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Spring woman confesses to embezzling over $900,000 from her job at HVAC company
SPRING, Texas – A woman from Spring has confessed to embezzling more than $900,000 from a local HVAC company, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Sonia Yvonne Rodriguez, 51, worked as an office manager for the unnamed heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning company for approximately 26 years. A press...
Houston Drivers Grapple with Toll Overcharges Amid HCTRA's Billion-Dollar Modernization Drive
Despite road payoffs, Harris County tolls continue, and drivers like Brian Whittington struggle with overcharging—an ongoing issue in the long-standing debate over infrastructure financing. A review by the Houston Chronicle reveals clarity that no definitive promise was ever made to end the tolls once roads were paid for, with voters back in 1983 committing to pay tolls “so long as any of the bonds are outstanding.”
VYPE HOU Preseason Public School Volleyball Outside Hitter of the Year Fan Poll
As the Public School Volleyball season is quickly approaching, it's time for fans to pick who they believe should have the honor of being the VYPE HOU Public School Pre-Season Volleyball Libero/DS Of The Year! Be sure to get your vote in!. Vote until 11:59 pm on Friday, August 23rd.
Houston Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Noble Street Shooting
Houston authorities are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man connected to a recent shooting on Noble Street. The incident, which left one man wounded, occurred yesterday, and police have now released a surveillance photo of the suspect to the public. The Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to a...
Five schools, two positions: Michael Batton finally finds home as Houston linebacker
College football’s ultimate nomad is finally home. Michael Batton claims Houston, TX as his hometown, but the linebacker followed a pathway more complex than a Chutes and Ladders board in order to suit up for the FBS team located in his childhood stomping grounds. But the complexity of Batton’s...
National Nonprofit Day is August 17, but here are some Houston-area organizations you can support all-year-round!
HOUSTON – National Nonprofit Day is Saturday, August 17, but it doesn’t mean that should be the only day we remember to help out our neighbors in need. No matter what cause you’re passionate about, each is important and worth raising awareness for. That’s why KPRC 2 has compiled a list of just some of the dozens of Houston-area nonprofits people can turn to to donate, volunteer, or just spread the word.
Houston Athletic Director Search Down to a Final Two — UH Leadership Deciding Between Eddie Nunez and Ryan Alpert
New Mexico's Eddie Nunez is one of the final two contenders for the University of Houston athletic director job. The University of Houston athletic director search is down to a final two with New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nunez and Tennessee deputy athletics director of championship resources/chief revenue officer Ryan Alpert the only two still in contention, a source close to the UH decision makers tells PaperCity. UH chancellor Renu Khator and Board of Regents chairman Tilman Fertitta want to have the AD decision made by next week with a Board of Regents meeting already scheduled for the week at Fertitta’s Post Oak Hotel, sources say.
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
Texas looks to other states for ideas about private school subsidy legislation
A brainstorming session happened for hours Monday at the Texas Capitol so that state lawmakers could find out where to look for ideas on crafting private school subsidy legislation, a policy goal that has eluded top Republican leaders.
BEWARE: DEADLY Cucumber Recall In Texas When Disease Discovered
Sadly, another recall has been made in the great state of Texas according to CBS News. Over 30 different states including Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and now Texas have been hit with the salmonella outbreak linked to the cucumber Recall.
Texas Suspect Shot and Killed After Robbing Bank and Leading Police on Chase
LEAGUE CITY, Texas – A man who robbed a Dickinson bank sparked a 20-mile chase involving numerous agencies, which ended with the suspect’s death after officers cornered him on a southeast Houston dead-end street, authorities said. The Houston, Dickinson, and League City police departments were among those participating...
Astros should turn to once-failed prospect rather than pin hopes on Kendall Graveman
It was assumed earlier this spring that Kendall Graveman's 2024 season was over before it began. The veteran reliever underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason, which may have heavily influenced the Houston Astros to sign Josh Hader to a five-year deal. But Graveman was back on the bump this weekend....
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