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Which Houston suburbs are best places to retire?
Read full article: Which Houston suburbs are best places to retire?Several Houston-area suburbs have been recognized as some of the best places to retire in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The ranking highlights these communities’ strong balance of affordability, quality healthcare access, and overall quality of life, reflecting a broader trend of retirees seeking comfort and value in suburban settings.
‘It didn’t have to happen’: Red-light runner flees deputy in Cypress, ends in fiery crash that kills 2
Read full article: ‘It didn’t have to happen’: Red-light runner flees deputy in Cypress, ends in fiery crash that kills 2Deputies say a driver ran a red light in northwest Harris County, prompting a deputy's pursuit late Saturday night. The vehicle sped away, turned off its lights, and eventually crashed into a wooded area, where it caught fire.
Shelter-in-place lifted after gas leak in Cypress-area neighborhood, officials say
Read full article: Shelter-in-place lifted after gas leak in Cypress-area neighborhood, officials sayA shelter-in-place order has been lifted following a gas leak in a Cypress-area neighborhood Friday morning, according to officials.
Texas school voucher program application deadline is today. Here’s everything you need to know
Read full article: Texas school voucher program application deadline is today. Here’s everything you need to knowTuesday is the last day for Texas families to apply for the state’s new school voucher program, with the application window closing on March 17.
Bones found in wooded area in La Marque determined to belong to human; search for additional remains underway
Read full article: Bones found in wooded area in La Marque determined to belong to human; search for additional remains underwayThe La Marque Police Department says a search is underway to locate potentially additional remains after bones found in a wooded area on Wednesday were determined to belong to a human.
‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect gets $1.5M bond in manslaughter case, trial date set
Read full article: ‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect gets $1.5M bond in manslaughter case, trial date setJames Elmore, the man indicted in connection with two of the four “Texas Killing Fields” murders, had his bond set at $1.5 million in a Galveston County courtroom Thursday.
KPRC 2 and Rhythm Energy’s Athlete of the Week: La Marque High School’s Brendan Harris
Read full article: KPRC 2 and Rhythm Energy’s Athlete of the Week: La Marque High School’s Brendan HarrisThis week’s Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week is from Galveston County representing the Cougars of La Marque High School.
Galveston officials say ‘significant headway’ has been made in unsolved ‘Texas Killing Fields’ case after new arrest
Read full article: Galveston officials say ‘significant headway’ has been made in unsolved ‘Texas Killing Fields’ case after new arrestMore than four decades after a series of murders along a stretch of Southeast Texas known as the “Texas Killing Fields,” prosecutors say they are making progress—and the investigation is far from over.
Resource crisis center of Galveston County loses island storefront to rising costs
Read full article: Resource crisis center of Galveston County loses island storefront to rising costsThe resale furniture store owned and operated by the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County has been a fixture on 23rd Street since 2018 — but on April 25, that location will officially close.
Man accused of helping dispose of 2 bodies in ‘Texas Killing Fields’ murders arrested
Read full article: Man accused of helping dispose of 2 bodies in ‘Texas Killing Fields’ murders arrestedAfter more than 40 years of unanswered questions and decades of frustration from families of victims, authorities have arrested a man suspected of participating in at least two deaths related to the “Texas Killing Fields.”
Texas doctor accused of illegally selling millions of opioid pills out of Houston clinic
Read full article: Texas doctor accused of illegally selling millions of opioid pills out of Houston clinicA Texas doctor is accused of illegally selling millions of opioid pills by recruiting others to pose as patients and reselling the drugs on the black market.
Maxine Sharf brings ‘Maxi’s Kitchen’ to Houston Life with her mom
Read full article: Maxine Sharf brings ‘Maxi’s Kitchen’ to Houston Life with her momCulinary creator Maxine Sharf is taking her viral recipes from social media to the page with her debut cookbook, Maxi’s Kitchen: Easy Go-To Recipes to Make Again and Again. She joins us in Studio B alongside her mom, Ann Sharf, the fan-favorite duo behind her content, to share how a major career setback led to millions of followers and a brand-new chapter in the kitchen. From easy weeknight meals to indulgent weekend dishes, Maxine is all about making cooking approachable, fun, and full of flavor. Plus, she gives us a taste of what you can expect from her new cookbook and her Houston stop on her book tour. Houston Life on @KPRC2 is your daily dose of the best of Houston, including amazing people, delicious food, fun events, and everything in between.
