
Strong performance from Jabari Smith Jr. lifts Rockets over Magic, 97-84
Read full article: Strong performance from Jabari Smith Jr. lifts Rockets over Magic, 97-84On Monday, March 10, the Houston Rockets hosted the Orlando Magic at the Toyota Center in Houston.In a physical and competitive contest, the Rockets pulled away in the second half and came away with win.

8-year-old girl with autism dies after drowning in SE Houston retention pond
Read full article: 8-year-old girl with autism dies after drowning in SE Houston retention pondHouston Police are investigating after a child was found inside a drainage ditch on the southeast side and died at a hospital Monday evening.

Bill aims to improve school and police communication after Klein ISD teacher accused of sex-trafficking students
Read full article: Bill aims to improve school and police communication after Klein ISD teacher accused of sex-trafficking studentsIn an effort to bolster student safety, House Bill 4125, introduced by Rep. Sam Harless, seeks to close critical communication gaps between law enforcement and school districts.

Who’s hiring? KPRC 2′s gathering list of job fairs in Houston area
Read full article: Who’s hiring? KPRC 2′s gathering list of job fairs in Houston areaWhether you’re graduating for college, looking for a career or just wanting a job for the summer -- we want to create a list of job fairs that are being held in the Greater Houston area.

Spring-based Hewlett Packard to lay off 2,500 employees as part of cost-saving measures
Read full article: Spring-based Hewlett Packard to lay off 2,500 employees as part of cost-saving measuresThe layoffs come as part of cost-saving measures the company says it will undertake to strengthen their financial profile by better aligning their cost structure to their business mix and long-term strategy.

Here’s why global energy leaders will be in Houston this week
Read full article: Here’s why global energy leaders will be in Houston this weekIndustry leaders from Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and a host of energy technology firms will converge in Houston for CERAWeek by S&P Global, the world’s premier energy conference.

Is King Charles III a member of the Beehive? According to his Apple Music playlist, yes he is
Read full article: Is King Charles III a member of the Beehive? According to his Apple Music playlist, yes he isKing Charles III has just shared his musical favorites with the world in Episode 1 of “The King’s Music Room” on Apple Music.

ICE arrests hundreds in Houston area during week-long operation targeting criminals, gang members
Read full article: ICE arrests hundreds in Houston area during week-long operation targeting criminals, gang membersU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have taken hundreds of undocumented individuals into custody across Houston over the last week.

Man shot in drive-by, then again while seeking help inside liquor store
Read full article: Man shot in drive-by, then again while seeking help inside liquor storeA man was shot multiple times in Houston's Third Ward, initially outside a liquor store by a suspect in a drive-by shooting involving a white or silver Dodge Charger, and then again inside the store by another individual.

ICE arrests hundreds in Houston area during week-long operation targeting criminals, gang members
Read full article: ICE arrests hundreds in Houston area during week-long operation targeting criminals, gang membersU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have taken hundreds of undocumented individuals into custody across Houston over the last week.

Aldine ISD mother arrested after threatening to shoot up middle school while seeking child’s bullies
Read full article: Aldine ISD mother arrested after threatening to shoot up middle school while seeking child’s bulliesThe mother of an Aldine ISD middle school student was taken into custody nine days after police say she entered her child’s school without authorization and yelled violent threats at students who she believed bullied her child.

Ask 2: Can Houston school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street?
Read full article: Ask 2: Can Houston school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street?A viewer asked our traffic expert, Justina Latimer: "Can school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street even when there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk?"

What to do at broken light intersections or when flashing red in Houston?
Read full article: What to do at broken light intersections or when flashing red in Houston?A viewer asked our traffic expert: “Heading into hurricane season could you go over what to do at an intersection where the lights are out or all flashing red? Also, could you go over what to do at a roundabout? We have a new nearby and it’s a mess."

