The City of Houston approved new short-term rental regulations in 2025, with enforcement beginning this year. The rules require many short-term rentals to register with the city, provide a 24-hour emergency contact and comply with regulations aimed at preventing large parties and nuisance complaints.

A strong smell of natural gas reported across parts of the Houston area Thursday afternoon led to multiple emergency responses, including evacuations at a Lone Star College campus, according to officials.

Newly obtained court documents are revealing chilling new details in the fatal shooting of a woman in northwest Harris County, including eyewitness testimony from the victim’s son, live audio captured during the attack, and extensive digital evidence investigators say ties the suspect to the killing.

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office says a case involving a man accused of secretly giving his pregnant girlfriend an abortion pill — leading to the death of her unborn child — may be the first of its kind in Texas.

A former correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation after admitting he participated in a conspiracy to assault an inmate at a prison in East Texas.

Hurricane season is less than two weeks away, and one of the biggest threats to your home might already be standing in your backyard. KPRC 2 spoke with Brad Phillips, an ISA Certified Master Arborist with 26 years of experience — the highest credential in the field — to talk about what homeowners should be looking for right now, before the storms arrive.

For one north Houston family, everyday routines like showering and getting children ready for school became difficult after they said the hot water at their apartment complex stopped working for more than a week.

A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday for allegedly inappropriately filming women shopping at a Walmart store off the North Freeway.

Houston police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest wanted for questioning in the fatal stabbing of a man found inside a vehicle in a downtown parking garage over the weekend.

Summer vacation is almost here for students across the Houston area.

A gun was pulled during a dog attack Tuesday at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A ground stop has been issued at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) after a disabled aircraft being reported on the runway.

Officials have now identified both the victim and the suspect after a 21-year-old woman was found shot to death inside a home near Crosby on Monday afternoon.

As temperatures begin to rise across the Houston area, the City of Houston is preparing to kick off the 2026 swim season with the early opening of several public pools later this month.

Authorities 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.

Another election is here for Houston-area voters, and for some residents, it’s starting to feel like the campaigns never stop.

For 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.

Brett 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.

A 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.

Houston city leaders, aviation officials and the family of late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee gathered Monday at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the official naming ceremony of Sheila Jackson Lee Terminal E.

Houston police are investigating the apparent fatal stabbing of a man discovered inside a vehicle in a downtown parking garage Sunday afternoon.

Jeep 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.

A manhunt in northwest Harris County ended in an arrest Sunday afternoon after multiple agencies used drone technology to help locate a suspect.

A 47-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in the death of an employee at Tropical Tea, a karaoke bar in the Little Saigon neighborhood.

A Porter man has admitted to shooting and killing a bald eagle at his home in northeast Harris County, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.

A suspected catalytic converter thief is in custody after what Houston police described as a chaotic pursuit involving a vehicle chase, an electric scooter, a foot chase and even a swim through Little White Oak Bayou.

A 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.

Parts 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.

The WNBA announced Wednesday that WNBA and NBA owners unanimously approved the sale of the Connecticut Sun and the team’s relocation to Houston ahead of the 2027 season.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

As questions about hantavirus continue circulating online, KPRC 2 took some of the internet’s most common concerns to Dr. Sheldon Kaplan, who said he has worked in infectious diseases at Texas Children’s Hospital for 50 years.

Residents told us they are concerned about squatters, illegal activity and illegal dumping.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

Houston police responded to YES Prep Northline on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a call referencing a possible threat, according to the Houston Police Department.

Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service in Houston, growing its coverage area to nearly 50 square miles and adding several major destinations across the city.

New court records filed Wednesday in Harris County appear to indicate at least two of Lee Gilley’s three U.S. defense attorneys are seeking to withdraw from the case.

After years of violence — including a deadly shooting in 2024 — authorities say this year’s enforcement effort is serious, visible and already underway.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit is investigating a reported inappropriate relationship involving a former school football coach and a student, authorities confirmed Tuesday afternoon.

The head football coach at Klein High School is being investigated over allegations of misconduct stemming from a previous job in another school district.

Drivers along the Katy Freeway are dealing with another major disruption after a tractor trailer struck the Houston Avenue bridge once again.

Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley appeared in a courtroom in Turin, Italy, around 3 a.m. local time Monday, for a hearing to validate his arrest at the Turin Court of Appeals.

A 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.

A housefire is being investigated in the Cloverleaf area.

A United Airlines flight headed to Houston from Mexico was forced to divert Sunday afternoon after the crew reported a mechanical issue and declared an emergency.

KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed that the two Texas residents who were passengers on the MV Hondius ship that has been at the center of a hantavirus outbreak have been confirmed as residents in the City of Houston, according to city personnel.

A body was discovered in Brays Bayou near MacGregor Park on Wednesday just days after witnesses reported seeing a woman struggling in the water before being swept away the previous Friday during a storm.

Emergency crews are responding to a crash that has shut down the northbound lanes of State Highway 99 near West Airport Thursday afternoon, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

A Houston mother of three is turning her personal journey into purpose, bringing women together while giving back to those who need it most.

New photos shared with KPRC 2 News show Christa on a girls’ trip to Sicily in May 2024, months before her death. She also studied abroad there while in college, according to her high school friend, Cara Kelly.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) says two Texas residents who were aboard an expedition cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak are currently symptom-free and being monitored as a precaution.

Police are investigating after a man was found fatally stabbed inside an apartment in Houston’s southside on Wednesday afternoon.

Lee Gilley, the 39-year-old Houston man accused of strangling his pregnant wife in 2024 and cutting off his ankle monitor before being caught in Italy this week, is facing a new federal charge connected to his international flight just weeks before his capital murder trial.

