A man has been arrested, several days after his girlfriend was found shot to death at an apartment in northeast Houston.
Pearland police say reckless e-scooter and e-bike riding has become a daily complaint, and far too often, a crash scene.
Houston police have released new details on the officer-involved shooting that left a man armed with a butcher knife dead in Southwest Houston.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is standing firm amid growing political pressure following a controversial incident at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
More 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.
Houston-area residents looking to buy a home, keep the home they have or find resources to stay housed can get help at the Houston Affordable Housing Roadshow.
Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in southwest Houston.
A League City dog groomer has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty following the death of a Goldendoodle in her care.
A local viewer reached out and asked if those with SNAP benefits could purchase prepared meals, including food from places like McDonald’s, grocery store delis, or convenience stores.
A 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.
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle along the North Freeway near Greens Road late Monday evening, according to authorities.
Drivers are starting to feel the pinch once again as gas prices trend upward — and experts say that increase could stick around for the next few weeks.
New emails and text messages obtained by KPRC 2 News reveal conversations between Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and her staff with Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo leaders leading up to and after her removal from the Megan Moroney concert.
A new state crackdown on hemp products with certain levels of THC takes effect Tuesday, impacting businesses and customers across Texas.
A viral video shows Houston Judge Nathan Milliron clashing with an IT staffer during a courtroom livestream, sparking debate over judicial conduct and courtroom professionalism.
A tragic incident unfolded Monday in the Cloverleaf area after a young child was found unresponsive in a neighbor’s swimming pool, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Houston police are investigating an incident where a man allegedly snatched a cellphone from a woman and fired a gun at her as she chased him.
The Houston man recently returned from a 16-month journey across the globe, and he didn’t go anywhere without his Houston Astros flag in hand.
A teenage boy is in serious condition after a shooting that investigators say stemmed from an altercation in southeast Houston Thursday afternoon.
Homicide detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was found dead inside a home in Harris County.
A popular social media trend called “urban exploring” turned dangerous for a couple who entered a vacant hotel in Southwest Houston and were confronted by an armed security guard, according to Houston police investigators and video posted online.
As the partial federal government shutdown stretches into its 40th day, the Houston Police Officers’ Union is reaching out to TSA employees at Houston-area airports, highlighting career opportunities at the Houston Police Department.
A robbery at a north Houston pawn shop and jewelry store turned into a shooting Tuesday afternoon, leaving a female customer injured, according to the Houston Police Department.
A fire at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery has been brought under control. All personnel are safe, and officials reported no recordable injuries following the incident, the company confirmed on Tuesday.
Authorities are responding to a major gas leak in the Tomball area after a gas line was struck, prompting a multi-agency response Tuesday.
Charges have been filed against an 18-year-old suspect in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 76-year-old man in northwest Houston over the weekend.
Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stephens has issued a shelter-in-place order for residents on the west side of Port Arthur following reports of an explosion at the Valero refinery.
We have the Houston Cougars continuing their dynastic March run as a No. 2 seed, a couple of mid-ranking contenders in Texas Tech and TCU, and three double-digit seeds looking to shock the world in Texas A&M, Texas, and SMU.
A Houston teenager is turning a question about what makes stuffed animals soft into a growing business focused on safety and representation.
Thousands are expected to gather in Houston next month for a national breast cancer awareness event focused on addressing disparities impacting Black women.
Dennis Xavier Arguello-Acosta, 22, has been arrested and charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of off-duty Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis, who was fatally struck while assisting stranded motorists on Interstate 10.
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted following a gas leak in a Cypress-area neighborhood Friday morning, according to officials.
As tensions rise in the Iran conflict, cybersecurity experts are warning Americans to be on alert for potential cyberattacks especially targeting banks and personal financial accounts.
Emergency crews are responding to a major crash involving an 18-wheeler, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office vehicle, and a firetruck.
A Spring mother has been charged with two counts of child endangerment and abandoning a child after Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies discovered decomposing food, animal waste, and decomposing animal carcasses — possibly from rats or mice — inside her home.
We have the Houston Cougars continuing their dynastic March run as a No. 2 seed, a couple of mid-ranking contenders in Texas Tech and TCU, and three double-digit seeds looking to shock the world in Texas A&M, Texas, and SMU.
Three people were rescued from the water Monday morning after a personal watercraft capsized near Pier 10 at the Port of Galveston.
A Houston murder suspect who was mistakenly released just hours before charges were formally filed has been taken into custody after two weeks on the run, FBI Houston announced Friday.
A Livingston Junior High teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave after a substance was found on campus, according to Livingston Independent School District officials.
A recent security scare at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport is raising new concerns about airport safety as the federal government shutdown continues to strain the nation’s airport security workforce.
