Ten years ago, 49 families learned their mothers, fathers, siblings and friends would not be coming home after a gunman opened fire on the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. To honor their memories, News 6 journalists compiled stories about every victim through interviews, news articles and social media.

Recent headlines surrounding a suspected hantavirus outbreak tied to an international cruise ship have renewed public concern about the rare but potentially deadly disease, especially among people still carrying trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several free apps and spending strategies can help locals save money on gas, groceries, and dining out.

Getting back into everyday routines after the holiday break can be stressful, and for many people in Houston, that stress appears to be especially high.

Job burnout is on the rise and being discussed more openly as many Americans struggled to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and adjust to everyday life in the years since.

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without turkey debacles.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has designated four organizations or organization categories as foreign terrorist or transnational criminal groups under state authority.

A Sedgwick County, Kansas woman has pleaded guilty to lying to federal authorities after claiming her estranged spouse, who’s an astronaut, accessed her bank account while deployed to the International Space Station, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced.

It seems like everyone is in the Christmas Spirit as soon as Halloween is over. On social media, as people took their costumes off, they seemingly replaced their Halloween decorations with Christmas decorations.

“Skin flooding” is all about layering your skincare products to hydrate your skin deeply. The idea is to start with a slightly moist base so your skin can absorb moisturizers and treatments better. It's not new, but has become trendy.

The recent story of a Houston day care facility owner who allegedly left five children in a hot car has some parents on high alert.

A man who was seen in a now-viral TikTok video slamming his truck into several parked vehicles outside a club in a north Houston parking lot is now facing five felony charges.

The cause of death for Jesus Guerrero, a Houston native and celebrity hairstylist who died in February, has been released.

A woman accused of trying to frame her ex lover by calling two airports about a bomb threat is now wanted by police.

A federal judge has ordered former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lyndell “Lynn” Price to remain behind bars pending his trial.

After the arrest of former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lyndell “Lynn” Price on arson charges related to the 2020 explosion at Bar 5015, federal prosecutors on Thursday argued in court to keep him in custody pending trial, presenting evidence and additional allegations.

Former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, known for his controversial past, announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend and Houston influencer Jilly Anais on Sunday.

“What is a mouth guard” and “Sleep Apnea” are trending on Google search as Americans are trying to find ways to get better sleep.

Is it just me? Or the first month of 2025 feels like it’s been an entire year?

Emmy-nominated actress and Grammy-nominated singer Selena Gomez is facing backlash after sharing an emotional response on social media to recent U.S. immigration policies that have caused widespread deportations, particularly affecting Mexican families.

A $200,000 bond has been set for YouTube star Corey Pritchett Jr. after he appeared before a judge Thursday morning for a case involving kidnapping, a high-speed chase, and alleged death threats, according to court documents.

Viral video of a Houston police officer doing donuts during the intense snowstorm has garnered a lot of opinions from residents, some saying the officer is just having fun, while others calling out hypocrisy.

Houston-based social media personality and YouTube star Corey Pritchett Jr. is facing kidnapping charges in a case involving a high-speed chase and alleged death threats, according to court documents.

RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu or “Little Red Book” in English, is a Chinese social app that combines e-commerce, short videos, and social media posting functions. The app has become a trending alternative for Americans amid the looming TikTok ban in the United States.

Attention all waffle fry aficionados! Chick-fil-A has made a change to its iconic Waffle Potato Fries, and the internet is crunching down on the details.

Houston-based social media personality and YouTube star Corey Corey Pritchett Jr. is facing kidnapping charges in a case involving a high-speed chase and alleged death threats, according to court documents.

This year has been a rollercoaster for many, filled with ups and downs. Whether it was a breakup, a job loss, unmet goals, grappling with inflation, or just surviving while navigating mental health challenges, 2024 demanded a lot from us.

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

Drone in Bolivar Peninsula, Tx last night.

It seems like everyone is in the Christmas Spirit as soon as Halloween is over. On social media, as people took their costumes off, they seemingly replaced their Halloween decorations with Christmas decorations.

As millions of eyes were focused on Florida as residents braced for Hurricane Milton -- one Tampa man and his small sailboat captured the hearts and attention of many on social media.

Questions linger about the company’s future and what happens to the DNA data of millions of customers.

Where does Houston get its best margaritas? We asked and you answered.

Questions answered about November 2024 election voting

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

Fans of magical girl anime are in for a treat with a brand-new pop-up café at Pop Fancy Dessert Bar.

The odds of seeing one in the wild could be 1 in 750,000.

TikTok has gotten a bad reputation over the years since its boost in users since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many questions, comments, and concerns began to pour into the KPRC 2 newsroom following our recent article about a woman, widely known as the “Brick lady”, who is accused of lying about a man hitting her with a brick for not giving him her cellphone number.

A woman who went viral on social media after making claims of being assaulted by a man outside a Houston club has now been charged after raising a large amount of money on GoFundMe, according to charging documents.

Before the year 2023 comes to an end, viral food critic Keith Lee shared his personal rankings of cities with the best cuisine from his food tour this year.

Although Keith Lee has left Houston to continue his food tour across the states, one dedicated Houston owner went far and beyond to get the food critic’s attention.

Thanks to customers of the Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill -- the owner says the business caught the attention of viral food critic Keith Lee.

Popular food critic Keith Lee is still dropping his highly anticipated video reviews during his Houston food tour.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, local teacher Deidre Kelly turned to TikTok to inspire her students, and she has since garnered a massive following.

