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

A program in Harris County is working to heal the emotional wounds of children and teens in their care. Their juvenile probation department's campus in Seabrook has partnered with the Houston Humane Society, airing animals in need, with young people also yearning for acceptance, connection, and healing from past traumas.

Houston police say there were a total of five people in the stolen car between 12 - 13 years old. One of them was found in the backseat and died at the hospital, two were arrested but two others are still on the run.

Check out these three signs that can help you recognize if your child is in an unhealthy relationship. It's important to be aware and have open conversations with your children about dating.

One teenager is in critical condition and three other teens were injured in a shooting in north Harris County on Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

For more than a decade, KPRC 2 and Bill Spencer have partnered with the Cody Stephens Foundation to offer life-saving heart screenings that are free of charge.

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Fourteen-year-old Armita Mojazza is a huge Harry Styles fan, and TikTok knows it.

Kidney stones are not fun. Typically, adults are the victims, but doctors are seeing more and more children and teenagers suffering from the condition, especially during summer months.

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Uber is launching a new feature Monday in the Houston area that is designed to help families on the go with teens.

Uber is rolling out new features to make it easier for people of all ages to access its ride-hailing service, including an option that will let teens under the age of 18 ride alone for the first time.

A teen married couple has been arrested and charged after being caught with a loaded semi-automatic rifle on the campus of Chavez High School.

Fentanyl is a drug impacting every level of society, according to the special agent-in-charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Houston office.

A community was left in shock, and friends and family were in mourning after three teenage girls were killed in a murder suicide in Galena Park over the weekend.

An investigation is underway after Houston police say three teens were wounded outside an event hall in southwest Houston late Saturday.

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One man and 2 teens are in custody after they led Houston Police officers on a chase with a stolen vehicle early Saturday.

An investigation is underway after two teens were found shot inside a north Harris County home in a possible attempted murder-suicide, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

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The “100 Deadliest days” for teen drivers is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day and this is when thousands of teens are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes, and the million-dollar question is: What can be done to fix this issue?

A pool party turned deadly has left two families in mourning as they work to find the person responsible for killing their teenage sons.

Wednesday is the first anniversary of COVID-19 vaccines in our community.

A tough conversation to have during what can be a tough time of year for some: Recovery for teens experiencing substance use disorders. Houston is filled with resources, many free, to help families struggling.

How often are you on your phone? Screen times are up for many of us and people younger and younger are getting hooked and dependent on devices to the point some people are addicted.

Political adversaries in Congress are united in outrage against Facebook for privately compiling information that its Instagram photo-sharing service appears to grievously harm some teens, especially girls, while publicly downplaying the popular platform’s negative impact.

Virtual learning, severed social ties, and mental health complications on the rise are all difficulties teenagers were faced with during the pandemic.

Maricela Aguilera, a mom of two teens on the northside of Houston, said she is living in limbo with the adults in her house vaccinated but the kids are not.

How dealers are bringing illegal drugs and alcohol to your teens, right to your doorstep

HOUSTON – A former teacher found inspiration in her Third Ward upbringing to create new a fantasy novel set in Houston. The book is called Wings of Ebony and the author, J. Elle, chatted with Houston Life about her impressive story that landed her a six-figure book deal. Houston author J. Elle (Chris Spicks Photography)“I wanted to get into the profession, but I didn’t have any formal training. Wings of Ebony is out now and it debuted on the New York Times young adult bestseller list. To connect with J. Elle, click here.

HOUSTON – With two books and a baking business under their belts and, Nigel and Shane Mushambi are thriving entrepreneurs. The Missouri City brothers explained to Houston Life how they’re spreading kindness and gratitude to teachers with a sweet new project called “Sweet Compassion”. #SweetCompassion #2brositk#teamwork #thorntonmiddleschool #teacherareheroestoo #JBDondolo Posted by 2brositk on Wednesday, December 9, 2020“We created this project to encourage teachers during this time. We just thought a lot of teachers during this time are sacrificing their health and bodies to teach the next generation. Even though they are still young, the Mushambi brothers are used to doing charity work.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Studies show 46% of sexually active high schoolers didn’t use a condom the last time they had sex. If you think you can read your teen’s texts to find out what they’re up to, think again. Code words are now a popular practice among young people, and if you don’t know the lingo, you’re out of luck. Here are some common phrases teens use that should put their parents on high alert. If you haven’t noticed, teenagers have a language all their own, but some of the words your teen uses could be code for sex, drugs, or other risky behaviors.

“Teens have been very resilient during this time.,” said Ashley Bryant from Therapy in Color. However, Bryant said a lot of teens hide feelings of depression and anxiety from their parents. Here are ways to determine if your teen is struggling:Harmful self talkBryan warned about some big red flags that include noticing “drastic behavior changes or they start talking about themselves in a more negative way... or if they start talking about self-harming." Boys may be aggressive while girls may express more emotions“Sometimes with boys it can be difficult for them to express their emotions," Bryant said. There are several online services that match your teen to a licensed professional counselor.

AURORA, Co. If you think your teen or young adult doesnt vape or vaping is safer than cigarettes, you might want to think again. Experts say its logical that vaping could cause COVID-19 to be more severe. Internet searches for vaping and COVID-19 peaked in March, but then dropped off, and in the Latino community, fewer people searched for information despite a surge in vaping among Latinos. Research shows the number of kids who started vaping at 14 or younger has tripled in the past five years. Kids often think vaping is less harmful than cigarettes.

Dr. Sherry Ingraham, dermatologist from Advanced Dermatology, explained the latest treatments for acne-free skin, and simple ways to avoid acne breakouts. Acne skin because the disorders of sebaceous glands productions (kobzev3179)“Hormones, hygiene and genetics, with hormonal changes having the most significant impact.” she said. Most commonly appearing in the teen years, acne can persist into young adulthood and often recur in the late 30s and 40s. To mitigate that, when you can, wear a cotton mask because you can wash it daily, and wash the bacteria, dirt and makeup off. If you can avoid wearing makeup under your mask under your mask, don’t wear it,” she said.