State laws regarding the carrying of knives and other bladed weapons in Texas changed in 2017.

Beatriz Gonzalez, the heartfelt, cultural, and profound voice from Donna, Texas, has carved out a space for herself as one of the rising stars in Latin music today.

🐰 Celebrate Easter with a Bunny Shower! 🎉

For some families in Texas, the monthly deposit of SNAP benefits onto their Lone Star card is the only way they can put food on the table.

As lawmakers work to close loopholes that allow minors access to cannabis consumables, hemp farmers warn a total THC ban would strangle a once-hailed crop.

Anti-voucher Republicans said they voted for the bill so they could fight to improve it, and also to fend off political retribution.

Multi-agency operation seizes over 10 kilograms of meth, 14 firearms in sweeping bust

It’s been six weeks since 22-year-old Jonathan Scott’s body was found with gunshot wounds in a Spring neighborhood near Rayford Forest Lane and Brookhaven Street.

House Bill 4572 would introduce new requirements for pits where drillers bury oil and gas waste.

If you haven’t gone to work yet today, make sure to throw on something red to support your Houston Rockets!

The House approved historic legislation that would implement school vouchers in Texas. Here’s how each representative voted.

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.

Officials say personnel at the plant are working to return operations to normal as soon as possible.

The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office says the discovery was made at County Road 99 and Belcher Road, not far from Alvin.

The lower chamber overwhelmingly voted in favor of House Bill 2, a sweeping $8 billion piece of legislation that would also limit schools’ reliance on teachers without formal classroom training.

The bill would require universities to report any visa-holding students who support terrorism, but its vague language could be dangerous, civil rights groups say.

As the Texas House expects to vote on a bill to create a $1 billion school voucher, a showdown is expected between optimistic supporters and critics hoping to sink the vote again, as they did in 2023.

The Bellaire Police Department is currently investigating three residential burglaries that occurred in the Mulberry area over the past two weeks.

House Bill 2000, known as Audrii’s Law, which looks to close a loophole for sex offenders, is set for a vote in the Texas House.

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A last-minute amendment would require students to go to alternative education settings if they attack a teacher or make terroristic threats.

Hours after the shooting, officials said the suspect had evaded security protocols at Wilmer-Hutchins High School.

The Texas House also approved more money for schools in a bipartisan vote.

You just bought your dream car and you’re driving off the lot, life is good, until that problem comes up.

In this week’s episode of the TribCast, Matthew and Eleanor ask the question: Are Texas teachers OK?

School district officials say a suspect in a shooting at a Dallas high school that wounded four students and drew a heavy police response to the campus has been taken into custody.

The state has officially ordered Liberty County Jail to shut down its facility due to reported “non-compliance issues” within the jail.

A shooting has been reported at a high school in Dallas.

Middleton is the second Republican to join what is expected to be a growing field of candidates angling to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton as the state’s top legal official.

Klein Cain graduate in heavy demand ahead of NFL draft

Klein Cain graduate has busy schedule in advance of NFL draft

Our Chief Meteorologist received this letter in my inbox with this attached photo about some unusual cloud formation while they were on a cruise in Galveston. Here's what he discovered.

Over 2 million American Airlines flights starting January 2026 will have complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi—that's more than any other domestic flight carrier.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a shipment of what was labeled as fresh bell peppers and cucumbers, but something entirely different was concealed inside the produce.

Molina Healthcare of Texas and the YMCA of Southeast Texas have partnered together to host a unique Easter egg hunt experience today for young swimmers.

The Conroe Police Department has arrested a man in North Houston for the sexual assault of a Circle K clerk last Thursday.

April 15 is Tax Day, but Texas homeowners still have time to apply for an exemption on their property taxes!

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said if the private sector wants the rail line, it should cover planning costs.

There is a push in our backyard by State Senator Mayes Middleton to reconstruct how our state government looks and operates in the future. The approach is to not only save money for Texans, but also to make government more efficient in the Lone Star State.

A 27-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a child may have harmed more victims following an investigation, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit

Airbnb announced it has been collecting and remitting $13.5 billion in tourism taxes on behalf of hosts worldwide. In Texas, as of 2024, Airbnb has generated $105 million, with $35 million of that coming from Houston alone.

Over the weekend, a constable from Mark Herman’s Office helped save a little child who fell into a pool and stopped breathing.

Nvidia announced Monday that it will produce its artificial intelligence super computers in the United States for the first time.

All jokes aside, some chances for showers are moving into the holiday weekend

It's called the Fresh Start Program and according to organizers with Harris County, the goal is to reduce recidivism, meet their basic needs, and make communities safer.

Texas running back has busy schedule

Texans expand their girls flag football program

House Bill 259, introduced by State Rep. Richard Hayes, proposes removing short-barrel firearms from the prohibited weapons list.

Marley the Penguin from Galveston has become a viral sensation due to her painting skills, amassing over 150 million views globally.

Part of the policy would restrict facility usage and athletic competitions based on biological gender and require staff to notify parents if their child wants to go by a different gender.

Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas was able to close the Jim Hogg County facility because of Trump’s immigration policies. Records reveal that the reality is more nuanced.

Lawmakers are quietly pushing bills that would limit access to bathrooms and measures preventing trans people from changing government documents.

