Officers responding to the call said the armed suspect refused commands to drop his weapon, according to policeHouston police shoot and kill armed suspect standing over unresponsive man at Westheimer parking garageRead full article: Houston police shoot and kill armed suspect standing over unresponsive man at Westheimer parking garage
Interns will take over the KPRC 2 studio this SundayIntern-Produced Newscast streaming on KPRC 2+Read full article: Intern-Produced Newscast streaming on KPRC 2+
Tracking Showers and stormsCheck out Houston’s rain timeline: Tracking another round of showers and storms SundayRead full article: Check out Houston’s rain timeline: Tracking another round of showers and storms Sunday
Police said the warrant stems from an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual abuse that reportedly occurred between 2020 and 2026Friendswood school teacher arrested on child sexual abuse chargeRead full article: Friendswood school teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charge
Generic crime scene - lightbox KPRC1 dead, another hospitalized after shooting in northeast Houston, police sayRead full article: 1 dead, another hospitalized after shooting in northeast Houston, police say
Police say the father called 911 from Oaks of Clear Creek homeLeague City man faces murder charge after police say he stabbed parents, killing mother and injuring fatherRead full article: League City man faces murder charge after police say he stabbed parents, killing mother and injuring father
Police lights14-year-old killed in shootout, 3 others injured, Bryan police sayRead full article: 14-year-old killed in shootout, 3 others injured, Bryan police say
The Galveston Children’s Museum will relocate to the Discovery Museum at Moody Gardens for a two-year residency starting November 2026, aiming to expand hands-on learning and community engagement.Galveston Children’s Museum to relocate to Moody Gardens for two-year residency starting this fallRead full article: Galveston Children’s Museum to relocate to Moody Gardens for two-year residency starting this fall
Houston, TexasHouston's finances just got a better 'report card.' Here's why that mattersRead full article: Houston's finances just got a better 'report card.' Here's why that matters
KPRCBack to school! Send us your first-day photos on Click2PinsRead full article: Back to school! Send us your first-day photos on Click2Pins
EarthRise Dedication CeremonyNassau Bay monument near Johnson Space Center to honor Black trailblazers of America’s space programRead full article: Nassau Bay monument near Johnson Space Center to honor Black trailblazers of America’s space program
School suppliesLIST: Back-to-school freebies — backpack and supply giveaways around HoustonRead full article: LIST: Back-to-school freebies — backpack and supply giveaways around Houston
KPRC 2 Insiders have 4 chances to win a $250 Kroger gift card.SponsoredKPRC 2 Insiders, here’s your chance to win a $250 Kroger gift card! Read full article: KPRC 2 Insiders, here’s your chance to win a $250 Kroger gift card!
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing on I-45 Saturday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.Motorcyclist injured after refusing to stop for DPS trooper, crashing into barriers on I-45Read full article: Motorcyclist injured after refusing to stop for DPS trooper, crashing into barriers on I-45
Have you seen this cat?League City Animal Care asks for help rescuing cat seen with red dye on furRead full article: League City Animal Care asks for help rescuing cat seen with red dye on fur
The 2026 Texas Sales Tax Holiday and runs through midnight SundayTexas Tax-Free weekend is here: What you can buy and how much you can saveRead full article: Texas Tax-Free weekend is here: What you can buy and how much you can save
Investigators say the driver sped through two signals before slamming into another car at Telephone Road and Reveille Street early SaturdayWoman killed in high-speed crash after running red lights in southeast Houston, police sayRead full article: Woman killed in high-speed crash after running red lights in southeast Houston, police say
Back to school with HISD: What parents need to know before first dayHISD parent guide: Tools, safety tips, resources for new school yearRead full article: HISD parent guide: Tools, safety tips, resources for new school year
The Heritage Society’s new exhibit, 'Spanish Texas During the American Revolution: Life and Legacy, 1775–1783,' highlights the overlooked contributions of Spanish Texas communities to the American WarNew Heritage Society exhibit spotlights Spanish Texas’ role in the American RevolutionRead full article: New Heritage Society exhibit spotlights Spanish Texas’ role in the American Revolution
Court declines to temporarily block Texas Education Code § 1.0041; plaintiffs say underlying religious-freedom challenge remains unresolvedHouston moms lose first round in fight over Ten Commandments in Texas classroomsRead full article: Houston moms lose first round in fight over Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms
FILE - A grocery cart rests in a cart return area with a sign for Albertsons grocery store in the background on Aug. 26, 2024, in Lake Oswego, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)Albertsons recalls ready-to-eat items in multiple states amid salmonella-linked jalapeño investigationRead full article: Albertsons recalls ready-to-eat items in multiple states amid salmonella-linked jalapeño investigation
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to delegates and attendees at the 2026 Texas State Republican Convention on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Houston.Ted Cruz’s college sports bill hangs in the balance as U.S. Senate scrambles ahead of August recessRead full article: Ted Cruz’s college sports bill hangs in the balance as U.S. Senate scrambles ahead of August recess
