KPRC 2 News is celebrating a monumental achievement with their first Lone Star Emmy win for the "TAKEOVER" documentary!

A preview of the latest KPRC 2 News investigation into copper wire theft in the Houston area

People who live near a Channelview chemical plant say they noticed a strange, metallic smell Saturday morning. They called KPRC 2 News when firefighters on-scene at the K-Solv chemical plant wouldn’t tell them what was causing the smell.

Harvard Elementary School is Houston’s oldest school and celebrated its 125th birthday last September, but despite that proud distinction, parents tell KPRC 2 the school’s 126th year is off to a hot and miserable start.

A Houston man has been arrested in connection to the car burglaries that occurred in Pearland early Wednesday morning.

If you want to ensure your voice is heard in Austin, here’s a simple guide to contacting your legislators.

Lee found out that her case had been put on a three-month reset due to there being a visiting judge.

Is your Hurricane Beryl debris pile still sitting curbside? Drop a comment and let us know where you live, if so.

Check out "Takeover", the original KPRC 2 News documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the Houston Independent School District under Superintendent Mike Miles and the New Education System. Follow the journey of students, parents, and teachers at Fleming Middle School. Don't miss this exclusive screening and join the conversation about education reform. #Takeover #HISD #EducationReform #Documentary

Two members of the KPRC 2 News team are being honored this year.

KPRC 2 News Today anchor Sofia Ojeda answers the most common questions she hears from our viewers!

Rivera's accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's 12-year-old son, Carlos Fernandez earlier this month and making a getaway to Mexico.

Are you a victim of potholes in the Houston area? Have you had to reroute and commute a longer distance to avoid damaged roads in the Houston area?

The supermarket specializing in Filipino foods is the first Seafood City to open in the state of Texas.

At KPRC 2, we hear a lot about people who have been reported missing. Families want answers in their loved one’s case, but have you ever wondered how law enforcement handles the investigation?

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Cluster mailboxes. Many of us have them but who’s responsible if they’re run down or damaged?

What’s the deal with all of the busted water piped around Houston? That’s the question many of you have inquired about.

Grimes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to KPRC 2 they are investigating a reported sexual assault at the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds.

Houston-area housing prices are going down if you’re in the market for a new home.

KPRC 2 News spoke to British journalist Cathy Hollowell about the historic coronation of King Charles III on Saturday.

NBC News' "Dateline" will report on the saga surrounding Sarah Hartsfield.

KPRC 2 learned that in a span of days in the same parking garage on the same floor, at least two vehicles had their tires stolen. So, KPRC 2 asked mechanics what tools these thieves are using and how fast could they get the job done?

Sarah Hartsfield, a Chambers County woman who has been married five times, is accused of murdering her most recent husband. She also fatally shot her fiancée in 2018, an investigation Minnesota prosecutors have reopened.

As the city of Houston faces a federal probe into its handling of illegal dumping in Black and Brown neighborhoods, residents in Sunnyside say they’ve seen no sign things are improving.

Houston’s top-rated weekday evening news team at 6 and 10 p.m. will now also deliver Houston-area news at 5 p.m. Daniella Guzman and Keith Garvin will begin anchoring KPRC 2 News at 5 starting Monday, Nov. 14, 2022.

The city of Arcola’s new top cop is the first Black woman chief in Fort Bend County history.

The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday it was taking steps to mitigate wait times at Houston area offices.

A Robby Elementary School second-grader described Tuesday’s shooting to KPRC 2 News.

The first day of early voting for the May 24th primary runoff election saw Texas House District 147 Democratic primary candidates Danielle Keys Bess and Jolanda Jones hitting polling locations as they prepared for a third battle on the ballot for the seat once held by Garnet Coleman.

Gary Lynn was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and while he doesn’t let that stop him from attending his favorite Houston sporting and entertainment events, he said accessibility issues sometimes make for a less than enjoyable experience.

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Here are some fun facts about Daniella Guzman, KPRC 2's newest anchor of the KPRC 2 News at 6 and 10 p.m.

