The City of Humble says it has accepted and is processing the request for a police captain, who was already on paid administrative leave, to retire from the city’s police department, 2 Investigates confirms.

Humble Police Chief Dan Zientek has resigned effective immediately according to city leadership.

Students at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.

The death of a 13-year-old boy inside his Humble home on Sunday is raising serious questions about firearm safety.

After being laid off in May 2025, Houston content creator David Dominguez began using Meta smart glasses to spotlight overlooked small businesses at farmers markets, leading to viral videos and dramatically increased sales for featured vendors.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are responding to a reported shooting in the Katy area Thursday afternoon.

Drivers in Houston should prepare for significant traffic disruptions this weekend as two major closures take effect along the Katy Freeway as part of ongoing construction and maintenance work.

After KPRC 2’s investigation into Katy American Little League, families across the Houston area are raising similar concerns, highlighting a lack of oversight in youth sports — and what parents can do to protect their money and their kids.

A Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.

Two people in the Houston area are $1 million richer!

A son was arrested for allegedly shooting his father in the face in Kingwood, Houston. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tinechester Drive, where the victim was working in his garage and was shot by his son. The suspect initially fled but was later apprehended by Cleveland Police. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.

Images have surfaced showing a large body of water flooding the streets of a Kingwood neighborhood.

Former Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner has been hired as the new police chief of Missouri City, according to an email sent by the city manager on Monday.

Sienna Parkway was closed in Missouri City Thursday evening due to a reported “emergency.”

Missouri City Police tell KPRC 2 that the child with autism was reported missing a little after 11 am this morning on Coral Rocks Court in the Lake Shore Harbor neighborhood.

A former Missouri City Officer, Blademir Viveros, has been convicted on three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon by a public servant for a car crash that killed a mother and son in June 2024.

A Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.

Magnolia Mayor Matthew Dantzer has now been arrested after a federal lawsuit was filed against him on top of an ongoing Texas Rangers investigation.

A wanted fugitive, Michael Vandeberghe, led Montgomery County deputies on a motorcycle chase that ended in a crash at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

The Splendora High School teacher accused of staging an attack that prompted a major law enforcement response is expected to appear before a Montgomery County judge Friday morning.

A deadly crash involving a pickup truck and two riders on small two-wheeled vehicles left one person dead and another seriously injured Monday night in Pasadena.

Pasadena residents may noticed a bright flame, smoke or a “rumbling noise” coming from a Bayport-area chemical plant Wednesday afternoon, according to LyondellBasell.

A new bronze statue honoring Kipper Mease has been unveiled in Pasadena more than a year after the original memorial was stolen from Kipper Mease Sports Complex.

Houston police responded Tuesday morning to a report of a suspicious person at Dobie High School.

A bomb threat reported Tuesday morning led to the evacuation of a business in Pearland, according to Pearland Police Department.

Pearland police say reckless e-scooter and e-bike riding has become a daily complaint, and far too often, a crash scene.

Several Houston-area suburbs have been recognized as some of the best places to retire in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The ranking highlights these communities’ strong balance of affordability, quality healthcare access, and overall quality of life, reflecting a broader trend of retirees seeking comfort and value in suburban settings.

Amber Alert canceled after child found dead in Houston-area neighborhood.

A simple moment in Fort Bend County is giving Texans a sweet reminder that spring has arrived.

Get the latest Houston-area weather update: Marginal risk (1/5) of thunderstorms, hail and damaging winds today across the area today -like - Columbus, Katy, Brenham. Cypress, The Woodlands and Huntsville. Track rain totals, timing with more rain this week!

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an adult man was found dead at a home in Spring on Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to a dropped call at the residence on Goldensong Court and discovered the deceased individual.

A pedestrian is dead after being hit by multiple vehicles on I-45 at Cypress Oaks Drive Tuesday morning.

Sienna Parkway was closed in Missouri City Thursday evening due to a reported “emergency.”

Sugar Land police confirmed that 16-year-old Evalynn Tann, who was reported missing near Clements High School, has been found safe in Austin.

Emergency crews are responding to a crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler in Missouri City on Tuesday.

Former Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, Devard Darling, says the pain of losing his identical twin brother has never gone away, but 25 years later, it has become the driving force behind a mission to save lives.

The former Chief Financial Officer of a company headquartered in The Woodlands has been arrested, accused of embezzling millions of dollars in company funds and using them for personal expenses.

The tournament returns to the Woodlands Country Club Tournament Course May 4 – 10, 2026.

Several Houston-area suburbs have been recognized as some of the best places to retire in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The ranking highlights these communities’ strong balance of affordability, quality healthcare access, and overall quality of life, reflecting a broader trend of retirees seeking comfort and value in suburban settings.

The Texas state representative is part of a band of conservatives known for antagonizing Republican leadership and working to push the state further right.