Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputies said that 23-year-old Alexys Pinto has bonded out of jail.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team is responding to a domestic dispute in East Harris County.

Ban Tien has been appointed as the first Asian American Police Chief of the METRO Police Department in Harris County, marking a significant milestone for the organization.

A new CEO of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority has been named Friday.

A Houston man has been handed a multi-decade prison sentence after killing an 11-year-old boy in the crossfire of an unrelated violent robbery.

"We received over 250 complaints of price gouging in the days after the storm," Attorney Christian Menefee said. "I hope that this serves as a warning for the future that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated here in Harris County.”

A lawsuit ordering more than $1,000,000 in relief and penalties has been filed by the Harris County Attorney on behalf of victims of a crime known as “home title theft.”

A recent survey by the Hobby School of Public Affairs reveals that Harris County voters are primarily concerned with electricity reliability, particularly holding CenterPoint Energy accountable for outages and infrastructure improvements.

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee will announce Tuesday a new initiative to educate, empower, and protect local consumers against common scams.

Three people were arrested after a child was locked inside of a dryer at a public laundromat as punishment.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will discuss Tuesday the county updating fire codes in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, including emergency preparedness measures for our senior citizen community.

A recent fatal crash where a 91-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle in a poorly lit area of Alief have many asking how can one prevent such things from happening.

A new report from the Kinder Institute about the 2024 state of housing in Harris County and Houston, reveals just how pressing the need for affordable housing has become.

A domestic dispute escalated into a serious crash on Aldine Bender, resulting in injuries to two people and the closure of the intersection.

Two people have been found dead by authorities after an apparent murder-suicide in a Katy apartment.

Investigators said they were called to a family disturbance and found a woman stabbed to death by her husband, who was later found and arrested less than 10 miles away.

A Houston man accused of fatally shooting his neighbor is now held on a $5 million bond after more than 500 local residents signed a petition requesting he be denied bail.

The feeder road along the Beltway in Humble has been shut down after a police chase ends in a shooting.

KPRC 2′s Michael Horton spoke with Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University, to break down Trump’s victory.

More than $100 million dollars in property tax revenue was approved by Harris County voters just night, and it just barely passed.

Juan Garcia has been appointed as chairman of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority.

Arguably the biggest surprise on Tuesday night in Harris County was the race for the county’s next district attorney.

Nearly 50 animals were rescued from a North Houston home in poor conditions by the Houston SPCA and Harris County Constable Precinct 1.

Teare previously served as Division Chief of the Vehicular Crimes for the DA’s Office before he resigned in February 2023 and announced during his candidacy his mission to create a more empathetic justice system.

Harris County is experiencing a high voter turnout with 1.5 million ballots cast, prompting officials to urge patience as election workers continue counting them.

On Election Day in Harris County, despite heavy rain in the morning and election monitors from the state and the Department of Justice, went quite smoothly, according to Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth.

As registered voters in the Houston area head to the polls to cast their ballots, some are taking the time to explain why they are voting in this election.

As Election Day unfolds in the Houston area, voters are sharing photos of their ‘I Voted’ stickers to showcase their participation.

Ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, nearly 80 million Americans already cast their ballot in the 2024 General Election.

As you cast your vote, you might notice an increased police presence at the polls.

“Texans run Texas elections, and we will not be bullied by the Department of Justice,” AG Ken Paxton said.

Election Day has arrived and as millions of ballots will be counted, Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth will be addressing the public at Election Headquarters.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Monday against the Biden-Harris administration and the Department of Justice over the plan to use federal agents as election monitors on Election Day.

The turnout rate dropped more than 8 percentage points compared to four years ago — a high-water mark for the Lone Star State.

A former Harris County Hand & Stone massage spa therapist who was convicted of sexual assault is now being sued along with the establishment he used to work for by the victim in his criminal case.

1.7 million voters dodged the potential for thunderstorms on election day in Harris County. The weather team is watching and tracking the chance for .75-1″ of rain late Monday night into Tuesday morning. Early morning storms - up to 1" of rain during the overnight.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating 17-year-old Emmily Aguirre, last seen on October 22, 2024, in W Harris County.

Some state officials are pushing back on what they’re calling “the Department of Justice’s attempt to interfere with Texas Elections," while others argue it will ensure "fair and accurate" results.

Witnesses told investigators they did not see what happened but heard the gunfire and saw a car speeding away from the scene, where they later found a 17-year-old boy shot to death.

Two lives were lost in a fiery vehicle crash on Wallisville Road in northeast Houston.

Harris County has shattered records with a whopping 1.7 million early voters ahead of the upcoming Nov. 5 elections!

The warmth and humidity sticks around too

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo scolds Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order that mandates all state hospitals to ask patients whether they are in the U.S. legally and track the cost of treating people without legal status.

The race for Harris County Sheriff is heating up as a new Texas law complicates candidacy qualifications.

While homicide detectives were looking into a man's death, where a possible shooter wearing a Michael Myers "Halloween" mask was seen leaving the area, they learned his estranged wife was murdered back in August.

A man's body was found in his garage, where he'd been shot several times and neighbors told deputies they saw a person with a Halloween mask, leaving the area but investigators aren't sure if they're the shooter.