A Bellaire neighborhood is searching for answers after they found five dead or dying cats in the past two weeks -- four this week alone.

Exactly when did Travis Scott know things had gone terribly wrong last Friday night and does he feel responsible?

Here are some fun facts about Rilwan Balogun, the newest addition to the KPRC 2 News team!

The excitement and anticipation have been building up, but Monday was Anthony Yanez's official first day back reunited with KPRC 2 and forecasting the weather for the Houston faithful.

During a live interview on KPRC 2 News at 5, Gov. Greg Abbott said despite the rise in COVID-19 cases in the US, he will not impose another mask mandate.

Nobody wants to do an alcohol breath test with police, on the side of the road. But how about doing one on your own, to test yourself?

A new legal filing is out Thursday from the attorney representing Deshaun Watson.

Here are things to know for Wednesday, April 7:

From overreaching homeowner’s association boards that try to control what you can do with your property to corrupt directors, KPRC 2 News has shown you the stories right here in Houston and across Texas that are frustrating hardworking homeowners.

From phones to tablets, from smart TVs to smart speakers, KPRC 2 has some apps that will help make your new tech even better. You’ll get to watch any videos that we post, plus you can watch KPRC 2 News live whenever we have a newscast. AlexaYou can use your voice to get the latest news and weather with KPRC 2′s Alexa skill. Tap “More” and then tap “Skills & Games.” Tap the search icon and type “KPRC.” Tap on the KPRC skill you want to install and configure it. You can read more about what Alexa devices can do and see a demo of the KPRC skill here.

HOUSTON – “If they can give him prison, give him prison,” that is what David Zuniga told KPRC 2 Investigates reporter Mario Diaz on Wednesday morning. Mark Aguirre and held at gunpoint in a bogus voter-fraud conspiracy incident on Oct 19. Zuniga said Aguirre faked an injury immediately after the incident to draw Zuniga closer. “Very, very close, because when I saw him unlock the safety I thought, ‘He is going to shoot me,’” Zuniga said. Attorney Jared Woodfill, of the Liberty Center, told KPRC 2 Investigates, the head of the Liberty Center, Dr. Steven Hotze, “had hired Mark Aguirre’s investigation firm” and he had a team of approximately 20 investigators looking into potential election fraud in Harris County.

Some people are saying Houston is rapidly returning to its old ways of the 80′s -- a city filled with homicides. Homicide statistics have been under the microscope as of late because of the recent rash of homicides in the city combined with Monday’s shooting death of Houston police Sgt. At a news conference following the shooting, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said: “It is another rough day. This has been a rough year.”HPD numbers show homicides in Houston are on the brink of 350. The statistics are rapidly approaching the most since 377 were recorded in 2005.

You can watch live coverage of Decision 2020 from KPRC 2 and NBC News in the video player attached to this story. You can follow presidential results as they come in here. You can all of the live election results as they come in here or search using the bar below.

HOUSTON – In September, news broke that a brain-eating amoeba was responsible for the death of a 6-year-old Lake Jackson boy. Just how rare is it to be infected with a brain-eating amoeba? Source of exposureAuthorities said that McIntye came in contact with the amoeba (also called naegleria fowleri) from the public drinking water. According to the CDC, males made up 75% of the cases and they were predominantly between 5 and 14 years old. source:CDCAre neighborhoods testing their drinking water?

HOUSTON – Charges were not pursued against “Elbert Manzano” after a pair of incidents that preceded Tuesday’s shooting that killed one officer and wounded another, according to documents obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and the Houston Police Department. According to an intake disposition report from an incident on Monday, the prosecutors were examining the offense as a “terrorisric threat,” which is how it was written in the report. An image of the Intake Disposition Report provided by the Harris County District Attorney's Office is seen. He told the officers, I’ll take a charge of terroristic threat if you believe the persons. He did not dive into the facts surrounding the situation and the lack of charges.

