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18-year-old man, possibly having mental health crisis, taken into custody after SWAT standoff outside Conroe McDonald’s
Read full article: 18-year-old man, possibly having mental health crisis, taken into custody after SWAT standoff outside Conroe McDonald’sA heavy police presence was reported near a fast-food restaurant parking lot off I-45 in Conroe.
LIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026
Read full article: LIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026Where to beat the heat and make summer memories without breaking the bank.
All-clear given after suspicious package investigated at Montgomery County Courthouse
Read full article: All-clear given after suspicious package investigated at Montgomery County CourthouseAuthorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered Monday in downtown Conroe, prompting evacuations and multiple street closures near the Montgomery County Courthouse.
Missing juvenile reported in Conroe; deputies ask public for tips
Read full article: Missing juvenile reported in Conroe; deputies ask public for tipsMontgomery County authorities are searching for 17-year-old Josue Perez-Martinez, who was last seen leaving his home in the Eastwood Hills subdivision in Conroe on May 18, 2026.
Woman accused of trying to steal $52K through fraudulent refunds at Northwest Freeway business
Read full article: Woman accused of trying to steal $52K through fraudulent refunds at Northwest Freeway businessApril Timberlake was arrested after allegedly attempting to process fraudulent refunds totaling approximately $52,000 at her workplace on the Northwest Freeway, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Cy-Fair ISD to hold district safety exercise at Rowe Middle School, Berry Center Wednesday
Read full article: Cy-Fair ISD to hold district safety exercise at Rowe Middle School, Berry Center WednesdayCypress-Fairbanks ISD is notifying the public that it is holding a full-scale safety exercise on Wednesday at Rowe Middle School and the Berry Center.
Cy-Fair student with autism dies after being assaulted by behavioral specialist, docs say
Read full article: Cy-Fair student with autism dies after being assaulted by behavioral specialist, docs sayA Cypress-Fairbanks ISD behavioral specialist has been charged after allegedly assaulting a non-verbal special needs student who later died from choking on food.
League City man sentenced to 35 years in fatal stabbing of roommate and partner, jury rejects self-defense claim
Read full article: League City man sentenced to 35 years in fatal stabbing of roommate and partner, jury rejects self-defense claimA Galveston County jury has sentenced a Guatemalan man to 35 years in prison after finding him guilty of murdering his roommate and partner during a brutal stabbing in League City last year.
Texas’ historic Tall Ship ELISSA heads to New York for Sail250 celebration
Read full article: Texas’ historic Tall Ship ELISSA heads to New York for Sail250 celebrationThe 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, the Official Tall Ship of Texas and a National Historic Landmark, has departed Galveston to join Sail250, a global tall ship gathering marking America's 250th anniversary. Fresh from maintenance and restoration, ELISSA is undertaking her longest voyage in decades with stops at several East Coast cities, culminating in leading a flotilla into New York Harbor on July 4. Operated by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the ship serves as a traveling classroom and cultural ambassador, hosting tours and educational events at each port. ELISSA, one of the few active 19th-century merchant ships, continues to preserve and share Galveston's maritime and immigration heritage with contemporary audiences.
Woman charged with murder, accused of selling lethal dose of fentanyl to man who died of overdose in La Marque
Read full article: Woman charged with murder, accused of selling lethal dose of fentanyl to man who died of overdose in La MarqueA woman has been arrested, accused of selling a lethal dose of fentanyl to a man who died from an overdose in La Marque last year.
Broken sidewalk creating dangerous hazard for elderly Galveston residents; Fix underway after 2 Helps You gets involved
Read full article: Broken sidewalk creating dangerous hazard for elderly Galveston residents; Fix underway after 2 Helps You gets involvedFor years, some elderly residents near the 2800 block of 61st Street in Galveston have been forced into a dangerous choice: navigate a badly damaged sidewalk or walk in a 40 mph street.
Authorities execute 21 search warrants tied to organized crime, money laundering across Houston area
Read full article: Authorities execute 21 search warrants tied to organized crime, money laundering across Houston areaA large-scale law enforcement operation targeting alleged illegal gambling activity unfolded Monday morning across Galveston County and neighboring areas.
PHOTOS: Houston flooding stalls vehicles, causes manholes to overflow as more rain likely
Read full article: PHOTOS: Houston flooding stalls vehicles, causes manholes to overflow as more rain likelyHeavy thunderstorms that moved through Houston Monday left flooded streets, swollen bayous, and overflowing manholes.
