A homeless man is being hailed as a hero after risking his life to save Houston firefighters during a devastating 3-alarm fire.

“It’s a somber mood this morning, we gather here to lay our brother to rest,” HFD Captain and public information officer, Sedrick Robinett said.

38-year-old Yesenia Mendez is charged with 1st degree arson in East End warehouse fire that killed one Houston firefighter.

38-year-old Yesenia Mendez is charged with 1st degree arson in East End warehouse fire that killed one Houston firefighter.

For Erica Garcia, the pain of losing her brother is raw, and she struggles to imagine a life without him. Just two and a half years apart, Marcelo and Erica shared a deep bond, one that was built on love, laughter, and years of shared memories.

A visibly distraught Chief Munoz said Marcelo Garcia served with HFD for 10 years, the last six of which were with Station 23. “Please keep the Garcia family in your prayers, keep the Houston Fire Department in your prayers as we mourn the loss of our brother,” he said.

In the wake of the devastating East End helicopter crash, the families of three victims have filed a lawsuit against the pilot, the touring company, and the helicopter's owner.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a report detailing some of their findings in the aftermath of the East End helicopter crash that killed a pilot and three passengers earlier this month.

The identities of all four victims killed in Sunday night’s helicopter crash in Houston’s East End have been released Thursday.

On Tuesday, KPRC 2 investigates was on the scene on Houston’s East End as federal investigators started their second day of digging into the grounds along Buffalo Bayou.

On Sunday night, a helicopter crash in Houston's East End claimed four lives, including a child, when it collided with a radio tower. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident, with debris analysis set to continue in Dallas.

A surveillance video has emerged showing the moments before a fatal helicopter crash in Houston's Second Ward, where four people, including a child, were killed.

A man who worked two doors down from Cesar Lerma for more than a decade talks with KPRC 2's Deven Clark.

The NTSB says they have obtained the records of the pilot involved in Sunday’s deadly helicopter crash in Houston’s East End.

New video has emerged from the site of a helicopter crash in Houston on Sunday night.

Multiple sources confirm an investigation connected to the Houston Housing Authority is underway in Houston’s East End Tuesday.

Surveillance videos have been released, capturing the immediate aftermath of a helicopter crash into a radio tower in Houston’s Second Ward.

Sunday night’s helicopter crash in Houston’s Second Ward happened in a primarily residential area and many people witnessed the incident.

On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates spoke with New York City based Aviation Attorney, Justin Green, regarding Sunday nights helicopter crash.

Residents of Houston’s Second Ward were some of the first to arrive at the scene of a devastating crash that lit up the night sky, leaving them shaken by what they encountered.

KPRC 2 has obtained surveillance video of a deadly helicopter crash from Sunday night.

The communications tower that went down in Sunday night’s fiery Houston helicopter crash was initially built in 1987, Federal Communications Commission records show.

The Houston Police Department, along with several other agencies, is conducting the investigation, while the public is advised to report any helicopter debris found.

Authorities say there were multiple fatalities after a helicopter struck a radio tower and crashed in Houston’s Second Ward.

It’s been almost a year since the Greyhound bus station moved from Main Street downtown to Harrisburg Blvd. in the Magnolia Park section of the East End neighborhood.

Houston Police said it happened in the 7700 block of Avenue I.

Several cats have been found dead, cut in half, in Houston’s East End neighborhood.

A new mural at Taqueria Monchy’s honors the life and dedication of Deputy Fernando Esqueda, who was tragically killed in the line of duty last month. Created by artist Suly Flores, the mural stands in East End, where Esqueda grew up, and celebrates his commitment to public service and his positive spirit.

A woman from Houston’s East End is traumatized after a man came into her home, assaulted her, and stole belongings.

A different kind of playground opened Thursday morning in Houston’s East End.

Houston’s former city councilman and community leader Felix Fraga has died. He was 94.

If you've had your eye on one of those trendy white sofas but you're worried you won't be able to keep it clean, you've got to see some of the performance fabrics from Houston-based Living Designs Furniture. It's a family-owned and operated company and the furniture is made to order using locally-sourced, high-quality materials.

