Former CFO of company in Montgomery County arrested, charged in multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme
Read full article: Former CFO of company in Montgomery County arrested, charged in multi-million dollar embezzlement schemeThe former Chief Financial Officer of a company headquartered in The Woodlands has been arrested, accused of embezzling millions of dollars in company funds and using them for personal expenses.
Houston Iranian-Americans react to Trump’s “civilization will die” warning to Iran
Read full article: Houston Iranian-Americans react to Trump’s “civilization will die” warning to IranHouston Iranian-Americans react to President Trump’s warning to Iran, with some supporting regime change while expressing concern for civilians and opposing a ceasefire.
Baytown college educator charged with creating AI-generated explicit images of minor
Read full article: Baytown college educator charged with creating AI-generated explicit images of minorA Baytown man is accused of using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images depicting a minor, according to a criminal complaint.
10 suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton Park neighborhood
Read full article: 10 suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton Park neighborhoodA major federal law enforcement operation is underway Tuesday in the Clinton Park neighborhood in east Houston, involving multiple agencies executing court-authorized search warrants.
White Oak Bayou Project: Several I-10 closures begin Tuesday night through Thursday
Read full article: White Oak Bayou Project: Several I-10 closures begin Tuesday night through ThursdayA traffic alert for drivers in Houston, several overnight closures are scheduled along the Katy Freeway as part of a major construction project aimed at reducing flood risk.
Lanes on I-45 at Spring Cypress reopen after pedestrian fatally hit by multiple vehicles
Read full article: Lanes on I-45 at Spring Cypress reopen after pedestrian fatally hit by multiple vehiclesA pedestrian is dead after being hit by multiple vehicles on I-45 at Cypress Oaks Drive Tuesday morning.
ONLY ON 2: Records show viral Harris County judge was sued by own client in 2021 for malpractice
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Records show viral Harris County judge was sued by own client in 2021 for malpracticeCourt records reveal a Harris County judge was sued by his own client over his handling of a case that later became a class action, raising new questions about his past work as an attorney.
Former CFO of company in Montgomery County arrested, charged in multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme
Read full article: Former CFO of company in Montgomery County arrested, charged in multi-million dollar embezzlement schemeThe former Chief Financial Officer of a company headquartered in The Woodlands has been arrested, accused of embezzling millions of dollars in company funds and using them for personal expenses.
Baytown college educator charged with creating AI-generated explicit images of minor
Read full article: Baytown college educator charged with creating AI-generated explicit images of minorA Baytown man is accused of using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images depicting a minor, according to a criminal complaint.
10 suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton Park neighborhood
Read full article: 10 suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton Park neighborhoodA major federal law enforcement operation is underway Tuesday in the Clinton Park neighborhood in east Houston, involving multiple agencies executing court-authorized search warrants.
Murder suspect sought after man dies following shooting over vehicle trade disagreement in Alvin
Read full article: Murder suspect sought after man dies following shooting over vehicle trade disagreement in AlvinAlvin police are asking the public for help locating a suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old.
What is ENOUGH? KPRC 2 launches accountability news initiative on May 4
Read full article: What is ENOUGH? KPRC 2 launches accountability news initiative on May 4Accountability starts here. Houston deserves answers when problems persist, and systems fail the people they’re meant to serve.
Why families are fighting Camp Mystic’s reopening after deadly flood and new Texas laws
Read full article: Why families are fighting Camp Mystic’s reopening after deadly flood and new Texas lawsParents who lost children during last summer’s Hill Country flood continue asking state regulators to block the reopening of Camp Mystic’s Cypress Lake campus. The state’s submission period for youth camp license applications ends March 31.
Texas Lt. Gov. asks for pause on Camp Mystic license renewal
Read full article: Texas Lt. Gov. asks for pause on Camp Mystic license renewalTexas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has requested that the state pause the renewal of Camp Mystic's license until a full investigation into last summer's tragic events, where 28 lives were lost, is conducted.
Several Camp Mystic parents ask state to deny license renewal
Read full article: Several Camp Mystic parents ask state to deny license renewalSeveral parents who lost children during last year’s deadly flood in the Texas Hill Country are asking state officials to deny the renewal of Camp Mystic’s license to operate.
