
Texas City PD to present report on flock cameras, after two possible instances of misuse
Read full article: Texas City PD to present report on flock cameras, after two possible instances of misuseTexas City commissioners are set to discuss the police department’s use of Flock cameras after an internal review identified two instances of possible misuse.

Got a mail ballot application with Gov. Abbott’s name on it? Here’s what it means
Read full article: Got a mail ballot application with Gov. Abbott’s name on it? Here’s what it meansA political mailer bearing Gov. Greg Abbott’s name left one Houston voter questioning whether it was legitimate. KPRC 2 verifies the campaign is sending vote-by-mail applications to eligible voters, but explains why receiving one does not automatically mean you qualify, and outlines the key deadlines for the Nov. 3 election.

14-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of Westfield High School student
Read full article: 14-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of Westfield High School studentThe suspect accused of fatally shooting 15-year-old Westfield High School student Royce Witchet near campus has been arrested. Investigators are working to determine what led to the shooting, whether Witchet and the suspect knew each other, and what charges the suspect faces.

Jason Landry, missing since 2020, identified after remains found
Read full article: Jason Landry, missing since 2020, identified after remains foundJason Landry disappeared Dec. 13, 2020, while driving from San Marcos to his family's home in Missouri City. Remains found near the original crash site have now been confirmed as his.

Houston weather: Making a run at record heat Wednesday and spying the real first fall front next week!
Read full article: Houston weather: Making a run at record heat Wednesday and spying the real first fall front next week!More intense heat Wednesday but some final fall relief may be arriving next week

How Houston buyers can overcome today’s housing affordability challenges
Read full article: How Houston buyers can overcome today’s housing affordability challengesRising interest rates, property taxes and insurance have made homebuying in Houston more difficult, pricing many first-time buyers out and limiting affordable inventory as builders shift toward rentals.

Houston ISD considers selling closed neighborhood schools. The list of people who are helping decide is confidential
Read full article: Houston ISD considers selling closed neighborhood schools. The list of people who are helping decide is confidentialAs Texas districts close, sell, and repurpose neighborhood schools, ENOUGH found there are few standards for public involvement. In Houston, school officials are seeking to withhold details about who helped shape recommendations for what to do with its properties.

‘I called him my heart’: Family identifies 15-year-old killed near Westfield High School
Read full article: ‘I called him my heart’: Family identifies 15-year-old killed near Westfield High SchoolRoyce Witchet, a 15-year-old described by his mother as loving, protective and passionate about sports and music, was fatally shot near Westfield High School and the Spring ISD administration building on Tuesday.

Investigators seek student video, messages after fatal shooting near Westfield High School
Read full article: Investigators seek student video, messages after fatal shooting near Westfield High SchoolA 15-year-old was fatally shot on a sidewalk near Westfield High School shortly after dismissal; investigators believe the victim attended the school but say the shooting did not occur inside campus.

Galveston ISD could take action Wednesday in Ten Commandments lawsuit filed by Ken Paxton
Read full article: Galveston ISD could take action Wednesday in Ten Commandments lawsuit filed by Ken PaxtonGalveston ISD trustees could decide their next legal move Wednesday night in a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the district’s refusal to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The board agenda lists the case as an action item but does not specify what action trustees may take.

Hotels sued over alleged sex trafficking of teen linked to Klein Cain High School prostitution case
Read full article: Hotels sued over alleged sex trafficking of teen linked to Klein Cain High School prostitution caseAttorneys for a woman identified as Jane Doe have filed a federal lawsuit against several Houston-area hotel operators, including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, alleging the businesses enabled and profited from a sex-trafficking scheme allegedly organized by a former Klein Cain High School teacher and her adult son.

‘I called him my heart’: Family identifies 15-year-old killed near Westfield High School
Read full article: ‘I called him my heart’: Family identifies 15-year-old killed near Westfield High SchoolRoyce Witchet, a 15-year-old described by his mother as loving, protective and passionate about sports and music, was fatally shot near Westfield High School and the Spring ISD administration building on Tuesday.

Investigators seek student video, messages after fatal shooting near Westfield High School
Read full article: Investigators seek student video, messages after fatal shooting near Westfield High SchoolA 15-year-old was fatally shot on a sidewalk near Westfield High School shortly after dismissal; investigators believe the victim attended the school but say the shooting did not occur inside campus.

15-year-old fatally shot near Westfield High School in Spring
Read full article: 15-year-old fatally shot near Westfield High School in SpringA 15-year-old was fatally shot on Ella Boulevard near Westfield High School. Harris County authorities and drone units are searching for a male suspect who fled on foot.

