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Small plane crashes near Conroe airport; passengers walk away unharmed
Read full article: Small plane crashes near Conroe airport; passengers walk away unharmedA small single-engine aircraft crashed near the south end of Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport shortly after noon Wednesday, prompting a rapid emergency response from airport rescue crews, fire officials said.
Tyren Montgomery hopes to hear name called in NFL Draft
Read full article: Tyren Montgomery hopes to hear name called in NFL DraftMontgomery is an alum of College Park High School who pursued college basketball at LSU, Houston and Nicholls State before turning to football at John Carroll University
Houston man identified after deadly trench collapse in Conroe; second worker released from hospital
Read full article: Houston man identified after deadly trench collapse in Conroe; second worker released from hospitalAuthorities have identified the worker who died after a trench collapsed at a construction site in Conroe over the weekend.
Cy-Fair student with autism dies after being assaulted by behavioral specialist, docs say
Read full article: Cy-Fair student with autism dies after being assaulted by behavioral specialist, docs sayA Cypress-Fairbanks ISD behavioral specialist has been charged after allegedly assaulting a non-verbal special needs student who later died from choking on food.
Intruder in custody after Cypress Woods High School placed on temporary lockdown
Read full article: Intruder in custody after Cypress Woods High School placed on temporary lockdownAn unidentified intruder entered Cypress Woods High School on Tuesday morning, prompting a brief lockdown, according to school officials.
Man arrested in Cypress area, charged with tampering with truck’s VIN
Read full article: Man arrested in Cypress area, charged with tampering with truck’s VINA man was arrested in the Cypress area after a traffic stop revealed he had tampered with a truck’s vehicle identification number and was using a license plate from another vehicle.
8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountability
Read full article: 8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountabilityDimitrios Pagourtzis, who was 17 at the time of the mass shooting, was arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated assault on a public servant. In April 2019, Pagourtzis was also charged with federal crimes related to the mass shooting. However, he has never gone to trial, and the criminal cases against him remain in limbo.
Man fatally shot by officer during traffic stop in Galveston; Texas Rangers investigating officer-involved shooting
Read full article: Man fatally shot by officer during traffic stop in Galveston; Texas Rangers investigating officer-involved shootingThe Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting which happened in Galveston Monday afternoon.
Memorial Day in Houston and the weather. Here’s what we can honestly tell you right now
Read full article: Memorial Day in Houston and the weather. Here’s what we can honestly tell you right nowMemorial Day 2026 weather outlook & history. Honor our fallen heroes while planning for the holiday - climatology, rain impact on sales, beach trip, plus Galveston Island visitor info.
Jeep Weekend 2026 ends with 110 arrests, 1,500 traffic stops and no reported injuries, sheriff says
Read full article: Jeep Weekend 2026 ends with 110 arrests, 1,500 traffic stops and no reported injuries, sheriff saysJeep Weekend 2026 wrapped up with more than 100 arrests and roughly 1,500 traffic stops, but no reported injuries, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.
Houston Weekend Weather Forecast: Humidity, Strawberries, Baseball and Jeep Week
Read full article: Houston Weekend Weather Forecast: Humidity, Strawberries, Baseball and Jeep WeekHouston weekend weather forecast May 16-17, 2026: Triple-digit feels-like heat for Pasadena Strawberry Festival, Rangers vs Astros, and Jeep Weekend on Bolivar. Stay hydrated, check traffic and beat the humidity.

Crime Stoppers offering $5,000 reward for arrest of man accused of cutting off ankle monitor
Read full article: Crime Stoppers offering $5,000 reward for arrest of man accused of cutting off ankle monitorCrime Stoppers Houston is raising concerns after two Harris County murder defendants allegedly cut off their ankle monitors and disappeared before trial within the span of a month.
How to spot a credit card skimmer after Secret Service finds 14 devices in Houston area
Read full article: How to spot a credit card skimmer after Secret Service finds 14 devices in Houston areaFederal agents say skimming devices found at Houston-area businesses could have led to an estimated $14.5 million in consumer losses.
TIMELINE: Stormy weather, heavy rains expected in Houston through Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: TIMELINE: Stormy weather, heavy rains expected in Houston through Memorial Day weekendKPRC 2's Weather teams is tracking a multi-day heavy rain threat that begins Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Another round is expected Thursday and has potential to impact the official start of summer.

