Sugar Land convenience store sells $1M Mega Millions ticket
A Sugar Land convenience store sold a ticket worth $1 million, according to the the Texas Lottery website.
Texans to open 2021 season at home against Jacksonville
The first game of the Houston Texans' 2021 season will take place at NRG Stadium against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Keep it simple: Here are the only 4 skincare products you need for healthy skin
It seems the older we get, the more we buy to counter the signs of aging. Beauty and skincare is a multibillion-dollar business. It is easy to get sucked into day creams, night creams, eye creams and serums and peels. But Houston dermatologist Dr. Viraat Patel of Nigro Dermatology says you only four items you need in your arsenal.
‘He caught me off guard:’ Road rage shooting victim says suspect should turn himself in
Jose Gutierrez is thankful to be alive and elated investigators have identified the man they say shot the Humble man in a bizarre road rage incident. It happened last month after an altercation at a neighborhood gas station.
Crisis along Texas’ border with Mexico not slowing, numbers continue rising
Data just released by Customs and Border shows the number of encounters along our southern border continues to rise and reached a level not seen since the year 2000.
Coast Guard searching for 7-year-old who got caught in rip current in Galveston
A 7-year-old is presumed to have drowned after he was caught in a rip current, Galveston Beach Patrol confirmed Tuesday.
Friend believes doctor who died in fiery Tesla crash climbed in backseat to try to save his own life
A close friend of a man who died when a Tesla crashed into a tree and burned says he believes Dr. William Varner was trying to save his own life by getting into the back seat of the car.“
Famed ‘Tiger King’ documentary star Carole Baskin talks to KPRC 2 about what people should do if they encounter a tiger
Famed "Tiger King" documentary star Carole Baskin went 1-on-1 with KPRC 2 reporter Courtney Zubowski in talking about the tiger from Houston getting national acclaim.
2 Texas deputies killed, city worker wounded in attack
Authorities say a man shot two West Texas sheriff’s deputies dead and critically wounded a city employee while answering a dog complaint.
Official: 2 sheriff’s deputies killed in central Texas town
Authorities say a man shot two West Texas sheriff’s deputies dead and critically wounded a city employee while answering a dog complaint.
Crisis along Texas’ border with Mexico not slowing, numbers continue rising
Data just released by Customs and Border shows the number of encounters along our southern border continues to rise and reached a level not seen since the year 2000.
ERCOT seeks to calm concerns ahead of summer heat, peak power demands
ERCOT seeks to calm concerns ahead of summer heat, peak power demands
Several Houston-area doctors in big trouble with the Texas Medical Board
KPRC 2 Investigates looks into some local doctors who are in big trouble with the Texas Medical Board. One of these doctors is a convicted felon.
Posthumous pardon requested for George Floyd’s Houston drug conviction
KPRC 2 Investigates has learned an attorney for the Harris County Public Defender’s office has filed an application requesting that clemency be granted for George Floyd for a 2004 drug conviction in Houston.
Schools ditch student mask requirements in growing numbers
Dozens of school districts around the country have eliminated requirements for students to wear masks, and many more are likely to ditch them before the next academic year.
Report: U. of Michigan missed chances to stop doctor's abuse
A report says staff at the University of Michigan missed many opportunities to stop a doctor who committed sexual misconduct against hundreds of patients over decades at the school.
US schools fight to keep students amid fear of dropout surge
U.S. educators are doing everything they can to track down high school students who stopped showing up to classes and to help them get the credits needed to graduate.
School shooting in Russia kills 9 people; suspect arrested
Russian officials say a gunman attacked a school in the city of Kazan and Russian officials say nine people have been killed.
Flight 93 families hope heroism award helps keep story alive
The memorial to the people who died on United Airlines Flight 93 is hard to find on a map as the Sept, 11, 2001, terrorist attack itself slips deeper into the nation’s memory.
‘Last hurrah’: 2020 college grads finally get ceremonies
Scores of college campuses around the U.S. are offering their 2020 graduates a chance to experience the in-person commencements they missed out on because of the pandemic.