Houston water bill confusion after credits suddenly erased
Read full article: Houston water bill confusion after credits suddenly erasedAs Houston Public Works tries to fix water billing problems uncovered in our years-long ‘DRAINED’ investigation, the utility’s lack of communication continues to frustrate customers trying to understand their bills. KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Amy Davis hears from customers who say you call the water department with questions, and most of the time, the person on the phone can’t explain what you’re seeing on your bill. Just what you see is what you get.

Ask Amy: New Texas law could stop surprise ‘facility fee’ bills at hospitals
Read full article: Ask Amy: New Texas law could stop surprise ‘facility fee’ bills at hospitalsPatients are encouraged to share their stories and medical bills with lawmakers to illustrate the impact of facility fees on families, so it can help lawmakers understand how these fees affect everyday people.

Texas Education Agency reviewing truancy data following KPRC 2 investigation
Read full article: Texas Education Agency reviewing truancy data following KPRC 2 investigationWith approximately 1 million students reported truant each year over the last four school years, concerns are rising about the effectiveness of truancy prevention measures.

Houston ISD mother delivers criminal complaint to Harris County DA over district’s $2M campaign for failed bond
Read full article: Houston ISD mother delivers criminal complaint to Harris County DA over district’s $2M campaign for failed bondConcerns have led to four criminal complaints being filed. Despite the district's silence, parents are urging the Harris County District Attorney to investigate.

Houston ISD failed to report truancy prevention to TEA over 4 years despite absences, data shows
Read full article: Houston ISD failed to report truancy prevention to TEA over 4 years despite absences, data showsHouston ISD has reported zero truancy prevention measures to the Texas Education Agency over the past four years, despite thousands of students being marked truant each year.

An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political priorities
Read full article: An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political prioritiesThe Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is best known for enforcing disability rights across America’s schools, but under President Donald Trump it’s being reshaped into a frontline figure in the president’s political battles.

Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many'
Read full article: Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many'President Donald Trump is warning that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first “of many to come” as his administration cracks down on protests against the war in Gaza.

Scholars stranded in America and abroad amid funding freeze of State Department programs
Read full article: Scholars stranded in America and abroad amid funding freeze of State Department programsThe U.S. State Department has frozen funding indefinitely for thousands of scholars participating in long-established cross-cultural programs connecting the U.S. to other parts of the world.

Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests
Read full article: Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protestsA prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead last spring's protests at Columbia University has been arrested by federal immigration agents.

Universities are facing big cuts to research funding. At Duke, it's a time for 'damage control'
Read full article: Universities are facing big cuts to research funding. At Duke, it's a time for 'damage control'Facing the potential loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding, Duke University is preparing for the worst.

Trump order denies student loan relief to nonprofit workers engaged in 'improper' activity
Read full article: Trump order denies student loan relief to nonprofit workers engaged in 'improper' activityPresident Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper” activities.

Texas A&M Board of Regents names Glenn Hegar as university system’s next leader
Read full article: Texas A&M Board of Regents names Glenn Hegar as university system’s next leaderHegar, who currently serves as Texas comptroller, will replace A&M Chancellor John Sharp in leading the 157,000-student system.

South Texas immigration detention center with capacity for 2,400 people to reopen
Read full article: South Texas immigration detention center with capacity for 2,400 people to reopenThe Biden administration shuttered the Dilley facility last year because of high operating costs. It’s expected to hold immigrant families under the Trump administration.

Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott says
Read full article: Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott saysAbbott is in Washington this week to lobby Congress for $11 billion to compensate Texas for money spent on his Operation Lone Star, to secure the border during the Biden Administration.

Border Patrol chief calls report that agents will board buses to check students’ citizenship “absurd”
Read full article: Border Patrol chief calls report that agents will board buses to check students’ citizenship “absurd”The chief’s comments came after Alice ISD sent a letter to parents Wednesday warning students may be detained and possibly deported if they can’t prove they’re in the country legally. The letter was later removed from the district’s website.

Governor Greg Abbott urges federal reimbursement for Texas border security costs in discussion with President Trump
Read full article: Governor Greg Abbott urges federal reimbursement for Texas border security costs in discussion with President TrumpIn a recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott, discussions centered around improving border security and addressing the growing challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border.

