A screenshot of the letter, along with a photo of LaMarcus Smith from Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman's Facebook page and Smith's mugshot from Fort Bend County Sheriff's OfficeFormer Pct. 4 deputy charged with wife’s murder writes letter to KPRC 2 from jail, claims he’s innocentRead full article: Former Pct. 4 deputy charged with wife’s murder writes letter to KPRC 2 from jail, claims he’s innocent
Jose Escobar-FerixAuthorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-runRead full article: Authorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-run
Azul Shirazali Jaffer, 50.Sugar Land plastic surgeon indicted, accused of performing surgery while intoxicatedRead full article: Sugar Land plastic surgeon indicted, accused of performing surgery while intoxicated
Crews are back on the water Tuesday morning, continuing the search for one passenger who remains unaccounted for after a Mexican Navy medical aircraft crashed into Galveston Bay while attempting to land at Scholes International Airport.Search for missing passenger after Mexican Navy medical plane crash in Galveston BayRead full article: Search for missing passenger after Mexican Navy medical plane crash in Galveston Bay
Wreckage of plane in Galveston BayAfter the crash: Photos show crews searching through wreckage of downed Mexican Navy aircraft in GalvestonRead full article: After the crash: Photos show crews searching through wreckage of downed Mexican Navy aircraft in Galveston
Don’t forget a festive holiday cocktail like the Cuatro Coquito or the Old Merry Monte to accompany your meal.LIST: What’s open on Christmas Eve Read full article: LIST: What’s open on Christmas Eve
Sydney Marquez of El Paso, 24, was last seen on December 11 in Houston. Texas EquuSearch has joined search efforts alongside the family and the Houston Police Department.FIEL asks for public’s help in search for missing Houston visitor Sydney MarquezRead full article: FIEL asks for public’s help in search for missing Houston visitor Sydney Marquez
Deputy saves woman from burning car‘Incredibly proud’: Harris County Pct. 8 deputy saves woman trapped in burning car Read full article: ‘Incredibly proud’: Harris County Pct. 8 deputy saves woman trapped in burning car
Police Lights on top of car11-year-old struck by vehicle in SpringRead full article: 11-year-old struck by vehicle in Spring
Woody Marks touchdown run against JaguarsTexans’ Woody Marks, Azeez Al-Shaair back to practice, Trent Brown, Aireontae Ersery, both starting corners sidelinedRead full article: Texans’ Woody Marks, Azeez Al-Shaair back to practice, Trent Brown, Aireontae Ersery, both starting corners sidelined
Hot high pressure systemHouston is on the naughty list! Dense fog and near record heat for the holiday week Read full article: Houston is on the naughty list! Dense fog and near record heat for the holiday week
Doris Metropolitan will be open on Christmas Day from 4 PM to 9 PM with a regular dinner serviceLIST: What’s open in Houston on Christmas Day Read full article: LIST: What’s open in Houston on Christmas Day
Grief and the holidaysThe holidays and grief: A few things that might helpRead full article: The holidays and grief: A few things that might help
No description availableSurvey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leaveRead full article: Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leave
The scene of the wreckageAt least 5 dead after Mexican Navy medical plane goes down in Galveston BayRead full article: At least 5 dead after Mexican Navy medical plane goes down in Galveston Bay
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, seen in 2024, called the lawsuit filed by a trio of district attorneys seeking to block a new county oversight rule "meritless."Paxton fires back at CAIR lawsuit over Texas terrorist designationRead full article: Paxton fires back at CAIR lawsuit over Texas terrorist designation
Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Design Center and Space Center Houston have officially launched a new year-round STEM incubator partnership, giving Houston Independent School District students hands-on experience with real-world engineering, design and technology.Travis Scott, Space Center Houston launch STEM incubator for HISD studentsRead full article: Travis Scott, Space Center Houston launch STEM incubator for HISD students
Investigators say the car hit a curb before slamming into the buildingWoman dead after crashing into Houston Heights buildingRead full article: Woman dead after crashing into Houston Heights building
Generic prison - lightbox KPRCStafford woman arrested for husband’s murder on 22nd anniversary of his deathRead full article: Stafford woman arrested for husband’s murder on 22nd anniversary of his death
No description availableCatch up on today’s top headlinesRead full article: Catch up on today’s top headlines
Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair fined $17,389 for unflagged hit on Broncos' J.K. DobbinsTexans’ Azeez Al-Shaair named to Pro Bowl for first time, joining Will Anderson Jr., Nico Collins, Derek Stingley Jr.Read full article: Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair named to Pro Bowl for first time, joining Will Anderson Jr., Nico Collins, Derek Stingley Jr.
