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As questions about hantavirus continue circulating online, KPRC 2 took some of the internet’s most common concerns to Dr. Sheldon Kaplan, who said he has worked in infectious diseases at Texas Children’s Hospital for 50 years.

Residents told us they are concerned about squatters, illegal activity and illegal dumping.

Texas Senator John Cornyn is proposing a major highway change that would honor President Donald Trump while reshaping one of the nation’s longest roadways.

THC vape pens are becoming harder for parents and teachers to recognize. Some devices are designed to look like USB drives, highlighters, or other everyday electronics — making them easy for teens to hide. Now, with changing policies surrounding THC products in Texas, experts worry some teenagers may wrongly assume vaping THC is harmless.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

A Houston proposal to eliminate campaign loan repayment caps sparked debate over ethics, wealthy candidates, and constitutional law before being referred to the council’s Ethics Committee.

Houston police responded to YES Prep Northline on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a call referencing a possible threat, according to the Houston Police Department.

Saharan dust travels thousands of miles across the Atlantic, influencing hurricanes, air quality, sunsets, and marine ecosystems.

Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service in Houston, growing its coverage area to nearly 50 square miles and adding several major destinations across the city.

A small single-engine aircraft crashed near the south end of Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport shortly after noon Wednesday, prompting a rapid emergency response from airport rescue crews, fire officials said.

Sunshine and hot high pressure can create respiratory issues with poorer air quality

New court records filed Wednesday in Harris County appear to indicate at least two of Lee Gilley’s three U.S. defense attorneys are seeking to withdraw from the case.

Authorities say 22-year-old Kaitlyn Graves was found dead inside her Cypress Station apartment after family members requested a welfare check.

Houston police responded to YES Prep Northline on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a call referencing a possible threat, according to the Houston Police Department.

New court records filed Wednesday in Harris County appear to indicate at least two of Lee Gilley’s three U.S. defense attorneys are seeking to withdraw from the case.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was found dead inside an apartment in the northern part of the county after her family reported to apartment management that they hadn’t been able to make contact with her for several days.

After years of violence — including a deadly shooting in 2024 — authorities say this year’s enforcement effort is serious, visible and already underway.

Livingston police say two people were arrested Monday after a possible pipe bomb was found near a home.

Texas voters have listed immigration and border security among their top issues for years, but recent polling found they are less of a priority than at any point in recent history.

Texans across the political spectrum opposed wall construction in the national park. Now the agency’s plans include roadways and digital surveillance to monitor the rugged region.

Laredo is working with federal officials to minimize the disruptions a potential wall could pose.

Senate Bill 4, scheduled to take effect next week, lets Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

The lawsuit says the Trump administration illegally waived environmental laws to speed up the process to build border barriers in the Big Bend area.

Like thousands of other migrants, the family entered under the Biden administration’s rules in 2024. With Trump in office, they were locked up in Texas before deciding to abandon asylum.

While the federal government hasn’t made a public statement about its plans, official maps show a “virtual wall” going through the region rather than a physical barrier.

Gov. Greg Abbott had opened two such sites as he surged thousands of DPS troopers and Guard members to the Texas-Mexico border.

A KPRC 2 investigation found the man in charge of that money — Houston Housing Authority President and CEO David Northern — spent millions of federal dollars on expenses that had nothing to do with helping families.

Houston’s 8th Wonder Brewery is accusing its landlord of trying to push the company out of its longtime East Downtown property as the value of nearby land surges ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Memorial Day 2026 weather outlook & history. Honor our fallen heroes while planning for the holiday - climatology, rain impact on sales, beach trip, plus Galveston Island visitor info.

A 14-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle while riding a bike Wednesday morning in Atascocita area, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

The NFL has announced its international game lineup for the 2026 season, and the Houston Texans are heading back to London for the second time in franchise history and will face their AFC South rival, Jacksonville.

Houston Public Works installed the wrong water meters at 637 homes — and most customers had no idea why their bills were so high. Following a KPRC 2 investigation into the city’s water meter mix-up, viewers had this question: How do I check my own meter?

Houston residents will soon have a chance to weigh in on how the city spends taxpayer dollars as Chris Hollins launches a new budget-focused town hall series.

Houston officials are giving mixed messages about when the controversial 419 Emancipation homeless hub will open, as nearby residents continue raising concerns about crime and safety.