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.

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.

Tyler John Jordan, 27, was convicted by a federal jury of possessing a machine gun after a fatal shooting at a Katy McDonald’s in March 2025, where a bystander, Jorge Arbaiza, was killed and another man wounded.

A director listed on a Katy Little League’s tax forms has a prior theft case, as a lawsuit, texts, and board member accounts raise new questions about transparency.

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.

Four Houston firefighters were in the hospital after a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Kingwood.

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.

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

The collision happened at the intersection of Cravens Road and Highway 90-A.

Authorities are addressing a natural gas leak in Fort Bend County, specifically at Sienna Parkway and Bees Passage/McKeever Road. The area is closed in all directions while hazmat teams and the Missouri City Fire Department monitor air quality. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and follow detours.

Splendora Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning at U.S. Highway 59 and Brice Lane, where a vehicle struck and killed an adult man in an unlit area.

Conroe Judge William Waggoner pleads guilty to a December DWI charge.

A Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted a Magnolia man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early New Year’s Day in Porter.

A man who was arrested in 2025 following a law enforcement pursuit connected to an online solicitation of a minor investigation has pleaded guilty and been sentenced.

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.

Affordable rent, top-ranked health care, and parks within walking distance — here’s why Pasadena is a top Texas city for retirees.

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 Pearland-based law firm is once again offering free Lyft rides home from the Houston Rodeo and World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest in an effort to keep drunk drivers off the road.

A Pearland High School theatre teacher has been placed on administrative leave and is under police investigation, a Pearland ISD spokesperson confirmed to KPRC 2.

Comparing tradition to science we put the Farmer's Almanac up against the Climate Prediction Center.

A suspect in the 2017 Houston double murder of Robert Cerda and Rachel De La Rosa has taken a plea deal, receiving 50 years in prison, as families finally get answers after years of waiting.

Oakpocalypse is raging in Houston with Oak Pollen spiking to high levels in March 2026. What you need to know to stay healthy to survive spring allergies from $58 average OTC to thousands for shots. Know when to see a doctor to cut pollen exposure.

Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a medical emergency last week near Spring Creek by Dennis Johnston Park, located in the 700 block of Riley Fuzzel.

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.

\A United States Postal Service employee in Sugar Land is behind bars, accused of stealing mail. A source confirmed to KPRC 2 News that law enforcement is now looking into whether he specifically targeted envelopes containing checks.

A train was involved in a crash with a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Sugar Land, according to the police department.

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.

Imagine driving through an underground tunnel to reach your destination faster. The Woodlands could soon make that a reality. Elon Musk’s Boring Company has challenged cities to submit bids for a free underground tunnel project, and The Woodlands Township is all in.

Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.