On the streets of Acres Homes, the signs of illegal dumping are impossible to ignore — piles of discarded furniture, bursting bags of rotting food, and clothing strewn across empty lots. For the residents who call this historic neighborhood home, it’s more than just an eyesore.

Two people were injured after a shooting in the Acres Homes area.

State and local leaders are stepping up to ensure Houston-area residents have access to practical, legal support to help residents maintain their homes through estate planning.

One building in the Acres Homes neighborhood was destroyed after a fire broke out.

During the summer months, crime rates tend to rise. However, one group is determined to combat this trend. They have established a new hotline to address violence, supported by an army of volunteers dedicated to the mission.

A home was burned down during a fire Wednesday afternoon in an Acres Homes neighborhood, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Houstonians are invited to a town hall meeting Tuesday night about the city’s budget and how cuts impact them.

Houston police said three teenagers were arrested, but Aldine ISD only confirmed one of the students was arrested.

Juneteenth Houston, formerly known as The Juneteenth Houston Citywide Committee, announced its 160th commemorative series of celebrations and community initiatives for 2025.

Acres Homes, a neighborhood deeply rooted in Houston’s history and culture, is getting a major boost in health care access.

Investigators said a couple was arguing when witnesses told them a brother-in-law showed up to try and calm things down, but was shot and killed.

According to HPD, officers were called to a home on Wilburforce Street and Carver road at 2:30 Sunday morning.

A $600,000 bond has been set for a man tied to sexual assaults and apartment break-ins over the last three months.

Investigators with the Houston Police Department’s Special Victim’s Division announced that they have arrested a suspect connected to two of the apartment break-ins and sexual assaults in the West Gulf Bank Rd. area over the past three months.

Guiding Light Baptist Church, one of Acres Homes' most historic churches, was destroyed in a tragic fire on October 23, 2024. A GoFundMe page has been launched to gather support, with donations of funds and building supplies greatly appreciated to help restore this important place of refuge.

Houston police said a man was shot in the stomach and the leg. The suspects ran off.

“Finally," Tammy Chavis said. "Someone said we will have someone to give you a call back and they actually did and after that next thing I knew they were saying we had a buzz and a route and they will pick them up on Monday morning.”

The home she’s been living in for the past 5 decades was once a safe haven but over the years, turned into a dangerous place. Feeling like she had nowhere else to turn, Miss Brown’s dear friend emailed the “Spencer Solves It” Team to step in and help.

Viewers are asking for changes at a convenience store in Acres Homes.

🌧️🏞️ Good news for families living along White Oak Bayou! The City of Houston and Harris County Flood Control District are teaming up to construct a Detention Basin on the former Inwood Forest golf course. This basin will temporarily hold back water during flooding events, reducing the risk of flooding in nearby neighborhoods. These flood mitigation projects are a big step towards protecting our homes and businesses from the kind of damage experienced during Hurricane Harvey. 💪🏠 #FloodPrevention #HoustonStrong #ProtectingOurCommunity 🌊🚫

After nearly two years of dogged reporting in our investigation of water bills “draining” Houstonians the city of Houston has made big changes. Investigative reporter Amy Davis is taking you back and following up with the very first water customer we introduced you to see how he’s doing 18 months later.

The Acres Homes neighborhood developed during World War I. Warren Fitzgerald Muhammad’s family moved in shortly after Black Americans were able to purchase land.

Food Insecurity is a fact of life for more than 500,000 Houstonians, many of whom live in Acres Homes.

Check out Houston's iconic bus route #44, also known as the "fo-fo"! This route holds a special place in the city's rap culture and community. Join us on a virtual ride through Acres Home and experience the ever-changing beauty of this historic neighborhood. 🚌🎶 #HoustonMetro #Route44 #AcresHome #CommunityPride

The award-winning artist says, "I’m just so grateful to be from Acres Homes, and to put that neighborhood, and the city on the map.” He even sang us a little tune! Check it out 🎵🏡 #OurTown #AcresHomes #Houston #GrammyAwards #ZacardiCortez #Gospel

Our Town: KPRC 2 gifts mural by Ace Phoenix to Acres Homes community

In KPRC 2′s ‘Our Town’ coverage of Acres Homes we are looking at the health issues many people in the area have to deal with. Health reporter Haley Hernandez explains the struggles and unique effort to bring change. Despite being home to the largest medical center in the world Houston has healthcare desserts all around us. People in communities like Acres Homes, don’t have access to basic health information.