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures after delivering remarks at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., August 5, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File PhotoTrump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”Read full article: Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) speaks to the media in San Antonio, Texas after visiting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Dilley, Texas, in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Castro, joined by other members of Congress and a pediatrician, discussed conditions they observed during the visit, his eighth to the facility.Democrats in Congress, able to visit ICE lockups in Texas, describe grim conditionsRead full article: Democrats in Congress, able to visit ICE lockups in Texas, describe grim conditions
No description availableWho’s leading in Texas’ U.S. Senate race? We’re tracking poll results between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.Read full article: Who’s leading in Texas’ U.S. Senate race? We’re tracking poll results between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller speaks at a rally against data center development across the state on the Capitol grounds in Austin on July 27, 2026. Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to rapid data center development, backlashRead full article: Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to rapid data center development, backlash
People take selfies with Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, TX on October 14, 2024. Appeals court rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to overturn Texas State Fair gun banRead full article: Appeals court rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to overturn Texas State Fair gun ban
Several Texas EquuSearch volunteers also scouring areaSearchers return to the ‘Texas Killing Fields’Read full article: Searchers return to the ‘Texas Killing Fields’
No description availableDozens of Texas counties working on plans to install flood warning sirensRead full article: Dozens of Texas counties working on plans to install flood warning sirens
70-year-old man convicted of 1977 murder has sentence reduced to lifeAfter half-century on death row, Houston man gets lifeRead full article: After half-century on death row, Houston man gets life
We’re asking viewers across the Houston area to send us their water bills and a brief description of their concerns so we can look for patterns, ask officials for answers, and continue reporting on water billing problems in their communities.Think your water bill is wrong? KPRC 2 Investigates is collecting Houston-area billsRead full article: Think your water bill is wrong? KPRC 2 Investigates is collecting Houston-area bills
David Northern’s Flint Housing Commission contract, Houston Housing Authority controversy raise new accountability questionsHe wasted millions in Houston. Now he’s running Flint’s housing authority — and making more money than everRead full article: He wasted millions in Houston. Now he’s running Flint’s housing authority — and making more money than ever
The suspected gunman8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountabilityRead full article: 8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountability
Southeast Houston families grateful for 2 Helps You pushing Houston Public Works on it’s action plan for a fix to community’s eyesore and squatters problem 2 Helps You: Houstonians frustrated over years-long abandoned home, city claims demolition could happen within 60 daysRead full article: 2 Helps You: Houstonians frustrated over years-long abandoned home, city claims demolition could happen within 60 days
One Sugar Land resident, who is not a customer of Xfinity, reached out to Investigator Mario Diaz after company left cables in his backyard for “Going on 2 years”More Houstonians report abandoned Xfinity cables after initial 2 Helps You report, company acts swiftly with solutionRead full article: More Houstonians report abandoned Xfinity cables after initial 2 Helps You report, company acts swiftly with solution
Compassion for Community organization is this week’s focus for making a positive impact in the Houston Area2 Helps You: 2,000 pairs of shoes part of back-to-school giveaway Saturday in Spring to students in needRead full article: 2 Helps You: 2,000 pairs of shoes part of back-to-school giveaway Saturday in Spring to students in need
Less than 24 hours after Investigator Mario Diaz shows up to speak with residents, Union Pacific starts having the wild growth inspected2 Helps You: Overgrown vegetation by railroad tracks creating neighborhood eyesore and damaging fences Read full article: 2 Helps You: Overgrown vegetation by railroad tracks creating neighborhood eyesore and damaging fences
“I’ve got around 80 emails to and from the city where I have submitted pictures, videos and have just every event I have been documenting since then,” Spring Branch homeowner, then 2 Helps You got involved Spring Branch homeowner now getting flood issue fixed after city failed to deliver initially Read full article: Spring Branch homeowner now getting flood issue fixed after city failed to deliver initially
The achievement by Jersey Village company earning U.S. patent and mattress industry recognition, potential avenue to address mattress dumpingWait this came from a mattress? Local inventor transforming recycled mattress foam into sustainable productsRead full article: Wait this came from a mattress? Local inventor transforming recycled mattress foam into sustainable products
Florence Pugh, from left, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Marisa Tomei pose for photographers upon arrival at the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' premiere in London, England, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Photo by Alberto Pezzali/Invision/AP)8 minutes ago'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for NolanRead full article: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