Houston Controller Chris Hollins announces investigation into Mayor Whitmire senior advisor Chris Brown
Read full article: Houston Controller Chris Hollins announces investigation into Mayor Whitmire senior advisor Chris BrownHouston Controller Chris Hollins launches an investigation into Mayor John Whitmire’s senior advisor, former Controller Chris Brown, over questions surrounding his taxpayer-funded position, work activity and oversight.
Man accused of indecency with child in Montgomery County case tied to Pine Valley Middle School
Read full article: Man accused of indecency with child in Montgomery County case tied to Pine Valley Middle SchoolGarrett Cross, a former educator at Pine Valley Middle School in New Caney ISD, has been charged with indecency with a child following allegations from over five years ago.
Humble ISD student accused of bringing gun to campus; parents question school response
Read full article: Humble ISD student accused of bringing gun to campus; parents question school responseA Humble ISD middle school student is facing a felony charge after being accused of bringing a gun to campus, and now, parents are raising concerns about how the situation was handled and when they were notified.
Dog remains found dumped at TxDOT site near Bush Airport, investigation underway
Read full article: Dog remains found dumped at TxDOT site near Bush Airport, investigation underwayWhat started as a search for a pregnant dog led to a disturbing discovery along the Eastex Freeway, dozens of dog remains scattered behind a state facility near Bush Airport.
Humble police captain retires amid investigation, month after resignation of former chief
Read full article: Humble police captain retires amid investigation, month after resignation of former chiefThe City of Humble says it has accepted and is processing the request for a police captain, who was already on paid administrative leave, to retire from the city’s police department, 2 Investigates confirms.
Man killed in targeted shooting at Katy party, HCSO says
Read full article: Man killed in targeted shooting at Katy party, HCSO saysA man was fatally shot during a large fight at a party in Katy early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the dispute escalated when one participant retrieved a firearm from a vehicle and shot the approximately 45-year-old victim multiple times, targeting him specifically.
Several eastbound lanes of Katy Freeway closed after 18-wheeler strikes Houston Avenue bridge
Read full article: Several eastbound lanes of Katy Freeway closed after 18-wheeler strikes Houston Avenue bridgeSeveral eastbound lanes of I-10 Katy Freeway in Houston remain closed after an 18-wheeler struck the Houston Avenue bridge Friday evening.
2 Helps You: Man walks from Houston to San Antonio, then comes back to give away nearly 100 pairs of shoes to Katy kids
Read full article: 2 Helps You: Man walks from Houston to San Antonio, then comes back to give away nearly 100 pairs of shoes to Katy kidsA Houston man pushed a wagon across Texas — generator, food, water and all — and passed out from the heat along the way. But he finished. And the kids in Katy are better for it.
LIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026
Read full article: LIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026Where to beat the heat and make summer memories without breaking the bank.
Kingwood HS five-star offensive lineman Kennedy Brown commits to Texas A&M: ‘I’m home, Gig ‘em!’
Read full article: Kingwood HS five-star offensive lineman Kennedy Brown commits to Texas A&M: ‘I’m home, Gig ‘em!’Five-star offensive lineman Kennedy Brown has officially picked his home for college football — and he’s headed to Texas A&M University.
Montgomery County Uber driver arrested, accused of soliciting teenage boys he met during rides
Read full article: Montgomery County Uber driver arrested, accused of soliciting teenage boys he met during ridesA Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.
HPD: Son arrested after shooting father in Kingwood neighborhood
Read full article: HPD: Son arrested after shooting father in Kingwood neighborhoodA son was arrested for allegedly shooting his father in the face in Kingwood, Houston. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tinechester Drive, where the victim was working in his garage and was shot by his son. The suspect initially fled but was later apprehended by Cleveland Police. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.
Firefighters expected to recover after battling attic fire in Missouri City
Read full article: Firefighters expected to recover after battling attic fire in Missouri CityTwo Missouri City firefighters are expected to recover after being injured while battling a house fire on Quail Meadow Drive, which caused extensive damage to the home.
Missouri City traffic stop uncovers major chop shop tied to stolen vehicles nationwide
Read full article: Missouri City traffic stop uncovers major chop shop tied to stolen vehicles nationwideAccording to the Missouri City Police Department, officers conducting a standard stop uncovered evidence that led to a large-scale auto chop shop operation.
Missouri City swears in Troy Finner as new police chief; community turnout fills ceremony
Read full article: Missouri City swears in Troy Finner as new police chief; community turnout fills ceremonyTroy Finner has officially been sworn in as the new police chief of the Missouri City Police Department, marking the start of his leadership with a standing-room-only ceremony attended by elected officials, law enforcement and community members.
Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirement
Read full article: Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirementFormer Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner has been hired as the new police chief of Missouri City, according to an email sent by the city manager on Monday.