No description availableTexas National Guard’s deployment in Illinois blocked by U.S. Supreme CourtRead full article: Texas National Guard’s deployment in Illinois blocked by U.S. Supreme Court
No description availableFederal judge temporarily blocks Texas law restricting kids from app storesRead full article: Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas law restricting kids from app stores
No description availableFeds and Colony Ridge agree to settle predatory lending lawsuit, court records showRead full article: Feds and Colony Ridge agree to settle predatory lending lawsuit, court records show
No description availableProbes of racism in Lubbock schools have stalled under TrumpRead full article: Probes of racism in Lubbock schools have stalled under Trump
No description availableIndigenous groups fight to save rediscovered settlement site on Texas coastRead full article: Indigenous groups fight to save rediscovered settlement site on Texas coast
No description availableAnother exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027Read full article: Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027
An all-new episode of the Evidence Room is dropping on SaturdayThe Evidence Room is back with ‘The Sniper’Read full article: The Evidence Room is back with ‘The Sniper’
No description availableFort Bend County Judge KP George’s recent social media post part of focus during latest hearingRead full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s recent social media post part of focus during latest hearing
Houston council members’ spending on travel, photography detailed in KPRC 2 investigationHow Houston City Council members are spending your tax dollarsRead full article: How Houston City Council members are spending your tax dollars
No description availableNew ICE data yields more insight into arrests, immigration enforcement effortsRead full article: New ICE data yields more insight into arrests, immigration enforcement efforts
An arrest during the operationBy the numbers: Total number of ICE arrests under Pres. Trump compared to Pres. BidenRead full article: By the numbers: Total number of ICE arrests under Pres. Trump compared to Pres. Biden
No description availableGalveston County Sheriff ends legal battle with licensing agencyRead full article: Galveston County Sheriff ends legal battle with licensing agency
If you’re looking to give back or need a little extra help this season, here are some key programs and resources available in the Houston area.‘2 Helps You’: 25+ ways to find holiday help in Houston Read full article: ‘2 Helps You’: 25+ ways to find holiday help in Houston
No description availableFort Bend County woman sounds alarm as crumbling dirt road plagues visitors to historic cemeteryRead full article: Fort Bend County woman sounds alarm as crumbling dirt road plagues visitors to historic cemetery
KPRC 2 Toy Drive benefiting BEARKPRC 2 Toy Drive benefiting BEAR: Here’s how you can help bring joy to children in need this holiday season.Read full article: KPRC 2 Toy Drive benefiting BEAR: Here’s how you can help bring joy to children in need this holiday season.