From left to right, Eirini Kourouvani, a wheelchair dancer, Evi Saoulidou and Lydia Fotopoulou perform during a dress rehearsal of Euripides' tragedy The Trojan Women, staged by the National Theatre of Greece, at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, Greece, on Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)As the world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of warRead full article: As the world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war
This combination of images show, from left, Zendaya at "The Odyssey" premiere in New York on July 14, 2026, Demi Moore at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2026, and Lady Gaga at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo)2 days agoWhy celebrities from Zendaya to Kylie Jenner are wearing Fecal MatterRead full article: Why celebrities from Zendaya to Kylie Jenner are wearing Fecal Matter
The six-year-old loves getting to score goals and practicing at Apex Soccer Lab1 day agoKaty girl with Down syndrome finds her place on the soccer fieldRead full article: Katy girl with Down syndrome finds her place on the soccer field
No description available2 days agoRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey brings ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ to HoustonRead full article: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey brings ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ to Houston
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. the night before1 day agoReady to dance? Houston Rockets Clutch City Dancers to hold open auditionsRead full article: Ready to dance? Houston Rockets Clutch City Dancers to hold open auditions
FILE - This 2005 electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. (Janice Haney Carr/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via AP, File)Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infectionsRead full article: Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections
Wiza Bondele, a health worker on the prevention and control team, poses for a photograph in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Dieudonne Dirole)No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities sayRead full article: No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say
FILE - A grocery cart rests in a cart return area with a sign for Albertsons grocery store in the background on Aug. 26, 2024, in Lake Oswego, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)1 day agoAlbertsons recalls ready-to-eat items in multiple states amid salmonella-linked jalapeño investigationRead full article: Albertsons recalls ready-to-eat items in multiple states amid salmonella-linked jalapeño investigation
A new mural on Bellaire Boulevard in Southwest Houston, created by six visiting Taiwanese artists and local street artist GONZO247, symbolizes cultural exchange and inclusivity.1 day agoA new mural on Bellaire Boulevard is meant to feel like a seat at the table for everyone in HoustonRead full article: A new mural on Bellaire Boulevard is meant to feel like a seat at the table for everyone in Houston
Police say the 22-year-old may have accidentally shot himself as the siblings struggled over car keys1 day agoMan dies after shooting during argument with sister at northwest Houston homeRead full article: Man dies after shooting during argument with sister at northwest Houston home
A 71-year-old man in a wheelchair was fatally struck by vehicle while using a marked crosswalk on Telephone Road in Houston Friday night, police said.1 day agoMan in wheelchair killed in crosswalk; Houston police searching for hit-and-run driverRead full article: Man in wheelchair killed in crosswalk; Houston police searching for hit-and-run driver
Students will use SMARTtags to mark when they board and exit the school bus.1 day agoHouston ISD launches SMARTtag to boost bus safetyRead full article: Houston ISD launches SMARTtag to boost bus safety
Gerardo Gonzalez, 29, charged with injury to a child1 day agoMother’s boyfriend arrested after bringing unconscious 2-year-old to Spring gas stationRead full article: Mother’s boyfriend arrested after bringing unconscious 2-year-old to Spring gas station
After being rescued, the teen helped expose a network of abuse operating along Houston's notorious Bissonnet track.1 day agoTeen’s courage brings down Houston gang member and sex trafficking ringRead full article: Teen’s courage brings down Houston gang member and sex trafficking ring
Residents frustrated as complaints about abandoned buildings mount1 day agoHouston quietly paused its blight cleanup program. People in Midtown are paying the priceRead full article: Houston quietly paused its blight cleanup program. People in Midtown are paying the price
Person of interest identified as "Junior".1 day agoTeen turns himself in weeks after fatal shooting of 16-year old in Durham Park neighborhoodRead full article: Teen turns himself in weeks after fatal shooting of 16-year old in Durham Park neighborhood
Precinct 4 Constables investigate scene of road rage shooting at Cypress Mill Place Boulevard1 day agoMan in custody after road rage shooting near Houston’s Northwest FreewayRead full article: Man in custody after road rage shooting near Houston’s Northwest Freeway
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. the night before1 day agoReady to dance? Houston Rockets Clutch City Dancers to hold open auditionsRead full article: Ready to dance? Houston Rockets Clutch City Dancers to hold open auditions
The six-year-old loves getting to score goals and practicing at Apex Soccer Lab1 day agoKaty girl with Down syndrome finds her place on the soccer fieldRead full article: Katy girl with Down syndrome finds her place on the soccer field