A collector’s dream: U.S. Coins & Jewelry opens brand new showroom for buying and selling
Read full article: A collector’s dream: U.S. Coins & Jewelry opens brand new showroom for buying and sellingFor 41 years U.S. Coins & Jewelry has been buying and selling rare coins, watches, jewelry and collectible memorabilia. Take a look inside their brand new showroom and learn why now might be a great time to sell that unused jewelry that's been sitting around in your drawer.
Some Houston-area voters report ‘election fatigue’ as early voting begins in Texas runoff elections
Read full article: Some Houston-area voters report ‘election fatigue’ as early voting begins in Texas runoff electionsAnother election is here for Houston-area voters, and for some residents, it’s starting to feel like the campaigns never stop.
Man accused of indecency with child in Montgomery County case tied to Pine Valley Middle School
Read full article: Man accused of indecency with child in Montgomery County case tied to Pine Valley Middle SchoolGarrett Cross, a former educator at Pine Valley Middle School in New Caney ISD, has been charged with indecency with a child following allegations from over five years ago.
Humble ISD student accused of bringing gun to campus; parents question school response
Read full article: Humble ISD student accused of bringing gun to campus; parents question school responseA Humble ISD middle school student is facing a felony charge after being accused of bringing a gun to campus, and now, parents are raising concerns about how the situation was handled and when they were notified.
Dog remains found dumped at TxDOT site near Bush Airport, investigation underway
Read full article: Dog remains found dumped at TxDOT site near Bush Airport, investigation underwayWhat started as a search for a pregnant dog led to a disturbing discovery along the Eastex Freeway, dozens of dog remains scattered behind a state facility near Bush Airport.
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.
Former Katy ISD paraprofessional accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old student
Read full article: Former Katy ISD paraprofessional accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old studentA newly obtained search warrant reveals disturbing allegations against a former Katy ISD employee accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old student and communicating with the child through social media.
The sinking suburbs: Parts of Katy have sunk more than a foot since 2007
Read full article: The sinking suburbs: Parts of Katy have sunk more than a foot since 2007Parts of the Katy area have sunk about 14 inches since 2007, according to new data from the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, which says some of Houston’s fastest-growing suburbs are continuing to slowly sink as groundwater pumping persists.
Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'
Read full article: Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'Neil deGrasse Tyson has turned his lifelong fascination with aliens into a new book, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter.”.
Katy mother charged in deaths of 2 toddlers found in pool with cocaine in systems
Read full article: Katy mother charged in deaths of 2 toddlers found in pool with cocaine in systemsTwo Katy-area toddlers who reportedly drowned in a backyard pool earlier this year had cocaine in their systems at the time of their deaths, according to an update Monday from Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Kingwood HS five-star offensive lineman Kennedy Brown commits to Texas A&M: ‘I’m home, Gig ‘em!’
Read full article: Kingwood HS five-star offensive lineman Kennedy Brown commits to Texas A&M: ‘I’m home, Gig ‘em!’Five-star offensive lineman Kennedy Brown has officially picked his home for college football — and he’s headed to Texas A&M University.
Montgomery County Uber driver arrested, accused of soliciting teenage boys he met during rides
Read full article: Montgomery County Uber driver arrested, accused of soliciting teenage boys he met during ridesA Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.
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.
Missouri City traffic stop uncovers major chop shop tied to stolen vehicles nationwide
Read full article: Missouri City traffic stop uncovers major chop shop tied to stolen vehicles nationwideAccording to the Missouri City Police Department, officers conducting a standard stop uncovered evidence that led to a large-scale auto chop shop operation.
Missouri City swears in Troy Finner as new police chief; community turnout fills ceremony
Read full article: Missouri City swears in Troy Finner as new police chief; community turnout fills ceremonyTroy Finner has officially been sworn in as the new police chief of the Missouri City Police Department, marking the start of his leadership with a standing-room-only ceremony attended by elected officials, law enforcement and community members.
Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirement
Read full article: Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirementFormer Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner has been hired as the new police chief of Missouri City, according to an email sent by the city manager on Monday.
Small plane crashes near Conroe airport; passengers walk away unharmed
Read full article: Small plane crashes near Conroe airport; passengers walk away unharmedA small single-engine aircraft crashed near the south end of Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport shortly after noon Wednesday, prompting a rapid emergency response from airport rescue crews, fire officials said.
Detectives arrest Porter man in deadly hit-and-run crash on U.S. 59
Read full article: Detectives arrest Porter man in deadly hit-and-run crash on U.S. 59Montgomery County sheriff’s investigators arrested Jeremy Michael Buckner, 35, of Porter, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on U.S. Highway 59.
