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.

“This type of spam is extremely disturbing and disheartening.”

Since its launch in January, it’s been helping around 10,000 people each month, including several hundred here in the Houston area.

From water painting to calligraphy prints, celebrate culture and traditions at the largest Islamic art festival in the U.S.

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

Rice fired seventh-year coach Mike Bloomgren with the program headed toward a 10th straight losing season following losses in six of eight games.

Teen rescued from trafficking situation

Vice President Kamala Harris will host a campaign rally on Friday at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.

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

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

The Deer Park refinery leaked hydrogen sulfide into the air on October 10, causing 2 deaths and close to three dozen injuries.

Investigators say the driver of the BMW died at the scene.

Following a release of chemicals at the PEMEX facility in Deer Park, several surrounding residents sought medical treatment, according to Houston attorney Ryan Zehl.

We returned home with Diane and Steve Hutto for the first time since Monday's explosion and fire.

Jesus Villareal, 39, went missing from the Huntsville Unit on Sunday

Police say the teenager was driving a car that crashed. What happened after that crash is what killed him.

If you're looking to cool off during the excessive heat, the City of Houston activated its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan with a complete list of cooling centers.

KPRC 2 is proud to once again join NBC and Telemundo's Clear the Shelters initiative and team up with Telemundo Houston and animal shelters in the Houston area to host the tenth annual Clear the Shelters nationwide pet adoption drive through September 10

Discovery Green is thrilled to introduce their summer programming featuring extended hours and much more!

Former Olympians and Paralympians from the Houston area will host a camp to engage and promote ideals of the Olympic and Paralympic movement at the Trotter Family YMCA.

Investigators are going over surveillance video to see if that can help them figure out exactly what happened.

A man who was helping lift up a mobile home in east Montgomery County on Monday morning, died after the home fell on him.

Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies say the woman driving the car was intoxicated.

Residents of several Houston apartment complexes report they do not have water service since the storm hit last Thursday.

City of Houston has opened resource centers in response to a recent storm that caused significant damage and power outages.

A baby is safe after a roof of an apartment building partially collapsed on them during Thursday’s severe weather.

Reba McEntire can do it all. Having sold 75 million records worldwide, there is no question she is the Queen of Country. Check out her chat with Houston Life's Derrick Shore about what it's like for her to be a coach on NBC's the Voice, the time she almost competed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and how she ultimately ended up on the RodeoHouston stage.

The Pine Hills apartments are in an area already severely impacted by flooding.

He's a dad, musician and author who spent his childhood in the kitchen with his dad, cookie creator Wally "Famous" Amos. Now, the recent Texas transplant is an accomplished musician and author -- winning a Grammy and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. Ahead of his new album release and gig performing at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, he's chatting with Houston Life about his successes, struggles, and what he's learned along the way.

Tanya Kirven says she and her mom took shelter in their hallway.

A Kingwood mother has three years of community service ahead of her after pleading guilty to injuring her daughter. She's accused of beating, choking, and burning her teenage daughter after being upset with her for not wearing her hijab and overcooking pita bread, according to Harris County prosecutors.

Chopper video shows the cleanup going on a day after an EF-1 tornado hit.

“I’m pretty sure the roof got lifted off,” said Kevin and Jason who both work at the Bourbon Street Sports Bar.

According to the Galveston Police Department, less crime was reported in January 2024 in comparison to January 2023.

At the center of the controversy, the Mayor, Fred Burton, has leveled an allegation that one city council member, Ebony Sanco, does not live within the city limits.

The League City Police Department said it happened at the intersection of E. FM 646 and South Shore Blvd.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Director of Finance to oversee the financial operations of our television stations and digital media businesses.

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The five-day search for missing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham ended Tuesday when her body was found in the Trinity River. The Polk County Sheriff's office says they're building a capital murder case against the prime suspect in her death, Don Steven McDougal.

Stacker compiled a list of the most common domestic flights from William P Hobby using data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Houston using data from Yelp

Freelance writer Amanda Sorena shares a list of fun events happening all around the city.

Stacker compiled a list of coat drives near Houston using data from One Warm Coat.

‘Tis the season for tamales

Here’s our take on the greatest things to do, see, and enjoy in the Houston area this weekend.

The lighting of Christmas trees at ceremonies across the Houston area will commence the most wonderful time of the year.

Is pumpkin pie a MUST for your Thanksgiving table? We’ve got a list that will come in handy.

Registered sex offenders in your neighborhoodBy law, sex offenders must register and follow a set of rules when moving into a new area.

Mental Health is fast becoming one of the greatest public health challenges of our time, especially for young people. The city of Houston is taking a unique approach to make sure young people have support and resources when they need help.

There’s good news for food lovers in Houston.

From Humble, TX to Hollywood!

The City of Houston is extending is its Public Health Heat Emergency throughout the weekend.

Houston is re-activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan and will provide resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat Wednesday through Sunday.

Rap legend Bun B’s Trill Burgers restaurant is having a soft opening in Houston Wednesday and it’ll have mouth-watering options for everyone.

This year, Comicpalooza attendees can cash in on exclusive deals all around downtown restaurants and bars!