KPRC 2s HOUSTON LIFE, Houstons #1 rated daytime lifestyle program, is looking for a dynamic and bold Executive Producer that can lead a team of lively Co-hosts, multi-platform producers, photojournalists and reporters. The role: The Executive Producer is responsible for the daily production of KPRCs Houston Life. You must be a flexible leader who manages the Houston Life team and maintains editorial control to help evolve the program. Works closely with Creative Services Director to manage brand and vision for Houston Life. Reviews and approves all on-air, website and promotional use content for Houston Life.

If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Copyright © 2020 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and pubished by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.

HOUSTON Texas Gov. Greg Abbott answered questions about a variety of coronavirus pandemic-related topics during an interview with on KPRC 2 News at Noon. You can watch the full interview in the video attached to this story.

HOUSTON KPRC 2s HOUSTON LIFE, Houstons no. HOUSTON LIFE: June 12, 2020Co-hosted by three-time Emmy Award-winner Derrick Shore and former KPRC 2 anchor Courtney Zavala, HOUSTON LIFE has quickly become the citys go-to program for honest and witty conversations about all things H-Town, including family, community, food, fashion, entertainment and of course, the perfect mixed drink to go with whatever you do. During the recent COVD-19 pandemic, HOUSTON LIFEs popularity exploded among viewers, consistently winning its time period against national programming and consistently outperforming all other locally produced lifestyle/talk shows. Now in its fourth year, HOUSTON LIFE launched in August 2016 from its first studio in the Galleria. After two seasons the decision was made to build HOUSTON LIFE its own home inside the new, state-of-the-art KPRC-TV Channel 2 studios on the Southwest Freeway.

KPRC 2 hosted our latest Ask 2 Live Zoom event with H-E-B Houston Executive Vice President Armando Perez as the featured guest. Ask 2 Live: Business Edition with H-E-B was moderated by KPRC 2 News at 5, 6 and 10 anchor Kris Gutierrez. WATCH: Ask 2 Live chat brings KPRC 2 anchors and fans togetherSkip to the video timecode shown below to view these highlights. 11:20 – How has Covid-19 impacted how H-E-B does business? 14:20 – How does H-E-B select the music that plays in their stores?

Kris Gutierrez will join Dominique Sachse, Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley and Sports Director Randy McIlvoy to anchor the station’s 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts beginning March 30. Gutierrez will also anchor KPRC 2 News at 5 p.m. with Lauren Freeman. Texas-born Gutierrez is a multiple Emmy and Regional Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of experience covering news on the national, regional and local stages. “Kris is the quintessential Texan with a passion for storytelling and extensive experience in both national and local media. His positive energy and work ethic make Mr. Gutierrez a perfect fit for the KPRC 2 team especially during such an unprecedented time,” said Jerry Martin, KPRC 2 Vice President/General Manager.

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“Somebody in New Jersey called into Social Security and said he had died,” said Ginger Fine, Bob Fine’s wife of 31 years. '”Bob Fine went to the bank the next morning and was told that the Social Security Administration had reclaimed their money. The Fines said the problem is still not corrected and they haven’t received one of Bob’s Social Security checks since. “I’m a firm believer in that.”“Somebody with a name similar to mine and a Social Security number typo,” Bob said. Not only have Bob Fine’s Social Security checks stopped coming in, but his Medicare policy has also been canceled because of his “death.” Now he has no health insurance.

HOUSTON – A Waller County Grand Jury declined to indict any county jail employees in the case of Sandra Bland's death, KPRC 2 News has learned. "We are not going to allow what they have done in a limited, secret capacity to prevent us from doing what we need to do to get answers for the family," Bland family attorney Cannon Lambert said Monday night. There are other indictments the grand jury is considering, but the county would not go into detail. Bland was found dead in a Waller County Jail cell on July 13, three days after she was arrested during a traffic stop. Waller County prosecutors said the medical examiner found no injuries consistent with struggle.

HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after a photo of a veterinarian holding a feral cat she allegedly shot and killed with a bow and arrow went viral. The Austin County Sheriff's Office told KPRC 2 News an investigation is now underway. Misty Acton uses Washington Animal Clinic. The Washington Animal Clinic in Brenham confirms Lindsey had been a veterinarian there for the last two years. Bruce Buenger owns Washington Animal Clinic.