Spring ISD will offer free school breakfast, lunches this school year1 day agoSpring ISD to offer free breakfast, lunch to all students for 2026-27 school yearRead full article: Spring ISD to offer free breakfast, lunch to all students for 2026-27 school year
No description available2 days agoWho’s leading in Texas’ U.S. Senate race? We’re tracking poll results between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.Read full article: Who’s leading in Texas’ U.S. Senate race? We’re tracking poll results between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
A portion of the Texas Children's Hospital campus is seen on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)1 day agoA 2-year-old at the center of a Texas brain-death dispute is taken off life support and diesRead full article: A 2-year-old at the center of a Texas brain-death dispute is taken off life support and dies
Houston business owner challenges Trump-era immigration enforcement after fiancée detained by ICE2 days agoHouston Trump voter says ICE detained his fiancée at Bush Airport: “I didn’t vote for that”Read full article: Houston Trump voter says ICE detained his fiancée at Bush Airport: “I didn’t vote for that”
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to delegates and attendees at the 2026 Texas State Republican Convention on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Houston.1 day agoTed Cruz’s college sports bill hangs in the balance as U.S. Senate scrambles ahead of August recessRead full article: Ted Cruz’s college sports bill hangs in the balance as U.S. Senate scrambles ahead of August recess
Resident questions HOA authority to impose new fee after purchase1 day agoKaty homeowner challenges new $1,000 HOA leasing fee, questions whether Sunterra can impose new chargeRead full article: Katy homeowner challenges new $1,000 HOA leasing fee, questions whether Sunterra can impose new charge
FILE - A police vehicle flashes its lights (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)2 days agoMan dies after collapsing inside Harris County processing center, officials sayRead full article: Man dies after collapsing inside Harris County processing center, officials say
FILE - An ICE Special Response Team member stands guard outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, while protesters gather outside to denounce the ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, operations, June 10, 2025, in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)1 day agoICE is getting body cameras, but its own policy could keep the footage secretRead full article: ICE is getting body cameras, but its own policy could keep the footage secret
FILE - The Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)1 day agoThe COVID vaccine breakthrough is now coming for the fluRead full article: The COVID vaccine breakthrough is now coming for the flu
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures after delivering remarks at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., August 5, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo2 days agoTrump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”Read full article: Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”
The incident was verified at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.2 days agoSH-225 at Richey Street reopens after being closed for hours due to hazmat spillRead full article: SH-225 at Richey Street reopens after being closed for hours due to hazmat spill
FILE - Hiring sign for sales professionals is displayed at a store, in Vernon Hills, Ill., Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)1 day agoUS job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to TrumpRead full article: US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to Trump
File image of school supplies.2 days agoSupply list sticker shock: I took my son’s Pre-K supply list to 3 top retailers, prices couldn’t be more differentRead full article: Supply list sticker shock: I took my son’s Pre-K supply list to 3 top retailers, prices couldn’t be more different
Back to School treats2 days agoWhen does school start? Here’s when Houston-area districts return for the 2026-27 school yearRead full article: When does school start? Here’s when Houston-area districts return for the 2026-27 school year
No description available2 days agoWoman charged with making bomb threat at Bush AirportRead full article: Woman charged with making bomb threat at Bush Airport
Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez disappeared in 2018 after dropping her 4-year-old daughter at a babysitter's home. 2 days agoErik Arceneaux sentenced to life in prison for murder of Houston mother Maria Jimenez-RodriguezRead full article: Erik Arceneaux sentenced to life in prison for murder of Houston mother Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez
Firefighters say they are 99.9% sure the fire was caused by lightning2 days agoLightning likely sparked the fire at a Sugar Land homeRead full article: Lightning likely sparked the fire at a Sugar Land home
Teare says money would support added staff, tech and possible outside counsel as the case could stretch into federal court1 day agoHarris County sets aside $2.5M for DA’s independent probe into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado AraujoRead full article: Harris County sets aside $2.5M for DA’s independent probe into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
No description available2 days agoMan arrested for running two unlicensed care homes in Montgomery County, vulnerable residents found bedriddenRead full article: Man arrested for running two unlicensed care homes in Montgomery County, vulnerable residents found bedridden
No description available1 day agoBlaze at Galveston seafood warehouse leaves manager devastated: "We lost everything"Read full article: Blaze at Galveston seafood warehouse leaves manager devastated: "We lost everything"