The City of Humble says it has accepted and is processing the request for a police captain, who was already on paid administrative leave, to retire from the city’s police department, 2 Investigates confirms.

Humble Police Chief Dan Zientek has resigned effective immediately according to city leadership.

Students at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.

The death of a 13-year-old boy inside his Humble home on Sunday is raising serious questions about firearm safety.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over a Mississippi law that allows counting late-arriving mail ballots after Election Day.

The 98th Academy Awards on Sunday saw “One Battle After Another” win big with six awards, including best picture, director, supporting actor and casting.

Democratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year’s midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they see as a potential tactic to intimidate voters.

A gun-rights YouTuber in Texas who goes by the “AK Guy” on social media has a clear path to the GOP nomination for Congress after Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales ended his reelection campaign over revelations of an affair.

Two people in the Houston area are $1 million richer!

A son was arrested for allegedly shooting his father in the face in Kingwood, Houston. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tinechester Drive, where the victim was working in his garage and was shot by his son. The suspect initially fled but was later apprehended by Cleveland Police. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.

Images have surfaced showing a large body of water flooding the streets of a Kingwood neighborhood.

Four Houston firefighters were in the hospital after a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Kingwood.

Emergency crews are responding to a crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler in Missouri City on Tuesday.

The collision happened at the intersection of Cravens Road and Highway 90-A.

Authorities are addressing a natural gas leak in Fort Bend County, specifically at Sienna Parkway and Bees Passage/McKeever Road. The area is closed in all directions while hazmat teams and the Missouri City Fire Department monitor air quality. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and follow detours.

Silver Alert: Kelvin Joseph Butler, 61, missing from Missouri City since Dec. 22. Last seen on Cambridge Lane. Call Missouri City PD at (281) 403-8700.

A man who was arrested in 2025 following a law enforcement pursuit connected to an online solicitation of a minor investigation has pleaded guilty and been sentenced.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says two women have been found dead inside a home after a shooting Monday.

Montgomery County detectives found a missing minor and arrested two Houston women, Norma Lewis and Niasia Harrell, for child trafficking. The investigation led to the discovery of online advertisements featuring the minor, prompting a meeting at a local hotel where the suspects were apprehended. The women were charged with a first-degree felony, and the minor received care before being reunited with their parents.

A Montgomery County family says their backyard started sinking overnight. Weeks later, they say no one has stepped forward to determine the cause.

A new bronze statue honoring Kipper Mease has been unveiled in Pasadena more than a year after the original memorial was stolen from Kipper Mease Sports Complex.

Houston police responded Tuesday morning to a report of a suspicious person at Dobie High School.

Affordable rent, top-ranked health care, and parks within walking distance — here’s why Pasadena is a top Texas city for retirees.

District attorneys in Harris, El Paso and other counties say some cases, including murders, have been hobbled or lost because witnesses were detained, deported or too scared to come to court.

Several Houston-area suburbs have been recognized as some of the best places to retire in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The ranking highlights these communities’ strong balance of affordability, quality healthcare access, and overall quality of life, reflecting a broader trend of retirees seeking comfort and value in suburban settings.

Amber Alert canceled after child found dead in Houston-area neighborhood.

A Pearland-based law firm is once again offering free Lyft rides home from the Houston Rodeo and World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest in an effort to keep drunk drivers off the road.

A Pearland High School theatre teacher has been placed on administrative leave and is under police investigation, a Pearland ISD spokesperson confirmed to KPRC 2.

Several Houston-area suburbs have been recognized as some of the best places to retire in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The ranking highlights these communities’ strong balance of affordability, quality healthcare access, and overall quality of life, reflecting a broader trend of retirees seeking comfort and value in suburban settings.

As the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo enters its final stretch, a newly enforced dress code continues to stir conversation across social media and on the grounds at NRG Park.

Airline CEOs are urging Congress to address the impact of the government shutdown, which has left TSA workers unpaid, leading to significant airport delays. With TSA officers receiving no paychecks and increased absenteeism, security lines are lengthening, and airlines are struggling to manage the situation during peak travel periods. The CEOs emphasize the urgency of the issue, advocating for legislative solutions to ensure aviation personnel are compensated during shutdowns, warning that without action, travel disruptions will persist.

Spring break in Houston turned chaotic over the weekend, with streets overtaken by crowds, businesses forced to shut down early, and safety concerns on the rise.

Emergency crews are responding to a crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler in Missouri City on Tuesday.

Former Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, Devard Darling, says the pain of losing his identical twin brother has never gone away, but 25 years later, it has become the driving force behind a mission to save lives.

\A United States Postal Service employee in Sugar Land is behind bars, accused of stealing mail. A source confirmed to KPRC 2 News that law enforcement is now looking into whether he specifically targeted envelopes containing checks.

A train was involved in a crash with a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Sugar Land, according to the police department.

Several Houston-area suburbs have been recognized as some of the best places to retire in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The ranking highlights these communities’ strong balance of affordability, quality healthcare access, and overall quality of life, reflecting a broader trend of retirees seeking comfort and value in suburban settings.

The Texas state representative is part of a band of conservatives known for antagonizing Republican leadership and working to push the state further right.

Imagine driving through an underground tunnel to reach your destination faster. The Woodlands could soon make that a reality. Elon Musk’s Boring Company has challenged cities to submit bids for a free underground tunnel project, and The Woodlands Township is all in.

Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.