Man accused of indecency with child in Montgomery County case tied to Pine Valley Middle School
Read full article: Man accused of indecency with child in Montgomery County case tied to Pine Valley Middle SchoolGarrett Cross, a former educator at Pine Valley Middle School in New Caney ISD, has been charged with indecency with a child following allegations from over five years ago.
Triple-digit “feels-like” heat hits Houston right now as we brace for a stormy week
Read full article: Triple-digit “feels-like” heat hits Houston right now as we brace for a stormy weekTriple-digit feels like heat today with thunderstorms building Monday afternoon into Memorial Day weekend.
Pasadena police officer, 2 others taken to hospitals after chain-reaction crash on SH 225 during traffic stop
Read full article: Pasadena police officer, 2 others taken to hospitals after chain-reaction crash on SH 225 during traffic stopA Pasadena police officer and two others were hospitalized after a chain-reaction crash on State Highway 225 during a traffic stop.
Houston Weekend Weather Forecast: Humidity, Strawberries, Baseball and Jeep Week
Read full article: Houston Weekend Weather Forecast: Humidity, Strawberries, Baseball and Jeep WeekHouston weekend weather forecast May 16-17, 2026: Triple-digit feels-like heat for Pasadena Strawberry Festival, Rangers vs Astros, and Jeep Weekend on Bolivar. Stay hydrated, check traffic and beat the humidity.
Pasadena ISD considering school closures amid declining enrollment, budget pressures
Read full article: Pasadena ISD considering school closures amid declining enrollment, budget pressuresPasadena ISD has become the latest Houston-area district to consider school closures as falling enrollment and rising costs create budget challenges across Texas public schools.
KPRC 2 and Rhythm Energy’s Athlete of the Week: Pearland’s Braxton Jones
Read full article: KPRC 2 and Rhythm Energy’s Athlete of the Week: Pearland’s Braxton JonesPearland’s Braxton Jones may only be a sophomore for the Oilers but the dual-sport athlete excelled on the football field in the fall and this past spring helped the baseball team to a 27-win season, 15-1 in district which led to a District Title, and reached the Area Round of the playoffs.
Pearland’s rapid growth brings historic political shift with election of first Black mayor
Read full article: Pearland’s rapid growth brings historic political shift with election of first Black mayorPearland has changed dramatically over the past two decades, growing from a fast-developing suburb into one of the most diverse cities in the Houston area.
Pearland mother questions school transportation costs and safety rules
Read full article: Pearland mother questions school transportation costs and safety rulesA Pearland mother says she’s facing a difficult and costly dilemma: pay hundreds of dollars for her son’s school bus transportation—or find another way to get him to school, despite what she believes are unsafe walking conditions.
‘Candyman’ may have targeted multiple teens in Spring-area neighborhood, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Candyman’ may have targeted multiple teens in Spring-area neighborhood, deputies sayA man known to children in a Spring-area neighborhood as the “Candyman” is now behind bars after Harris County Precinct 4 undercover investigators say he believed he was meeting a 13-year-old girl near a local school.
Spring Branch ISD board votes unanimously to close Northbrook Middle School amid declining enrollment
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD board votes unanimously to close Northbrook Middle School amid declining enrollmentThe Spring Branch Independent School District Board of Trustees is expected to consider closing Northbrook Middle School during a meeting on Monday night as the district faces declining enrollment and ongoing budget challenges.
Missing woman last seen in Spring safely located, Precinct 4 deputies say
Read full article: Missing woman last seen in Spring safely located, Precinct 4 deputies sayCandra Thomas, a mentally disabled woman with a medical condition that can cause seizures, has been reported missing by the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
The Future of noninvasive wellness is in Sugar Land
Read full article: The Future of noninvasive wellness is in Sugar LandAt Oasis Aesthetics & Wellness in Sugar Land, the future of wellness is increasingly holistic — blending advanced aesthetic technology with treatments designed to support not only how patients look, but how they feel.
Industrial worker killed in reported ‘heavy machinery’ accident in Sugar Land
Read full article: Industrial worker killed in reported ‘heavy machinery’ accident in Sugar LandOne person has died following a reported accident at an industrial property in Sugar Land, according to initial information from authorities.
$20M state grant to fuel semiconductor expansion in Sugar Land, create 500 jobs
Read full article: $20M state grant to fuel semiconductor expansion in Sugar Land, create 500 jobsGov. Greg Abbott announced a $20.8 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. to expand its manufacturing operations in Sugar Land.
