A United Express flight bound for Houston made an emergency landing in Mississippi on Monday after one of its engines shut down, according to the airline.

TSA workers have begun receiving paychecks after weeks without pay during the federal shutdown, a development that is already easing long lines at Houston’s largest airport.

With TSA wait times at Bush Airport in Houston stretching beyond 4+ hours at times, it’s sparked some entrepreneurs or less-stressed travelers to cash in on the crisis.

President Trump announced he will sign an emergency order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately pay TSA workers amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

As the TSA shutdown eclipses the 40 days mark, security screening lines are reaching 4+ hours at Houston’s airports. There’s a lot of questions.

Long security lines and widespread TSA staffing shortages at airports across the country are raising concerns about potential security vulnerabilities, according to a former top federal aviation official.

ICE officers are now assisting TSA agents screen passengers as callouts from TSA officers continue to rise during the ongoing government shutdown.

Additional TSA deployment officers are opening limited screening lanes at Bush Airport, while ICE officers assist with crowd control as shutdown-related staffing shortages continue to impact wait times.

Travelers flying out of Houston should plan to arrive hours earlier than usual as long TSA lines continue, with experts warning there is no quick fix to avoid delays.

A United Express flight from Lubbock to Houston was diverted to San Antonio after a passenger's electronic device battery began smoking, prompting the pilots to declare an emergency. The plane landed safely without incident, and Mesa Airlines is assisting passengers to reach their final destinations. Lithium-ion battery failures, which can be triggered by defects, damage, or charging issues, pose safety risks on flights due to the potential for thermal runaway. The incident highlights dangers associated with portable electronic devices on airplanes.

Omar Orlando Perez, a Texas man, was charged with animal cruelty and abandonment after police say he left his puppy outside Pittsburgh International Airport and repeatedly chased it away as it tried to follow him. Security footage showed Perez releasing the dog at the curb and forcing it toward a busy roadway before entering the terminal alone. Perez told authorities he could not afford to take the dog on his flight after losing his job as a truck driver. The puppy was found safe and will be placed in foster care while Perez awaits a preliminary hearing.

Passengers traveling through George Bush Intercontinental Airport are facing extended security wait times this week, with some reporting delays of more than four hours as staffing challenges impact screening operations.

For years members of Congress and their staff had special privileges at airports, allowing them to quickly skip TSA screening lines.

Members of Congress who typically get special accommodations at airports won’t get that same service on one major airline during the ongoing TSA partial government shutdown.

Airline CEOs are urging Congress to address the impact of the government shutdown, which has left TSA workers unpaid, leading to significant airport delays. With TSA officers receiving no paychecks and increased absenteeism, security lines are lengthening, and airlines are struggling to manage the situation during peak travel periods. The CEOs emphasize the urgency of the issue, advocating for legislative solutions to ensure aviation personnel are compensated during shutdowns, warning that without action, travel disruptions will persist.

A surge in jet fuel prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in Iran, is exerting financial pressure on airlines, potentially leading to fewer flights and higher ticket prices. Deutsche Bank reports that low-cost carriers may struggle more than full-service airlines due to their reliance on price-sensitive travelers. Concurrently, staffing disruptions at airports, exacerbated by a Department of Homeland Security funding lapse, are causing significant delays, especially as airlines anticipate a record 171 million travelers during the spring season. The combined effects of rising fuel costs and federal staffing issues may impact travel plans and costs, notably for Houston-area travelers on long-haul and international routes.

More than half of the TSA agents scheduled to work at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on Saturday didn’t show up for work.

The music of Jimmy Buffett will return to the Houston area this summer as his longtime band heads back on the road.

Tuesday 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.

The U.S. Department of War has identified the six Air Force airmen who were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq earlier this week.

Two people in the Houston area are $1 million richer!

The FBI is now involved in the search for the driver who hit and killed a Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy last month.

During the RODEOHOUSTON chuck wagon race on March 13, two horses fell on the track while making a turn, but both the horses and the wagon driver were unharmed. A veterinarian evaluated the horses, and they are fit to participate in future races.

A Houston driver is suing Tesla after a crash involving a Cybertruck that she says suddenly veered toward the edge of an overpass while operating in Autopilot mode.

A former La Porte youth sports coach is facing felony charges after investigators say they uncovered tens of thousands of files containing child sexual abuse material linked to his phone and online accounts.

A taser was discovered aboard a Southwest Airlines plane at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, prompting passengers to be removed and re screened before departure.

Keith Rollins, a cancer survivor and founder of the Push Up Foundation, is leading efforts in colon cancer awareness during National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. He and his family are preparing for the 6th annual Victory Lap 5K on March 7, as he shares his journey and highlights the significance of early detection to help those affected by colon cancer.

John Pierce, 22, was arrested in Texas City for allegedly shooting Jeremiah Olmstead on State Highway 146. Pierce faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and deadly conduct. Olmstead is hospitalized in stable condition, and the investigation is ongoing with police seeking further information from the public.