“This is a great opportunity to play baseball in the summer. We always like to say we try to give kids at bat,” academy director Wade Daryl said.

Check out the mouthwatering BBQ at Burns Original BBQ in Acres Homes! This hidden gem has gained worldwide attention for its flavorful smoked meats and signature sauce. Their menu also includes chips, sauce, and even drinks. And the best part? Burns BBQ gives back to the community by donating scholarships and cooking up free meals. #BBQ #Houston #AcresHomes #BurnsOriginalBBQ

Houston is ‘Our Town,’ and there is so much to celebrate in our neighborhoods. KPRC 2 is invested in the community and continues to show those lovely hidden gems, showcase solvable problems affecting the entire city, and talk to the folks who make ‘Our Town’ special.

This year’s Juneteenth parade will be held on June 15, at 10 a.m. first kicking off at the Acres Home Multi-Purpose Center on W Montgomery Rd. and conclude at the iconic Greater Zion Missionary Church.

Check out the rich history and ongoing struggles of Acres Homes, a historic African American community in Houston. From its early days as a rare opportunity for African American families to own substantial acreage to its current challenges of inequality and limited city services, Acres Homes has a story that deserves to be heard. #AcresHomes #HoustonCommunity #EqualityMatters

Join us for the ‘Our Town’ Acres Homes Resource Fair on May 15, a free event offering a wide range of resources and assistance to residents in Acres Homes and its neighboring areas. This community-focused event aims to highlight the remarkable businesses, organizations, and community initiatives thriving in this historic neighborhood in Houston. Representatives from sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, pet care, and local organizations will be present to provide valuable information and support.

It was believed that a serial killer prowled the streets violently raping and killing women in the Acres Homes neighborhood in 2006. People were terrified, never knowing who was attacking these women. Then came the stunning realization that three predators treated the neighborhood as their hunting ground, never knowing of each other until they were caught.

‘The Evidence Room’ is an award-winning true crime docuseries that brings a fresh perspective to the Houston area’s most notorious crimes and convictions through unprecedented access to the Harris County criminal archives.

A man is sentenced to 30 years in jail in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting that left a 19-year-old dead in Acres Homes back in 2018, the Harris County District Attorney’s office said.

Houston’s community land trust was once touted as an innovative way to address its housing crisis. But city leaders slashed its funding by half as bureaucracy bogged down the program and enthusiasm dwindled.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred back in October 2022.

From Acres Homes to Houston’s Energy Corridor and up north in the Crosby area, water customers say they are feeling drained over stressful water bill issues. We hear your complaints about paying too much for water. We hear your frustration and fears about unanswered billing concerns, murky brown water from your tap, poor customer service and costly water meter issues.

HOUSTON - Using a piece of cardboard as a makeshift bed, Nathan laid on the grass underneath the shade of a tree on the side of the road in the Acres Homes community.

Billy Trainor, the owner of Verdegreens Farm in Acres Homes, knows his greens.

There was a continuous stream of water that spanned an entire block of Lakeworth Drive in the Acres Homes area on Wednesday evening. Homeowners say it had been flowing since Nov. 8 after what was a likely mistake.

The Houston SPCA is hosting a free veterinary pet vaccine clinic pop-up event in Acres Homes in November.

Police are searching for a man who threw a fit -- and several items of clothing -- while robbing a Family Dollar store in Houston’s Acres Homes area.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will join the HPD Mounted Patrol Unit to unveil a community partnership and introduce a new HPD horse.