Montgomery County youth softball coach sought sex with 15-year-old; arrested in sting, officials say
Read full article: Montgomery County youth softball coach sought sex with 15-year-old; arrested in sting, officials sayA youth softball coach in Montgomery County has been arrested on a charge of online solicitation of a minor after allegedly seeking sex with a detective who was posing as a 15-year-old girl, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen announced.
18-year-old man, possibly having mental health crisis, taken into custody after SWAT standoff outside Conroe McDonald’s
Read full article: 18-year-old man, possibly having mental health crisis, taken into custody after SWAT standoff outside Conroe McDonald’sA heavy police presence was reported near a fast-food restaurant parking lot off I-45 in Conroe.
‘My heart sank’: Montgomery man nearly falls for sophisticated kidnapping scam after 3 a.m. call from mother’s number
Read full article: ‘My heart sank’: Montgomery man nearly falls for sophisticated kidnapping scam after 3 a.m. call from mother’s numberA Montgomery man is warning others after he says a sophisticated late-night scam nearly convinced him that his mother had been kidnapped.
Person killed, 3 injured in 2-vehicle crash along Beltway 8 in Pasadena
Read full article: Person killed, 3 injured in 2-vehicle crash along Beltway 8 in PasadenaAn investigation is underway after a crash along Beltway 8 leaves one dead and three injured Sunday afternoon, according to Pasadena Police Department.
LIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026
Read full article: LIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026Where to beat the heat and make summer memories without breaking the bank.
Pasadena ISD votes to close McMasters Elementary School amid budget concerns
Read full article: Pasadena ISD votes to close McMasters Elementary School amid budget concernsAn emotional meeting unfolded Tuesday night as Pasadena ISD’s school board voted to close and consolidate McMasters Elementary while also approving a restructuring plan for Tegeler Community School.
Pearland firefighters respond to four house fires in four hours as storms move through area
Read full article: Pearland firefighters respond to four house fires in four hours as storms move through areaThe Pearland Fire Department responded to multiple house fires across the city within a four-hour period as severe thunderstorms moved across the Houston area Monday.
Five Houston area softball teams heading to UIL State Championship games
Read full article: Five Houston area softball teams heading to UIL State Championship gamesHouston area continues to be a powerhouse when it comes to high school and five area teams look to bring home the hardware from Austin.
1 dead, 3 hurt after rollover crash in Pearland toll lane on Highway 288
Read full article: 1 dead, 3 hurt after rollover crash in Pearland toll lane on Highway 288A rollover crash occurred early Thursday in the toll ramp of southbound Highway 288 near Hughes Ranch Road in Pearland, resulting in one death and three injuries.
KPRC 2 and Rhythm Energy’s Athlete of the Week: Pearland’s Braxton Jones
Read full article: KPRC 2 and Rhythm Energy’s Athlete of the Week: Pearland’s Braxton JonesPearland’s Braxton Jones may only be a sophomore for the Oilers but the dual-sport athlete excelled on the football field in the fall and this past spring helped the baseball team to a 27-win season, 15-1 in district which led to a District Title, and reached the Area Round of the playoffs.
Spring Branch ISD says TEA funding formula change cost district $9.6 million
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD says TEA funding formula change cost district $9.6 millionThe funding issue was also discussed during a Texas legislative hearing, where officials said Houston ISD could lose about $17 million under the revised formula.
Circle K says it will reimburse customers after contaminated fuel damages vehicles
Read full article: Circle K says it will reimburse customers after contaminated fuel damages vehiclesCircle K has responded to KPRC 2 after nearly a dozen customers who filled up at a Circle K at Antoine and Long Point Road say contaminated fuel damaged their vehicles around May 16.
Drivers say contaminated gas at Spring Branch Circle K destroyed their vehicles, left without compensation
Read full article: Drivers say contaminated gas at Spring Branch Circle K destroyed their vehicles, left without compensationA tank of gas ended up costing several Spring Branch drivers thousands of dollars in vehicle repairs and they say they are struggling to get answers or compensation from the gas station responsible.
Nearly 2,000 sign petitions opposing Spring Valley Village’s Bingle Road Project
Read full article: Nearly 2,000 sign petitions opposing Spring Valley Village’s Bingle Road ProjectA controversial traffic project in Spring Valley Village is drawing criticism from some residents and business owners who say changes to Bingle Road have created congestion and safety concerns rather than solving them.
Two suspects wanted after being charged with murder in shooting near Sugar Land, HPD says
Read full article: Two suspects wanted after being charged with murder in shooting near Sugar Land, HPD saysPolice have charged Iddris Umaru and Axzey Mojica with murder following the fatal shooting of Sean Bree, 39, in a strip center parking lot near Sugar Land.
