Edward Busby was executed by lethal injection Thursday, reinforcing Texas’ position as the nation's leader in capital punishment.

Governor Greg Abbott is expanding the Texas Repeat Offender Task Force statewide after first launching the operation in the Houston area last year.

Authorities say 22-year-old Kaitlyn Graves was found dead inside her Cypress Station apartment after family members requested a welfare check.

Sheriff Marian Brown said her office, which already cooperates with federal immigration authorities, has until Dec. 1 to act.

The Houston Texans’ planned Toro District in Bridgeland raises questions about taxpayer funding, traffic and infrastructure costs

New court records filed Wednesday in Harris County appear to indicate at least two of Lee Gilley’s three U.S. defense attorneys are seeking to withdraw from the case.

Houston’s 8th Wonder Brewery is accusing its landlord of trying to push the company out of its longtime East Downtown property as the value of nearby land surges ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was found dead inside an apartment in the northern part of the county after her family reported to apartment management that they hadn’t been able to make contact with her for several days.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a man, believed to be in his mid-20s, died after being shot and then driven to a home in the Katy-area Tuesday.

Dr. Carla Wyatt told an officer she was in heaven when she was pulled over for DWI, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley appeared in a courtroom in Turin, Italy, around 3 a.m. local time Monday, for a hearing to validate his arrest at the Turin Court of Appeals.

A man known to children in a Spring-area neighborhood as the “Candyman” is now behind bars after Harris County Precinct 4 undercover investigators say he believed he was meeting a 13-year-old girl near a local school.

Thunderstorms have developed across Houston and in other areas of Southeast Texas Saturday ahead of a cold front.

Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt is facing renewed scrutiny after her second DWI arrest in two years, months after a separate burglary case was no-billed by a grand jury.

Candra Thomas, a mentally disabled woman with a medical condition that can cause seizures, has been reported missing by the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

A man was found with gunshot wounds after a reported carjacking in the 14200 block of E. Sam Houston Parkway in northeast Harris County.

A man in his 20s was killed early Sunday after his speeding Tesla left the roadway, rolled several times, and struck a tree in Spring, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Dr. Carla Wyatt, the Harris County Treasure was arrested for the second time since December. This time in Galveston County.

A Harris County judge issued a gag order restricting public statements by attorneys and others involved in the capital murder case against Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his pregnant wife and fleeing to Italy.

The scene is located near the 16500 block of Courtland Circle.

A fire at an apartment complex in north Harris County led to a multi-agency emergency response and resident evacuations on Friday.

Our Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week comes from the back-to-back state champion Klein Cain boys soccer team.

New photos shared with KPRC 2 News show Christa on a girls’ trip to Sicily in May 2024, months before her death. She also studied abroad there while in college, according to her high school friend, Cara Kelly.

A suspect has been arrested after a man was shot multiple times during an aggravated robbery in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

A search is underway for the people involved in a shootout at an apartment complex in north Harris County Wednesday night.

A deadly shooting during an alleged home invasion in northwest Harris County is putting renewed attention on Texas’ Castle Doctrine and when homeowners can legally use force to defend themselves.

A former office manager for the Lakewood Forest Homeowners Association is facing felony theft charges after investigators say she used HOA funds for personal expenses totaling more than $30,000.

A suspected home intruder is dead after being shot by a homeowner in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Mark Herman’s Office.

The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines has left thousands of employees without jobs, income or health insurance, forcing many to scramble for work and basic benefits.

Authorities are working to identify and locate the parents of a young child found alone overnight in west Harris County.

Authorities are investigating a deadly family disturbance in west Harris County Tuesday morning.

Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say a passerby discovered a man’s body in a wooded area of north Harris County Monday.

At The Opportunity Center, a former secured facility has been reimagined into a space for growth and creativity. Now, laughter is at the center of that transformation with Comedy Unlocked. Watch the video above to see how you can laugh for a good cause.

Texans raise $550,000 for charitable foundation at annual golf tournament event

The Democratic runoff for the Houston-based seat — a longtime bastion of Black political power — pits the Texas delegation’s newest member, Christian Menefee, against one of its longest-tenured, Al Green.

Yanira Nafin, 39, was shot and killed in her Cloverleaf home in east Harris County, with her common-law husband, Jose Arquimides Romero, 43, arrested and charged in connection with her death.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic violence shooting at a home in Cloverleaf that left a 39-year-old woman dead.

Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 for the SD-4 special election featuring Republican Brett Ligon and Democrat Ron Angeletti—plus where to vote, what ID you need, and how mail-ballot drop-off works in Harris County.

The Harris County District Attorney's office has issued new guidance stating it will not accept charges for individuals found with vape pens suspected of containing THC due to limitations in current lab testing, which cannot determine the origin or precise concentration of THC in the liquid.

Flood risk increases Friday as waves of rain move pour down across southeast Texas!

Our Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week is Summer Creek junior Ty Fernandez who helped the Bulldogs get to the state championship game for the first time in school history.

A Houston middle school student was denied restroom access at a gas station, then filmed by surveillance cameras as he relieved himself behind the building.

A grand jury has handed down a capital murder indictment against a man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy who was playing a neighborhood prank.

A firefighter was injured Tuesday during an overnight fire at a concrete mixing facility in north Harris County.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirms a dive team has responded to the Xtreme Off Road Park and Beach near Crosby after a man reportedly went underwater and has not resurfaced.

A Harris County Precinct 3 deputy constable was arrested Monday night in Guadalupe County after authorities say he was found intoxicated and carrying a firearm near a busy stretch of Interstate 10.