November is National Pepper Month, and nobody knows peppers quite like James Beck, "Hot Sauce Boss" and owner of iBurn. He shares his knowledge of all things spicy, and offers up a fun, “fiery sauce” challenge for Tessa and Mel.

Just like the residents of Halloween Town sing in “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “This is Halloween!”

Get ready to feel like a kid again! McDonald’s announce the return of the popular Boo Buckets just in time for Halloween.

Halloween is right around the corner, and do you have a costume yet for this spooky time of the year?

Houston legend Paul Wall is trending again this year after posting a TikTok where fans said the rapper was unrecognizable due to his new silver cut hair.

Jens Haaning was given thousands to recreate two art pieces, which included bank notes attached to canvas. Instead, he delivered empty frames.

The company behind the viral “One Chip Challenge” pulled the plug on the spicy chip following the death of a Massachusetts teen who tried the product.

Apparently, the bear downed cans of mango and strawberry White Claw.

A 14-year-old Massachusetts student died last week after complications from eating a chip that’s part of a viral challenge.

A viral prank in which parents film themselves cracking an egg on their toddlers’ heads is taking over TikTok. But some medical experts say the laughs may not be worth the potential harmful effects the stunt could have on kids.

Will Derrick like it?

The rapper tossed the microphone after an audience member flung their drink at her while she was performing.

A guide to rocking this comeback trend

Houston, we have a problem.

The Houston Health Department has reported an outbreak of congenital syphilis in Houston and Harris County.

A spokesperson for DoorDash said a delivery driver had been removed from the platform in connection with the incident.

Happy Independence Day! Arguably the best day for fireworks is here.

Have you ever carried a bag worth $63,000? Me neither! Imagine that 63K going towards something that is barely visible to the human eye.

Popular Alternative rock band Fall Out Boy released a modern take on Billy Joel’s popular song “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” and it mentions a historic Texas event that many of us get chills.

Houston's own vaccine expert, Dr. Peter Hotez, claimed in a social media post that he was stalked outside his home following a heated Twitter exchange with podcaster Joe Rogan.

Is there someone you follow on social media because they produce content about your hometown?

The ceiling of a San Antonio restaurant gave a hit-and-run suspect’s hiding spot away after it came crashing down during a police search, according to KSAT News.

A substitute teacher at a Florida middle school was arrested after police say she let a student use her vape pen, WKMG reports.

A man was held on a $60,000 bond after being accused of shooting another man in the testicles Saturday, according to KSAT News.

A giant blob of seaweed creeping in the Atlantic Ocean is headed to the Gulf of Mexico. It sounds like something from a horror movie -- except this blob isn’t eating people.

The girls with the kinky curly curls know the struggle of dealing with heat and humidity, especially Houston.

Did your baby’s name make the list?

French fries are known as a comfort food for many. Children love them, adults love them -- even some of your pets will scoop them off the floor. But, according to a new research, the fried potatoes may have a negative impact on your mental health, CNN reports.

A 45-foot prop dragon part of Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic’ performance caught fire Saturday evening.

A woman and her 9-year-old daughter are being hailed as heroes after saving a man from drowning in a community pool, WKMG-TV reports.

Gruesome details continue to develop after the body of a Florida toddler was found inside an alligator’s mouth in March, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Some U.S. companies are in the pranking spirit on April Fools’ Day, giving fans something to smile about.

A woman who lost her full-time job during the pandemic used her $1,200 stimulus check to start a “cash stuffing” business, which is now on track to bring in $1 million this year, MSNBC reports.

There are many things that washes ashore in Galveston Bay, but this particular sea creature had left social media users confused and a bit disturbed. The eel-like creature was described to have a long, slender body, sharp teeth in a large, open mouth, short and stout fins and beady eyes.

The Transportation Security Administration is reminding travelers how to travel with their pets after a dog was found inside a backpack during an x-ray screening at an airport.

As we enter the holiday season, it’s important to remember we are also entering another important season: awards season.

Whataburger is a true Texas icon. Its orange-and-white-stripe A-frames are just about everywhere in Texas, as are its fans. We double-patty dare you to find a Texan who’s not gaga for its honey butter chicken biscuits, spicy ketchup and Texas-sized burgers.

A father is behind bars after police say he intentionally left his 1-year-old son in a hot car for several hours, resulting in the child’s death.

A single Tweet with 11 words went viral earlier this month.

The Houston Zoo has announced its dates for its much-anticipated Halloween event, Zoo Boo.

One company is offering $1,000 to binge-watch several classic summer movies.

You’ve seen the viral videos. You laughed, you cringed and you probably thought to yourself that there’s no way you’d go down that giant slide in Detroit after watching people tumble down it and land on their backs and butts.

Every once and a while something goes viral on the internet that you truly cannot stop thinking about, and for me, it’s this video of a little boy describing the joys of eating corn on the cob.

The moment I took a sip of my Starbucks iced coffee mixed with lemonade I immediately wanted my $4.75 back.

A story of a 12-year-old who robbed a store with his grandfather’s stolen gun in West Michigan earlier this week has gone viral.

Just like a smell can take us back to a place in time, there are words that will forever be associated with people we love.

It’s crazy what you kind find during a sleepless night of scrolling TikTok.

National Nurses Day is Friday -- so first of all, if you have a nurse in your life who deserves some recognition, today is the day!

A northern Illinois family who were renovating their home this month unearthed a bag of french fries that had apparently been sitting inside a wall for more than 60 years.

Moms -- aren’t they just the best?

Just like all great fads, the general population begins to lose interest and all that’s left are the die-hard fans.