The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in penalties against three companies after federal investigators found they failed to protect workers during cleanup efforts following a massive sulfuric acid spill at an industrial facility in Channelview.
A strong smell of natural gas reported across parts of the Houston area Thursday afternoon led to multiple emergency responses, including evacuations at a Lone Star College campus, according to officials.
A significant law enforcement presence has been reported along Sheldon Road, stretching from Interstate 10 to the Bear Bayou area, as authorities actively search for a reported fugitive.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said a 3-year-old child was critically injured in what authorities believe was an unintentional shooting at a Channelview home.
A 2-year-old child was hospitalized after being hit by a car in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on North Brentwood Drive, and the toddler was transported by local emergency services to the hospital in an unknown condition. The driver involved in the incident stayed at the scene as authorities responded.
In this week’s Our Town, we head to Channelview — a close-knit community surrounded by petrochemical plants and the environmental pressures that often come with them.
Harris County officials will hold a press conference in Channelview to announce the demolition of a nuisance property due to safety concerns and multiple fires.
Workers hired to clean up a sulfuric acid spill in Channelview met with the company owner after they say their pay was delayed. The exchange got so heated, it prompted a response from police
Workers say they were hired to clean up the Channelview sulfuric acid spill but claim they were never paid. The company says payment is coming.
A large fire at a tire warehouse in Channelview was brought under control by local fire crews after igniting early Sunday morning. The blaze, located on East Freeway, had crews working continuously to manage it and address hotspots, with no injuries reported. An investigation is ongoing to determine the fire's origin and cause.
A peaceful, student-organized walkout is currently taking place at Channelview High School, according to an email sent to parents and staff by campus officials.
Residents in the area say an abandoned hotel near a busy McDonald’s has caught fire time and time again—raising serious safety concerns while also highlighting the ongoing struggle to find shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
An investigation is underway after a deputy shot a person Thursday afternoon in east Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Tankerman sues BWC Terminals after Dec. 27 sulfuric acid release in Channelview, alleging no warnings and improper containment; lawsuit is pending.
Authorities are responding to a sulfuric acid spill at a Channelview plant after a catwalk collapse; two people are hospitalized, dozens evaluated, the leak is contained, and there is no threat to the public or ship channel.
“The EPA is taking decisive action to protect the community and the San Jacinto River,” Jackie Medcalf, CEO and Founder of the Texas Health and Environment Alliance (THEA) said. “This is a victory for all of the residents who have been pushing for the cleanup of this environmental hazard for so many years.”
A woman is dead and two children were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a submerged vehicle in a causeway in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators have not released a motive for what factors played a role in the deadly crash, but said it caused part of the roadway to shut down as a result.
Parents at Family Christian Academy in Channelview are speaking out after learning that an elementary school administrator and girls’ volleyball coach has a troubling criminal history.
According to Harris County Sheriff’s Deputies, they responded to a call at a home on Avenue C and Avenue D at 7:30 on Friday evening.
Christopher Joseph Lakner, 33, was arrested by the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.
A woman is dead and two children were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a submerged vehicle in a causeway in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The owner of a construction company in Channelview has been arrested and charged Thursday after at least 14 tons of broken concrete and wood were dumped along the service road of Interstate-10 in 2023, according Harris County Constable Pct. 1.
Chris Foreman knew he always wanted to be an artist and would later find himself making that dream come true as a sketch artist for Marvel Comics. How did he do it? Like all great art, it started with a drawing.
Deputies said the driver pulled his passenger out of the car after the crash and did not appear intoxicated. He also passed field sobriety tests.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect in a murder in Central Texas is in custody after fleeing from deputies in the Channelview area.
Jalen Hurts' path to becoming one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks began in Channelview, Texas—a community deeply intertwined with his family.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a teenager is in critical condition after a possible accidental shooting in Channelview Friday.
The program is aimed at addressing literacy challenges students face in Channelview ISD by enhancing literacy skills and building a love for reading.
Sheriff ed Gonzalez said on social media, the 18-year-old is believed to have been attempting to race another car when the crash occurred.