A former office manager for the Lakewood Forest Homeowners Association is facing felony theft charges after investigators say she used HOA funds for personal expenses totaling more than $30,000.

A popular smoothie chain is bringing a splash of color — and wellness — to the Houston area with a limited-time menu that’s turning heads.

The team behind Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart has released its first public statement following the tragic deaths of the restaurants’ owners, Matthew and Thy Mitchell, and their two young children.

When a murder-suicide makes headlines, communities are often left shocked and searching for answers. Mental health experts say that reaction can remind people that you never know what’s really happening behind closed doors.

Four people are dead following what investigators describe as an apparent murder-suicide at a home in River Oaks.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

Texas Woman’s University graduate DaQuan Minor, paralyzed from the waist down since a 2013 car accident, made an inspiring walk across the graduation stage using a device that activates his muscles.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has unveiled a $7.5 billion budget proposal that includes a new trash administrative fee and changes to utility charges. City officials say the plan aims to reduce the deficit, but Controller Chris Hollins is raising concerns about its impact on residents and transparency.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a new investigation into a drone company he says could pose a risk to Texans’ privacy and security.

Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting that left a Houston couple and two young children dead at a residence in the River Oaks area.

Shoppers heading to Memorial City Mall this weekend will see new restrictions in place for teens, as mall management announces a temporary youth curfew beginning Saturday, May 9.

Demolition has begun on the Avenida South Parking Garage in downtown Houston, eliminating more than 1,400 parking spaces as part of a major expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Montgomery County law enforcement has made an arrest in a 40-year-old cold case murder.

A woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say she left her two young daughters alone for weeks without proper supervision at their Katy-area home.

The City of Houston is set to reveal plans for one of its biggest annual celebrations — Freedom Over Texas — during an announcement at City Hall on Monday afternoon.

Houston ranks among the top Texas cities in many ways, but the state’s largest city recently earned a distinction that’s far from flattering: it led the state in stolen vehicles last month.

A third federal lawsuit has now been filed against the mayor of Magnolia, further intensifying a growing legal and political crisis that has unfolded over the past several weeks.

The first phase of demolition for the Alabama Street bridge over Interstate 69 has been completed, with northbound lanes now back open to traffic, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic violence shooting at a home in Cloverleaf that left a 39-year-old woman dead.

No team has ever come back from 3–0. Houston is trying to become the first.

As gas prices climb and traffic congestion remains a daily frustration, more Houston-area commuters are taking a second look at public transit — not just as a cheaper option, but as a more predictable way to get to work.

Gas prices across the U.S. are climbing sharply, reaching their highest levels in nearly four years as global oil prices surge, according to CNN.

Camp Mystic has withdrawn its application for a Texas state license to operate a summer 2026 camp, telling DSHS it doesn’t want any administrative process to move forward while families grieve and investigations continue after last July’s tragedy.

A body was recovered from Buffalo Bayou on Thursday morning, prompting an investigation by the Houston Police Department.

A coordinated law enforcement operation in Houston led to the seizure of dozens of weapons and narcotics, authorities said.

As the cost of living continues to rise, college is becoming increasingly out of reach for many families. But a new program from San Jacinto College aims to ease that burden for local students.

Emergency crews are responding to a reported asphalt tank failure in the 300 block of Christy Place, where authorities say there may be a fatality.

One person has died following a reported accident at an industrial property in Sugar Land, according to initial information from authorities.

According to the Missouri City Police Department, officers conducting a standard stop uncovered evidence that led to a large-scale auto chop shop operation.

Two men have been sentenced to life in federal prison for orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that left a Katy-area man seriously wounded as he drove to work.

Three people have been charged after allegedly tampering with thousands of gift cards from stores in several TX counties

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

New details have emerged following a shooting Tuesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, where investigators said the person who fired a weapon was the victim of an attempted robbery.

The rollout of Texas’ new Education Freedom Account program is off to a high-demand start, with more than 274,000 applications submitted in less than two months, according to the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program.

The man accused in one of Houston’s most haunting cold cases has died before he could face justice in court.

A new snapshot from the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University offers a detailed look at how residents across the Houston region view some of today’s most debated political and social issues.

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University has released its 2025 Area Survey Report, which paints a complex picture of life across the Houston region in 2026.

A shooting involving multiple people and vehicles erupted Sunday evening at a shopping center in southwest Houston, leaving one person dead and others detained as police continue to search for additional suspects.

A deadly train incident is under investigation after a pedestrian was struck Sunday evening in northeast Houston.

Records show former Sweeny Volunteer Fire Chief Tim Webb Sr. has been arrested and formally indicted on multiple child sex crime charges.

A 20-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning following a shooting that erupted during a large after-prom gathering off U.S. Highway 146 in Dayton, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Residents in Houston’s Heights neighborhood say a dangerous intersection has caused crash after crash — and despite repeated attempts to get the city to act, they’re still waiting for a fix.

The Houston police officer who was suspended after an Instagram video surfaced showing her using racist slurs is still receiving pay while the department’s Internal Affairs investigation continues.

Violence against women is a problem we don’t talk about enough—until it hits someone we know. But the numbers already tell the story: globally, nearly one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence.

With 50 days until Houston hosts the FIFA World Cup, the city is about to see some of its most visible changes yet, and residents will start noticing the transformation almost immediately.

A ground stop was issued at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.

A Harris County grand jury has returned a capital murder indictment against a suspect in one of Houston’s most haunting cold cases, more than three decades after two young people were found brutally killed in west Houston.

It didn’t take much rain to flood a low-lying underpass along Navigation Boulevard again this week, cutting off a key route in east Houston and renewing concerns about drainage infrastructure and maintenance.