one vehicle. KPRC 2 Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes said drivers are currently only...
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    Woman recovering after mobile home fire in east Harris County, officials say

    A woman is recovering after a mobile home fire in east Harris County Monday, officials with the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said. The fire happened at a mobile home located in the 13700 block of McNair Street around 10:50 p.m. According to HCFMO, crews responded to reports of a vehicle...
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    Semien, Seager RBI singles for Texas in 6-2 win over Astros

    Corey Seager feels like things are starting to come together for the Texas Rangers, who have won four of their last five games. Marcus Semien and Seager, the two big offseason additions, had RBI singles in the decisive seventh inning, last season's top rookie Adolis Garcia had a bases-clearing...
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    ‘He was our baby’: Nearly 6 years later, community leaders say calls for justice for Josue Flores continue

    Nearly six years after Josue Flores was stabbed to death during his walk home from school, community leaders say calls for justice have grown louder. “There’s nothing that can be scripted when it comes to finding justice for Josue Flores. This little boy who was murdered and who was brutally...
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    Questions over Astroworld permitting continue following Gov. Abbott’s Task Force on Concert Safety report

    Days after the governor’s Task Force on Concert Safety released its report following the tragedy at the Travis Scott concert on the opening night of Astroworld, questions are being asked about the permitting process. KPRC 2 Investigates attempted to connect with multiple attorneys, officials...
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    Houston native, former Manvel star D’Eriq King working hard for his dreams, readying for NFL Draft

    From his days as a quarterback at Manvel High School, to leading both the University of Houston and the University of Miami, NFL Draft prospect D’Eriq King has always stood out on the field, but it’s who he is off of it that is equally impressive. “If you talk to a lot of people they’ll all say...
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    DoorDash driver says he was scammed out of $200 by fake company call pretending to help

    Chard Poage, a DoorDash driver, starts his day like most -- on the road. “The money started being really good, really quick,” he said. While hoping to feed his pockets, he got an order for a fast-food restaurant on Saturday. “I went and I looked at my app to see what I was going to order and...
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    Houston Texans swap draft picks with the New England Patriots, KPRC 2 confirms

    With the NFL Draft fast approaching, the Houston Texans have made a trade with the New England Patriots swapping draft picks, KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy has confirmed. The deal would give the Texans the Patriots’ fifth-round pick in exchange for their sixth- and seventh-round picks...
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    Woman, 2 men arrested in armored truck robbery outside bank in NW Harris County: DOJ

    Three people were taken into custody after being indicted in a recent Comerica Bank armored car robbery in Houston, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Malinda Cruz, 35, Houston, was taken into custody April 22 following a federal indictment returned April 20. Previously arrested via...
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    The stunning aquamarine waterways of Central Texas may one day be connected if this plan wins out

    The spring-fed, stunning waterways of Central Texas may one day be connected from Austin all the way to San Antonio via green spaces. The Great Springs Project aims to connect 100 miles of the Lone Star State via the creation of a greenway of contiguous protected lands over the Edwards Aquifer...
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    Houston Methodist to begin construction on new Centennial Tower, housing new, larger emergency department in Texas Medical Center

    Construction has begun on Houston Methodist’s newest hospital tower which will house a new and larger emergency department in the Texas Medical Center. In a news release from Houston Methodist, the 26-story hospital tower, dubbed Centennial Tower, will be connected to the Paula and Joseph C...
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    Houston airports halt flights due to storms sweeping the area

    Both Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area. Officials asked travelers to check to see if their flights have been affected. For more information regarding the storms sweeping...
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    Power outages reported throughout Houston area due to severe weather

    Multiple power outages are reported throughout the Houston area due to severe thunderstorms. As of 3:33 p.m., more than 13,000 customers have lost power, according to Centerpoint’s Outage Map. You can check the outage maps below: Centerpoint Outage Map Entergy Outage Map Texas-New Mexico...
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    Man shot, killed after fight outside north Houston convenience store, HPD says

    Houston police are investigating after a man was shot to death outside a north Houston convenience store Saturday night. Police said Carlos Granillio, 51, was fatally shot at 4620 North Main Street at about 3:20 p.m. HPD patrol officers who responded to the shooting learned that Granillo and...
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    KPRC 2 FLOOD TRACKER: Get alerted if flooding is occurring in your immediate area

    KPRC 2 has partnered with the Harris County Flood Control District in order to even better serve our community during severe weather events. Any time there’s significant rainfall in the Houston-area you’ll know exactly which regions are seeing the greatest impact on...
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    Property manager, security guard finds man dead with gunshot wound inside west Houston apartment, police say

    A property manager and a security guard found a man dead with an apparent gunshot wound inside his west Houston apartment, according to Houston police. HPD said the man was found in the 8600 block of Woodway Drive on Saturday. According to police, a resident of the apartment complex told the...
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    WATCH: KPRC 2 Severe Weather team tracks storms pushing into Houston

    Storms are pushing closer to the Houston metro area this afternoon. KPRC 2′s severe weather team is tracking the storm, the temperatures, and the impact of this weather event on your afternoon commute. CLICK HERE TO WATCH A LIVE UPDATE AT 2 P.M. You can watch it on Click2Houston.com and on...
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