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Saving Wildlife: Return to Rwanda – EXTENDED EDITION

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-09-19 12:01:56

SUMMARY: Rwanda is a remarkable conservation success story, with efforts focused on protecting wildlife, such as mountain gorillas and gray crowned cranes. The Houston Zoo partners with local organizations like the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) and Gorilla Doctors to improve veterinary care, educate communities, and enhance conservation strategies. Recent initiatives have introduced portable veterinary clinics and extensive training in wildlife healthcare. The Conservation Heritage program promotes sustainable practices among youth, emphasizing conservation’s importance. Overall, collaboration among dedicated individuals and organizations has led to significant wildlife population recovery, fostering hope for future conservation in Rwanda, enhancing local livelihoods, and ensuring environmental sustainability.

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KPRC 2 and the Houston Zoo journey to Rwanda to see remarkable conservation efforts in action. The work is saving animals and ensuring people can thrive as well. From gorillas, to zebras, to cranes, this is a story of people coming together to make a positive impact on the world. 

Nine years after KPRC’s first trip to Rwanda with the Houston Zoo, we go back to check on the progress being made by the Zoo’s conservation partners in Rwanda, as well as to see how members of the Houston Zoo veterinary team helped set up a new wildlife clinic in the country.

See even more of the story in this special extended edition of “Saving Wildlife: Return to Rwanda”.

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FULL EXTENDED PROGRAM:
https://youtu.be/bF-sLMYll6s

SEGMENT 1: The journey, a dancing wildlife doctor, & a home for gorilla medicine
https://youtu.be/md2wDaRWS4w

SEGMENT 2: The trek to find gorilla twins
https://youtu.be/JtVV3lB1T9E

SEGMENT 3: Saving zebras one animal at a time
https://youtu.be/6JYbIvaZyoY

SEGMENT 4: Inside a new wildlife clinic
https://youtu.be/7F1K9hkcHcY

SEGMENT 5: Joy and conservation in the classroom
https://youtu.be/qBufobGbs_8

SEGMENT 6: The future of conservation in Rwanda
https://youtu.be/mefjm09bV2o

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Ramon Preciado released from Bexar County Adult Detention Center

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2025-02-21 22:11:14

SUMMARY: Ramon Preciado, father of Christopher Preciado, who is accused of killing pregnant Savannah Soto, her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, and their unborn child, was released on bond from the Bear County Jail. The murders occurred in December 2023, reportedly due to a drug deal gone wrong. Police say Christopher Preciado shot the couple, while his parents, Ramon and Mi Romano, are accused of helping move the bodies. Ramon faces charges of abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence, with a bond set at $450,000. His wife’s bond status remains unclear, while Christopher remains in jail.

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A suspect charged in connection with the shooting deaths of Savanah Soto, 18, and Matthew Guerra, 22, posted bond out of the …

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72-year-old woman said she was attacked in Asiatown parking lot robbery in Houston

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2025-02-21 22:09:13

SUMMARY: A 72-year-old woman, Kim, was violently robbed in a grocery store parking lot, leading to chipped teeth, bruises, and a deep fear of going out alone. She was attacked by a man who snatched her purse while she was loading groceries into her car. Despite holding on to her purse, she was pushed to the ground, sustaining significant injuries. The assailant stole $200 and her medical insurance card. Kim’s daughter, Chiaa, emphasized the emotional trauma caused by the incident, urging the community to watch out for one another. An investigator has been assigned, but no suspect details are available.

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A woman said she was pushed to the ground, and her purse stolen. It happened in the parking lot of a Houston shopping center.

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Students share fears, hopes for safety improvements at University of Houston town hall

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2025-02-21 22:09:13

SUMMARY: Recent violent crimes at the University of Houston have prompted state legislators to take action. State Representative Jalainda Jones, a UH alum, held an emergency town hall at Emancipation Park, addressing student concerns following incidents, including a recent rape and robbery. Students emphasized the need for increased campus policing and better support systems. Businessman Tillman Fertitta stated the campus wasn’t unsafe, eliciting frustration from students who feel vulnerable, especially at night. Despite a significant budget for safety, many feel the UH Police Department has not effectively implemented preventive measures. Jones’ staff documented concerns to propose solutions to the administration.

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Following recent events at the University of Houston, including a rise in campus crimes such as scooter thefts, armed robbery, and a disturbing knifepoint rape, an Emergency Town Hall was held on Friday.

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