The Houston Rockets have officially wrapped up the regular season! Next stop: playoff basketball, which is returning to Houston for the first time since the 2019-20 season.

Ole Miss edge rusher is a projected third-round selection

Houston Texans hold annual local prospect day

For the first time in decades, investigators have returned to a property connected to one of Texas’ oldest cold cases: the disappearance of 14-year-old Sondra Ramber.

At KPRC 2, the Graham Media Group-owned news and information hub in Houston, TX, we embrace innovation and creativity within our news team. We provide an environment where you can unleash your potential as a reporter, connect deeply with the community, and contribute to a culture of transparency and trust.

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An investigation is underway after a homeowner was pistol-whipped and robbed during a home invasion in Spring. It happened after he opened his door for a woman who set him up, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

Emergency crews are responding to a gas line break in League City on Friday afternoon.

Since 2020, the Lilac Touch Med Spa has allegedly operating without proper authorization.

President Donald Trump offered an endorsement of Patrick on Truth Social.

Since 2023, we have worked diligently to reach new audiences in Texas, increase trust in our work and expand into local news. At the end of this year, with a strong leadership team in place, I will be transitioning.

Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserable.

Patrick has held the position of Lt. Govornor since 2015.

Staying above average across SE Texas

The lower chamber’s plan largely aligns with the Senate’s proposal and puts billions toward teacher pay, border security and property tax cuts.

The WNBA will have its inaugural Rivals Week in August tipping off with Caitlin Clark and Indiana facing Angel Reese and Chicago in prime time.

A man from Los Angeles has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a $12.5 million scam that victimized investors in the Southern District of Texas.

Texas lawmakers consider removing short-barrel firearms from the prohibited list.

Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who is projected as a likely second-day pick in this month’s NFL draft, surrendered on a sexual assault warrant Thursday and was released after posting bail, according to published reports.

Two children were rescued and two arrests were made after a joint investigation into child exploitation at a Montgomery County home, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

An Orange, Texas, man, who is a now-twice convicted armed kidnapper, has been sentenced to federal prison, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

Spring is in the air, so why not raise a glass to Texas Wine Country? We were treated to some delicious Texas wines that are bursting with flavor. Plus, some ideas for where you can sip and sample award winning wines at unique hill country wineries -- and since it's wildflower season, it's the perfect time for a little road trip.

While American consumers and markets wonder and worry about President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs, Gulf coast shrimpers are cheering him on.

Senate Bill 36, a priority bill for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, would create an office within the Department of Public Safety focused on immigration enforcement, organized crime and threats to state infrastructure.

This controversial bill, running alongside House Bill 259, aims to remove these compact weapons from the prohibited list, sparking a heated debate on Second Amendment rights.

There appears to be a concerning rise in reported dog attacks across the Greater Houston area and nearby counties since 2024, with a significantly concentration of cases coming from Liberty County—many involving stray dogs.

A supercharged U.S. Senate GOP primary in Texas between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton is off to a fast start of personal attacks and expectations of a high-spending race.

A man dubbed a shooting suspect by constable deputies is behind bars but not before they found some sizeable bags of marijuana, a bit of cash, a container with pills hidden inside and a gun. A bloody shirt was also recovered, but the context behind that was not disclosed.

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are just around the corner.

A woman who went to get some relief at a spa in Katy found herself more stressed than when she walked in after somehow ending up with a $3,000 loan she says she never signed up for.

An overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could lead schools to lose funds.

Among the hundreds of amendments were ones that focused on school vouchers, the attorney general’s office and the Texas Lottery.

As the Texas House prepares to vote on the budget, officials and other experts monitor national policy and state tax revenue.

The people affected include a University of Houston professor from Korea who was teaching upper level math under a type of student visa that allows graduates to work in their field of study.

State and local health agencies are having to cut programs and staff to make up the loss and more cuts could be coming.

State health officials added four more counties to what they consider “outbreak areas” and advise those visiting or living in those counties to consult measles vaccination guidance for those areas.

Arianny Acedo didn’t cross the border illegally. She applied through the CBP One app, flew into the country from Chile with her husband, and began building a new life with the help of a sponsor — her sister in Houston. Like many others, she believed she had done everything right.

The sheriff’s office said it started as a weapons disturbance in the 10600 block of Lyndon Meadows Drive, near Queenston Blvd.

The proposal would require counties who opt for hand counts to use ballots that can be scanned and tabulated by a voting machine.

Douglas Hendon is charged with delivery of a controlled substance causing death.

With oak pollen leading the charge and warm, breezy conditions keeping those tissues flying, we're in for a bumpy ride through mid-April.

Imagine bite-sized pearls bursting with bold, smoky pepperoni flavor, designed for a fun dipping and dunking experience. Would you try it?

Gov. Greg Abbott will have the opportunity to appoint Boyd’s replacement, furthering his influence on the high court.

Rain activity is non-existent over the next 7 days.

The ACLU and its Texas chapter have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the deportation of Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act, a law from 1798.

If you missed out on the $1,400 stimulus check, now's your chance to claim it!

This new system ties teacher salaries to student success, instructional quality, and effectiveness, moving away from traditional salary schedules. What do you think about this?