Clark and Cora Wright own the sprawling Queen Victorian home that overlooks Dickinson Bayou. Cora’s great, great grandfather was the original owner, Ebenezer Nichols who originally built it as a summer house. It held such a special place in her heart.

A viewer asked just what does 30% chance of rain mean?

What will life be like for humans living on Mars? Four researchers selected by NASA will help answer that question.

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is holding a news conference on Tuesday to announce the Stop Human Trafficking In School Zones Act that she has created.

Oh weekend, how we yearn for thee!

Watch the pet preview on Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m.

Your teenagers will be out of school for the summer before you know it. Making sure they have meaningful job opportunities so they don’t get into trouble is a key part of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s mission to make Houston streets safer

For the fourth season in a row, the University of Houston Men’s Basketball Team will play in the NCAA tournament for the Sweet 16 game.

A double home lot in the Heights is something to behold -- so behold, y’all.

Four top law-enforcement officials in the Harris County region warned Thursday of severe consequences for those plotting illegal “street takeovers” to promote street racing or reckless driving like recent events in Austin and Houston.

More than 20 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency listed a Northwest Harris County shopping center at the 11600 block of Jones Road as a superfund site after county officials say a former dry cleaning business spent more than a decade improperly dumping toxic waste.

“I’ve never seen nothing like that in person it was pretty crazy.”

Disaster Relief shelter at the BakerRipley Pasadena Campus

In October 2021, after more than a decade as a healthy, competitive runner, Esau Velazquez suffered a heart attack.

Its National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and several Lotus Seafood locations are honoring law enforcement by offering police offers a 20% discount on Monday, according to a release.

Astro Access is a project dedicated to promoting disability inclusion in space.

It was business as usual on Wednesday afternoon at Ely’s Beauty Salon in north Houston until a U-Haul plowed into the business.

The H.E.B. Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Uptown Holiday Lighting are two of Houston’s biggest holiday events, drawing in tens of thousands of guests.

The Houston Life Prize Wheel gives us the opportunity to connect with our wonderful viewers and gives you, the viewer, the opportunity to win BIG prizes.

According to the Center for Disease Control, one in five adults experience long-haul COVID-19.

“Fraud is on the rise here in Houston,” and one particular woman is part of the reason why, according to Sergeant Darren Schlosser with the Houston Police Department’s Auto Theft Division Vehicle Fraud Unit.

The Houston Astros have won the World Series and fans are ready to grab the latest gear.

Want to scare up some fun? Try these adults-only events

The pastor of Pattison United Methodist Church recently saved a member of her congregation who was in the middle of a diabetic emergency.

A not-so-scary haunted house, an Oktoberfest extravaganza and a food and wine festival featuring some of the city’s top chefs made our shortlist of the Houston-area’s cultural offerings this weekend.

She teaches at Willis ISD.

It’s officially that time of year.

A Houston area family is suing a fast food chain after they say a worker pulled out a gun and shot at them.

Of the city’s many fine coffee shops, these are the ones inviting enough to linger in.

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream employs adults with special needs and they’re celebrating a lot of big achievements! The company is hosting a one-year-anniversary Friday at the Katy storefront at 20920 Katy Freeway, Ste, S. They have live music, celebrity guests, and ice cream (obviously). Those with special needs will get free ice cream during the celebration from noon to 9 p.m.

The Houston Life Prize Wheel gives us the opportunity to connect with our wonderful viewers and gives you, the viewer, the opportunity to win BIG prizes.

High gas prices are being passed on to consumers in a variety of ways, and now, consumers are feeling the squeeze everywhere.

If you can’t make it to our studios, no worries! You can donate thru June 13 at your Neighborhood Donor Center or any of the locations below.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction Monday to stop the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s new rule he says is unlawfully altering asylum and parole procedures at the border.

Houston-area lawmakers weigh-in with how they would like to see the budget surplus spent on.

A palatial, Queen Anne Victorian on a manicured double lot in Houston’s historic Brooke Smith neighborhood is on the market for $1,095,000.

Temperatures are expected to rise this Mother’s Day weekend and in response, authorities have opened several public facilities located throughout the county to serve as emergency cooling centers, Saturday through Sunday.

For the first time, we are hearing what accused killer Andre Jackson had to say to authorities shortly after his arrest on June 3, 2016, for the murder of Josue Flores. Prosecutors played the police interview for the jury on Thursday.

Patrons of Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy band together to help beloved local business

The Region II Gymnastics Championships wrapped up yesterday at Rudder High School in Bryan, TX.

Christine Ha was the first blind contestant on Master Chef and won the show’s third season. Following the show, she went on to become a renowned restaurateur, entrepreneur and author hoping to spread awareness about her condition and inspiring people to achieve their dreams despite their limitations.

With the 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo soon to be underway, organizers have a fresh line of merchandise to celebrate the event’s 90th anniversary.

An Amber Alert has been issued for three children who were reportedly abducted Monday afternoon.

Back in June 2021, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher asked for an investigation into post offices in her district after residents who live on the west and southwest side of Houston filed more than 300 complaints.