Constitutional law expert: Gov. Abbott has law on his side regarding school walkouts
Read full article: Constitutional law expert: Gov. Abbott has law on his side regarding school walkoutsThe Texas governor says the Supreme Court supports his stance that the right to free speech is not absolute for students. Gov. Greg Abbott emphasized that students cannot simply walk out of school to attend protests without facing consequences.
Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster
Read full article: Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ousterFired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells The Associated Press in his first interview since the ouster that he was “blindsided” by the move but has no hard feelings and is unlikely to sue.
Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention
Read full article: Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attentionBiblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of another contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms.
Texas students urge education board to focus on inclusion over politics in social studies overhaul
Read full article: Texas students urge education board to focus on inclusion over politics in social studies overhaulStudents, parents and teachers say Texas’ new social studies plan feels rushed and will exclude key perspectives and historical events.
Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules
Read full article: Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rulesA U.S. judge says a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. In a ruling Tuesday, the judge said Customs and Border Protection officers have limited authority to cancel visas and can't do so for suspected smuggling of biological samples.
Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quit
Read full article: Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quitOfficials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system’s president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
Read full article: Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schoolsThe Education Department says it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
These Texans want better schools for Black students. They disagree on vouchers as the answer.
Read full article: These Texans want better schools for Black students. They disagree on vouchers as the answer.One Black Texan sees education savings accounts as an escape from a burning house. Another fears they threaten a robust public school system.
A border wall through Big Bend appears to be on hold after public outcry, but questions remain
Read full article: A border wall through Big Bend appears to be on hold after public outcry, but questions remainWhile the federal government hasn’t made a public statement about its plans, official maps show a “virtual wall” going through the region rather than a physical barrier.
Feds plan to install 536 miles of floating barriers on Rio Grande to deter migrants
Read full article: Feds plan to install 536 miles of floating barriers on Rio Grande to deter migrantsThe government is installing the first 17 miles of industrial-grade buoys in Brownsville. Experts warn the buoys could intensify flooding and change the river’s course.
Trump’s DOJ is pushing prosecutors to pursue “fatally flawed” cases against Texas border crossers
Read full article: Trump’s DOJ is pushing prosecutors to pursue “fatally flawed” cases against Texas border crossersFederal prosecutors, who can face discipline for not advancing the Trump administration’s priorities, are bringing military trespassing charges against immigrants with little evidence.
Rep. Veronica Escobar, two dozen Democrats call on ICE to close troubled El Paso detention camp
Read full article: Rep. Veronica Escobar, two dozen Democrats call on ICE to close troubled El Paso detention campThree deaths have been reported recently at the hastily constructed camp. One was ruled a homicide involving staff. Claims of medical neglect and unsanitary conditions are rife.
Seis muertes en seis semanas: Lo que hay que saber sobre las detenciones de ICE en Texas
Read full article: Seis muertes en seis semanas: Lo que hay que saber sobre las detenciones de ICE en TexasEl año pasado hubo más muertes dentro de los centros de detención de ICE que en ningún otro en las últimas dos décadas. Casi una cuarta parte de esas muertes ocurrieron en Texas.
The border wall is closing in on Big Bend, sparking opposition by locals
Read full article: The border wall is closing in on Big Bend, sparking opposition by localsResidents and elected officials are speaking out against a proposed border barrier through Texas’ biggest state park and one of the jewels of the national park system.
Texas reviewing what students learn about history, slavery, and religion in major curriculum rewrite
Read full article: Texas reviewing what students learn about history, slavery, and religion in major curriculum rewriteTexas leaders are reviewing new social studies standards that could change how students learn about history, slavery, and religion, and not everyone agrees.
Women, Wealth, and breaking ‘The Success Lie’
Read full article: Women, Wealth, and breaking ‘The Success Lie’In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re sitting down with entrepreneur and investor Chantell Preston for a conversation about money, mindset, and financial independence. A recent study shows most women expect to be responsible for their finances, but far fewer feel confident or empowered to take action. Chantell shares why managing money isn’t the same as building wealth and how women can start taking control today. Plus, she gives us a preview of her upcoming book The Success Lie, where she challenges outdated beliefs about success and offers tools to help women create a life of true financial freedom.