U.S. can have our wall, bases and detention cells, Abbott tells Trump
Read full article: U.S. can have our wall, bases and detention cells, Abbott tells TrumpThe governor said the state resources are available to the federal government and requested that the U.S. reimburse Texas for the border hardening measures under Operation Lone Star.

After teasing border security rollback, Texas plunges in deeper
Read full article: After teasing border security rollback, Texas plunges in deeperTexas’ border spending exploded after Joe Biden’s election, then state leaders signaled a new willingness to reduce it when Trump won. That didn’t last long.

Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How a lullaby highlights black unsung heroes of the Old West
Read full article: Cowboy Carter Chronicles: How a lullaby highlights black unsung heroes of the Old WestIn the American West, the narrative often revolves around outlaws, gunfights, and the lawless frontier. However, there are untold stories of black individuals who were born to be protectors, shaping the history of the West in ways that have often been overshadowed.

This fitness expert opens up about her journey into motherhood and empowering women
Read full article: This fitness expert opens up about her journey into motherhood and empowering womenCatch up with Erica Hood from Hoodfit as she reveals her life as a new mother of twins to how she's celebrating Women's History Month.

Honoring Black History: Sgt. Rufus Yarborough celebrates over 40 years at the Harris Co. Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Honoring Black History: Sgt. Rufus Yarborough celebrates over 40 years at the Harris Co. Sheriff’s OfficeSgt. Rufus Yarborough joined the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in 1983 and currently holds the title of the department’s longest-serving deputy.

A historic journey of ‘good trouble’: Civil rights activism in Houston and beyond
Read full article: A historic journey of ‘good trouble’: Civil rights activism in Houston and beyondIn the 1960s, a wave of non-violent resistance surged across the United States as college students took a stand for civil rights, famously engaging in what they called “good trouble.”

Celebrate Harrisburg and Milby High School’s centennial anniversary—discover how to experience this two-day event!
Read full article: Celebrate Harrisburg and Milby High School’s centennial anniversary—discover how to experience this two-day event!Milby High School's Centennial Anniversary Celebration on March 27-28, 2026! Whether you’re a proud alum or a community supporter, this is your chance to join the fun, share some laughs, and reconnect with old friends.

Gassed up for success: No speed limits for one of Houston’s largest black-owned franchise dealership!
Read full article: Gassed up for success: No speed limits for one of Houston’s largest black-owned franchise dealership!Tony Thomas has officially hit the gas and owns Tony T Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Gulfgate—making it the largest African American-owned franchise dealership in Houston!
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Spring Break Blast: Adventure awaits at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center!
Read full article: Spring Break Blast: Adventure awaits at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center!Get ready for an action-packed week at the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center’s Spring Break Blast! From March 10 to March 16, kids can dive into a world of excitement with daily activities featuring characters like Mario, Bluey, and princesses. Enjoy hands-on workshops, interactive storytelling, and meet-and-greets. Whether it’s crafting your own keychain or dancing with fairy tale princesses, there’s something for every little adventurer.

World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts
Read full article: World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cutsThe World Health Organization is sounding the alarm on a potential surge in tuberculosis cases due to recent USAID funding cuts.

Tracking the Texans’ 2025 free agency signings
Read full article: Tracking the Texans’ 2025 free agency signingsThe Houston Texans are expected to make some moves throughout the period. Although the team has limited cap availability, due in large part to an expensive offseason last year, the team is expected to be “selectively aggressive” this time around.

Aldine ISD mother arrested after threatening to shoot up middle school while seeking child’s bullies
Read full article: Aldine ISD mother arrested after threatening to shoot up middle school while seeking child’s bulliesThe mother of an Aldine ISD middle school student was taken into custody nine days after police say she entered her child’s school without authorization and yelled violent threats at students who she believed bullied her child.

Man found dead against concrete barrier on Sam Houston Parkway; authorities investigating
Read full article: Man found dead against concrete barrier on Sam Houston Parkway; authorities investigatingDeputies from Constable Mark Herman’s office are investigating after a man was found dead against a concrete barrier on the N Sam Houston Parkway W.