GOLF: Stewart Cink has used his failures on the PGA Champions Tour to fuel his four-win season ahead of the Insperity Invitational
Read full article: GOLF: Stewart Cink has used his failures on the PGA Champions Tour to fuel his four-win season ahead of the Insperity InvitationalComing off a dominant victory at the Regions Tradition tournament last weekend, PGA Champions Tour golfer Stewart Cink is coming into this weekend’s Insperity Invitational having won four tournaments so far this season.
Country superstar Parker McCollum surprises nurses ahead of National Nurses Week
Read full article: Country superstar Parker McCollum surprises nurses ahead of National Nurses WeekOur hometown country star Parker McCollum made an unexpected visit to personally thank frontline healthcare workers for all they do.
Who is Tyren Montgomery? Titans new rookie receiver from The Woodlands traveled unique path to NFL
Read full article: Who is Tyren Montgomery? Titans new rookie receiver from The Woodlands traveled unique path to NFLWoodlands College Park graduate and former high school basketball player signed an undrafted contract with the Tennessee Titans
GOLF: The Woodlands native, Stacy Lewis, is playing her final tournament while pregnant with her second child
Read full article: GOLF: The Woodlands native, Stacy Lewis, is playing her final tournament while pregnant with her second childLewis’ husband and Texas A&M Women’s Golf Head Coach, Gerrod Chadwell, will be her caddie for the Chevron Championship.
8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountability
Read full article: 8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountabilityDimitrios Pagourtzis, who was 17 at the time of the mass shooting, was arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated assault on a public servant. In April 2019, Pagourtzis was also charged with federal crimes related to the mass shooting. However, he has never gone to trial, and the criminal cases against him remain in limbo.
Deputies find woman shot to death inside Crosby home after female suspect tells deputies she killed her
Read full article: Deputies find woman shot to death inside Crosby home after female suspect tells deputies she killed herAuthorities are investigating after a woman was found shot to death at a home in the Crosby area Sunday evening, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Man fatally shot by officer during traffic stop in Galveston; Texas Rangers investigating officer-involved shooting
Read full article: Man fatally shot by officer during traffic stop in Galveston; Texas Rangers investigating officer-involved shootingThe Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting which happened in Galveston Monday afternoon.
Some Houston-area voters report ‘election fatigue’ as early voting begins in Texas runoff elections
Read full article: Some Houston-area voters report ‘election fatigue’ as early voting begins in Texas runoff electionsAnother election is here for Houston-area voters, and for some residents, it’s starting to feel like the campaigns never stop.
Child safety advocates urge families to prepare ahead of World Cup events in Houston
Read full article: Child safety advocates urge families to prepare ahead of World Cup events in HoustonAs Houston prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for major events like the FIFA World Cup, child safety advocates are encouraging parents to start important conversations now about protecting children both online and in public spaces.
Defendant accused in deadly 100 MPH crash wanted in Harris County after cutting ankle monitor days before trial
Read full article: Defendant accused in deadly 100 MPH crash wanted in Harris County after cutting ankle monitor days before trialFor the second time in the month of May, a Harris County murder defendant allegedly cut off his court-ordered GPS ankle monitor just before his trial was scheduled to begin.
Neighbors frustrated over abandoned Montrose property after years of complaints
Read full article: Neighbors frustrated over abandoned Montrose property after years of complaintsHouston officials say legal action may be coming against an abandoned Montrose property after neighbors reported unsafe conditions, debris, and rodent concerns for years.
Texas congressional candidate who lost Republican primary arrested for allegedly assaulting wife
Read full article: Texas congressional candidate who lost Republican primary arrested for allegedly assaulting wifeBrett Jensen, who ran for Texas’ 8th Congressional District as a lifelong conservative, was arrested Sunday night and charged with assault-family violence involving impeding breathing, according to Harris County court records.
What questions do you have about Houston’s 2026 hurricane season?
Read full article: What questions do you have about Houston’s 2026 hurricane season?Hurricane season kicks off June 1st and while the season is forecasted to be slightly below normal, it only takes one storm to bring devastation to our home city of Houston.
'Kill all the Muslims and Jews': Man arrested for threats made at Houston's Ismaili Center
Read full article: 'Kill all the Muslims and Jews': Man arrested for threats made at Houston's Ismaili CenterA 29-year-old man was arrested over the weekend on a terroristic threat warrant after allegedly making death threats at Houston’s Ismaili Center Houston last month.