Dozens of Texas counties working on plans to install flood warning sirens
Read full article: Dozens of Texas counties working on plans to install flood warning sirensMore than two dozen Texas counties are in the process of mapping out where outdoor warning signs would be most effective during flash floods. The work is the result of the deadly 2025 Hill Country floods.

After half-century on death row, Houston man gets life
Read full article: After half-century on death row, Houston man gets lifeClarence Jordan has been a death row inmate for 48 years, yet his execution was never carried out. Jordan, now 70, was convicted of the 1977 murder and robbery of Houston grocery store worker, Joe Williams.
Think your water bill is wrong? KPRC 2 Investigates is collecting Houston-area bills
Read full article: Think your water bill is wrong? KPRC 2 Investigates is collecting Houston-area billsIf you live in Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Brazoria County or another nearby community and you have questions about your water bill, we want to take a look.

He wasted millions in Houston. Now he’s running Flint’s housing authority — and making more money than ever
Read full article: He wasted millions in Houston. Now he’s running Flint’s housing authority — and making more money than everReaction poured in after KPRC 2’s latest investigation into former Houston Housing Authority CEO David Northern — with viewers demanding accountability and urging reporters to keep up the pressure.

8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountability
Read full article: 8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountabilityDimitrios Pagourtzis, who was 17 at the time of the mass shooting, was arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated assault on a public servant. In April 2019, Pagourtzis was also charged with federal crimes related to the mass shooting. However, he has never gone to trial, and the criminal cases against him remain in limbo.

Texas A&M drag ban cases before federal judges after conflicting rulings
Read full article: Texas A&M drag ban cases before federal judges after conflicting rulingsStudent groups in two cases concerning drag performances on Texas A&M System campus venues argue the bans violate First Amendment protections.

Is your Texas school district experiencing a state takeover? We want to hear from you.
Read full article: Is your Texas school district experiencing a state takeover? We want to hear from you.We’re examining how state takeovers affect Texas students, families and educators. Share your experiences or questions to help guide our reporting.

Pasadena ISD employees speak out at board meeting after district scraps controversial healthcare proposal
Read full article: Pasadena ISD employees speak out at board meeting after district scraps controversial healthcare proposalPasadena ISD has scrapped a health insurance proposal that could have created a major financial setback for employees, but the district’s workforce is making clear the fight is not over.

Judge strikes down a Trump policy barring some immigrants from Head Start preschools
Read full article: Judge strikes down a Trump policy barring some immigrants from Head Start preschoolsA federal judge has struck down a Trump administration directive that would have barred some immigrants from accessing Head Start preschools, plus other federal programs.

Pasadena ISD employees fight proposed insurance switch that could raise monthly premiums by more than $1,800
Read full article: Pasadena ISD employees fight proposed insurance switch that could raise monthly premiums by more than $1,800Pasadena ISD teachers and employees are fighting back against a proposed health insurance change they say could devastate their finance, and some are now seeking a court order to stop the district from voting on the plan tomorrow night.

HISD enrollment drops trigger budget cuts, teachers union raises alarms
Read full article: HISD enrollment drops trigger budget cuts, teachers union raises alarmsThe Houston Independent School District is facing scrutiny after announcing budget adjustments tied to student enrollment numbers — moves that could mean significant cuts for several campuses.

High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?
Read full article: High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?The high price tag, coupled with less state funding from students leaving the district, raises questions about whether the academic improvements are sustainable in the long run and whether other districts can afford to replicate it.

What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend
Read full article: What to know about possible border barriers in Big BendThe Trump administration has said the remote West Texas region needs measures to stop illegal immigration. But a bipartisan group of elected officials is pushing to halt that plan, especially in the national park.

At midterm convention, Trump vows to campaign hard for Paxton after mocking his speech and looks
Read full article: At midterm convention, Trump vows to campaign hard for Paxton after mocking his speech and looksThe president used his winding, nearly two-hour keynote address to try to boost Republicans around the country, telling his supporters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot” this fall.

TribCast: The Big Bend border barrier backlash
Read full article: TribCast: The Big Bend border barrier backlashTribCast is joined by state Sen. César Blanco and politics reporter Alejandro Serrano to discuss the growing bipartisan outrage over building border barriers in Texas' largest national park.

Texas to receive at least $7.5 billion from stalled border reimbursement fund, Cornyn says
Read full article: Texas to receive at least $7.5 billion from stalled border reimbursement fund, Cornyn saysThe state — which spent over $11 billion on Operation Lone Star — could receive more through a separate $3.5 billion reimbursement fund administered by the Department of Justice.

Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump
Read full article: Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around TrumpMost of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they're loath to cross.

Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meeting
Read full article: Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meetingAfter bulldozers entered Big Bend National Park, hundreds of Texans came to Wednesday’s meeting to ask the agency to keep federal border barriers out of state parks.

Feds pausing Big Bend border construction while CBP commissioner visits the park
Read full article: Feds pausing Big Bend border construction while CBP commissioner visits the parkIt was not immediately clear how long CBP plans to implement the pause. The Trump administration had announced plans to build an access road and vehicle barriers in the park.

Remembering Radar: 10 years since we said goodbye to KPRC 2's beloved weather dog
Read full article: Remembering Radar: 10 years since we said goodbye to KPRC 2's beloved weather dogRadar, a Wheaten Terrier mix adopted from the Houston Humane Society in 2004, became KPRC 2’s beloved weather dog after viewers voted to name him and he began appearing regularly alongside Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley.

Houston’s Regan Hutsell crowned Miss America, makes history for Texas
Read full article: Houston’s Regan Hutsell crowned Miss America, makes history for TexasRegan Hutsell, a Houston native and former Miss Texas, was crowned Miss America 2027 Sunday night, making history as the first woman from Texas to win the national title in more than 50 years.

Houston Life celebrates 10 years on the air with epic lookback of the broadcast
Read full article: Houston Life celebrates 10 years on the air with epic lookback of the broadcastAugust 2026 marks 10 years since Houston Life premiered on KPRC 2. Since then the show has broadcast thousands of hours of LIVE TV, has booked thousands of special guests, and has continued to evolve. Watch the full special above for the laughs, the sketches, the pranks, and even their television pup Tex.

Houston Public Library celebrates Julia Ideson Building’s 100th birthday with tours, film and exhibits
Read full article: Houston Public Library celebrates Julia Ideson Building’s 100th birthday with tours, film and exhibitsThe Houston Public Library is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Julia Ideson Building, a Spanish Renaissance Revival landmark that opened in 1926 as the city’s main library and now houses the Houston Metropolitan Research Center.

The women who helped build Houston’s history take center stage at Heritage Society event
Read full article: The women who helped build Houston’s history take center stage at Heritage Society eventThe Heritage Society and League of Women Voters Houston will host a Women’s Equality Day event highlighting the contributions of women to Houston’s history, from civic life to education and community.
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419 Emancipation: Early results and neighborhood concerns
Read full article: 419 Emancipation: Early results and neighborhood concernsHouston’s 419 Emancipation Center has helped 124 people move into permanent housing during its first roughly three and a half months of operation, but new data from the City of Houston also shows 147 people have exited without a documented permanent housing placement.

Pasadena ISD employees speak out at board meeting after district scraps controversial healthcare proposal
Read full article: Pasadena ISD employees speak out at board meeting after district scraps controversial healthcare proposalPasadena ISD has scrapped a health insurance proposal that could have created a major financial setback for employees, but the district’s workforce is making clear the fight is not over.

Illegal dumping site in North Harris County finally cleaned up months after being exposed by 2 Helps You
Read full article: Illegal dumping site in North Harris County finally cleaned up months after being exposed by 2 Helps YouResidents and workers near the 8000 block of North Antoine Drive had been complaining for months about a massive illegal dump site in an abandoned parking lot. After repeated calls to officials went unanswered, the Harris County Health Department finally cleaned the site last week.

Houston may start mailing parking tickets, and not everyone is happy about it
Read full article: Houston may start mailing parking tickets, and not everyone is happy about itHouston drivers could soon receive parking tickets in the mail rather than on their windshields, under a proposed ordinance up for a vote Wednesday. The change is part of a broader effort to modernize the city's parking enforcement — but some drivers say they're not convinced it's a good idea.

Falls kill more older adults than any other injury. Here’s what a League City PT says you can do to prevent one
Read full article: Falls kill more older adults than any other injury. Here’s what a League City PT says you can do to prevent oneFalls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults 65 and older, killing more than 43,000 people in 2024. A League City physical therapist shares simple, affordable steps older adults and their families can take to reduce the risk inside the home.

15-year-old fatally shot near Westfield High School in Spring
Read full article: 15-year-old fatally shot near Westfield High School in SpringA 15-year-old was fatally shot on Ella Boulevard near Westfield High School. Harris County authorities and drone units are searching for a male suspect who fled on foot.

Driver allegedly rams ICE vehicle, crashes into tree attempting to flee in Galveston
Read full article: Driver allegedly rams ICE vehicle, crashes into tree attempting to flee in GalvestonAuthorities say the driver of a truck allegedly rammed into an ICE vehicle before crashing into a tree while attempting to flee immigration authorities in Galveston.