Man accused of posing as police officer pressures Deer Park coffee shop employee to send $780, records show
Read full article: Man accused of posing as police officer pressures Deer Park coffee shop employee to send $780, records showDeer Park police investigate a man accused of posing as an officer to pressure a coffee shop employee into sending $780, with possible additional victims.
Man arrested, charged after 50-year-old girlfriend found fatally shot in NE Houston apartment
Read full article: Man arrested, charged after 50-year-old girlfriend found fatally shot in NE Houston apartmentA man has been arrested, several days after his girlfriend was found shot to death at an apartment in northeast Houston.
Humble police captain retires amid investigation, month after resignation of former chief
Read full article: Humble police captain retires amid investigation, month after resignation of former chiefThe City of Humble says it has accepted and is processing the request for a police captain, who was already on paid administrative leave, to retire from the city’s police department, 2 Investigates confirms.
Houston-area high school students participate in Friday’s anti-ICE walkout
Read full article: Houston-area high school students participate in Friday’s anti-ICE walkoutStudents at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.
13-year-old’s death in Humble home sparks questions about preventing children from accessing guns
Read full article: 13-year-old’s death in Humble home sparks questions about preventing children from accessing gunsThe death of a 13-year-old boy inside his Humble home on Sunday is raising serious questions about firearm safety.
‘Bizarre and tragic’: Katy man fatally shoots armed woman in front of children during possible road rage incident
Read full article: ‘Bizarre and tragic’: Katy man fatally shoots armed woman in front of children during possible road rage incidentDeputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are responding to a reported shooting in the Katy area Thursday afternoon.
Weekend traffic alert: Major closures planned along Katy Freeway in Houston
Read full article: Weekend traffic alert: Major closures planned along Katy Freeway in HoustonDrivers in Houston should prepare for significant traffic disruptions this weekend as two major closures take effect along the Katy Freeway as part of ongoing construction and maintenance work.
Texas Youth Sports Leagues: A world with little oversight - what families can do
Read full article: Texas Youth Sports Leagues: A world with little oversight - what families can doAfter KPRC 2’s investigation into Katy American Little League, families across the Houston area are raising similar concerns, highlighting a lack of oversight in youth sports — and what parents can do to protect their money and their kids.
Jury convicts Houston man of possessing machine gun in Katy McDonald’s shooting that killed grandfather
Read full article: Jury convicts Houston man of possessing machine gun in Katy McDonald’s shooting that killed grandfatherTyler John Jordan, 27, was convicted by a federal jury of possessing a machine gun after a fatal shooting at a Katy McDonald’s in March 2025, where a bystander, Jorge Arbaiza, was killed and another man wounded.
HPD: Son arrested after shooting father in Kingwood neighborhood
Read full article: HPD: Son arrested after shooting father in Kingwood neighborhoodA son was arrested for allegedly shooting his father in the face in Kingwood, Houston. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tinechester Drive, where the victim was working in his garage and was shot by his son. The suspect initially fled but was later apprehended by Cleveland Police. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
Sentencing phase begins for Missouri City Officer found guilty in crash that killed 3, including mother and son
Read full article: Sentencing phase begins for Missouri City Officer found guilty in crash that killed 3, including mother and sonA former Missouri City Officer, Blademir Viveros, has been convicted on three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon by a public servant for a car crash that killed a mother and son in June 2024.
Polk County 1st assistant DA accused of installing illegal tracking device on vehicle, turns himself in
Read full article: Polk County 1st assistant DA accused of installing illegal tracking device on vehicle, turns himself inMichael Davis, the 1st assistant district attorney in Polk County, surrendered to the Jasper County Jail after a warrant was issued for his arrest on a Class A misdemeanor charge of unlawful installation of a tracking device.
Splendora police investigate deadly Highway 59 crash that killed pedestrian in dark roadway
Read full article: Splendora police investigate deadly Highway 59 crash that killed pedestrian in dark roadwaySplendora Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning at U.S. Highway 59 and Brice Lane, where a vehicle struck and killed an adult man in an unlit area.
