A fatal crash that left multiple people injured in downtown Houston is under investigation Friday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

A man has been arrested, several days after his girlfriend was found shot to death at an apartment in northeast Houston.

A man who was already in custody for an unrelated offense has now been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Fifth Ward man from over two years ago, officials confirm.

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.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are responding to a reported shooting in the Katy area Thursday afternoon.

Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in southwest Houston.

After more than 40 years of unanswered questions and decades of frustration from families of victims, authorities have arrested a man suspected of participating in at least two deaths related to the “Texas Killing Fields.”

A League City dog groomer has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty following the death of a Goldendoodle in her care.

A tense debate during Commissioners Court took a turn when Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis revealed he had initially considered including language addressing a controversial social media post from President Donald Trump.

Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey sharply criticized Judge Lina Hidalgo on Tuesday, calling her claims against the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo “unfounded” and defending the organization during a tense Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.

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.

Houston police arrested a 42-year-old woman who allegedly gave a 4-year-old child THC gummies, according to court records.

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.

Two firefighters were injured while battling a fast-moving apartment fire that escalated to a second alarm, according to the Houston Fire Department.

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 Fire Department responded to a fire at a southwest Houston apartment complex.

Two men have been arrested after a vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant Friday morning inside a northwest Harris County neighborhood, according to Pct. 4 constable deputies.

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 jury has returned its verdict in the capital murder trial of Christopher Preciado on Thursday afternoon, KSAT News reports.

A teenage boy is in serious condition after a shooting that investigators say stemmed from an altercation in southeast Houston Thursday afternoon.

A double murder case that went cold for 36 years has finally resulted in an arrest.

A new parody skit from online comedian Druski is drawing strong reactions across social media, with audiences split over whether his latest parody is effective satire or crosses the line.

Homicide detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was found dead inside a home in Harris County.

A road rage shooting on a Houston tollway has left a person severely injured Thursday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Gas prices have been climbing since the war in Iran began. Now, an explosion at a Valero refinery in Port Arthur has drivers wondering: How much worse could it get?

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.

Houston is becoming more and more of a destination spot and it’s confusing locals more than ever, but as the influx of visitors and new residents staying here, more scams are being reported.

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.

Federal officials have confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are now operating inside U.S. airports to support security operations as staffing shortages continue to impact screening lines.

Texas power is rising. Leaders warn cost and reliability are on the line.

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.

Scottie Scheffler has decided to skip this week’s Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park, the PGA announced Tuesday.

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.

Conroe Judge William Waggoner pleads guilty to a December DWI charge.

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.

Authorities have issued an AMBER Alert for a missing 17-year-old boy from New Caney, Texas. The missing teen has been identified as Eric Crenshaw, described as a white male.

A 16-year-old Aldine ISD student was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a driver while getting off a school bus Monday afternoon near Henry Road and Isetta Lane, district officials and family members said.

The Sweet 16 is just days away, and the Houston Cougars are set to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini at Toyota Center.

A Brinks security guard is in critical condition after being shot during an apparent robbery at a Bank of America ATM in Conroe Monday morning, police said.

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.

A motorcycle crash following a police pursuit on Monday afternoon has resulted in a fatality, authorities confirmed.

Congressman Christian Menefee is calling on Republican leaders to end the ongoing federal government shutdown, citing major disruptions at airports and growing strain on federal workers.

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.

Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a medical emergency last week near Spring Creek by Dennis Johnston Park, located in the 700 block of Riley Fuzzel.

A person has died following an incident near a park in northwest Houston, according to officials.

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.

An investigation is underway after a Scarborough High School student was shot by a classmate Friday afternoon in northwest Houston, according to Houston Independent School District.

An investigation is underway after a man was hospitalized following a stabbing at a northwest Harris County home on Friday.

Harris County Deputy Aileen Jimenez Barboza was indicted for murder following the fatal shooting of Levincer Swanson at a gas station in February 2025. Barboza and another deputy responded to reports of Swanson behaving erratically; after a struggle, Barboza shot Swanson, who later died. An Internal Affairs investigation found Barboza violated several policies, leading to her recommended termination and subsequent removal from law enforcement duty. Barboza, employed since 2010, may appeal her termination under civil service rules.

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.

The Houston Police Department has released bodycam and surveillance footage of a standoff that led to a fatal shooting outside a southwest Houston hotel last month.

Emergency crews are responding to a major crash involving an 18-wheeler, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office vehicle, and a firetruck.

KPRC 2 is looking for a digital-first strategist who wants to help shape the future of journalism in a social-first landscape and understands how smart packaging, platform nuance, and data can grow audiences.

Emergency crews are responding to a crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler in Missouri City on Tuesday.

On Monday night, the Houston Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup to determine the third place crown in the Western Conference — at least for tonight.

Emergency crews are responding to multiple house fires Monday afternoon in Dickinson.

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.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston is under a ground stop Sunday evening.

In response to these incidents, Klein ISD is increasing security measures district-wide.

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 former correctional officer has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after admitting to trafficking methamphetamine connected to a federal prison in Southeast Texas, prosecutors said.

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 man has died after being found with a stab wound in Southeast Houston.

A steady drumbeat of alarming headlines, war overseas, and violence in the community is leaving many people feeling anxious, on edge and exhausted.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been the subject of local controversy this week after becoming involved in a public back-and-forth with officials from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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.

Severe thunderstorms across Southeast Texas caused power outages in the Houston area, affecting CenterPoint and Entergy customers. The storms arrived with a cold front on Wednesday afternoon and evening, impacting transportation and events like the Rodeo featuring Creed. KPRC 2+ offers a livestream for updates, accessible via mobile devices at www.click2houston.com/watchlive.

Homicide detectives are responding to a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in southwest Houston, HPD confirmed.

Amber Alert canceled after child found dead in Houston-area neighborhood.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston is under a ground stop Wednesday morning.

MOCA HTX, which stands for Men of Color Achieving, recently hosted a “Women of Color Brunch,” bringing together a diverse group of influential women described as trailblazers and powerhouses in the community.

How far would you go to prove a point? One Houston woman decided the answer was about $6,000 in tennis shoes.

\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.

New system allows applicants to apply for state jobs through a two-step process.

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.

After public backlash, the NBA has canceled an upcoming promotion from the Atlanta Hawks centered around a notable Atlanta strip club.

A man was seriously injured after he was struck by a train at Hermann Park Monday, according to the Houston Police Department.