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An accidental explosion at a business in northwest Houston caused surrounding buildings to sustain damage.

The Harris County District Courts are reportedly being evacuated after there was a fire on one of the floors.

A teenager appeared in PC court Tuesday morning after he was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his younger brother as a group of teens handled a firearm in a barn in Tomball

Officials with the Texas Department of State Health Services announced the first locally acquired case of dengue virus in 2024.

Many area grocery stores will remain open on Thanksgiving Day.

A major car accident is being investigated in the HOV lane on I-45.

A man from Magnolia was taken into custody after a road rage episode led him to reportedly ram his car into other vehicles and even fire a weapon at them.

One of the nation’s largest food donation events is calling for urgent donations after facing food shortages ahead of Thanksgiving Day.

A homeowner says his house that’s more than 100 years old is falling apart, and it’s not because of old age.

Two people have been hospitalized after being shot at an apartment complex in southwest Houston.

Security cameras captured a swift and aggressive robbery at a jewelry store in Houston earlier this week.

Authorities are searching for a Houston-area man accused of following female joggers in his car and harassing them.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and holiday travel is expected to break records nationwide and in Houston.

Barbie Robinson, the former executive director of Harris County Public Health who is charged with felony misuse of official information, has posted a $50,000 bond, according to records.

Officials are attempting to identify two suspects in an aggravated robbery at a Dollar Tree store earlier this month.

Heights High School parents and students were notified Friday that the campus was placed in “HOLD Mode” due to an anonymous tip of a weapon.

Police at Texas Southern University have arrested a woman who is facing charges in Florida for murdering her former boyfriend.

Houston police are investigating a tragic crash involving an underage driver that killed a 2-year-old child.

In a new report, the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) unveiled growing health and environmental risks as plastics production facilities release toxic wastewater into Texas waterways.

A man from Orange, Texas, has pleaded guilty to charges related to kidnapping his former attorney and holding him for ransom.

Authorities are searching for the men responsible for an armed robbery at a Houston smoke shop.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo revealed its 2025 concert genre calendar. This will offer music fans to get a sneak peek at the highly-anticipated performer reveal in January.

People who live in Pinehurst say they feel like they’re being robbed and tell us the culprit is their MUD district.

KPRC 2’s Rilwan Balogun visited Phillips to get answers to Click2Houston Help Desk question regarding deed transfers and allegations of fraud.

Eight out of the 15 board members at The Texas State Board of Education gave their preliminary approval and voted in favor of keeping the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.

The Houston Police Department will hold a meeting Wednesday night to address speed racing concerns near the Arlington Court neighborhood.

Lantrip Elementary School has named an interim principal, sources confirm.

Mayor John Whitmire has named the new director of Houston Public Works (HPW).

Students in Texas whose parents make under $100,000 per year will soon have a clearer path to a college education.

Experience a LIT-Mas pop-up shop this holiday season.

For those looking to travel for Thanksgiving next week, it might be better to get all of your online errands taken care of before heading to the airports in Houston.

A Pasadena man who is confined to a wheelchair has been trapped in his apartment for months, because his apartment complex neither provided a ramp, nor would an apartment manager let him keep his own hand-built ramps out.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg held a news conference Tuesday afternoon following the charges the DA filed against Barbie Robinson, who was fired earlier this year as the executive director of Harris County Public Health.

In the two weeks following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, the President-elect has wasted no time announcing his picks for the major departments in his administration.

A Pasadena man, Javier Gascon, has been stuck in his apartment due to the lack of a proper wheelchair ramp.

The FBI’s Violent Crime Task Force is searching for a group of ATM robbers dubbed the “Camo Jacket Crooks.” Despite being named after their disguise-patterned torsos, authorities are hoping that this group of thieves can’t hide from justice.

An investigation is underway after a body was found in Buffalo Bayou Tuesday morning.

90s kids, gather round and mark your calendars for December 6-8 as Nostalgiacon allows you to bring out your inner child and see the icons behind your favorite shows growing up.

After news broke that charges were filed against Barbie Robinson, the former executive director of Harris County Public Health who was fired earlier this year, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling out District Attorney Kim Ogg.

A $600,000 bond has been set for a man tied to sexual assaults and apartment break-ins over the last three months.

Barbie Robinson, who was fired earlier this year as the executive director of Harris County Public Health, has now been charged with felony misuse of official information.

An armed man who was seen running on 288 and N. Macgregor Way was taken into custody after a person was shot to death on Monday morning.