Entergy mistakenly charges customer $848,000, then cuts her powerWoman mistakenly charged more than $800K for light billRead full article: Woman mistakenly charged more than $800K for light bill
No description available2 Helps You gets results after estate sales fraud leaves family without precious heirlooms or compensationRead full article: 2 Helps You gets results after estate sales fraud leaves family without precious heirlooms or compensation
No description availableCy-Fair mom demands crossing guard after 14-year-old hit in crosswalk near schoolsRead full article: Cy-Fair mom demands crossing guard after 14-year-old hit in crosswalk near schools
FILE - Andrea Preti, left, and Venus Williams attend the CFDA Fashion Awards, hosted by The Council of Fashion Designers of America, at The American Museum of Natural History on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)Venus Williams weds Andrea Preti in Florida as part of a 5-day celebration of their unionRead full article: Venus Williams weds Andrea Preti in Florida as part of a 5-day celebration of their union
Susannah Flood, left, and Irene Sofia Lucio appear in the Broadway production of "Liberation" in New York. (Adam Brisbine/Little Fang via AP)A daring scene on Broadway this season has audiences talking, in more ways than oneRead full article: A daring scene on Broadway this season has audiences talking, in more ways than one
A billboard advertising the Powerball lottery is displayed, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winnerRead full article: Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner
Watch ‘Eat Like a Local’ Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KPRC 23 days agoDiscover Houston Asiatown’s unique snacks with Chris ShepherdRead full article: Discover Houston Asiatown’s unique snacks with Chris Shepherd
No description availableStars Lily Collins and Ashley Park dish on ‘Emily In Paris’ season 5Read full article: Stars Lily Collins and Ashley Park dish on ‘Emily In Paris’ season 5
Grief and the holidaysThe holidays and grief: A few things that might helpRead full article: The holidays and grief: A few things that might help
No description availableFederal judge temporarily blocks Texas law restricting kids from app storesRead full article: Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas law restricting kids from app stores
FILE - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building is seen, April 5, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix thatRead full article: Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
FILE - A donation plaque recognizing "The American People" hangs outside a clinic in Thaba-Tsoeu, Lesotho, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen, File)1 day agoUS signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's prioritiesRead full article: US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities
FILE - An instacart logo and an instacart webpage are seen in New York, Sept. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)Instacart ends a program where users could see different prices for the same item at the same storeRead full article: Instacart ends a program where users could see different prices for the same item at the same store
FILE - Barry Manilow performs during the Pre-Grammy Gala on Feb. 1, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)1 day agoBarry Manilow has early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgeryRead full article: Barry Manilow has early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery
December 22, 2025: Houston police and forensic investigators at Buffalo Bayou where another body was pulled from the water.1 day agoAnother body found in Houston’s Buffalo BayouRead full article: Another body found in Houston’s Buffalo Bayou
Police responded around 9:35 a.m. to a report of a “person down” at 5969 Old Spanish Trail. The caller said someone was lying face down on rocks near a body of water and was unresponsive.1 day agoTwo bodies found near Houston bayous within hoursRead full article: Two bodies found near Houston bayous within hours
“My opponents think this is the moment to end me. They think a man with scars can’t serve as a judge. They are wrong,” William Waggoner’s statement read.1 day ago‘I had a bad day’: Conroe judge releases statement after DWI arrestRead full article: ‘I had a bad day’: Conroe judge releases statement after DWI arrest
At least five people died in the crash on Monday‘It’s not safe’: Retired airline captain says fog in Galveston should have stopped Mexican Navy aircraft landing attemptRead full article: ‘It’s not safe’: Retired airline captain says fog in Galveston should have stopped Mexican Navy aircraft landing attempt
No description availableMan who survived plane crash as a child jumps in Galveston Bay to rescue survivor in plane crashRead full article: Man who survived plane crash as a child jumps in Galveston Bay to rescue survivor in plane crash
Veteran defensive lineman Leki FotuSource: Texans adding veteran defensive lineman Leki Fotu to practice squadRead full article: Source: Texans adding veteran defensive lineman Leki Fotu to practice squad
No description availableCar crashes into Houston restaurant, burglars hit another location days laterRead full article: Car crashes into Houston restaurant, burglars hit another location days later