‘Don’t mess with Medicaid’: Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s final words, family says
Read full article: ‘Don’t mess with Medicaid’: Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s final words, family says"Don't mess with Medicaid." These words were among the last spoken by former Houston Mayor and U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner, a dedicated servant to the people.

Family of man killed in botched FBI raid awarded nearly $2 million
Read full article: Family of man killed in botched FBI raid awarded nearly $2 millionA federal judge has ruled that FBI Agent Gavin Lappe was negligent in the 2018 fatal shooting of Ulises Valladares during a rescue attempt in Houston, awarding the Valladares family nearly $2 million in damages.

I-45 southbound reopens after deadly 2-vehicle crash
Read full article: I-45 southbound reopens after deadly 2-vehicle crashA major crash with injuries has closed all southbound lanes of I-45 at Sawdust Road. Traffic is currently being rerouted at the Rayford/Sawdust Exit, and drivers are advised to avoid the area to prevent delays.

Our Town: Building a resilient future through community training, preparedness
Read full article: Our Town: Building a resilient future through community training, preparednessThe Kashmere Gardens Multi-Service Center, designated as Houston's first resilience hub in 2023, provides disaster preparedness training and serves as a shelter during emergencies.

Man found shot to death inside car at SE Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Man found shot to death inside car at SE Houston apartment complexHouston police are investigating a fatal shooting incident at The Life at Clearwood apartments where a man in his mid-30s was found shot to death inside a Nissan Altima late Sunday night.

Comedian Matt Rife blows Houston away with surprise guest appearances during show at Toyota Center
Read full article: Comedian Matt Rife blows Houston away with surprise guest appearances during show at Toyota CenterThousands of Houstonians were pleasantly surprised to see Alief's own, Mo Amer perform at Matt Rife's show before introducing the fan-favorite comic on stage, where he was accompanied by The People's Champ himself, Paul Wall!

Rockets’ Amen Thompson to miss 10 to 14 days with left ankle sprain
Read full article: Rockets’ Amen Thompson to miss 10 to 14 days with left ankle sprainHouston Rockets emerging star Amen Thompson will be sidelined for multiple games after he suffered an ankle injury in Saturday night’s blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Houston honors legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner ahead of funeral
Read full article: Houston honors legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner ahead of funeralCongressman Sylvester Turner’s cause of death has yet to be released, but it is known that he publicly shared his battle with bone cancer in 2022. Now, his loved ones, colleagues, and constituents are reflecting on the impact he made throughout his long career as a public servant.

Behind the scenes with Dr. Leslie Easterwood, the show veterinarian in charge of keeping 18,000 animals healthy
Read full article: Behind the scenes with Dr. Leslie Easterwood, the show veterinarian in charge of keeping 18,000 animals healthyThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a bustling event that draws thousands of show animals each year, ranging from rabbits to goats, sheep, horses, and more. Families flock to NRG Center to witness the spectacle, but behind the scenes, a dedicated team ensures the well-being of these animals.

Authorities say Baytown man searched ‘Is it illegal to kill an illegal immigrant?’ hours before fatally shooting fiancé
Read full article: Authorities say Baytown man searched ‘Is it illegal to kill an illegal immigrant?’ hours before fatally shooting fiancéA Baytown man is behind bars after investigators say he shot his fiancé and attempted to stage the scene as a suicide.

Rockets win 2nd straight game vs. Pelicans in 146-117 rout
Read full article: Rockets win 2nd straight game vs. Pelicans in 146-117 routOn Saturday, March 8, the Houston Rockets faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Toyota Center in Houston. The Rockets took care of the Pelicans in dominant fashion, never surrendering their double-digit lead in the second half.

LIVE RADAR: Cold front brings strong storms to Houston—Here’s where
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Cold front brings strong storms to Houston—Here’s whereA strong cold front is approaching Houston, expected to bring scattered light showers in the afternoon and potentially severe storms during the evening commute.