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.

Houston was ranked right behind Sin City itself: Las Vegas.

Curious about the latest buzz in Houston? We've got the inside scoop on stories that matter this week.

The surprising origin of the term supermoon

After parents and students had the opportunity to address Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles on Thursday, we’re hoping to learn more by taking your questions directly to Miles later today.

A major breakthrough in a national security investigation is about to be announced.

Houston ISD teachers tell KPRC 2 they are still struggling through constant changes in teaching styles and administrators are reluctant to talk due to fear of losing their jobs.

The Nutcracker Market Preview Party set the stage for an exciting holiday shopping experience at NRG Center from Nov. 14-17, and KPRC 2′s Holly Galvan Posey and Zorrie Jones were there to give you an exclusive sneak peek into some of this year’s standout vendors.

Discover everything you need to know about the 44th Annual Nutcracker Market at Houston's NRG Center, featuring over 270 merchants, including new vendors, unique holiday gifts, and festive shopping experiences from Nov. 14-17.

Is now the right time to buy a home, or should you wait? With fluctuating interest rates, many would-be buyers find themselves caught in a tough decision.

KPRC 2 Investigates is looking into why people end up with bills for hundreds even thousands of dollars for a simple covid test. By federal law covid tests are free regardless of having insurance. So why the high fees? We are getting answers and showing you how to find a free test when you need one.

CenterPoint Energy announced late Friday it would proceed with its long-disputed rate review, ongoing since August. Alongside this announcement, the energy company presented a proposal to increase rates, aiming to recover costs from its response to severe weather in May.

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

If you’re wondering where KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy is on tonight’s newscasts, rest assured that his absence has been joyfully excused!

CONGRATULATIONS, KENNEDI ROGERS!! She has helped lead the Ridge Point Panthers to an undefeated 14-0 record in district play, and another strong season at 36-11.

In an inspiring show of community support, former Army Sergeant Lonnie McCaskill and her family received much-needed repairs to their minivan, thanks to KPRC 2′s Bill Spencer, the Spencer Solves It team and Christian Brothers Automotive.

A busted pipe in the ceilings of Fulshear High School created a terrifying and potentially dangerous situation for students Thursday.

A busted pipe in the ceilings of Fulshear High School created a terrifying and dangerous situation for students Thursday.

The Houston Housing Authority has appointed a new interim President and CEO amid a scandal involving questionable contracts.

KPRC 2's Solvable investigates the unsolved murders of two different women named Mary Morris.

Meet Rocky, a three-year-old German Shepherd mix who is ready for his forever home.

Election Day 2024 is here, and if you've got questions about the polls — we've got you covered.

As KPRC 2 Investigates the Houston Housing Authority we have uncovered a culture of intimidation and secretive deals designed to keep you in the dark. Investigative reporter Amy Davis shines a light on the practices keeping former employees silent.

How rare is it for a strong storm to move into the Gulf this time of year?

The Houston Housing Authority is facing a double crisis. A recent ransomware attack has compromised their network, and their CEO is on leave amid investigations into suspicious contracts.

Tenants at an East Houston apartment complex recently contacted KPRC 2, fearing they would need to move out within 48 hours due to city orders. However, city officials clarified that no such eviction order had been issued.

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 once-respected head of a boy's basketball coach and two assistant principals are at the center of helping hundreds of teachers slip through the cracks and teach at various local schools in exchange for money.

As CenterPoint Energy continues to work on upgrading its infrastructure after the fallout of its Hurricane Beryl response, one Houston-area woman is worried the energy company might be cutting corners.

KPRC 2 and our Community partners are helping create a holiday “tree farm” event for pediatric cancer patients

As Halloween kicks off, the weather in Houston is anything but sweet. Expect warm and muggy conditions with storms and lightning threatening to dampen trick-or-treat plans.

