Rice fired seventh-year coach Mike Bloomgren with the program headed toward a 10th straight losing season following losses in six of eight games.

Texas desperately needs more and denser housing to keep up with the demand. But zoning restrictions get in the way, a Texas Tribune analysis found.

Several flights with Southwest Airlines that were scheduled to fly into Houston are diverting to other nearby cities due to an emergency at the William P. Hobby Airport.

Three Republican incumbents are being targeted for their role in recent abortion rulings by a new Democratic political action committee.

H-E-B is rolling out its long-awaited tap-to-pay services across all its stores. H-E-B is rolling out its long-awaited tap-to-pay services across all its stores.

A major gang bust in San Antonio led to the arrest of 19 total people, including four members of the Tren de Aragua gang.

Everyone knows Houston has one of the (if not absolute) best food scenes out there, yet WalletHub is about to make some enemies with its latest study on the best foodie cities in the U.S.

The federal government is warning that allowing people to bet on the outcome of U.S. elections poses too much of a risk to be allowed in the United States.

It can get to be too much.

Authorities have captured Dewarren Knowles and Antioneo Ryen Sims, who were both listed on Texas' 10 Most Wanted list. Knowles, arrested in San Antonio, had been on the run since February with a warrant for sexual assault of a child. Sims, apprehended in Houston, had multiple convictions for failing to register as a sex offender. These arrests contribute to the 31 fugitives captured by Texas Crime Stoppers in 2024.

A San Antonio woman battling kidney failure is pleading for the return of a cherished item lost during a recent trip in Houston.

A Latino voting rights group is calling for a federal investigation after its volunteers said Texas authorities raided their homes and seized phones and computers.

The UT System hopes to combine the two institutions by 2025, making it the third largest public research university in the state.

U.S. authorities have announced the indictment of a Guatemalan suspect who they say helped coordinate a human smuggling effort that ended with 53 migrants dead in a sweltering tractor-trailer in San Antonio.

Early this morning, an active shooter situation occurred at the main gate of the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Deaths from heat are notoriously difficult to quantify because of how complex and subjective the process is. It leaves officials with an incomplete picture of who heat kills.

Someone is going to have a very difficult task on Saturday.

The Bexar County GOP accused Democrat Kristian Carranza of using a Hispanic surname to appeal to the district’s largely Hispanic population.

Next week will be hotter and drier

The state’s booming population, congestion problems and billions of federal dollars on the table have officials eyeing ways to boost passenger rail.

Houston residents face high fees and price gouging when cashing FEMA checks after Hurricane Beryl.

Under a Harvard Medical School pilot program, church members and leaders will work as interns before counseling on their own, referring more serious cases to medical providers.

Residents of Houston are facing long lines at gas stations, with many struggling to find open stations to refuel their vehicles and generators.

Acting Governor Dan Patrick announced Tuesday, one day after Hurricane Beryl ravaged through Southeast Texas, President Joe Biden has approved his request to declare federal emergency disaster declaration for the state of Texas.

Sylvia Gonzalez alleged the city of Castle Hills had arrested her on a minor charge in retaliation for criticizing the city manager.

Amber Alert issued for missing 6-year-old girl last seen in San Antonio.

In March, the federal government said providers can’t deny gender care to transgender people that would be provided to others for other purposes.

Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S. That's bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks.

Guaranteed income programs let participants use funds however they see fit. Critics argue they're not a good use of taxpayer dollars.

The party faces internal tension over the Israel-Hamas war and Biden’s new immigration policy heading into November.

The Texas A&M System is considering a plan to boost the Texas power grid and prevent blackouts by building "peaker" power plants on their land.

Authorities say seven people have been arrested after smuggling 26 migrants near San Antonio, Texas, in a secret compartment of a trailer with little water and in sweltering heat.

The new initiative will target companies that illegally collect and sell users’ data, Paxton’s office said.

Twelve years after a state law gave tax breaks for keeping bees on at least five acres, people are still getting into the trade — or throwing in the towel and hiring professionals to do it for them.

The collaboration between the Texas Center for the Missing, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Clear Channel Outdoor Americas has led to the launch of a month-long initiative across Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso.

Texas has tapped more than $45 million in federal funds to get the overdose-reversing drug into the hands of law enforcement, members of the public. But the program has been plagued by supply issues, delays and lack of communication.

The race became a referendum on the San Antonio Republican’s vote to support a bipartisan gun control package after the Uvalde school shooting.

Victor Wembanyama’s latest accolade was like none other.

This happened last year and is a part of a series where we are looking back at viral videos.

Celebrate Mother's Day by sharing your favorite memories with KPRC 2!

Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history.

The Biden administration's rule looks to stop a loophole allowing gun sales by unlicensed dealers who don't perform background checks. Ken Paxton, however, called it “a dramatic escalation of [Joe Biden's] tyrannical abuse of authority."

Road rage incidents and shootings in Houston have been increasing, causing drivers in the city to be on high alert.

If you’re looking for a great family destination this summer – San Antonio has so much to offer.

Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis.

The home of a San Antonio man and his parents, who have been charged in connection with the deaths of a pregnant teen and her boyfriend is now up for sale, according to the San Antonio Express-News.

Summer is finally on the horizon, which means it’s time to start considering what you and your family can plan for coming months.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.

San Antonio is one of America’s most popular getaways and for us here is Houston, it is just an easy and fun road trip away.

In the small town of Comitancillo in Guatemala’s mostly Indigenous highlands, two murals memorialize the nearly two dozen local migrants who died in mass tragedies en route to the United States recently.

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More than half of the foreign-born population in the United States lives in just four states — California, Texas, Florida and New York.

Capture the beauty and excitement of The Great Texas Eclipse by participating in Click2Pins and sharing your unique perspective with others.