As US reopens, campuses tighten restrictions for virus
Mask and distancing restrictions may be relaxing across much of the country, but it’s been another tough semester on many college campuses, where COVID-19 spikes have meant even tougher measures.
Crisis along Texas’ border with Mexico not slowing, numbers continue rising
Data just released by Customs and Border shows the number of encounters along our southern border continues to rise and reached a level not seen since the year 2000.
5 undocumented people found during human smuggling investigation near Katy
Five undocumented people were found Wednesday during what investigators described as a possible human smuggling attempt near Katy.
Biden raises refugee admissions to 62,5000 after facing backlash
President Joe Biden is formally raising the nation’s cap on refugee admissions to 62,500 this year.
Biden administration cancels border contracts involving funds meant for military missions
The Biden administration says it will begin work to address the risks of flooding and soil erosion from unfinished sections of the wall on the U.S. border with Mexico.
Gov. Abbott plans to request federal reimbursement for financial impact of border control
Governor Greg Abbott plans to request the federal government to pay for the financial costs associated with protecting the border.
Biden to nominate Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to lead ICE
President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated the sheriff of one of the nation's most populous counties to lead the agency that deports people in the country illegally, picking a seasoned law enforcement official who sharply criticized Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies.
Cheers! Learn a thing or 2 about the mint julep
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51 years later, Apollo 13 astronauts reflect on historic mission
On April 11, 1970, three astronauts and a team here on Earth dared to attempt what was expected to be the third moon landing. However, just shy of 56 hours into the mission, the crew experienced a problem that would turn into a full-fledged effort to get the crew back to Earth alive.
What the world was like the last time UH, Baylor were in the Final Four
Both the University of Houston and Baylor University men’s basketball teams have made it to the Final Four at the NCAA tournament this year.
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Pearland police are working to recover a body believed to be inside of a vehicle that was found submerged in a body of water.
Bill Worrell broadcasting his final Rockets game on May 14
Legendary Houston broadcaster Bill Worrell will be stepping aside from his daily Houston Rockets play-by-play duties after May 14.
Olympic hopeful: Houstonian Jordan Santana finishes 2nd at USA Skateboarding National Championships
Jordan Santana, a 17-year-old Olympic hopeful from Houston, finished second in the Women's Park event at the USA Skateboarding National Championships.
‘JJ Watt the turtle’ released into the wild in epic effort to save species in Houston area
An alligator-snapping turtle nicknamed after the former Houston Texans star was released in the wild last Thursday.
Do you look like your dog? Here’s how Houston pet-owners can win a year supply of food for their furry friend
If you have ever been told your pet resembles you, while you might not have taken it as a compliment at the time, you can now use that to your advantage.
VIDEO: Body camera footage released in fatal officer-involved shooting in Cypress
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office released video Tuesday of an officer-involved shooting that happened in March in the Cypress area.
Take a peek inside this high-end barbershop with lounge in La Marque
If you’re looking to get a new haircut, grab a drink, watch the latest sports game or just unwind after a long day -- we’ve found the perfect place for you.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to address COVID-19 during Commissioner’s Court
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is expected to discuss the coronavirus pandemic during Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Court meeting.
Got cellulite? Doctors say here are ways to minimize the appearance
If you have cellulite and want to hit the pool this summer, don’t worry at all. You’re not alone-- nearly all women have cellulite. The bad news is there’s no way to completely get rid of it, but you can minimize its appearance.
Man arrested after vandalizing 5 police vehicles outside of Lakeview PD station
A man was arrested after police said he vandalized several Lakeview Police Department vehicles Monday morning.
Man followed home from jewelry store near Galleria area and robbed, deputies say
Brazoria County sheriff’s deputies believe a man was followed for about 45 miles from a high-end jewelry store near the Galleria to his home near Alvin before he was robbed in his driveway.
Need a job? Landry’s to host job fair in Galveston this Wednesday
Need a job or know someone who does?
Tiger-tastic: This is what people are saying about that Bengal tiger hanging out in a Houston yard
As expected, there was plenty of reaction on social media to a tiger being spotted wandering in a residential neighborhood in Houston.