We finally are seeing the Stormtracker 2 Live Radar getting some action as the beginning of a weather pattern change that will bring more rain to Houston and SE Texas

Residents at the Edgewater Apartments in Lake Jackson were upset after the city issued a notice to all tenants, informing them that some of their utilities may soon be cutoff after the complex failed to pay for water, sewer and trash services for months.

Halloween is just one day away. We have been talking about rain chances for Halloween and that still looks to be the case.

We finally are seeing the Stormtracker 2 Live Radar getting some action as the beginning of a weather pattern change that will bring more rain to Houston and SE Texas

Houston PetSet and Crime Stoppers of Houston are highlighting the impact of domestic violence on pets as Domestic Violence Awareness Month concludes.

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.

Halloween is here, and it's time to embrace the spookiest night of the year with candied apples, creative costumes, and eerie decor! KPRC 2 wants YOU to join in on the fun by sharing your favorite Halloween photos with us.

A number of signs were tied to incumbent county Commissioner Andy Meyers and featured a mugshot of his opponent, Taral Patel, who is currently facing 9 criminal charges for acts prosecutors say were tied to his respective campaign.

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.

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.

The Santa Fe Independent School District Board voted unanimously to request an outside review of district safety policies and procedures more than six years after a mass shooting at Santa Fe High School claimed the lives of eight students and two educators.

On Tuesday, KPRC 2 investigates was on the scene on Houston’s East End as federal investigators started their second day of digging into the grounds along Buffalo Bayou.

Houston Police and EquuSearch are back at the property on Elmview Drive for a third day of digging.

What this means for temperatures and precipitation in Houston

Patrick Cole reached out to KPRC 2's help desk saying he is fed up with the city’s response to what he claims is their own mistake.

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

Houston Police are searching a property in west Houston in connection to a missing persons investigation.

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Houston this Friday ahead of the upcoming elections.

Patrece Lee, the ex-Houston city manager, is at the center of a corruption investigation involving city water contracts.

Residents had been battling the eyesore for months, reaching out to the city through 311, but had seen little to no action until KPRC 2 intervened.

On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates spoke with New York City based Aviation Attorney, Justin Green, regarding Sunday nights helicopter crash.

Residents had been battling the eyesore for months, reaching out to the city through 311, but had seen little to no action until KPRC 2 intervened.

KPRC 2 has obtained surveillance video of a deadly helicopter crash from Sunday night.

You can watch Inside the Texans every Monday at 11 a.m. streaming on the KPRC 2+ app.

KPRC 2's Gage Goulding and Megan Shandel celebrated their wedding in Pittsburgh.

The student at a Houston Independent School District’s Bonham Elementary School has died after testing positive for Meningococcal Disease.

In the aftermath of Mayor John Whitmire calling out City Controller Chris Hollins over alleged “pay to play” conflicts for an upcoming conference, KPRC 2 is looking into how the City will hold its chief financial officer accountable.

One month ago today, a car crashed into a nearby pipeline in Deer Park resulting in an explosion and massive fire.

Damaging, stealing or vandalizing political campaign signs whether you agree with the candidate or not is a crime.

The KPRC 2 Investigators are looking into questionable projects orchestrated by the Houston Housing Authority.

If you've got a couple of spare Oreos, stick them on your forehead, put your hands behind your back and try to get that cookie in your chomper. Derrick Shore and Lauren Kelly from Houston Life tried it LIVE on TV and... let's just say one of them is pretty much an expert now. ;-)

Betty Boop, a three-year-old pit bull mix, loves learning new tricks!

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

The May derecho and Hurricane Beryl both packed powerful winds that left utility poles all across Southeast Texas leaning or even blown over.

A new episode of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.

The 42 second clip shared with KPRC 2 appears to show a Cy-Fair ISD police officer, attempting to break-up the fight, grabs a student lift them and slams him to the ground.

Who is Swimsuit boy? It’s a mystery that’s gone unsolved for more than half a century. Swimsuit boy or John Houston Doe 1973 is the last known victim of Houston’s Candy Man killer to be identified.

