Most people know to be careful while lighting firecrackers, fountains, Roman candles, and more, but fewer realize that just as much danger lies in what happens after. Improper cleanup and disposal of spent fireworks is a leading cause of fireworks-related house fires. CFFD is handing out 3,600 free safety buckets to show residents the right way to clean up after the show.

Authorities say the occupants of a vehicle sustained minor injuries and are being evaluated after a tree fell onto it while it was driving.

The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees adopted a $1.25 billion budget and staff compensation plan for the 2026-27 school year in a 6-1 vote during its regularly scheduled board meeting June 22. Trustee Christine Kalmbach cast the lone dissenting vote.

April Timberlake was arrested after allegedly attempting to process fraudulent refunds totaling approximately $52,000 at her workplace on the Northwest Freeway, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is notifying the public that it is holding a full-scale safety exercise on Wednesday at Rowe Middle School and the Berry Center.

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A Cypress-Fairbanks ISD behavioral specialist has been charged after allegedly assaulting a non-verbal special needs student who later died from choking on food.

An unidentified intruder entered Cypress Woods High School on Tuesday morning, prompting a brief lockdown, according to school officials.

A man was arrested after a traffic stop in the Cypress area and charged with tampering with a vehicle’s identification number.

A 44-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband during a domestic disturbance at a home in northwest Harris County, with two children present but unharmed, authorities said.

A routine shift turned into an emergency when a Kroger employee in Cypress helped a woman in labor in the parking lot. The mother later gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

Deputies 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.

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted following a gas leak in a Cypress-area neighborhood Friday morning, according to officials.

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Cypress residents say stalled trains and malfunctioning railroad crossing arms near Fry Road are causing long delays and safety concerns for drivers.

KPRC 2 crews are on the streets monitoring road conditions, showing which areas are being impacted the most as severe thunderstorms move through the Houston area.

A Cypress man is facing felony charges after authorities say he threatened to detonate explosive devices and carry out a mass shooting.

Homeowners say they’ve documented months of disruption and want enforcement -- or a fix -- so they can use their yards again.

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It’s no secret it’s cold outside. Whether we like it not, Houston just welcomed a heart dose of arctic air to the region, bringing sub-freezing temperatures and dangerously low wind chills.

The worst case scenario was avoided in Houston. And quite frankly, we may have ended up with one of the better scenarios.

Ice on the flyover ramp at I-10 westbound at Highway 99 is causing significant disruptions, with 18-wheelers reversing due to the hazardous conditions, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Deputies are actively working to clear the stalled vehicles and advise motorists to avoid the area and refrain from driving on icy roads.

An 18-year-old woman is facing felony arson charges for allegedly setting fire to her boyfriend's mother's home in Harris County while out on bond for domestic violence.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.

A thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a “feminine emergency” to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.

Commuters along the 99 Tollway, especially those traveling through Cypress and Katy, are voicing frustration over a long-standing issue: extreme darkness at night. Many drivers report feeling uneasy navigating this stretch of road after sunset due to nearly nonexistent lighting.

Law enforcement say a man’s body has been recovered from a submerged vehicle found inside a Cypress pond.

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Some storms could quickly turn severe, capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts of 40-60 mph, flash flooding, and even an isolated tornado.

It’s not often you hear a firefighter tell you they were scared. But that’s exactly what a Cy-Fair Firefighter shared after riding out a tornado in the garage of a home that was just struck by lightning.

After a tornado damaged homes in neighborhoods across Houston’s northside yesterday, officials are working to help pick up the pieces and provide assistance to communities who are in need.

If you were affected by the tornado on Monday, Harris County officials are making sure you know where to get help.

Residents of the Riata Ranch subdivision in Cypress are assessing widespread damage after a possible tornado struck the area Monday, leaving some families displaced just days before Thanksgiving.

As millions of Americans gather around their televisions this Thanksgiving, watching the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, two Houston-area students will be living their dream on the streets of Manhattan, performing in the 99th annual celebration.