Two students taken into custody over bomb comments at Willis High School, day after gun found on campus
Read full article: Two students taken into custody over bomb comments at Willis High School, day after gun found on campusTwo more students were taken into custody Tuesday after making statements about having a bomb, according to Willis High School's principal. The incident comes one day after a second gun was found on campus, prompting mandatory metal detector screenings, backpack searches and increased law enforcement presence.

Pasadena ISD backs down on health insurance plan that would have more than tripled some family premiums
Read full article: Pasadena ISD backs down on health insurance plan that would have more than tripled some family premiumsPasadena ISD Superintendent Dr. Toni Lopez announced the district will not move forward with a switch to TRS-ActiveCare after employees raised concerns over family premiums that could have jumped from as low as $628 to more than $2,600 per month.

CenterPoint rates, profits and power outages: What Houston-area customers are paying for
Read full article: CenterPoint rates, profits and power outages: What Houston-area customers are paying forCenterPoint Energy customers are paying more for electricity delivery. ENOUGH investigates rising rates, CenterPoint’s profits, power outages and the role of the Public Utility Commission in approving billions of dollars in rate increases.

Mother recalls last words with Zah'Layah Walton before deadly shooting
Read full article: Mother recalls last words with Zah'Layah Walton before deadly shootingA 47-year-old man, Jeremy Porter, was arrested and charged with capital murder after police say he fired five rounds into a car carrying Monica Hicks and her five children, killing 5-year-old Zah’Laya

Harris County leaders urge Texans to check if voter registration is on ‘suspense’ list
Read full article: Harris County leaders urge Texans to check if voter registration is on ‘suspense’ listWith the voter registration deadline Oct. 5 approaching, Harris County officials urge residents to check if their registrations are on the county’s roughly 300,000-person suspense list.

Deadline to register to vote fast approaching
Read full article: Deadline to register to vote fast approachingHarris County residents are urged to register or verify their voter registration before the October 5 mail-in postmark deadline for the November 3 election; mail applications must be postmarked by Oct 5.

Tractor-trailer fire closes Highway 59 lanes near Fannin St. in Houston
Read full article: Tractor-trailer fire closes Highway 59 lanes near Fannin St. in HoustonAn early-morning tractor-trailer fire closed all northbound lanes of Highway 59 near Fannin Street in Houston after being reported at 2:47 a.m.; the Houston Fire Department is on scene.

Pasadena ISD employees fight proposed insurance switch that could raise monthly premiums by more than $1,800
Read full article: Pasadena ISD employees fight proposed insurance switch that could raise monthly premiums by more than $1,800Pasadena ISD teachers and employees are fighting back against a proposed health insurance change they say could devastate their finance, and some are now seeking a court order to stop the district from voting on the plan tomorrow night.

Mystery Solved: Abandoned vehicle finally removed from Sugar Land parking lot after 4 years of neglect
Read full article: Mystery Solved: Abandoned vehicle finally removed from Sugar Land parking lot after 4 years of neglectA truck that had become an eyesore in a Sugar Land parking lot for years is finally gone after a local resident spoke up and asked for help.

Family of five witnesses trauma after shooter opens fire on car in Harris County, killing 5-year-old
Read full article: Family of five witnesses trauma after shooter opens fire on car in Harris County, killing 5-year-oldJeremy Porter, 47, is charged with capital murder after 5-year-old Zah’Layah Walton was killed when someone opened fire on her family’s car in Cypress.

Three former Houston private school student athletes charged in alleged locker room sex assaults
Read full article: Three former Houston private school student athletes charged in alleged locker room sex assaultsCourt records detail allegations that at least two students at The Briarwood School, a Houston private school serving children with learning differences, were sexually assaulted and harassed in locker rooms and other school-related settings during the 2025–26 school year.

HISD enrollment drops trigger budget cuts, teachers union raises alarms
Read full article: HISD enrollment drops trigger budget cuts, teachers union raises alarmsThe Houston Independent School District is facing scrutiny after announcing budget adjustments tied to student enrollment numbers — moves that could mean significant cuts for several campuses.

Willis HS to install metal detectors after second gun found on campus this school year; parents demand action
Read full article: Willis HS to install metal detectors after second gun found on campus this school year; parents demand actionAfter four gun-related incidents in less than a month, Willis High School is implementing new security measures, including metal detectors, bag searches and a clear backpack policy. Some parents say the changes are long overdue.

New details emerge after UH football player’s bond raised in assault case involving pregnant woman
Read full article: New details emerge after UH football player’s bond raised in assault case involving pregnant womanA University of Houston football player’s bond was raised Monday after investigators accused him of assaulting a pregnant woman during an argument about an abortion pill, according to investigators.