Bill Spencer going to work with 2 large crews to cleanup huge dumping ground that has plagued homeowners in Acres Homes neighborhood for at least 3 years.

Taste Bar + Kitchen, located in Midtown at 3015 Bagby, offers globally inspired comfort foods & craft cocktails in an energetic, casual dining environment. Their popular elevated chicken and waffles serves as the star every National Fried Chicken Day celebrated on July 6th.

HOUSTON – The lawsuits are piling up against the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Centerpoint Energy after last week’s winter storm. His attorney says he was healthy but with no power and no heat, his attorney said he had no way to survive. The family did everything they could,” said Austin family attorney Larry Taylor. Austin’s family found him dead in his residence Tuesday morning. Our thoughts are with all Texans who have and are suffering due to this past week,” wrote ERCOT spokesperson Leslie Sopko.

HOUSTON – Four people were wounded Tuesday during a shooting in Houston’s Acres Homes neighborhood. The shooting was reported about 6:15 p.m. on West Little York at Knox Street. Two of them were listed in critical condition and the other two were listed in stable condition, Bryant said. Houston police said they believe a Chevrolet Impala may have been the type of vehicle used in the shooting. Byant said there was a shooting at the same convenience store on Jan. 3, but he did not say if the two shootings were related.

That’s one thing that’s been keeping them thriving,” Latonya Smith said about the neighborhood staple. “Neighborhood of Acres Homes has been the spot for Burns BBQ, my family, for a long time; so, we’d like to show our appreciation. The Crawford family hosted the food drive, along with Acres Homes native, rapper, and community leader, Slim Thug and his The BossLife Foundation. Turner also rolled up his sleeves and served meals to those who attended -- including Latonya Smith and her daughters. The Smith family snapped a picture with Turner on their way out.

HOUSTON – A new non-profit organization opened its doors in May and is working to reach more survivors of domestic violence in Houston’s minority communities. “What we’ve always known is minorities are disproportionally impacted by domestic violence,” said Carvana Cloud. She herself grew up in Acres Homes and experienced domestic violence as a child. You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by using the discreet online chat function on its website or by calling 1−800−799−7233. In our series “Stronger Houston,” we examine issues impacting people inequitably by race, gender, income, age, geography, religion, and other factors.

HOUSTON – The U.S. Army came to Houston Tuesday to prepare for the opening of a new COVID-19 wing at the United Memorial Medical Center, which is staffed entirely by Army personnel. The hospital is currently treating about 40 COVID-19 patients and has another 20 beds available, but not enough doctors and nurses to man them. “They’re bringing new physicians, they’re bringing a lot of nurses, bringing medics. What we need to provide better service to our patients.”The unit is the Army’s Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force. Anyone who thinks we’re at the end of it,” said Congresswoman Shelia Jackson LeeThe Army medics plan to begin treating patients Thursday.

HOUSTON – A man died late Thursday night after being shot and then run over by a car, according to police. The shooting was reported about 10:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of South Victory Drive. Houston police said officers arrived and found a man’s body in the road. Investigators said the victim had been shot at least once, but they weren’t sure if he was run over before or after the shooting. The man is known to walk in the area, police said.

HOUSTON – Neighbors and city of Houston officials claim Soto Ready Mix is the source of serious environmental and health issues in Acres Homes. Residents said they are being backed by major political players as they work to stop the planned expansion of the concrete company. Soto Ready Mix sits on the corner of T.C. “The disrespect and the arrogance of facilities of this kind being situated in the neighborhood are unacceptable in the city of Houston,” Turner said. The owner of Soto Ready Mix did not respond to KPRC’s request for comment.

HOUSTON – A man was saved from a burning house Monday in the Acres Homes neighborhood, just north of Houston. Not much was left of the home after firefighters pulled the man from the burning building. Neighbors said they saw the flames and rushed to help the man. “They just saw the initial blaze (and tried) to break the window (to) try to get him help,” said neighbor Marcus Owens. The man, who neighbors said is in his 50s, was taken to a hospital in critical condition.