A 12-year-old girl, Ashley Rodriguez, was struck by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire on Christmas Eve while walking with her mother in Houston.

Tonight, skywatchers in Houston will have the chance to experience a rare astronomical event known as a “Black Moon.”

Days after a tornado tore through the area on Saturday, the community of Porter is grappling with the aftermath.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Brazoria County on Saturday.

A man has been charged in connection with a brutal dog attack that occurred on April 10, 2023, according to court documents.

Christmas decorations are still wrapped around the porch, but the rest of Sherry Newman’s home is left charred. The family of five′s Willis home was destroyed in a fire days before Christmas Day.

As Harris County is being hit by widespread thunderstorms and inclement weather, officials are warning drivers to take extra caution on the wet and slick roadways.

As many Houstonians prepare for severe weather in the area Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has activated emergency response measures across the state.

A man was arrested and charged after an altercation with deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office during a traffic stop in northwest Harris County.

For the Houston area, this year’s Christmas Eve brought the gift of rain—and then some. Strong thunderstorms hit the area throughout the night, and one business in Cypress was left in disrepair after the chaotic weather.

Experts with the National Weather Service are warning local officials in Montgomery County about the chance of severe thunderstorms in the area Thursday.

In a disturbing case, a mother is facing serious charges after allegedly locking her 7-year-old daughter in a dog cage as punishment for misbehaving in school.

A boy has been transported to a hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the arm with a gun.

One person has been hospitalized after being shot at a bus stop in northeast Houston.

A 37-year-old man was shot while he was taking out the garbage at his home in northwest Harris County.

Waking up on Christmas brought a somber and empty feeling for Raphael Rogers Davis’ parents.

A man was killed, and a woman was injured in a violent car wreck early Christmas morning.

A car wrecked while transporting a girl to the hospital after she was struck by gunfire from a bullet that police believe was fired as part of a Christmas celebration.

A man was taken into custody on felony charges after he threatened to detonate a bomb at Lakewood Church on Christmas Eve.

On Monday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office announced a 15-year-old Katy girl was found nearly two weeks after she disappeared.

Two suspects have now been apprehended and arrested for involvement in the shooting yesterday evening at Katy Mills Mall.

A Katy teenager who was last seen nearly two weeks ago has been found safe, authorities confirm.

As stores were filled with shoppers Monday evening before Christmas Day, panic erupted inside Katy Mills mall after shots were fired inside the building, according to authorities.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command is again tracking Santa's movement on Christmas Eve this year and you can follow along on the NORAD Santa Tracker app and website.

Law enforcement officials in Houston are seeking information on a group of suspects known as the “Scrooge Sprayers,” after they attacked an armored car courier during a robbery.

If wrapping presents isn’t your forte or you’re simply short on time this holiday season, Houston has plenty of places where professionals can handle it for you.

A Houston woman has been arrested after her two young children were found left alone in disgusting conditions.

A Houston woman is facing charges related to disturbing abuse and neglect of a 7-year-old child.

A Katy teenager has been missing for more than a week, and her parents are speaking out to try to bring her home before Christmas.

As the holidays approach, Chef Espinoza and his family gear up for their cherished tradition: the annual Tamalada.

Full interview with Ian Marlow discussing concerns surrounding the TP-Link investigation.

A mother was hospitalized after being unintentionally shot by her 3-year-old toddler inside a vehicle near the area of Alief, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A father has been arrested and charged after deputies say he left his young daughter inside a non-running vehicle as he gambled, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A fight between two relatives escalated into a deadly shooting Friday afternoon near Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the Houston Police Department.

A search is underway for two men involved in an armed armored truck robbery on Friday in northeast Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Just days before Christmas, a family in Houston faced their worst nightmare.

A convicted felon from Houston has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for illegally selling drugs and firearms.

The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Silver Alert for an 81-year-old man with medical conditions.

A festive holiday portrait taken aboard the International Space Station has social media buzzing — but not for the reasons NASA might have expected.

Two suspected thieves led officers on a pursuit in the Houston area this week, but investigators soon discovered that these crooks were more prolific in wine theft than anyone realized.

Drone in Bolivar Peninsula, Tx last night.

Five suspects are in custody after a wild police pursuit ended with a crash near the Southwest Freeway in SW Houston.

A 17-year-old boy has been transported to a nearby hospital after being shot several times in an attempted carjacking in northeast Houston.

Shots were fired during an armed robbery of an armored vehicle in the Sunnyside area of southeast Houston Tuesday.

A white tiger from Landry’s Downtown Aquarium in Houston has been put down, a spokesperson from the aquarium confirmed to KPRC 2.

KPRC 2 producer Michael Horton spoke with Braxton Coles, Jarvon’s grandfather, to discuss the status of the investigation and how the family is giving back to the community in Jarvon’s name.

An Amber Alert has been issued for missing a 15-year-old girl who was last seen in the Katy area nearly a week ago, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Two families in northwest Harris County are frustrated after paying $1,550 for fence repairs, only to have the company they hired disappear without completing the job.

A couple was shot Monday afternoon after being followed from an apartment complex in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

A tragic incident unfolded in Pasadena, where a 20-year-old man, Adam Reyes, has been charged after allegedly running over a man in a wheelchair and fleeing the scene.

Houston Airports is preparing for a record-breaking holiday travel season, expecting 3.4 million passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport from Dec. 19 to Jan. 6 — a 7% increase from last year.

Two people suffered injuries after being stabbed in a club inside of a flea market in Houston’s northside.