The man and woman were both found with gunshot wounds.

A Cy-Fair mother is pushing for a crossing guard after her 14-year-old daughter was struck while using a marked crosswalk near Arnold Middle School and Cy-Fair High School. The teen was not seriously injured.

AI Montessori Academy in Cypress is spreading holiday cheer by collecting Thanksgiving food and Toys for Tots donations for local families in need.

Nine candidates are vying for three seats on the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees in a heated, politically charged race fueled by more than $100,000 in campaign spending and significant support from conservative-aligned PACs.

TABC says they were notified on Oct. 7 about an incident which occurred at Bedrock Tavern located on Grant Road. Two patrons were reportedly hospitalized after consuming shots of Jameson whiskey at the bar two days earlier on Oct. 5.

This follows an incident where multiple customers reportedly had reactions after consuming drinks from the same bottle on October 5th.

Zaikiya Duncan was convicted by a jury on two counts of aggravated assault of a family member causing serious bodily injury.

A man has been convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 20-year-old from Cypress in 2022.

Two Cypress Ranch High School parents are speaking out after discovering that their children’s participation in school football events was unexpectedly reduced — and they were never informed.

Authorities with the Harris County Pct. 5 Constable’s Office say three people have been shot in the Cypress area Tuesday evening.

Three lawsuits have been filed against Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9, also known as the Cy-Fair Fire Department, after allegations of workplace discrimination and sexual harassment by paramedics.

Texans linebacker visits patients at Houston Methodist Hospital in Cypress

The meet-and-greet is being held at the Walmart at 8927 Fry Road.

A memorial bench and tree honoring 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray will serve as a symbol of hope, healing, and solidarity for those impacted by violent crimes.

Responding deputies said two teens had been stabbed, one of whom died from his injuries. Family members confirmed the slain teenager’s identity as Braylen Ezell, 17.

Last week, KPRC 2 revealed how a closed CVS store in Cypress has become a massive illegal dumping site.

As CVS continues to scale its brick-and-mortar presence—closing more than 900 stores nationwide over the past two years—some of the shuttered locations are now creating a new kind of headache for Houston-area communities.

Authorities are investigating a serious car crash in northwest Harris County.

The Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 board is once again considering the termination of Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon.

An inmate who was mistakenly released from a jail in New Orleans last month was arrested in Cypress on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office.

A woman was arrested after she was found to be driving while intoxicated with her child in the vehicle.

21-year-old Cameryn Richard along with her boyfriend, 23-year-old Kolin Foster and his mother, Kelli Masciarelli, were all killed.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said deputies are investigating in the 20900 block of Ochre Willow Trail. This is in the Fairfield Village neighborhood.

Hot Wheels legend tour is having a free event in Houston August 2nd 2025 showing off hundreds of unique vehicles. Mel Camp chatted with Hot Wheels key principal designer Bryan Benedict about the world's largest traveling car show and the role he's played in designing some of these cars.

A yearslong investigation by federal and state authorities in Georgia has led to the indictment and arrest of 42-year-old Brian Fontenot, a Cypress man who allegedly helped run a fraudulent cryptocurrency business.

Despite being smack in the middle of summer months, common colds, strep throat and COVID are making people sick right now.

It was the last day of school—May 29—when someone from Cy-Fair ISD told her that her 11-year-old son Liam would no longer have a one-on-one nurse at school. The decision shocked her.

A Cypress man was taken into custody after firing shots at deputies responding to his residence.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said it happened in the 15100 block of Mason Road, near the intersection with Cypresswood Drive.

On what should have been a day filled with joy and relief—his last day of elementary school—11-year-old Liam’s parents say they were blindsided by a decision that could put their son’s life at risk.

Cy-Fair ISD board members almost unanimously approved a $1.2 billion budget for the 2025-2026 school year, part of which includes reinstating bus transportation for students; an issue which KPRC 2 has covered extensively since the start of the school year.

TRAGIC! The van caught fire during the trip after they were fostered and rehabilitated in Houston. Four were able to be saved, but seven others sadly didn't make it.