1 biker killed, teenage biker airlifted after bikes collide with pickup truck in Pasadena
Read full article: 1 biker killed, teenage biker airlifted after bikes collide with pickup truck in PasadenaA deadly crash involving a pickup truck and two riders on small two-wheeled vehicles left one person dead and another seriously injured Monday night in Pasadena.
Pasadena residents may see bright flame, smoke and hear ‘rumbling noise’ at chemical plant. Here’s why
Read full article: Pasadena residents may see bright flame, smoke and hear ‘rumbling noise’ at chemical plant. Here’s whyPasadena residents may noticed a bright flame, smoke or a “rumbling noise” coming from a Bayport-area chemical plant Wednesday afternoon, according to LyondellBasell.
‘I need to live long enough to see it replaced’: Stolen Kipper Mease statue replaced at Pasadena park
Read full article: ‘I need to live long enough to see it replaced’: Stolen Kipper Mease statue replaced at Pasadena parkA new bronze statue honoring Kipper Mease has been unveiled in Pasadena more than a year after the original memorial was stolen from Kipper Mease Sports Complex.
‘They think they’re invincible’: Reckless teen e-scooter riding prompts Pearland police to sound alarm
Read full article: ‘They think they’re invincible’: Reckless teen e-scooter riding prompts Pearland police to sound alarmPearland police say reckless e-scooter and e-bike riding has become a daily complaint, and far too often, a crash scene.
Which Houston suburbs are best places to retire?
Read full article: Which Houston suburbs are best places to retire?Several Houston-area suburbs have been recognized as some of the best places to retire in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The ranking highlights these communities’ strong balance of affordability, quality healthcare access, and overall quality of life, reflecting a broader trend of retirees seeking comfort and value in suburban settings.
Free Lyft rides home from rodeo: Pearland law firm picks up the tab
Read full article: Free Lyft rides home from rodeo: Pearland law firm picks up the tabA Pearland-based law firm is once again offering free Lyft rides home from the Houston Rodeo and World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest in an effort to keep drunk drivers off the road.
Houston Easter Weather 2026: Plenty of time to plan as models evolve
Read full article: Houston Easter Weather 2026: Plenty of time to plan as models evolvePlanning Easter in Houston on Sunday, April 5,2026. Get the latest forecast with rain chances, frontal timing from the Euro and American models and what it means for family plans after church. It's early - plenty of time to adjust.
‘It didn’t have to happen’: Red-light runner flees deputy in Cypress, ends in fiery crash that kills 2
Read full article: ‘It didn’t have to happen’: Red-light runner flees deputy in Cypress, ends in fiery crash that kills 2Deputies say a driver ran a red light in northwest Harris County, prompting a deputy's pursuit late Saturday night. The vehicle sped away, turned off its lights, and eventually crashed into a wooded area, where it caught fire.
Suspect in 2017 double murder takes plea deal as families finally get answers
Read full article: Suspect in 2017 double murder takes plea deal as families finally get answersA suspect in the 2017 Houston double murder of Robert Cerda and Rachel De La Rosa has taken a plea deal, receiving 50 years in prison, as families finally get answers after years of waiting.
Former Houston Texans player honors twin’s legacy with 16th Annual Darling Dash race in Sugar Land
Read full article: Former Houston Texans player honors twin’s legacy with 16th Annual Darling Dash race in Sugar LandFormer Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, Devard Darling, says the pain of losing his identical twin brother has never gone away, but 25 years later, it has become the driving force behind a mission to save lives.
Sugar Land postal worker accused of stealing mail may have targeted envelopes with checks inside
Read full article: Sugar Land postal worker accused of stealing mail may have targeted envelopes with checks inside\A United States Postal Service employee in Sugar Land is behind bars, accused of stealing mail. A source confirmed to KPRC 2 News that law enforcement is now looking into whether he specifically targeted envelopes containing checks.
Which Houston suburbs are best places to retire?
Read full article: Which Houston suburbs are best places to retire?Several Houston-area suburbs have been recognized as some of the best places to retire in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The ranking highlights these communities’ strong balance of affordability, quality healthcare access, and overall quality of life, reflecting a broader trend of retirees seeking comfort and value in suburban settings.
