LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – An Orthodox Jewish congregation has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Houston in hopes of preventing the city from enforcing a deed restriction that could put an end to services at the congregation’s current location.For Heimish of Houston, a house in the southwest part of the city has also served as a place of worship for about two years.“We use it for prayer and study,” said Yakov Wohlgelernter, a member of the congregation.Because of his faith, Wohlgelernter said he cannot drive to services on Saturdays and needs to...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – An Orthodox Jewish congregation has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Houston in hopes of preventing the city from enforcing a deed restriction that could put an end to services at the congregation’s current location.For Heimish of Houston, a house in the southwest part of the city has also served as a place of worship for about two years.“We use it for prayer and study,” said Yakov Wohlgelernter, a member of the congregation.Because of his faith, Wohlgelernter said he cannot drive to services on Saturdays and needs to...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – The Houston Forensic Science Center discussed the latest on fentanyl this week, including an 87% increase in fentanyl cases the center saw last year.Health and law enforcement officials also shared findings of the first fentanyl identification in what was believed to be XTC, or ecstasy, according to a news release.When it comes to some of the problems connected to the drug, Rania Mankarious, the chief executive officer at Crime Stoppers of Houston, isn’t holding back.“We’re seeing it everywhere, not just Houston, but...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – The Houston Forensic Science Center discussed the latest on fentanyl this week, including an 87% increase in fentanyl cases the center saw last year.Health and law enforcement officials also shared findings of the first fentanyl identification in what was believed to be XTC, or ecstasy, according to a news release.When it comes to some of the problems connected to the drug, Rania Mankarious, the chief executive officer at Crime Stoppers of Houston, isn’t holding back.“We’re seeing it everywhere, not just Houston, but...WW…

LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: A mom in Lake Jackson tackled a fleeing suspect, who is accused of looking into her teenage daughter’s bedroom window. The takedown was captured on the police’s dashcam.“First instinct was just to make sure he didn’t go any further,” said mom Phyllis Pena.Pena said she returned home from the store around 7 a.m. on Jan. 31 to find a man in her yard peeking into the window. Her 15-year-old daughter was not in the room at the time, she said.The man took off and Pena called the police.Lake Jackson Police identified the man as Zane Hawkins,...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: A mom in Lake Jackson tackled a fleeing suspect, who is accused of looking into her teenage daughter’s bedroom window. The takedown was captured on the police’s dashcam.“First instinct was just to make sure he didn’t go any further,” said mom Phyllis Pena.Pena said she returned home from the store around 7 a.m. on Jan. 31 to find a man in her yard peeking into the window. Her 15-year-old daughter was not in the room at the time, she said.The man took off and Pena called the police.Lake Jackson Police identified the man as Zane Hawkins,...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – KPRC 2 Investigates has learned six more Houston police officers are now facing charges stemming from the investigation of the t in Houston’s Pecan Park neighborhood.The two homeowners, Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog were shot and killed.Doug Griffith, president of the Houston Police Officers Union, confirmed to KPRC 2 that at least one officer is not in the narcotics division like the officers who have already been indicted. One of the officers is a K-9 handler, Griffith said.Additionally, KPRC 2 has...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – KPRC 2 Investigates has learned six more Houston police officers are now facing charges stemming from the investigation of the t in Houston’s Pecan Park neighborhood.The two homeowners, Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog were shot and killed.Doug Griffith, president of the Houston Police Officers Union, confirmed to KPRC 2 that at least one officer is not in the narcotics division like the officers who have already been indicted. One of the officers is a K-9 handler, Griffith said.Additionally, KPRC 2 has...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: KATY, Texas – The two envelopes labeled as official election mail and addressed to the Dale County Absentee Election Manager in Ozark, Alabama were found in the Houston area.Denise Fierros said the mail was delivered to her hundreds of miles away in Katy this week.“My daughter had brought the mail in. And, she said, ‘Hey, ya know, we have two ballots?’” she said.Fierros said she received the envelopes on Thursday, two days after Election Day. They were postmarked Oct. 20.“There is something wrong somewhere because you as a person...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: KATY, Texas – The two envelopes labeled as official election mail and addressed to the Dale County Absentee Election Manager in Ozark, Alabama were found in the Houston area.Denise Fierros said the mail was delivered to her hundreds of miles away in Katy this week.“My daughter had brought the mail in. And, she said, ‘Hey, ya know, we have two ballots?’” she said.Fierros said she received the envelopes on Thursday, two days after Election Day. They were postmarked Oct. 20.“There is something wrong somewhere because you as a person...WW…

, Senior Digital News EditorPublished: September 8, 2020, 3:12 pmUpdated: September 9, 2020, 12:19 pmTags: , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Senior Digital News EditorPublished: September 8, 2020, 3:12 pmUpdated: September 9, 2020, 12:19 pmTags: , , , , , , HOUSTON – Houston Fire Capt. Tommy Searcy, 45, died Tuesday after a monthslong battle with coronavirus, the Fire Department confirmed to KPRC 2.The 18-year veteran of the department spent weeks in intensive care at Memorial Hermann in The Woodlands, according to the Houston Professional Fire Fighters...…, Senior Digital News EditorPublished: September 8, 2020, 3:12 pmUpdated: September 9, 2020, 12:19 pmTags: , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Senior Digital News EditorPublished: September 8, 2020, 3:12 pmUpdated: September 9, 2020, 12:19 pmTags: , , , , , , HOUSTON – Houston Fire Capt. Tommy Searcy, 45, died Tuesday after a monthslong battle with coronavirus, the Fire Department confirmed to KPRC 2.The 18-year veteran of the department spent weeks in intensive care at Memorial Hermann in The Woodlands, according to the Houston Professional Fire Fighters...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – A recent surge in coronavirus cases in Texas isn’t stopping some people from heading out.A Snapchat video tagged at Bisou Restaurant in Houston shows a crowd inside with few people wearing masks.Nearby at Flava Restaurant and Bar, the parking lot was packed with vehicles at night. Video also shows people close together on the patio with several not wearing masks.When KPRC 2 stopped by Flava on Thursday, a man who said he was the owner asked us to get off the property. However, he said the business is in compliance. An...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – A recent surge in coronavirus cases in Texas isn’t stopping some people from heading out.A Snapchat video tagged at Bisou Restaurant in Houston shows a crowd inside with few people wearing masks.Nearby at Flava Restaurant and Bar, the parking lot was packed with vehicles at night. Video also shows people close together on the patio with several not wearing masks.When KPRC 2 stopped by Flava on Thursday, a man who said he was the owner asked us to get off the property. However, he said the business is in compliance. An...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – Some members of the Houston area bar industry are heading to the state capital on Tuesday to protest the governor’s recent shutdown order.Promoter Charlie Diggs, who lives in Grimes County, said he’s traveling to Austin with a simple message.“Open back up Texas bars. There’s no way we’re going to survive without it,” Diggs said in a FaceTime interview.Gov. Greg Abbott ordered many bars closed on Friday because of a rise in the number of coronavirus cases.Diggs believes the recent protests related to George Floyd’s death...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HOUSTON – Some members of the Houston area bar industry are heading to the state capital on Tuesday to protest the governor’s recent shutdown order.Promoter Charlie Diggs, who lives in Grimes County, said he’s traveling to Austin with a simple message.“Open back up Texas bars. There’s no way we’re going to survive without it,” Diggs said in a FaceTime interview.Gov. Greg Abbott ordered many bars closed on Friday because of a rise in the number of coronavirus cases.Diggs believes the recent protests related to George Floyd’s death...WW…