Tarkington ISD canceled classes on Monday following power surges that cut off electricity to the middle school campus, the district's internet hub. The surges severed phone lines and internet services, and due to outdated equipment, components need replacement before power is restored.

Authorities are responding to a deadly residential fire in Magnolia on Saturday morning, confirmed by the Magnolia Fire Department to have resulted in multiple fatalities near Wildflower Road and Lily Court. Details are currently limited, and residents are advised to avoid the area.

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) will vote Thursday on whether to close 12 HISD schools by the end of the academic year. Families and students have plenty of questions about what this means, and KPRC 2’s Keith Garvin will be answering them this afternoon.

Nearly two months after a man’s body was found where White Oak Bayou meets Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston, his family says they are still waiting for answers about how he died.

Local businesses that rely on imported goods said they welcomed a recent change in federal tariff policy that could ease costs for retailers and customers.

A federal class action lawsuit filed this month accuses Harris County and County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth of violating the rights of voters with disabilities by failing to provide accessible mail-in voting options.

A passenger’s attempt to enter the cockpit on a Delta Air Lines flight departing Houston’s Hobby Airport early Wednesday is the latest example of a problem aviation officials say never fully returned to normal after the pandemic: unruly behavior in the skies.

A Galveston woman says she is out more than 8,000 dollars after canceling a Princess cruise for her 89-year-old friend whose worsening cancer and COPD triggered a denied travel protection claim tied to a pre existing condition exclusion.

A small police department northeast of Houston is pioneering technology that could revolutionize how law enforcement ends dangerous high-speed pursuits, potentially saving lives across the region.

Harris County is being sued by plaintiffs, including the National Federation of the Blind of Texas, for not providing an accessible electronic vote-by-mail system for voters with print disabilities, making it difficult for them to vote independently. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, claims this violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, as the county only offers paper ballots for mail voting despite already providing electronic ballots to military and overseas voters.

Fort Bend ISD plans to close seven elementary schools and open a new middle school to address budget issues and overcrowding, with new zoning maps being drawn to align student distribution with available seats. The district seeks feedback on the changes, with concerns about relocation, transportation, and the future use of closed buildings remaining unanswered.

After months of waiting, a Houston-area newlywed received wedding photos long past the photographer’s estimate.

Multiple Houston brides say their wedding photographer ghosted them after delivering only "sneak peek" photos, while the photographer denies wrongdoing and defends her industry reputation.

An irate customer at Chaco’s Mexican restaurant in Houston shot at the building after being refused service, injuring an unrelated woman in the parking lot. The incident occurred around 9:06 p.m. on Saturday, and the woman is in stable condition at the hospital. The suspect fled before police arrived, and authorities are seeking information from the public.

A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy who was shot with his own gun by a three-year-old family member will not face charges.

Houston drivers are spending more time than ever stuck in traffic, with commuters losing more than 3.75 days to rush hour congestion last year, marking a two-hour increase from the previous year.

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.

Onset of the winter freeze is in sight and time is quite frankly running out.

As Houston braces for treacherous winter weather this Sunday, experts warn that driving conditions could become extremely dangerous on local highways.

As Houston braces for an incoming winter storm this weekend, transportation officials warn that standard road treatments may prove ineffective against expected icy conditions.

A peculiar problem is plaguing residents in northwest Harris County: pigs on the loose and they’re outsmarting attempts to catch them.

Texans applied for thousands of personalized license plates in 2025, but nearly 2,000 were stopped by the state before they could ever be bolted onto a bumper.

Baytown Police and Texas EquuSearch conducted multiple searches Wednesday night in the ongoing investigation of missing woman Kalie Goodwin.

W.W. 'Cotton' Weaver, a 93-year-old former Fire Chief and last surviving member of the Spring Fire Department's 1953 volunteer group, passed away after a brief illness. Known for his lifelong dedication to firefighting and emergency medical care, his leadership left a significant and lasting impact on the department.

A young Hispanic male was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle on Vistadale Drive in Humble, Harris County. The shooting, which occurred in the street, prompted an investigation by local authorities who are seeking four suspects described as Black or Hispanic males in dark clothing and masks. The victim, who did not reside in the neighborhood, was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by emergency medical services. Residents are urged to assist with surveillance footage, and the investigation is ongoing.

A vintage car repairman who ripped off customers by stealing the very vehicles he promised to repair has now been sentenced.

As the clock struck midnight, it brought in a new year but also ushered out a critical lifeline of affordability for many dependent on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance.

A special needs animal sanctuary in Willis desperately needs the public’s help in locating a missing emu named Archie, who fled the property after being spooked by neighborhood dogs on New Year’s Eve.

At least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.

For the first time since the 1940s, the number of police officers killed in the line of duty nationwide is poised to drop below 100, marking a historic milestone in law enforcement safety.

Residents at Montabella Apartments in Houston have been without hot water since Christmas Day, facing cold showers and boiling water for basic hygiene needs.

