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A Montgomery County man accused of secretly giving a pregnant woman an abortion pill that killed their unborn baby, has been officially indicted by a grand jury.

Galveston County has installed new AI-powered flood sensors in Friendswood and League City that officials say could help residents track rising water levels in real time and better prepare for dangerous flooding conditions.

Hurricane season is less than two weeks away, and one of the biggest threats to your home might already be standing in your backyard. KPRC 2 spoke with Brad Phillips, an ISA Certified Master Arborist with 26 years of experience — the highest credential in the field — to talk about what homeowners should be looking for right now, before the storms arrive.

Homeowners in Bear Creek say recurring outages are costing them money and causing frustration. CenterPoint says crews are looking into the issue.

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raising concerns as Houston prepares to host Congo for a World Cup match in less than a month.

For one north Houston family, everyday routines like showering and getting children ready for school became difficult after they said the hot water at their apartment complex stopped working for more than a week.

About 24 hours after KPRC 2 News revealed a second Harris County murder defendant is accused of cutting off his ankle monitor just before trial this month, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said he bring a plan to Commissioners Court to strengthen the county’s electronic monitoring program.

Family members of Thy Mai released their first public statement since the deadly River Oaks murder-suicide investigation, clarifying false reports that Mai was pregnant and explaining how the welfare check at the family’s home was initiated.

Fort Bend Independent School District says it will use new name pronunciation technology during all 12 graduation ceremonies this year, allowing students to record their names in advance to help ensure accurate pronunciation as they walk the stage. The district says the move is aimed at honoring students’ identities in one of the nation’s most diverse school districts.

A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday for allegedly inappropriately filming women shopping at a Walmart store off the North Freeway.

If your next road trip includes a stop at Buc-ee’s, there’s a new gas payment policy you’ll want to know before pulling up to the pump. The Texas-based travel center chain has rolled out a new “pay-at-the-pump” rule that changes how customers using credit and debit cards can buy fuel.

Baytown police say a suspect is in custody after a drive-by shooting wounded a man outside a nursing home Tuesday.

A Montgomery County man accused of secretly giving a pregnant woman an abortion pill that killed their unborn baby, has been officially indicted by a grand jury.

About 24 hours after KPRC 2 News revealed a second Harris County murder defendant is accused of cutting off his ankle monitor just before trial this month, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said he bring a plan to Commissioners Court to strengthen the county’s electronic monitoring program.

A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday for allegedly inappropriately filming women shopping at a Walmart store off the North Freeway.

Baytown police say a suspect is in custody after a drive-by shooting wounded a man outside a nursing home Tuesday.

Houston police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest wanted for questioning in the fatal stabbing of a man found inside a vehicle in a downtown parking garage over the weekend.

A gun was pulled during a dog attack Tuesday at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

Andrea Pedro Francisco was scheduled to have surgery to remove an ovarian cyst in February but was detained by ICE, which has repeatedly denied her surgery. Nine doctors who reviewed her case said she’s at risk of a medical emergency.

A Customs and Border Protection statement said the funding would not be used for “a 30-foot-high barrier" in the region’s parks, echoing a previous commitment from a top CBP official.

The lawsuit argues that 14 acres on Mount Cristo Rey, which features a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus, are needed for barriers and other technology to secure the border.

A U.S. judge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction against critical sections of Senate Bill 4, but a provision allowing police to arrest people suspected of illegal entry did activate.

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.

Houston police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest wanted for questioning in the fatal stabbing of a man found inside a vehicle in a downtown parking garage over the weekend.

Summer vacation is almost here for students across the Houston area.

A gun was pulled during a dog attack Tuesday at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A ground stop has been issued at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) after a disabled aircraft being reported on the runway.

Officials have now identified both the victim and the suspect after a 21-year-old woman was found shot to death inside a home near Crosby on Monday afternoon.

As temperatures begin to rise across the Houston area, the City of Houston is preparing to kick off the 2026 swim season with the early opening of several public pools later this month.

It is an epidemic that families could unknowingly be dealing with. The Japanese coined the term Hikikomori for this major cultural shift. It was flagged by Japanese researchers many years ago; now they say it is spreading around the world.

KPRC 2's Weather teams is tracking a multi-day heavy rain threat that begins Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Another round is expected Thursday and has potential to impact the official start of summer.