The Houston East End Street Fest returns to the Navigation Esplanade in Houston's historic East End this Saturday, May 4. The family-friendly event is free and celebrates Mexican and Chicano arts, music, and heritage. Houston Life also got a special performance from Ballet Folklorico Herencia Mexicana de Houston.

The emissions from the plant pose significant health risks such as asthma, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases to the nearby households.

A day after Ms. Margaret Torres turned 88, a group of volunteers from Reliant arrived with paintbrushes ready to help with the final touches on a three month long home revitalization project. Coinciding with the kick off of Hispanic Heritage Month, Rebuilding Together Houston is once again providing free safety upgrades to families in Houston’s East End. They call the project “Rebuilding Juntos”

A few of the candidates who are vying for the top political spot in the city of Houston will gather on Wednesday for the 2023 East End Mayoral Forum.

Houston police want to question a man about a deadly shooting at an apartment complex in Houston’s East End on Sunday.

How you can be crowned the winner?

From picking and selecting the fabrics to design and building furniture pieces – the team at Living Designs Furniture is full-service.

An investigation is underway after a man was found fatally shot inside a vehicle in southeast Houston Friday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.

A motorcyclist is dead after he was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler on Houston’s East End Thursday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.

A proposed plan could offer some Fifth Ward residents some relief, as stalled trains have become a major nuisance and sparked safety concerns.

Millions of people are celebrating Hispanic Heritage. Houston’s East End has a lot of history when it comes to Hispanic culture and traditions.

All day today, the KPRC 2 team is helping to paint a house for a deserving local family in need.

Members of the KPRC 2 team are spending time in an East End neighborhood Wednesday helping the organization Rebuilding Together Houston revitalize a home.

Rebuilding Together Houston has helped more than 15,000 families since 1982. They serve military families anywhere in Harris County, as well as, underserved families in neighborhoods like the East End and Third Ward.

The Buffalo Bayou partnership received a $100 million grant from the Kinder Foundation for a major expansion of Buffalo Bayou Park.

The Buffalo Bayou Partnership is expected to make an announcement about a donation at a news conference Monday, the organization said.

The White Rhino is an environmentally-friendly bar throwing a huge benefit tonight in honor of World Rhino Day.

A recap on what happened on Houston Life, July 20, 2022. On today's show, we have a little league girl's softball team who achieved a historic win and a local elementary school inspiring students through BMX. Plus, Joe Sam and Lauren Kelly experience the wilderness of the bayou.

In a historic win, the East End Little League Girl’s Senior Softball team won the state tournament on Sunday. It’s the first state championship in the league’s 69-year history.

A teenager is believed to be dead after authorities say he never resurfaced while swimming at a park in the East End on Saturday.

The Center for Pursuit is expanding its mission and its campus. The non-profit’s new space on the East End of Houston is providing new opportunities for people living with physical and developmental disabilities.

An investigation is ongoing after a couple was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds inside an apartment near East End, according to Houston police.

Breaking down lowrider culture in Houston’s East End

Residents and business owners in Houston’s East End and Fifth Ward communities vented their frustration Thursday over stopped trains blocking major intersections, creating traffic jams as drivers wait – sometimes over an hour – for a train to clear the crossing.

Houston police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead at an apartment on Houston’s East End Tuesday.

Houston police are investigating after a homeowner possibly shot a burglary suspect to death in Houston’s East End.

A man suffered first and second-degree burns after a suspected gas leak caused an East End home to explode early Saturday, Houston firefighters said.

Many people who love and enjoy coffee every day don’t know the complex process it takes to get that characteristic taste to your morning cup of joe!

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says the bridge that collapsed in Pittsburgh last week showed deterioration during a September inspection that wasn't bad enough to require its closure.

A two-lane bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh early Friday, prompting rescuers to rappel nearly 150 feet while others formed a human chain to help rescue multiple people from a dangling bus.