Plan aims to turn Garden Oaks Theater into an arts hub before it’s too late
Read full article: Plan aims to turn Garden Oaks Theater into an arts hub before it’s too lateA Houston landmark is facing demolition, and the clock is ticking. The Garden Oaks Theater, a 1947 neighborhood cinema with original mid-century design, could be gone within weeks. Local nonprofit ArtHouse Houston is stepping in with a plan to save the building and transform it into a Cultural Arts & Film Center for the community. In this segment, co-founder Maureen McNamara and filmmaker Rachael Acosta share the urgent effort to preserve this historic space and how Houston residents can help.
Breaking barriers and popping corks with CEO and Master Sommelier June Rodil
Read full article: Breaking barriers and popping corks with CEO and Master Sommelier June RodilFrom starting over in a new country to earning one of the toughest titles in the food and wine world. Houston Life co-host Tessa Barrera sat down with restaurant owner and Master Sommelier June Rodil to learn what advice she has for women entrepreneurs.
Houston playwright Je’Caryous Johnson gifts $1K to 25 women entrepreneurs for Women’s History Month
Read full article: Houston playwright Je’Caryous Johnson gifts $1K to 25 women entrepreneurs for Women’s History MonthA celebrated playwright with deep ties to Houston is giving back to local women in a major way during Women’s History Month.
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The Woods Project Marks 20 years of Transforming Houston students, expands to reach more communities
Read full article: The Woods Project Marks 20 years of Transforming Houston students, expands to reach more communitiesIn a city defined by its sprawling concrete streets and endless freeways, many young people in Houston have never stepped foot outside the urban landscape. For two decades, The Woods Project has been bridging that gap, offering students from underserved communities a rare opportunity to connect with nature, build leadership skills, and gain a new sense of self-confidence. As the program celebrates its 20th anniversary, it’s expanding its reach to help even more students experience the transformative power of the outdoors.
Murder suspect sought after man dies following shooting over vehicle trade disagreement in Alvin
Read full article: Murder suspect sought after man dies following shooting over vehicle trade disagreement in AlvinAlvin police are asking the public for help locating a suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old.
NASA prepares for temporary loss of communication with astronauts as Artemis II performs lunar flyby
Read full article: NASA prepares for temporary loss of communication with astronauts as Artemis II performs lunar flybyNASA officials shared new details on the Artemis II mission, highlighting life support limits, technical challenges, and what astronauts may observe during their trip around the Moon.
10 common gas-saving myths debunked: What actually improves fuel efficiency
Read full article: 10 common gas-saving myths debunked: What actually improves fuel efficiencyMany widely believed tips about saving gas are outdated or simply wrong, according to guidance from federal agencies and automotive experts.
Judge orders removal of Fort Bend Precinct 4 candidate from runoff ballot after lawsuit
Read full article: Judge orders removal of Fort Bend Precinct 4 candidate from runoff ballot after lawsuitA Fort Bend County judge has ordered the removal of Brittanye Lashay Morris from the Democratic runoff ballot for Precinct 4 commissioner, ruling she is ineligible under Texas residency requirements.
Children flown to hospital after 4-wheeler crashes into Atascocita bayou
Read full article: Children flown to hospital after 4-wheeler crashes into Atascocita bayouA major accident involving a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) has left three juveniles injured in northwest Harris County, prompting a large emergency response Monday.
Texas among top U.S. states in victims of cyber scams, FBI study finds
Read full article: Texas among top U.S. states in victims of cyber scams, FBI study findsAmericans lost nearly $21 billion to cyber-enabled crimes in 2025, with cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence-related scams among the costliest, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s latest Internet Crime Report.
3 suspects in custody after robbery spree leads to police pursuit along Houston highway
Read full article: 3 suspects in custody after robbery spree leads to police pursuit along Houston highwayA police pursuit that began with a reported robbery call in northwest Houston ended in a crash near Almeda Road and Wichita Street late Monday morning, with two suspects detained and multiple scenes under investigation.
Man dies after getting shot, crashing car into fire hydrant
Read full article: Man dies after getting shot, crashing car into fire hydrantPolice in Houston are investigating a deadly shooting after a man was discovered early Sunday morning with multiple gunshot wounds near a crashed vehicle.
It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record. What to know about the moon flyby
Read full article: It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record. What to know about the moon flybyThe Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it’s time to set a new distance record.