Who is Steve Toth, the outspoken state House hardliner who wiped out incumbent Dan Crenshaw?
Read full article: Who is Steve Toth, the outspoken state House hardliner who wiped out incumbent Dan Crenshaw?The Texas state representative is part of a band of conservatives known for antagonizing Republican leadership and working to push the state further right.
The Woodlands takes on Elon Musk underground tunnel challenge
Read full article: The Woodlands takes on Elon Musk underground tunnel challengeImagine driving through an underground tunnel to reach your destination faster. The Woodlands could soon make that a reality. Elon Musk’s Boring Company has challenged cities to submit bids for a free underground tunnel project, and The Woodlands Township is all in.
Bones found in wooded area in La Marque determined to belong to human; search for additional remains underway
Read full article: Bones found in wooded area in La Marque determined to belong to human; search for additional remains underwayThe La Marque Police Department says a search is underway to locate potentially additional remains after bones found in a wooded area on Wednesday were determined to belong to a human.
Houston patients caught in middle of Memorial Hermann–Blue Cross dispute, facing higher costs and care uncertainty
Read full article: Houston patients caught in middle of Memorial Hermann–Blue Cross dispute, facing higher costs and care uncertaintyThousands of patients across the Houston area are now dealing with confusion and financial uncertainty after a major contract dispute between Memorial Hermann Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
Man accused of posing as police officer pressures Deer Park coffee shop employee to send $780, records show
Read full article: Man accused of posing as police officer pressures Deer Park coffee shop employee to send $780, records showDeer Park police investigate a man accused of posing as an officer to pressure a coffee shop employee into sending $780, with possible additional victims.
Polk County 1st assistant DA accused of installing illegal tracking device on vehicle, turns himself in
Read full article: Polk County 1st assistant DA accused of installing illegal tracking device on vehicle, turns himself inMichael Davis, the 1st assistant district attorney in Polk County, surrendered to the Jasper County Jail after a warrant was issued for his arrest on a Class A misdemeanor charge of unlawful installation of a tracking device.
Man arrested, charged after 50-year-old girlfriend found fatally shot in NE Houston apartment
Read full article: Man arrested, charged after 50-year-old girlfriend found fatally shot in NE Houston apartmentA man has been arrested, several days after his girlfriend was found shot to death at an apartment in northeast Houston.
‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect gets $1.5M bond in manslaughter case, trial date set
Read full article: ‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect gets $1.5M bond in manslaughter case, trial date setJames Elmore, the man indicted in connection with two of the four “Texas Killing Fields” murders, had his bond set at $1.5 million in a Galveston County courtroom Thursday.
Check your freezer: Texas warns against Great Value ‘dino’ chicken nuggets over possible lead contamination
Read full article: Check your freezer: Texas warns against Great Value ‘dino’ chicken nuggets over possible lead contaminationTexas health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain Great Value frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart due to possible lead contamination.
Man in custody charged with 2023 Fifth Ward murder
Read full article: Man in custody charged with 2023 Fifth Ward murderA man who was already in custody for an unrelated offense has now been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Fifth Ward man from over two years ago, officials confirm.
Man arrested after Dickinson birthday party shooting injures 7
Read full article: Man arrested after Dickinson birthday party shooting injures 7A shooting broke out during a late-night birthday party near JT’s Lounge in Dickinson on March 29, leaving seven people injured. Police arrested 58-year-old Patrick Frederick on April 1, charging him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful carrying of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Artemis II could boost Houston-area businesses near NASA, legendary restaurant owner hopes
Read full article: Artemis II could boost Houston-area businesses near NASA, legendary restaurant owner hopesFrenchie’s Italian Restaurant, a longtime favorite of astronauts and NASA staff, is seeing increased activity, with owner Frankie Camera hopeful that the Artemis program will restore enthusiasm and prosperity to the area.
FIRST ON 2: Viral judge filed for bankruptcy last year, listed nearly $70K in debt
Read full article: FIRST ON 2: Viral judge filed for bankruptcy last year, listed nearly $70K in debtNewly obtained court records reveal Harris County Judge Nathan Milliron filed for bankruptcy, listing nearly $70,000 in debt — but the case was dismissed weeks later after no payments.