A woman is claiming that she acted in self-defense after a man was fatally shot in a Houston-area apartment.

Two men were arrested after they were caught by authorities in the process of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles in northwest Houston.

This weekend, Houston-area law enforcement agencies worked together with Mayor John Whitmire to patrol one of the city’s most rambunctious areas. Their efforts seemed to pay dividends, as multiple stops led to arrests of would-be criminals in the Washington Corridor.

Two families in northwest Harris County are frustrated after paying $1,550 for fence repairs, only to have the company they hired disappear without completing the job.

The FBI is ramping up efforts to help bring Austin Tice back home by offering a reward of up to $1 million for any information that can help do so.

Have you seen 36-year-old Dionne Williams? Her family fears something horrible may have happened to her, because she hasn’t contacted anyone in months.

Airbnb said it is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the end of the year throughout the US. It is aimed to help reduce unauthorized and disruptive parties over the weekend and the days leading up and over New Years Eve.

A man is in police custody after allegedly assaulting a Federal Aviation Administration employee at Hooks Airport.

Preparing your home's electrical system for winter season threats

A small child was seriously injured after being run over by a truck while sitting in a stroller in southwest Houston.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the aircraft ran out of fuel and was forced to make an emergency landing. All five people involved in the crash survived, police said.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire told KPRC 2 he is committed to having a skywalk built near Milby High School to provide students a safe pathway onto their campus.

Eyewitness Tony Poynor recounts a near-miss as a Piper PA-34 Seneca hit 3 cars.

Following a lawsuit filed by the parents of the 15-year-old Houston Independent School District student who was hit and killed by a train while walking to school, Union Pacific responds with claims of what happened during the incident.

Two families in northwest Harris County are frustrated after paying $1,550 for fence repairs, only to have the company they hired disappear without completing the job.

Multiple units have responded to an apartment fire in Spring on Wednesday, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed by a homeowner in southwest Houston on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.

A plane has crashed at an intersection in the Victoria area.

With the Houston Astros “open to listening” to trade offers, according to GM Dana Brown, the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees have shown strong interest in trading for star outfielder Kyle Tucker, who is in the final year of his Astros contract, according to multiple major league sources.

A person was rushed to a hospital Wednesday following a crash involving a train and a propane truck in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

A viewer submitted a shocking video of a cement truck on fire on the highway in Houston Tuesday morning.

Residents across Liberty County are bringing their own solutions to county commissioners after ongoing issues with stray dogs and dog attacks.

Texas has more miles of freight train tracks than any other state, surpassing Illinois and California combined.

Concerned parents and Houstonians alike have signed a petition calling for an administrative change at Milby High School after a student was killed by a train while walking to school.

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) pledged continued support for the family of 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez, a Milby High School student who was killed in a train accident and announced measures to assist grieving students and staff.

Family and friends are mourning the loss of Milby High School athlete, Sergio Rodriguez, who was killed Monday in a train accident.

Three of the most dangerous fugitives in the State of Texas are now behind bars after recent arrests, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced.

As Jim McIngvale, widely known as Mattress Mack, prepares for open-heart surgery Tuesday, the Houston community has an opportunity to rally behind the man who has spent decades giving back.

After a deadly shooting at a U.S. Postal Service facility in Missouri City, Texas, the USPS’s strict policy on firearms on its properties has drawn renewed public interest.

The Houston Independent School District has launched its Crisis Response and Behavioral Supports (CRBS) Department after a student was fatally struck by a train Monday morning near 2000 Broadway St.

Bank jugging—a crime where thieves follow people from banks to rob them—has been on the rise.

A toddler has died after being hit by a vehicle in Channelview Monday afternoon.

As Jim McIngvale, widely known as Mattress Mack, prepares for open-heart surgery Tuesday, the Houston community has an opportunity to rally behind the man who has spent decades giving back.

A Houston Heights resident is speaking out after falling victim to a bank jugging incident, calling for increased security and faster police response amid a rise in these types of crimes across the city.

With rental scams on the rise, prospective tenants need to stay vigilant while searching for a home.

A man has been taken into custody for fatally shooting his friend while handling a gun in a fast-food drive-thru in Humble.

Extreme break-in at a Public Storage facility in Katy.

Jim McIngvale, widely known as Mattress Mack, announced Wednesday that he will undergo open heart surgery.

A young man has been taken into custody after being suspected of shooting a man in an altercation over a drug deal.

KPRC 2′s Ari Alexander was at North Shore Senior High School in Houston to watch some of the top players announce their commitments. One 5-star player and two 4-star players signed today.

KPRC 2 has obtained the Texas Education Agency’s list that contains the names of Houston-area teachers who are currently under investigation in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.

Parents and staff members were on high alert at Sharpstown High School Wednesday morning, after gunshots were heard near the campus.

Residents of the Santa Fe subdivision in Cleveland, are living in fear after a series of stray dog attacks. Packs of aggressive dogs have been spotted roaming the area, with some residents sharing alarming stories of being attacked outside their homes.

Law enforcement officials discovered a secret cockfighting ring operating out of a backyard in northeast Houston.

The man accused of driving while intoxicated during a fatal collision that killed a Harris County Pct. 5 deputy and her daughter last month has officially been booked into jail after being released from the hospital.

A Houston man has been handed a lengthy prison sentence for his role in running an operation to manufacture and sell “Adderall pills” containing methamphetamine to unsuspecting customers on the dark web.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving an 18-wheeler on Tuesday in east Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

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