An Aldine family is now living in a house that has been invaded by an estimated 85,000 bees. At least one person has been swarmed by the bees already. Now, Bill Spencer and the Spencer Solves It team are jumping in to eliminate the problem, with help from a master bee hunter.

As investigations continue, HISD has promised immediate termination of any fraudulently certified teachers.

As we brace for a wet remaining week, we want to know: Is your neighborhood in the Houston area experiencing drainage issues?

If you're experiencing homelessness, here's where you can find help.

David Mercado walks KPRC 2 Rilwan Balogun and Gil Gredinger around his northeast Harris County home and points out areas in his neighbor’s yard he paid to clear.

A man was arrested after authorities say a 5-year-old girl found a gun and accidentally shot herself at a home in northwest Harris County overnight Sunday.

Watch Monday, November 4 at 6:30 a.m. on KPRC 2 News Today. On the go? Download the KPRC 2+ app to watch or listen from anywhere.

With Election Day right around the corner, a new survey from the University of Houston suggests less than half of Harris County voters believe the results will be fair and accurate.

A man is currently wanted, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of customer’s Amazon packages right from the warehouse while he worked as a contracted driver for a third-party company.

A polling center in Harris County has now been permanently cut off for the election cycle due to ongoing issues with water and power.

Officials are offering a hefty reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects responsible for multiple mail heists in the Houston area.

Five people were charged in connection with the scheme. Investigators say aspiring teachers would pay for help cheating in the certification test.

Texas voters head to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

Texas voters head to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

A teacher-certification scheme has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of several education officials, including LaShonda Roberts, an assistant principal at Jack Yates High School.

Attorneys on both sides say she could also be a victim.

Deadly domestic violence incidents witnessed by children are becoming alarmingly common in the Houston area, with multiple cases involving fatalities or severe injuries over recent months.

Step-by-step process: How alleged $1M Houston-based cheating scheme worked.

What certifications are necessary for aspiring teachers in the State of Texas?

Houston ISD says the three employees arrested as part of an alleged teacher-certification cheating scheme will be relieved of duty immediately.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced criminal charges Monday against five people accused of participating in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.

A woman is in custody after investigators said she shot and killed her husband in North Harris County.

Teen rescued from trafficking situation

Harris County is moving forward with an initiative that provides financial aid to Houstonians that need it most.

If you’ve been worried about the long lines, fear not — there’s actually a way to find out average wait times at various polling sites in Harris County.

Investigators say it's unclear when the crash scene will clear.

A woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle while she was trying to cross SH-249 in northwest Harris County.

It remains one of the strangest things KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered in recent years. A massive private African art collection secretly stored inside of an old Harris County maintenance shed.

A TikTok video by Keara Kenise Anderson has gone viral, showing over 150 people lined up outside a Katy courthouse, all claiming they received traffic tickets for "improper stop" at a traffic light from Harris County Deputy R. Hubbard near Fry Road and Interstate 10.

With early voting underway for the November 5th election, it’s important for Texas voters to be aware of the rules before heading to the polls.

Lavillia Spry has been convicted of intoxication manslaughter for the 2022 hit-and-run that resulted in the death of Harris County Sergeant Ramon Gutierrez.

Accusations of human trafficking and promoting prostitution.

A man and a toddler have been taken to a hospital after a house fire in the Cloverleaf area of Harris County.

The DEA Houston Division, alongside Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, announced a major methamphetamine bust in north Houston, seizing drugs valued at $2 million.

A man was killed Wednesday when officers were conducting what has only been described as a “warrant service” that escalated into gunfire exchanged. It's unclear if the man shot was a suspect.

In the first two days of early voting in Harris County, more than 242K people came out to participate in the democratic process!

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help to identify a man suspected in at least two sexual assaults.

The ninth grade center at Spring Independent School District was evacuated Monday after a odor of gas was detected, according to Spring firefighters.

A woman, described as in her early 70s, was taken to a hospital after authorities say a stray bullet came into her home and grazed her.

A man was arrested after authorities say a 5-year-old girl found a gun and accidentally shot herself at a home in northwest Harris County overnight Sunday.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said that the teenager was shot multiple times. No arrests have been made.

Investigators say the shooting was the result of a domestic violence situation.

Think of the position as the city's Chief Financial Officer.

For the last three months, the people who live near a leaning power pole have been calling and calling and calling for help.

An online survey conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston shows which direction Harris County voters are leaning a little more than two weeks out from the 2024 elections.

Two inmates at Harris County Jail, Benjamin David Walls and Frankie Rosas, face new charges following unsuccessful escape attempts.

One month after Harris County Precinct 4 deputy Maher Husseini was murdered while he was on his way to work, it is still unclear whether the killing will be treated as a line-of-duty death of an officer.

The Harris County Clerk’s Office held a news conference Thursday morning to provide key information about early voting for the upcoming Nov. 5 General and Special Elections.

Robert Amboree, a Houston property owner, recently made aware of an apparent property fraud that left him feeling violated.

A kitten is now safe after the quick actions by Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Bryan Perez.

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in North Harris County, where a man in his mid to late 20s was found shot dead by an off-duty police officer on Tuesday night.

All the officers indicted have court dates set for Oct. 18.

For the last three months, the people who live near a leaning power pole have been calling and calling and calling for help.