Crews are working to clear a crash involving a train and 18-wheeler in Houston’s East End on Tuesday.

Hailing from Houston’s southeast side, Nick Gaitan is a talented bassist that has toured overseas with artists like Billy Joe Shaver and Nikki Hill.

Now in its tenth year, East End Street Fest celebrates a part of town that’s bursting with diversity and development.

Aniya Silas said she never saw the stop sign before getting into a crash on Wednesday.

For residents of Houston’s East End, dealing with trains is a way of life.

East End Houston is getting a new innovation manufacturing center that is expected to create 1,000 new companies within the next five years in the Houston area.

A 16-year-old is in critical condition following a shooting in Houston’s East End.

HOUSTON – February is looking “lovely” as Houston’s Rooftop Cinema Club is set to open their new venue in Houston’s East End District. The Drive-in off Navigation is set to open Thursday. Tickets are $5 per vehicle up to two occupants, and $10 per vehicle for three or more occupants. Tickets for The Drive-In off Navigation are available starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday and cost between $22-$36 per vehicle, depending on vehicle occupancy and the day of screening. These are the featured February films:Feb. 3: “Father of the Bride,” “50 First Dates”Feb. 4: “Romeo & Juliet,” “Friday the 13th”.

HOUSTON – Guillermo ‘Memo’ Villarreal, 81, first opened up Memo’s Record Shop in 1968. The East End record store sells different types of music and movies and serves as a musical museum of sorts with some of the world’s greatest Spanish superstars posing for pictures with Villarreal. “Vicente Fernandez, Juan Gabriel, Antonio Aguilar, Rigo Tovar, Lucha Villa and Jose Jose,” said Villarreal. Villareal has been in the record business for about 52 years and offers a vast selection of different types of music including Mariachi, Conjunto, Tejano and salsa. Before opening his record store, Villarreal was a successful music promoter, responsible for bringing stars like Vicente Fernandez to Houston for the very first time.

HOUSTON – A new free COVID-19 testing site in the East End is opening up Monday at Houston Community College's Felix Fraga Campus. Houston has partnered with United Memorial Medical Center to open the site that Mayor Turner said will be used to specifically help the Hispanic communities in Houston. The site is also supposed to alleviate the testing demand at the HCC Southeast College. Since early March, more than 4,800 Hispanic people tested positive for COVID-19 in Houston, according to the Houston Health Department. Hispanic people make up more than 40% of those who tested positive, according to the Harris County Public Health Department.

The Houston Rodeo kicks off on Tuesday and there’s a full slate of things to do. Here’s a rundown:8 a.m.NCHA Cutting: $5,000 Novice Horse - NRG ArenaNCHA Cutting: $35,000 Non-Pro - NRG ArenaNCHA Cutting: $50,000 Amateur - NRG Arena10 a.m.Ranching & Wildlife Expo (closes at 7 p.m.) - NRG Center, East End 2nd Floor11 a.m.Family Entertainment (hourly, ends at 6 p.m.) - The JunctionThe Junction Carnival (closes at midnight) - The Junction1 p.m. Youth Cattle Show: American Aberdeen NRG Center – Main Arena (East Side)Youth Steer Show: Wagyu NRG Center – Main Arena (West Side)2:30 p.m.Open Cattle Show: American Red Brangus NRG Center – Main Arena (West Side)4 p.m.Live Music: Keith Hickle - Champion Wine Garden Carruth Plaza, Acoustic Stage4:30 p.m.Open Cattle Show: Red Angus NRG Center – Main Arena (East Side)5 p.m.Open Cattle Show: Hereford/Polled Hereford NRG Center – Main Arena (West Side)5:30 p.m.Cattle Sale: United Braford Breeders NRG Center – East Arena6:30 p.m.Live Music: Trent Cowie Band - Champion Wine Garden Carruth Plaza, Main Stage6:45 p.m.Super Series I Round 1, followed by Midland in concert - NRG Stadium10:15 p.m.Live Music: Josh Grider - The Hideout, NRG Park