No description availableThe challenge of counterfeit merchandise through third-party sellersRead full article: The challenge of counterfeit merchandise through third-party sellers
The scene of the incidentMan killed after being shot multiple times in Northwest HoustonRead full article: Man killed after being shot multiple times in Northwest Houston
Generic prison - lightbox KPRCUnhoused Houston man arrested for indecent exposure for third time in last three monthsRead full article: Unhoused Houston man arrested for indecent exposure for third time in last three months
Other workers near the scene of the incident1 day agoHouston construction worker dies after heavy beams fall on him in loading accidentRead full article: Houston construction worker dies after heavy beams fall on him in loading accident
No description available1 day ago6 years after warnings, deadly wrong-way crash on Grand Parkway leaves 3-year-old as sole survivorRead full article: 6 years after warnings, deadly wrong-way crash on Grand Parkway leaves 3-year-old as sole survivor
Fort Bend County Texas Sheriff Logo1 day agoThree-year-old sole survivor when family’s car is hit in Grand Parkway wrong-way crashRead full article: Three-year-old sole survivor when family’s car is hit in Grand Parkway wrong-way crash
A billboard advertising the Powerball lottery is displayed, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winnerRead full article: Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner
Generic crime scene - lightbox KPRC1 day agoWoman arrested, charged in connection with murder of husband 22 years after his death in StaffordRead full article: Woman arrested, charged in connection with murder of husband 22 years after his death in Stafford
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Former college and pro football player Johnny Manziel watches the fourth quarter of the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 4, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)1 day agoJohnny Manziel apologizes for missing ESPN College GameDay appearance ahead of alma mater Texas A&M’s first playoff gameRead full article: Johnny Manziel apologizes for missing ESPN College GameDay appearance ahead of alma mater Texas A&M’s first playoff game
No description availableMETRO driver detained after stabbing passenger during fight at Greenspoint Transit Center Read full article: METRO driver detained after stabbing passenger during fight at Greenspoint Transit Center
An all-new episode of the Evidence Room is dropping on SaturdayThe Evidence Room is back with ‘The Sniper’Read full article: The Evidence Room is back with ‘The Sniper’
Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty scores touchdown against Texans1 day agoTexans impressed with Raiders standout rookie Ashton Jeanty, disappointed by ‘poor example of tackling, finishing’Read full article: Texans impressed with Raiders standout rookie Ashton Jeanty, disappointed by ‘poor example of tackling, finishing’
Stripes for Anthony1 day ago‘It’s been happening too often’: Houston man pushes for wrong-way prevention after his brother’s death Read full article: ‘It’s been happening too often’: Houston man pushes for wrong-way prevention after his brother’s death
FILE - People wait in security lines at O'Hare International Airport, Nov. 10, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)1 day agoCatch up on today’s top headlinesRead full article: Catch up on today’s top headlines
Fire EMS first Responder1 day agoHarris County jail inmate dies at Ben Taub hospital after suffering ‘medical emergency’ Read full article: Harris County jail inmate dies at Ben Taub hospital after suffering ‘medical emergency’
Texans running back Nick Chubb1 day agoTexans earn narrow, ‘ugly’ win over Raiders, avoiding setback in playoff hunt while not playing up to ‘standard’Read full article: Texans earn narrow, ‘ugly’ win over Raiders, avoiding setback in playoff hunt while not playing up to ‘standard’
Adrian Gonzalez, 12, was a Houston Texans super fan. He passed away before he could attend a game as part of his Make-A-Wish.1 day agoMother of 12-year-old who lost his battle with cerebral palsy, lived out his final wish at Texans game Read full article: Mother of 12-year-old who lost his battle with cerebral palsy, lived out his final wish at Texans game
Despite economic concerns, cheaper gas prices and expanded airline capacity drive surge in end-of-year travel3 days agoWhy experts expect to see record-breaking travel this Houston holiday seasonRead full article: Why experts expect to see record-breaking travel this Houston holiday season
No description available1 day agoHoliday shopping season: How to protect yourself from thievesRead full article: Holiday shopping season: How to protect yourself from thieves
Evana, an oil tanker, is docked at El Palito port in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)2 days agoCoast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official saysRead full article: Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official says
Pearland Fire Chief J. Taylor2 days agoPearland Fire Department chief announces retirementRead full article: Pearland Fire Department chief announces retirement
No description available3 days ago‘I was asleep’: Woman says alarm woke her up as large fire ripped through SW Houston apartment complexRead full article: ‘I was asleep’: Woman says alarm woke her up as large fire ripped through SW Houston apartment complex