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1 week ago | 
click2houston.com | Bill Barajas |proud Houstonian
HOUSTON – A well-known dumping site near the intersection of Buffalo Speedway and Holmes Road has become a persistent issue for local officials. Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum says the repeated cleanups are wasting resources and impacting city programs. The area is littered with tires, garbage, and furniture—evidence of illegal dumping that persists even 48 hours after the city’s cleanup efforts.
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1 week ago | 
click2houston.com | Bill Barajas |proud Houstonian
A funeral home in southwest Houston was shut down after 10 bodies were discovered in disturbing conditions. The Texas Funeral Services Commission is now investigating Richardson Mortuary after KPRC 2 first reported on video that appears to show these bodies in unrefrigerated rooms, covered in plastic, with construction debris scattered around the building.
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1 week ago | 
click2houston.com | Bill Barajas |proud Houstonian
Published: April 15, 2025 at 12:53 PMTags: funeral home, Houston, newsHOUSTON – In recent days, KPRC 2 has reported extensively on a southwest Houston funeral home after several bodies were found in disturbing conditions. Richardson Mortuary has since been ordered to cease operations and that got us thinking about what to look out for when selecting a funeral home and how to best prepare for such a difficult process.
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3 weeks ago | 
click2houston.com | Bill Barajas |proud Houstonian
Published: March 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM Tags: Houston Cougars, University of Houston, Basketball, Final Four, March Madness, Sports, Ticket Prices Sign up for our Newsletters Click2Houston Community Events Published: March 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM Tags: Houston Cougars, University of Houston, Basketball, Final Four, March Madness, Sports, Ticket Prices HOUSTON – The Houston Cougars punched their ticket to the Final Four over the weekend and fans looking to make the journey are eager to secure their...
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1 month ago | 
click2houston.com | Bill Barajas |proud Houstonian
Published: March 25, 2025 at 6:38 PMTags: hit and run, crime, justice, crashSign up for our Newsletters Click2Houston Community Events Published: March 25, 2025 at 6:38 PMTags: hit and run, crime, justice, crashHOUSTON – A mother is pleading for help in her search for justice after her son was killed in a hit-and-run accident nearly a month ago. Tyler Hessong, 32, was walking along FM 1960 West near State Highway 249 at around 8 p.m. when he was struck and left to die.
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1 month ago | 
click2houston.com | Bill Barajas |proud Houstonian
Published: March 19, 2025 at 3:37 PMTags: trash, illegal dumping, homelessA property in east Harris County is causing significant concern for residents who say it’s overrun with trash, and rodents and has become the site of a homeless encampment. Neighbors told KPRC 2 that the property located near the intersection of Freeport and Corpus Christi Street in Cloverleaf has been a problem for years. Leslie Umana, who has lived next door for a couple of years, shared her experiences.
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1 month ago | 
click2houston.com | Bill Barajas |proud Houstonian
Published: March 12, 2025 at 6:31 PMTags: Cleveland mobile home fire, Family homeless, Pet loss, Fire caused by battery, Power wheels jeep fire, Second-degree burns, Temporary housing needed, Furniture donations, Community support, House fire fundraiserA devastating fire engulfed the home of a Cleveland area family, leaving them with almost nothing but the clothes on their backs.
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1 month ago | 
click2houston.com | Bill Barajas |proud Houstonian
A woman is on edge tonight after a recent shopping trip at the Galleria turned into a nightmare. Sylvia Escobedo told KPRC 2 she believes she was targeted by thieves who followed her from the mall to a nearby restaurant and shopping strip, where her car was broken into, and thousands of dollars’ worth of items and family heirlooms were stolen.
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1 month ago | 
click2houston.com | Bill Barajas |proud Houstonian
HOUSTON – The Magnolia Fund hopes to help revitalize the East End of Houston with a transformative project near Magnolia Park that combines commercial kitchen space and community events. Erik Ibarra, a co-founder of the Magnolia Fund, envisions a space where food entrepreneurs can thrive, while also preserving the rich culture of the East End. “I’ve lived here my whole life, but in the last 15 years I’ve seen so much development,” Ibarra said.
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1 month ago | 
click2houston.com | Bill Barajas |proud Houstonian
HOUSTON – Jack Bailey was entrusted with the critical task of protecting the former mayor and congressman from the moment he assumed office as the 62nd Mayor of Houston. Bailey quickly rose to become the head of Turner’s security detail, a role that not only offered him a unique insight into the man he was safeguarding but also led to a blossoming friendship over time. “When I heard the news, I was like, I couldn’t believe it,” Bailey recalled, as he reflected on Turner’s death.