New details have emerged following a shooting Tuesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, where investigators said the person who fired a weapon was the victim of an attempted robbery.

The man accused in one of Houston’s most haunting cold cases has died before he could face justice in court.

Seventeen dogs were found and rescued from inside a north Harris County home this week.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office says it is reviewing every case involving former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez.

A new snapshot from the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University offers a detailed look at how residents across the Houston region view some of today’s most debated political and social issues.

Prosecutors say a grand jury is expected to indict Gonzalo Leon on a capital murder charge Monday in the shooting death of 11-year-old Julian Guzman.

An investigation is underway after a 17-year-old was accidentally shot in Tomball on Monday morning.

A five-vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway between Cullen Street and Scott Street is causing major traffic delays Sunday afternoon.

An investigation was underway after a pedestrian was hit and killed in northwest Harris County.

La Policía de Houston investiga un tiroteo desde un vehículo en marcha en la cuadra 200 de Burress Street que hirió en el abdomen a un agente del HCSO fuera de servicio, de 40 años, mientras dormía, y las autoridades dicen que no hay descripciones del sospechoso ni del vehículo y que el agente está siendo operado.

Policies guiding how deputies interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vary across Harris County, where each constable’s office operates independently under its own elected leadership.

What 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.

After nearly three years in jail—and just before his trial was set to begin—the Harris County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the murder case against 50-year-old James London on April 10, citing one reason: it could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

A Harris County grand jury has returned a capital murder indictment against a suspect in one of Houston’s most haunting cold cases, more than three decades after two young people were found brutally killed in west Houston.

A grand jury returned a no bill Tuesday for six detention officers who were involved in a physical altercation with a 32-year-old man at the Harris County Jail who later died after his release.

Authorities in Harris County are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a fugitive accused of using fraudulent documents to carry out vehicle registration and title transfer transactions.

Thunderstorms have developed across Houston and in other areas of Southeast Texas Saturday ahead of a cold front.

Early voting for the May 2 special elections officially starts Monday, April 20, and runs through April 28.

Deputies are investigating a shooting that left a man injured in northwest Harris County Monday morning.

A chaotic and dangerous situation unfolded in west Harris County after a crash involving multiple vehicles may have stemmed from a rolling disturbance and gunfire between drivers, according to deputies.

A Spring caretaker in the is facing a felony charge after investigators say she left two disabled adults without proper supervision for several hours.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting involving two teenagers at an apartment complex in north Houston.

Drivers in north Harris County are being urged to avoid a busy intersection following a major crash that has prompted a large emergency response.

Houston's rainy pattern continues, daily rain chances through the weekend.

A shooting at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County left one woman dead and another injured on Sunday morning, according to Precinct 4 deputies.

A woman was killed and her husband injured after a firearm accidentally discharged inside a southeast Harris County home Saturday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Thunderstorms have developed across Houston and in other areas of Southeast Texas Saturday ahead of a cold front.

A former Goose Creek Memorial High School counselor is out on bond after being charged with felony offenses tied to what investigators describe as an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student.

Harris County commissioners voted Thursday to appoint Abbie Kamin as the county’s next attorney in a split 3-2 decision.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is expected to speak Thursday afternoon on immigration and federal enforcement efforts during a press conference following the Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.

One person has been detained after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound at a northwest Harris County apartment complex Wednesday.

Harris County leaders may soon take action to clarify how local law enforcement agencies interact with federal immigration authorities, as questions grow over consistency and community impact.

A certified nurse midwife with Ben Taub Hospital says barriers to basic health care along with systemic racism continue to fuel disproportionate maternal deaths among Black women in Harris County, even as Houston sits in the shadow of one of the world’s largest medical centers.

As the cost of living continues to rise, many families across Houston are struggling to keep up, and for some, the risk of eviction is becoming a reality.

A woman has been hospitalized after being shot by a man who had been stalking her, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say two people were hospitalized after a vehicle struck a large sinkhole in north Harris County.

Homeowners in Harris County have until April 30 to claim property tax exemptions they may qualify for, and officials say a new online tool is making the process easier than ever.

Texas EquuSearch has joined the search for a missing 23-year-old woman who is eight months pregnant and considered at high risk.

Harris County is putting $150 million in tax dollars towards the TORO District. Leaders say it's only for infrastructure, but will not say how high the total cost could go.

A Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone keeps new tax revenue locked inside a growing area. Here's what that means for the TORO District and your tax dollars.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a home he was renovating in northwest Harris County, with authorities now saying foul play is suspected.

Authorities are actively searching for a missing man after a boating incident in the Crosby area on Sunday.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an adult man was found dead at a home in Spring on Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to a dropped call at the residence on Goldensong Court and discovered the deceased individual.

Police believe a man may have been speeding over train tracks before he was killed in a crash in east Harris County.

A 44-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband during a domestic disturbance at a home in northwest Harris County, with two children present but unharmed, authorities said.

Nakia Holmes, co-owner of Turkey Leg Hut, has been cleared after a Harris County grand jury declined to move forward with charges against her, according to an official statement released Friday.

A man, who is one of three suspects charged in the fatal shooting of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Almendarez, has been found guilty.

Heavy rain is falling southwest of the Houston-area Thursday.

A Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Deputy has been hospitalized after a crash Friday morning in southwest Houston.

Clarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades.

Heavy rain is falling southwest of the Houston-area Thursday.

Humidity and rain chances rule Houston's forecast.

A Harris County judge who went viral for courtroom behavior took no action after ordering an attorney to appear in court. Legal groups are now raising concerns about judicial overreach and calling for accountability.

The Hurricanes will face Atascocita on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Georgetown High School.