Akshay Bhatia started with a three-shot lead in the Valero Texas Open and at one point fell behind.

Akshay Bhatia has opened with a 63 to build a three-shot lead in the Valero Texas Open.

Victor Wembanyama’s celebratory tossing of a basketball into the stands was costly.

Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 40 points and added 20 rebounds and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Jalen Brunson’s career-high 61 points to beat the New York Knicks 130-126 in overtime on Friday night.

Many Texas faith groups have offered counseling services in the past. But more of them are expanding their programs, partnering with providers, to help meet the growing need here for mental health services.

Get the latest update on the search for Lina Sardar Khil, a 3-year-old girl who went missing from a playground in San Antonio in 2021.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Director of Finance to oversee the financial operations of our television stations and digital media businesses.

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle.

Information-rich public libraries are using their websites and facilities to address the ever-increasing demand for counseling, housing and substance abuse services.

Nikola Jokic scored 31 points and the Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 117-106 on Friday night in a game played in the Texas capital as the Spurs drew a record crowd in their bid to broaden their regional fan base.

Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, accusing it of violating their Title IX rights by allowing transgender woman Lia Thomas to compete at the national championships in 2022.

An unfortunate and unusual turn of events took place in the San Antonio area this weekend after someone was able to walk into an area jail with an unsuspecting weapon.

Lauri Markkanen scored 26 points and the Utah Jazz beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-109 to snap a five-game skid.

KPRC 2 has a brand new experiment underway. Our colleagues at KSAT in San Antonio unboxed our package and they mailed it back to KPRC. Follow the return trip here.

Senate Bill 4 bumps the minimum sentence from two years to 10 years for human smuggling or operating a stash house.

It has been nice to have a break from the rain for a few days, but now we will have to deal with it again overnight and into Saturday morning.

Nejc Gradišar scored in the 26th minute of his international debut following an American giveaway, and Slovenia extended the United States’ winless streak against European opponents to six with a 1-0 victory in an exhibition between nations missing top players.

Houston and Austin already use similar methods. San Antonio will aim to reduce gun-related violence, sexual assaults and other crimes against people.

An Amber Alert has been discontinued after a 12-year-old boy who was believed to have been abducted in San Antonio was found safe Monday.

Police in Sugar Land are asking for the community’s help after a woman allegedly stole a cat from an adoption center at a Petco late last month.

A father and his son were arrested and charged after a pregnant San Antonio teenager and her boyfriend were found shot to death inside a vehicle at an apartment complex the day after Christmas.

‘You don’t even know what’s going on’: The 53-year-old father told reporters as police escorted him in handcuffs to a patrol car

The San Antonio Police Department posted a newly released surveillance video of two persons interest tied to the shooting deaths of Savanah Soto, who was pregnant, and her boyfriend, after their bodies were found in a parked vehicle this week.

The manner of death is pending.

San Antonio police are searching for answers in the deaths of a pregnant 18-year-old and her boyfriend after they were found shot inside a vehicle Monday.

Police in San Antonio revealed on Wednesday that a pregnant woman and her boyfriend, whose bodies were discovered in a car on Tuesday, had both suffered gunshot wounds, NBC News reported.

San Antonio police are investigating after Savanah Soto, a pregnant teen whose disappearance prompted a CLEAR Alert, was reportedly found dead inside a vehicle with her boyfriend Tuesday.

A missing pregnant woman who was the subject of a Texas Department of Public Safety CLEAR Alert was found alongside a man inside a parked vehicle near an apartment complex in San Antonio, KSAT News reports.

A $300,000 bond was set for a 19-year-old man after his 4-month-old child was found with multiple broken bones, KSAT News reports.

Jose Pereira joined Owen Conflenti on KPRC 2 News Today at 10am to share his thoughts.

Texas grew by nearly half a million people in the past year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But it was South Carolina that led the nation with its rate of population growth.

A show produced by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has won a Daytime Emmy.

Devin Vassell had 36 points, Victor Wembanyama had 13 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs snapped an 18-game losing skid with a 129-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

An Amber Alert was issued on Sunday for two children abducted out of San Antonio, Texas.

Officials from across the country are reacting after a man was arrested, the suspect in a series of attacks which left six people dead and injured two police officers in Texas.

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone and chastised the crowd at the Frost Bank Center, telling fans to stop booing former Spurs All-Star Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.

The moderate South Texas Democrat has held meetings with union leaders and filed a labor-backed bill this month. But he still shares some disagreements with the movement.

According to new Texas Demographic Center figures, the Austin region continues to grow at the fastest rate, but Fort Worth was the city that attracted the most new residents between 2020 and 2023.

Experience San Antonio for your next holiday destination.

The mother of a victim of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde is asking for help to find some irreplaceable items that belonged to her son which were stolen after thieves broke into her vehicle in San Antonio.

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder seemed to be trying to avoid creating a rivalry after the much-anticipated first regular season meeting between two of the NBA’s top rookies.

The neighboring regions are projected to collectively grow from 5.2 million to 8.3 million people by 2050. But the state still lacks an overarching plan to address critical housing and transportation issues, experts said.

Bill Self says he intends to finish his coaching career at Kansas, one day after the announcement of a lifetime contract that will pay the Hall of Famer $53 million over the first five years.

Supporters of the amendment say it will protect farmers as the state’s largest cities continue to grow. Opponents suggest the amendment is too broad and ambiguous.

If you’re planning to vote in Galveston County in November, you should take a look at the Galveston Votes mobile app for election information.

Victor Wembanyama made the tying basket with 20 seconds left in regulation, the opening basket in overtime and finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA victory, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 126-122.

The Victor Wembanyama era is underway in San Antonio.