Houston bayous have been gaining national attention after several bodies were recovered within a span of 10 days in September, bringing the number of bodies found to 22 this year.

Houston police have discovered another body in a local waterway — this time near Commerce and Milam — bringing the total number of bodies found in area bayous this year to 15.

According to recent U.S. Census data, about 21.2 percent of Houstonians now live below the poverty line. That’s more than one in five people!

A recent spike in violent incidents at Eleanor Tinsley Park has sparked urgent safety discussions between the Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the Houston Police Department (HPD).

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, an extension of the 2017 Tax and Jobs Cuts Act, poses significant challenges to Houston's clean energy sector by proposing the removal of key tax credits and deductions. This legislative change threatens to undermine ongoing and future renewable energy projects in the city, known for its leadership in wind and solar energy production. The bill's impact extends to consumers, eliminating tax credits for electric vehicles and energy-efficient home improvements, potentially leading to higher energy costs. As the bill awaits a final vote in the House of Representatives, its implications for Houston's energy landscape and consumer expenses are a growing concern.

Houston Police say a body was found near where White Oak Bayou meets Buffalo Bayou in downtown Monday.

Grammy-nominated producer Isaac Yowman sets the tone for East River’s summer series with a high-energy live show honoring Houston’s musical roots. "Southern Glory" brings the sounds of the historic Fifth Ward to life with special performances and a community-driven message.

Sometimes we forget how close we are to nature; Buffalo Bayou is home to many species of birds, fish, and plants, but's also home to tons of trash.

Over the past decade, Houston has seen a greater influx of residents than major cities like New York and Los Angeles!

The Houston Police Department says its dive team has recovered a person’s body which was seen floating in Buffalo Bayou Friday.

HPD says police and crews from the Houston Fire Department are at the bridge near the intersection of I-69 and I-10.

Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas are on Ozone Action Day.

On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released a detailed report on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore caused by a collision with a ship.

The NHL has met with a group led by billionaire Dan Friedkin to discuss its interest in bringing an expansion team to Houston.

Freedmen’s Town, Houston’s historic heart of African American culture, is getting a fresh breath of life!

HPD says the discovery was made in the 100 block of Hirsch Road.

A police chase in Houston involving a stolen vehicle ended near Buffalo Bayou early Friday morning. Officers captured three suspects, but a fourth remains missing after jumping into the water.

First responders have recovered the body of a man from Buffalo Bayou after authorities say he fell to his death in Downtown Houston Monday.

An investigation is underway after a body was found in Buffalo Bayou Tuesday morning.

On Tuesday, KPRC 2 investigates was on the scene on Houston’s East End as federal investigators started their second day of digging into the grounds along Buffalo Bayou.

Police are looking into what led up to a deadly shooting at an apartment in Westchase where a man died after he was rushed to a hospital.

Police say a person died Thursday morning in east Houston after a driver hit them and fled the scene.

Houston’s Fifth Ward, long known for its deep history and vibrant culture, is entering a new chapter of transformation with the opening of the reimagined Japhet Creek Park, a long-anticipated green space along Buffalo Bayou.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will announce the awarding of Regional Mitigation Funds from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) during a press conference scheduled for 10 a.m.

KPRC 2 gives you an exclusive first look at the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl across the Houston area. Our viewers have submitted incredible photos showcasing the storm's impact through Click2Pins. Submit your photos and join the conversation.

Bruce Butler, 37, is charged with capital murder. He is accused of shooting and killing Richard Nugent, 38, and RJ Lewis, 66, on June 2.

The family of an 18-year old woman found dead along Buffalo Bayou near downtown is demanding justice.

The Houston Police Department is investigating after a body was reportedly found in the Buffalo Bayou Friday.

A recent survey from the University of Houston found residents within the city are mainly concerned with crime, flooding, and street conditions.

Most craft brewers will say that brewing beer is an art form.

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher held a news conference on Wednesday to discuss $32.7 million that will be used for a construction improvement project for Poor Farm Ditch, which is a drainage channel in Houston.

One to four of those storms could be Category 3 or higher, meaning they will have wind speeds of at least 111 miles per hour.

The agency tweeted they were near Felix and East Street, just east of downtown, performing the rescue and asked people to avoid the area due to a large amount of emergency traffic.

The man who was found dead in Brays Bayou last week has since been identified.

Three men that are homeless were rescued after being trapped in rainwater near Buffalo Bayou Friday, officials said.

Here are some amazing places around Houston for a fun family photo op and Easter fun!

Houston police say they have recovered a body that was found in the Buffalo Bayou Thursday evening.

This brand-new outdoor destination just opened in the Fifth Ward, and the entire family will enjoy it.

The Buffalo Bayou partnership received a $100 million grant from the Kinder Foundation for a major expansion of Buffalo Bayou Park.

The Buffalo Bayou Partnership is expected to make an announcement about a donation at a news conference Monday, the organization said.

A huge 10.7-foot male alligator was spotted just leisurely strolling along a residential fence in the Cinco Ranch area Monday morning.