Harris County's top prosecutor refutes viral social media claims of a serial killer as three more bodies discovered in Houston's bayous last week bring the year's total to 34, pointing instead to broader issues of homelessness and mental health in the city's extensive waterway system.

A Christmas Eve break-in at a Houston small business is drawing attention not only because of what was stolen, but because of what those items represent to the city’s culture.

For 4-year-old Remington “Remy” Eschete, the path to becoming a cowboy came with unique challenges.

For many families in the Houston area, it’s hard enough to pay the bills, let along put presents under the Christmas tree.

On Christmas Eve, as homes across Houston glow with holiday lights, many Houstonians are chasing a different kind of sparkle: a Powerball jackpot worth $1.7 billion.

A day after a fatal plane crash involving a Mexican Navy aircraft on a medical support mission in Galveston, crews were out at the wreckage searching for one person still missing.

A retired airline captain is sharing his thoughts after a Mexican Navy aircraft carrying a burn patient crashed in Galveston Bay Monday.

As Houston police investigated a bayou where a body was found Monday morning, officers were soon called to a second scene involving another body near a different bayou.

A Houston mother fulfilled her late son’s dream of watching the Houston Texans play at NRG Stadium on what would have been his 13th birthday, thanks to the generosity of a devoted fan known as “Red Bull.”

Fireworks sales officially began Saturday in the Houston area as residents prepare for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.

Reports of an active shooter at the Walmart on Highway 242 and College Park earlier this evening prompted a response from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Bellaire Police Chief Lopez has announced he’s retiring from the department after being placed on administrative leave last month.

The head of the Pearland Fire Department has announced he is retiring.

A fire forced shoppers to evacuate from the Katy Mills Mall during one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

A fatal collision occurred on the Fred Hartman Bridge when a northbound pickup truck drifted over the line and struck a disabled vehicle towing a boat on the left shoulder. The driver of the striking pickup truck died, while the two brothers in the disabled vehicle suffered minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation by authorities.

As more than 3.4 million travelers prepare to navigate Houston’s airports during the Christmas travel season, one Southwest Airlines employee is working to make their journey a bit more melodic.

Six months after deadly July floods, Texas Hill Country camps are installing a new flood warning system to protect campers and rebuild parent trust.

Houston is experiencing a significant temperature drop with a freeze watch in effect from midnight to Monday morning, bringing potentially the coldest temperatures of the season. Residents are advised to prepare for the cold by focusing on the '4 Ps': People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes, to prevent hypothermia and damage from freezing conditions.

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.

A woman posing as a potential patient allegedly stole thousands of dollars in Christmas bonuses and personal items from a Houston eye care office.

Federal prosecutors announced Monday the first-ever conviction in an artificial intelligence technology smuggling case, uncovering a sophisticated scheme to illegally export over $160 million worth of advanced computer chips to China through a network of shell companies and falsified shipping documents.

Houston firefighters spent more than half an hour extinguishing a blaze early Monday at a vacant property near Griggs Road and Stratton Street, a location that has seen at least one previous fire in 2024, authorities said.

Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan will serve as grand marshal of the 2026 Downtown Rodeo Parade, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced Thursday.

A former NASCAR driver is transforming driver education in Houston with a specialized driving program helping neurodivergent students gain independence and safely get on the road.

Dozens of rats have made Houston’s City Hall their nocturnal playground, scurrying across sidewalks and diving into burrows on the building’s front lawn just days before the city’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony.

A three-year-old boy is recovering from serious facial injuries after being attacked by a neighbor’s dog in northeast Harris County’s Edgewood Village neighborhood.

On one of the year’s most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.

A problematic roundabout in Houston’s Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known nationally as “Blackout Wednesday,” has earned a grim reputation as the drunkest day of the year on roads around the country.

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.

When an EF-2 tornado tore through Spring on Tuesday, it didn’t just splinter trees and damage homes, but also caused chaos and panic. That’s for us humans, so imagine what the family pets were thinking.

Residents in a Spring neighborhood described the seconds they had to take cover as a tornado barreled through their community.

A pedestrian was killed on the 2300 block of Davis Street in Houston Saturday evening.

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.

Each year, as Americans roll up their sleeves for their annual flu shot, they might be surprised to learn their protection often begins with data from our friends down under.

Houston might still feel like summer, but flu season isn’t waiting for temperatures to fall in line.

As the federal government raises new questions about the integrity of SNAP benefits, one Brazoria County community isn’t waiting for Washington to fix it.

Rising tariffs on imported goods are driving up prices for Christmas trees, lights, and décor this season, leaving shoppers looking for ways to save and consider locally grown alternatives.

The Fort Bend Independent School District is preparing to redraw its school boundaries, a move that could shift students to different schools and potentially impact property values in the area.

With holiday travel underway, AAA Texas and law enforcement urge drivers to slow down and move over for roadside responders. Last year, 46 emergency personnel were killed while helping motorists.