Waiting Under the Willow discusses their expansion and introduces us to Sia, a sweet senior dog in need of a loving home

The City of Uvalde has released a new batch of footage related to the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in May 2022.

Letters sent to parents, obtained by KPRC 2, reveal at least three students were hit by cars on three separate occasions within the same week.

A new episode of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.

Join KPRC 2, the Graham Media Group-owned NBC station in Houston, and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to redefining the news landscape. As a Newscast Producer, you'll have the opportunity to bring your passion for news, dedication to high-quality journalism, and innovative spirit to our newsroom.

Defensive tackle facing old team

Houston experiences hot and humid conditions with coastal showers this weekend, followed by cooler temperatures starting next week.

A water tank exploded, damaging homes in NW Houston. The families are picking up the pieces after the Utility district denies their claims.

The petition claims a high-profile Pakistani American Businessman teamed up with Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate Taral Patel to hatch a smear campaign against another candidate they had "a common enemy" with during the 2023 primaries.

Residents of a northwest Houston neighborhood are tired of living next to a vacant home that has become a neighborhood eyesore and nuisance.

During an exclusive interview with CenterPoint Energy’s CEO Jason Wells, KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding showed him a video of a woman who watched her sister gasp for air as she struggled to breathe during the massive power outage.

Following CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells exclusive interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding, KPRC 2′s Amy Davis brought in five Houston community members to gauge how they feel about Wells responses.

Just days before Houstonians will be able to share their honest thoughts about CenterPoint Energy with the Texas Public Utilities Commission, the company’s top man has agreed to interview exclusively with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding.

A few mysteries are as chilling and unresolved as the Texas Killing Fields. KPRC 2 docu-series 'The Evidence Room' - The Texas Killing Fields.

A new episode of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our Re'Chelle Turner introduces us to a woman who created a guide for abuse victims who want to escape their situation but may not be sure how to start.

Franklin Pena and Johan Martinez-Rangel have been indicted for capital murder in Harris County and each have a $10 million bond.

Houston Police told KPRC 2 on Tuesday that security is being added to local synagogues and mosques after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.

We caught up with Michael to hear all about his new role in the competition series, and how much fun he has in that iconic red chair.

We all know how important reading books are to help children's early development but statistics show Black and Latino families, especially in the Houston area, still don't have access to books -- which is why a clinic is trying to change that by giving free books to children.

A New Caney couple that became homeless after the derecho is breathing a sigh of relief.

In our four-part episode of KPRC 2 Investigates nationally recognized show ‘The Evidence Room,’ we examine the lives of four women and the work their families have done to find justice.

Some rain showers are rolling through, diving through the coast.

Season 6 of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday, Sept. 25 exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.

Some storms have developed north of Houston and Harris County Tuesday evening.

The City of Houston has unveiled plans to demolish 12 abandoned homes connected to a controversial landlord who was at the center of KPRC 2 reports earlier this year.

Waiting Under the Willow (WUWF) introduces 6-month old puppy, Tito. WUWF also talks about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and how their newest volunteer is helping spread awareness.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV stops by Houston Life with meal deals from Rainbow Lodge and Pacific Coast Tacos to help you save you money while dining out. Plus, a budget-friendly recipe for chicken lasagna the whole family will love. This recipe is inspired by The Bake Shoppe and Cafe in Cypress.

Watch the extended version of the show to see even more of the adventure and the work being done to save animals like gorillas, grey crowned cranes, and zebras.

You can watch Inside the Texans every Monday at 11 a.m. streaming on the KPRC 2+ app.

Introducing Tina, a young black lab filled with love to give featured this week on KPRC 2′s Pet Project!

The Texans are gearing up for their first home game on Sunday Night Football, hoping to showcase their improvements, particularly quarterback C.J. Stroud's development.