The Tennessee Titans have released a new logo and uniform, and the former Houston Oilers continue to behave like an ex who just can’t move on.
A student at Klein High School was arrested Friday morning after school officials say he brought an unloaded handgun onto campus.
Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen said deputies are stepping up patrols near religious institutions throughout the area.
Former 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.
Shortly before 9 a.m., Fort Bend County Judge KP George entered the 458th Criminal District Courtroom on the third floor of the Fort Bend County Justice Center to begin the first day of his criminal trial on felony money laundering charges.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has claimed she was physically shoved and threatened with arrest by security staff at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Homicide detectives are responding to a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in southwest Houston, HPD confirmed.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston is under a ground stop Wednesday morning.
\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.
A Clear Lake man is facing serious charges after investigators say he held his disabled wife captive inside their home for years, severely restricting her access to food and communication.
NFL free agency is underway, and teams across the league are making aggressive moves to reshape their rosters.
Two people died following a major car crash in the Post Oak area Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
A Houston DJ is sharing how a dream birthday trip turned into a front‑row seat to war and changed the way he sees the world.
A man was seriously injured after he was struck by a train at Hermann Park Monday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Officials with Klein Independent School District confirmed Monday afternoon that a student accidentally discharged a firearm inside a restroom at Klein Collins High School.
A standoff with a suspect who allegedly fled from Harris County deputies during a traffic stop has come to an end in Mission Bend.
A surveillance video of a serial burglar targeting homes in the Montrose area has been released to the public in hopes that someone will recognize him, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.
The Austin backyard bar that was near the scene of the mass shooting that killed three people on West Sixth Street last weekend is set to reopen tonight.
A proposed gas station in Houston’s Third Ward is sparking a broader conversation about how neighborhoods protect themselves from unwanted development in a city without traditional zoning laws.
According to a report from NBC News, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will resign at the end of March after just over a year in the role.
Austin police will hold a media-only press conference Thursday at noon to release critical details about the March 1 shooting in the West Sixth Street entertainment district.
Authorities are reporting major traffic disruptions in both directions on the Gulf Freeway following a crash involving a commercial truck.
Harris County District Court Judge Beverly Armstrong denied bond Wednesday for a Houston attorney who has been under investigation for more than a year connected to a missing person case.
Incumbent County Judge KP George, who is set to face a felony criminal trial next Tuesday, fell to fifth place in the Republican primary, effectively ending his bid for a third term.
Six analysts from across the political spectrum will join KPRC 2 News in-studio tonight from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. to analyze the incoming results of tonight’s primary election and the top issues driving voters to the polls.
Fields all across the city are buzzing with energy as more than a thousand teams roll into town for the Houston 1000 Super NIT — a tournament many consider the “grandaddy” of select youth baseball.
After a unanimous 9–0 vote by the Houston Independent School District Board of Managers, HISD is moving forward with a plan to close or consolidate 12 campuses by the end of the 2025–26 school year.
Hours after Houston police announced that a suspect had been arrested and charged in a murder earlier this week, KPRC 2 News confirmed that the suspect had actually been released on bond hours before the murder charge was filed.
A 99-year-old Houston man called our newsroom every single day to ask: “Tell me the national day.” Then one day, the calls stopped.
Why is Houston ISD closing schools now? Superintendent Mike Miles explains what changed since November and what it means for families.
During a tense exchange at Houston City Council, Councilmember Edward Pollard pressed Mayor John Whitmire to bring Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles before council to answer questions about the district’s plan to close 12 campuses.
At 9 a.m. Wednesday, Fort Bend County Judge KP George will enter a courtroom, take a seat at the defense table, and witness the start of his criminal trial on money laundering charges.
A federal judge temporarily banned Houston Independent School District (HISD), Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD), and Plano Independent School District (PISD) from enforcing sections 3,7,24, and 27 of Senate Bill 12 (SB 12). The remaining ISDs in Texas must follow SB 12 as written.
A Houston attorney is back behind bars as police continue investigating the disappearance — and possible murder — of a man who has been missing for nearly two years.
It doesn’t take long to realize the number one athlete on that list is Spring native Chad Hedrick, who competed in not one but two Olympic Games in speed skating.
TxDOT officials said I-10 eastbound at Houston Avenue is reopen following weekend repairs to the Houston Avenue bridge.
Stalking is one of the strongest warning signs that violence could escalate — and experts say knowing what steps to take early can make a difference.
In this week’s Our Town, we head to Channelview — a close-knit community surrounded by petrochemical plants and the environmental pressures that often come with them.
As tributes pour in for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, one Houston journalist-turned educator is reflecting on a moment that helped define her life’s work.