Sugar Land police searching for man accused of attacking Houston nanny with baseball bat
Read full article: Sugar Land police searching for man accused of attacking Houston nanny with baseball batA Houston nanny suffered serious injuries after police say a stranger attacked her with a baseball bat while she was walking a two-year-old child in a stroller in Sugar Land. Investigators are searching for the suspect.
LIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026
Read full article: LIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026Where to beat the heat and make summer memories without breaking the bank.
Texans’ Kamari Lassiter throws out first pitch at Space Cowboys game, hosts shopping spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Read full article: Texans’ Kamari Lassiter throws out first pitch at Space Cowboys game, hosts shopping spree at Dick’s Sporting GoodsTexans Pro Bowl corner Kamari Lassiter threw out the first pitch at the Space Cowboys game Friday night and he hosted a shopping spree at Dick's Sporting Goods in Sugar Land
17-year-old charged after teenage boy fatally shot in apparent accidental shooting in The Woodlands home
Read full article: 17-year-old charged after teenage boy fatally shot in apparent accidental shooting in The Woodlands homeAn investigation is underway after a shooting led to the death of a 16-year-old boy inside a home in The Woodlands Thursday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
LIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026
Read full article: LIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026Where to beat the heat and make summer memories without breaking the bank.
GOLF: Stewart Cink has used his failures on the PGA Champions Tour to fuel his four-win season ahead of the Insperity Invitational
Read full article: GOLF: Stewart Cink has used his failures on the PGA Champions Tour to fuel his four-win season ahead of the Insperity InvitationalComing off a dominant victory at the Regions Tradition tournament last weekend, PGA Champions Tour golfer Stewart Cink is coming into this weekend’s Insperity Invitational having won four tournaments so far this season.
Country superstar Parker McCollum surprises nurses ahead of National Nurses Week
Read full article: Country superstar Parker McCollum surprises nurses ahead of National Nurses WeekOur hometown country star Parker McCollum made an unexpected visit to personally thank frontline healthcare workers for all they do.
First tropical storm of 2026 may form in the Gulf this week and bring heavy rainfall to Houston
Read full article: First tropical storm of 2026 may form in the Gulf this week and bring heavy rainfall to HoustonThe Atlantic hurricane season could get its first named storm this week. Here's the latest on the Gulf disturbance that may become Tropical Storm Arthur, when development is most likely, and why flooding rainfall remains the biggest concern for Texas and Louisiana.
Houston Controller Chris Hollins announces investigation into Mayor Whitmire senior advisor Chris Brown
Read full article: Houston Controller Chris Hollins announces investigation into Mayor Whitmire senior advisor Chris BrownHouston Controller Chris Hollins launches an investigation into Mayor John Whitmire’s senior advisor, former Controller Chris Brown, over questions surrounding his taxpayer-funded position, work activity and oversight.
Pearland firefighters respond to four house fires in four hours as storms move through area
Read full article: Pearland firefighters respond to four house fires in four hours as storms move through areaThe Pearland Fire Department responded to multiple house fires across the city within a four-hour period as severe thunderstorms moved across the Houston area Monday.
Why Houston can't impose a teen curfew despite calls for action after Discovery Green takeover
Read full article: Why Houston can't impose a teen curfew despite calls for action after Discovery Green takeoverFollowing another large “teen takeover” event in downtown Houston over the weekend, some residents are asking why city leaders don’t simply impose a curfew to keep minors off the streets at night.
Rounds of heavy rain moving through the Houston area. Send us your Click2Pins of what you’re seeing
Read full article: Rounds of heavy rain moving through the Houston area. Send us your Click2Pins of what you’re seeingExtreme rounds of rain causing flash flooding in the Greater Houston area on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Your electric bill is rising — here’s how CenterPoint Energy turns that into investor profit
Read full article: Your electric bill is rising — here’s how CenterPoint Energy turns that into investor profitCenterPoint Energy made $1 billion in profit last year. But the company says it doesn’t profit directly off customers’ electric bills. So how does that actually work?
Hours before FIFA World Cup debut in Houston, Curaçao earns Guinness World Record
Read full article: Hours before FIFA World Cup debut in Houston, Curaçao earns Guinness World RecordCuraçao has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records as the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, marking a historic milestone just days before its tournament debut on Sunday.
Kids who spend 3+ hours a day on social media more likely to experiment with drugs, study finds
Read full article: Kids who spend 3+ hours a day on social media more likely to experiment with drugs, study findsA new study suggests children who begin using social media at a younger age and spend more time on it may be more likely to experiment with alcohol, tobacco and cannabis during adolescence.