We have daily downpours expected this week. While it will not be a washout, you can expect to see on-and-off storms through the next 10 days. Plan on extra time for driving, and have a way to get weather information.

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

A new homeowner in Houston discovered a human corpse in a house they had recently purchased.

A second suspect appears to have been arrested in connection with a spree of violent sexual assaults in Houston’s northside.

A singer from Porter who gained fame from his appearances on “American Idol” and “The Voice” is recovering after being shot in the stomach.

The government has painted Anas Said, 28, as a terrorist collaborator. He is charged with a serious federal offense, providing support to the terrorist organization, ISIS.

A small airplane crashed at a residential airport in Manvel.

Shell Deer Park Chemicals has a unit responding to the area due to an elevated flaring at its facility.

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

A police pursuit in the Spring area on November 13 ended with the arrest of Montreal Dwayne Frye, who allegedly fled from deputies in a stolen vehicle.

A 43-year-old woman is accused of practicing dentistry without a license out of a Spring-area home after a bust by the Houston Police Department’s Major Offenders Division.

A principal at a middle school in Liberty County has been arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material.

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.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with multiple sexual assaults in north Houston.

A Houston-based defense attorney may be on the radar for legal counsel of his own after he was caught trying to sneak drugs into a jail facility.

A chaotic law enforcement pursuit in the Spring area led an armed pedestrian to take matters into their own hands.

Investigators with the Houston Police Department’s Special Victim’s Division announced that they have arrested a suspect connected to two of the apartment break-ins and sexual assaults in the West Gulf Bank Rd. area over the past three months.

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

Houston Astros’ second baseman Jose Altuve continues to add to his loaded baseball resume!

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

The newly hired principal at Houston ISD’s Harvard Elementary School has stepped down before officially starting the job.

A Houston family is searching for their 12-year-old daughter after she ran away from home. They are afraid she is now being trafficked.

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.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and in case you’re looking to travel for the holidays, you might want to consider a staycation.

The Houston Fire Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III, the firefighter who died in the line of duty late Wednesday night.

A Cypress mom is speaking out after her daughter was struck by a car in the Cy-Park High School parking lot. She’s accusing the school district of not doing enough to assist in the aftermath of the accident.

The wait is finally over, Texas will finally have Michelin star restaurants! The Michelin Guide announced over the summer that its s anonymous inspectors would visit restaurants in Houston, along with other cities in Texas.

A Houston man has been found guilty of a spree of violent robberies at fast food restaurants and convenience stores.

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

Fearless supporters of United Way of Greater Houston rappelled down the 26-story DoubleTree Hotel in the Galleria on Friday, raising funds for programs to help struggling families.

The Houston Fire Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III, the firefighter who died in the line of duty late Wednesday night.

A man has died after being wounded by gunshots during a heated exchange in an apartment complex parking lot in West Houston.

A local restaurant has released security footage showing three robbers crawling across the floor after breaking in to steal liquor.

Authorities are searching for a man connected to a string of sexual assaults in Houston’s northside. Terrifyingly, authorities believe the attacks might be happening at random.

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!

Police are responding to a report of a man being shot near Boyland Elementary School in North Houston.

The countdown begins at Moody Gardens for the Ice Land opening, but the work has been happening for months.

For Erica Garcia, the pain of losing her brother is raw, and she struggles to imagine a life without him. Just two and a half years apart, Marcelo and Erica shared a deep bond, one that was built on love, laughter, and years of shared memories.

The 12 finalists for college football’s Lombardi Award have been named, and two athletes from the Houston area at Texas colleges are among the field!

The Houston Fire Department hasn’t experienced the loss of one of its own while battling a fire since the 2013 Southwest Inn Fire that killed several firefighters.

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

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.

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.

Traffic has been stopped at an intersection near The Woodlands after a large police presence has filled the area.

A shooting at an Alief apartment complex has left three people dead, sources with Houston Police Department confirm.

CenterPoint Energy has announced that it is monitoring the potential impacts of Hurricane Rafael across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

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.

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

Newly released surveillance footage shows the moments leading up to the shooting death of a beloved landscaper, Braderick Kuykendall, 32, on Oct. 1.

A Houston Marine is facing charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a teen girl.

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.

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.

A joint lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the family of Jose Wilfredo Perez Jr., a contractor who died in a fatal hydrogen sulfide gas release at the PEMEX Deer Park refinery on Oct. 10.

A search is underway for a missing 10-year-old girl who was last seen in southwest Houston Friday morning.