Several eastbound lanes of the Northwest Freeway are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed into the concrete barrier in the HOV lane.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened in the 10800 block of Slumbering Falls Lane in the Cypress area.

There’s a fresh new brew in cypress! Roadrunners is officially open for quick and quality coffee.

A Cypress man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman dozens of times and dragging her across the ground.

An FBI analyst in Houston, Brian Vincent Rausch, has been arrested and released on bond after being charged with possessing over a thousand child sexual abuse images, including AI-generated ones.

Constable deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 said Rodney Stubblefield, 24, was trying to sexually assault a woman while she was trying to push him away.

"Not all heroes wear capes! This little kitten was rescued from a drainage pipe by a Harris County deputy.

People in Cypress are rallying at a Harris County Emergency Services District board meeting, in support of the Cy-Fair Fire Department Chief Amy Ramon.

For the past nine years, the Cy-Fair Fire Department has been led by the same person, Fire Chief Amy Ramon.

Authorities need your assistance in identifying two teens involved in a recent altercation that escalated to gunfire at a Cypress basketball court, known locally as "The Cage."

It's unclear how the driver lost control of her SUV but deputy constables say she did not show signs of intoxication and was not arrested or need to be hospitalized.

A woman has died after she was involved in a car accident that flipped her car multiple times.

A theft ring that was allegedly responsible for stealing vehicles worth more than $100,000 has been uncovered.

A 30-year-old man was fatally shot in a possible domestic dispute in the Stablewood Farms subdivision in Cypress.

Snakes, smiles, and some serious fun. Watch the video player above to learn why you need to visit the Bridgeland community in Cypress this weekend. We're getting a sneak-peek of their 17th annual Nature Fest with YouTube sensation Corbin Maxey as the headlining act. You don't want to missssssssssss it. Get it....ssss...Like a snake.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said it happened on Tuesday in the 22100 block of Cumberland Ridge Drive.

A Cy-Fair ISD middle school student was hit by a pickup truck while biking to school on Wednesday.

Over the weekend, a constable from Mark Herman’s Office helped save a little child who fell into a pool and stopped breathing.

Cypress teen Taylor Jo Gavin is kicking butt in taekwondo She has already earned more than 14 gold medals in international taekwondo competitions. We introduced her and her coach, Gianni Giambi on Houston Life to see what's next on her journey to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a 76-year-old mother and her 50-year-old daughter were found dead in their home after what appears to be a murder-suicide.

First responders are searching a creek in the Spring area after a 11-year-old child reportedly fell in and has not resurfaced.

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and Principal Dr. Cheryl T. Henry confirmed the incident in a statement to parents.

A Houston area midwife and her worker are facing felony charges accused of performing illegal abortions.

Two more employees have been arrested in the investigation into several Houston-area clinics where investigators say abortions were performed illegally.

A Houston area midwife and her worker are facing felony charges accused of performing illegal abortions.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect in Greater Houston until 9 p.m. Saturday due to high wildfire risk conditions such as strong winds and low humidity.

An entire apartment building is left unlivable following an early morning fire in North Harris County.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office is sharing photos of two suspects in a fraud case in hopes someone knows who they are and can help law enforcement apprehend them.

The Cy-Fair Independent School District is under fire for quietly removing chapters on vaccines, climate change, and diversity from its textbooks.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting in Cypress.

Lycee Montessori School in Cypress is under fire after a newsletter with a racial slur was sent to more than 100 families.

FBI and Harris County officials have released new surveillance footage and increased the reward to $25,000 in their investigation of a triple homicide in Cypress.

So far, the clues have been slim, but Harris County investigators alongside the FBI are expected to release new surveillance that they say shows the suspect leaving in a black car driven by someone else.

Neighbors called 911 in August after waking up that Sunday morning to find the home on Plains River Drive on fire. Inside, investigators found Kelly Masciarelli, her son Kolin Foster, and his girlfriend Cameryn Richard dead.