Texas reviewing what students learn about history, slavery, and religion in major curriculum rewrite
Read full article: Texas reviewing what students learn about history, slavery, and religion in major curriculum rewriteTexas leaders are reviewing new social studies standards that could change how students learn about history, slavery, and religion, and not everyone agrees.
NASA officials detail Artemis II plans, life support limits ahead of lunar flyby
Read full article: NASA officials detail Artemis II plans, life support limits ahead of lunar flybyNASA officials shared new details on the Artemis II mission, highlighting life support limits, technical challenges, and what astronauts may observe during their trip around the Moon.
Family and friends remember 33-year-old killed in Paradise City shooting as ‘life of the party’ in slab community
Read full article: Family and friends remember 33-year-old killed in Paradise City shooting as ‘life of the party’ in slab communityFriends are remembering 33-year-old Miguel Angel Padilla Franco, known as “Nawfside Linco,” as a beloved figure in Houston’s slab culture after he was shot and killed at a northwest Houston gentleman’s club.
Houston Silver Alert canceled after missing 68-year-old man located safely
Read full article: Houston Silver Alert canceled after missing 68-year-old man located safelyAuthorities have canceled the Houston Regional Silver Alert after 68-year-old Thanh Phong Ly was found safe. Ly, who had been missing since the morning of April 4 from Southwest Houston, was last seen on foot wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans. The Silver Alert was issued by the Texas Center for the Missing on behalf of the Houston Police Department.
Missing 67-year-old man in Houston’s Third Ward safely located
Read full article: Missing 67-year-old man in Houston’s Third Ward safely locatedCarddie Murray, a 67-year-old man with dementia, was reported missing after last being seen in Houston’s Third Ward on April 4. Authorities described him as a Black male, 5 feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and bald/gray hair, last seen wearing a black shirt, blue pants, and black tennis shoes. The Texas Center for the Missing issued and then canceled a Silver Alert after Murray was safely located.
Houston City Council District C special election headed for a runoff
Read full article: Houston City Council District C special election headed for a runoffHouston voters will face a runoff election for the City Council District C seat after no candidate secured a majority in a seven-person special election.
Rain cuts short outdoor Easter plans across Houston, families shift celebrations indoors
Read full article: Rain cuts short outdoor Easter plans across Houston, families shift celebrations indoorsRain arrived earlier than expected in Houston, forcing families to end outdoor Easter celebrations and move festivities indoors. Many families at Lawrence Park and across the city adapted by holding early gatherings or preparing alternative plans for egg hunts inside.
Houston burglary suspect gets stuck in chimney, has to be rescued by fire department
Read full article: Houston burglary suspect gets stuck in chimney, has to be rescued by fire departmentA suspected burglar in Houston attempted to enter a home through the chimney but became stuck halfway down early Sunday morning. Police responded to reports of someone on the roof at a residence on Tooley Drive and found the man trapped in the chimney.
Gunshot, then a crash: man found dead in front yard in north Houston
Read full article: Gunshot, then a crash: man found dead in front yard in north HoustonHouston police are investigating a fatal incident in the 8700 block of Wheatley Street where a man in his early 20s was found dead after a gunshot and crash were reported around 4 a.m. Saturday.
2 drivers killed in head-on crash on SH 99 in Montgomery County, DPS says
Read full article: 2 drivers killed in head-on crash on SH 99 in Montgomery County, DPS saysTwo drivers were killed in a head-on crash Saturday afternoon along State Highway 99 in Montgomery County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
One dead, one injured after gunfire rips through crowd outside Houston gentleman’s club
Read full article: One dead, one injured after gunfire rips through crowd outside Houston gentleman’s clubA shooting outside Paradise City Gentleman’s Club on Houston’s Gulf Freeway left one man dead and another injured early Saturday morning. Police believe the violence began with a disturbance inside the club before at least one gunman fired into a crowd in the parking lot, injuring bystanders.
NASA invites KPRC 2 inside Mission Control as Artemis II crew heads toward moon
Read full article: NASA invites KPRC 2 inside Mission Control as Artemis II crew heads toward moonNASA granted KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding rare access inside Mission Control at Johnson Space Center as the Artemis II crew travels toward the moon, offering a firsthand look at the team responsible for guiding the historic mission.