In what may be coming an all-too-familiar sight, a huge alligator was spotted taking a slow stroll in a Cinco Ranch neighborhood.

Houston police are investigating a body found in a trash can inside Buffalo Bayou.

A recap on what happened on Houston Life, July 20, 2022. On today's show, we have a little league girl's softball team who achieved a historic win and a local elementary school inspiring students through BMX. Plus, Joe Sam and Lauren Kelly experience the wilderness of the bayou.

Officers with the Houston Police Department are investigating after a body was found in a trash can in Buffalo Bayou Tuesday.

Forty-five years ago this week, the body of Joe Campos Torres was pulled from Buffalo Bayou.

A body was recovered during the search for a man who went missing while fishing at Buffalo Bayou Saturday afternoon, according to Texas EquuSearch.

An investigation is underway after a person’s body was found along the bank of Buffalo Bayou Wednesday, according to Houston police.

Police are investigating the death of a person whose body was found floating in Buffalo Bayou Friday.

Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s pontoon tour boat, Spirit of the Bayou, offers one-of-a-kind rides through Buffalo Bayou.

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating a break-in and getaway that sounds like something out of a movie. Police are searching for two introducers who broke into an art museum and used a motorboat to escape. The incident occurred at the Bayou Bend Museum on Memorial Drive around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday night. “I’ve seen alligators in this creek and snakes and stuff that’s risking it right there,” resident Matthew McElroy said. The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, which runs the Bayou Bend Museum, said no one was harmed and no works of art were damaged.

HOUSTON – Police said the search is on for burglary suspects who broke into the Houston Museum of Fine Arts Branch at River Oaks Tuesday. According to police, the men got into a boat and travel down Buffalo Bayou. Then, they jumped in a culvert and made their way through the sewer system, investigators said. Officers said that the sewer system runs under several homes in the River Oaks area. There is no word yet on arrests or if the men got away with anything from the museum.

HOUSTON – One local cyclist is sharing a word of caution after being attacked by two men in daylight Thursday night. Brett Gehring said he was riding his bicycle down the bike trail along Buffalo Bayou headed south towards the Elysian Street Bridge near 255 when he was brutally attacked by two strangers. It happened around 6 p.m. Gehring said two men in their late teens or early twenties were near the trail. So, there is a new section of a trail they just completed over there,” Gehring said. “I’ve seen them on those bike trails ...

HOUSTON – A suspect running from police jumped into Buffalo Bayou and had to be rescued Thursday, officers said. Police said the incident happened on Allen Parkway near Sabine Street around 4 a.m.Officers said they received a call about someone stealing tires when they spotted the suspect’s vehicle. A short time later, police said he got out of the vehicle, jumped into Buffalo Bayou, and tried to swim across. Officers said they then had to throw him a rope to save him. Police said he starting getting hypothermia from the cold water.

All along Buffalo Bayou there are 40 stations where you can scan a code and play ROCO music on your phone. It’s a musical scavenger hunt! You can explore forty stops along the trails of Buffalo Bayou, with ROCO providing the soundtrack to its landmarks and public art. Buffalo Bayou Park musical scavenger hunt (Jill Jarvis)Just scan the QR code and you’ll be taken to a page corresponding to each landmark or art piece, with a paired music selection from ROCO’s fifteen years of live performance recordings, curated by the ROCO team. Music by ROCO Houston, interpretive dance by 9 year old boy.

HOUSTON – Tropical Storm Beta drenched Houston Monday night and all day Tuesday, leaving several parts of the city underwater. The since downgraded Tropical Depression Beta continues to threaten the Houston-area with more rain Tuesday night. KPRC 2 reporters were stationed all around the city and collected stories from the worst-affected parts of town. Here’s what they saw:A closer look at the flooding in the Pearland areaTS Beta causes flooding in Pearland areaFlooded roads reported in north and northwest Harris County due to heavy rainBeta causes flooding in the Greenspoint areaHighway 288 and Houston’s SouthsideHouston activist and rapper, Trae Tha Truth, goes door-to-door to helpSeveral high-water rescues conducted in the Houston area due to flash floodingBuffalo Bayou flows over its banks due to rise in water levelsFlood water creeps into Friendswood-area homes

HOUSTON – Freedom Over Texas, Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration, will continue this year but without public activities or public access due to the coronavirus pandemic. The firework event will still be held at Buffalo Bayou and Sam Houston parks. Freedom Over Texas 2020 Freedom Over Texas, Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration, will continue this year but without public activities or public access due to the coronavirus pandemic. Let us never forget what it means to be in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Freedom Over Texas will feature a lineup of live and virtual entertainers.

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HOUSTON – Freedom Over Texas, Houston’s annual July 4th celebration, will be very different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but people can still enjoy the traditional firework show. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the usual festival along Buffalo Bayou will not happen this year, but a concert by the Houston Symphony Orchestra and other artists will be streamed live and aired on television. There will be no live audience at the concert, Turner said. “Watch it on television, in your backyard, on a balcony,” Turner said. Turner encouraged anyone who is around others while watching the fireworks to wear a mask and practice social distancing.