People who live near a Channelview chemical plant say they noticed a strange, metallic smell Saturday morning. They called KPRC 2 News when firefighters on-scene at the K-Solv chemical plant wouldn’t tell them what was causing the smell.
A Channelview Independent School District student is facing real life consequences after admitting to making threats against her school, according to Harris County Pct. 3 Deputy Constable’s Office.
A Channelview Independent School District student is facing real life consequences after admitting to making threats against her school, according to Harris County Pct. 3 Deputy Constable’s Office.
Initial investigations indicate that one man fell asleep while the other collapsed, with the presence of extremely high carbon monoxide levels confirmed by Hazmat teams.
There was no power in the church, but investigators aren't sure if that's due to the effects of last week's storms. Additionally, the church was supposed to be vacant, and no injuries were reported - but it's unclear if someone might have been squatting.
KPRC 2 visited the areas where people returned to their Channelview homes and businesses after Harris County lifted its mandatory evacuation order.
The San Jacinto River flows through Channelview, and its currents bring in fish, ships, and, unfortunately, even toxins.
Authorities say an arrest has been made in connection to the shooting death of a transgender woman in 2021.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said between 10-15 vehicles suffered flat tires due to a large pothole in the westbound/inbound lanes of East Freeway in Channelview.
A man was reportedly shot and killed by a 14-year-old after neighbors said he had been knocking on doors and possibly trying to break into homes in one east Harris County neighborhood.
A man was reportedly shot and killed by a 14-year-old after neighbors said he had been knocking on doors and possibly trying to break into homes in one east Harris County neighborhood.
We are hearing from the family of Kiesha Lockett, the 39-year-old who was last seen at her job in Baytown on Aug. 17, 2023, but never came home.
A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection to a deadly shooting which led to the death of a woman in Channelview in 1995.
Police said that two men are now dead after reportedly stabbing each other during a fight in the Channelview area.
On Sunday afternoon, members of the Community of Faith Church in Houston came together to sing, pray, and offer their blessings to Mr. Lee Rooker.
This Independence Day, a Marine Corps veteran is crediting his military training for helping him get through a violent home invasion early Monday morning.
The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office has opened an investigation after a resident said debris fell into their home on Monday.
Harris County Precinct 2 crews will soon begin making improvements to a dark and busy stretch of road in Channelview.
Parents are upset about how a local school district handled what they call a violent threat against students. A family reached out to KPRC 2 after they say Channelview ISD didn’t do enough to protect kids.
A man has been accused of strangling his girlfriend in what he claims happened during a sex act Tuesday morning in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Wanda Holloway was the very model of a modern, middle-class mom. That is, until she became the focus of international attention following her arrest on charges of trying to hire a hitman to kill the mother of her daughter’s cheerleading rival.
If you were affected by Tuesday’s tornado outbreak, you probably don’t care much if this weather set-up compared to the Channelview tornadoes back on Nov. 21, 1992. The comparison, however, is remarkable and we can always learn from the past when it comes to just how weather situations come together.
Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a woman and man were found dead inside an apartment Wednesday morning in the Channelview area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Two veteran service organizations in Channelview are the target of thieves once again.
Thieves targeted an American Legion post in Channelview three times in less than a week.
An investigation is underway after a woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Channelview Monday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Harris County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man they said shot and killed his own friend at a home in Channelview early Monday.
This weekend in Class 6A Houston football started off with a bang as North Shore was challenged by district-mate Atascocita, who put up a huge fight against the state’s No. 1 team on Thursday night.
The second man responsible for killing an 11-year-old in a 2019 drive-by shooting was sentenced to life in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.
An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead inside a mobile home trailer Monday morning in Channelview, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Harris County sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a bicyclist’s body was reportedly found in the roadway in Channelview Friday.
I’ve written recently about the 1992 Channelview tornado outbreak when, fortunately, not a life was lost. The best we could do then to warn the public was break into live TV. By the time we received a warning from the National Weather Service and typed that warning into a crawl machine and then put it on air a good twenty minutes would pass. But those were the two warning methods for television along with NOAA weather radio. So we’ve come a long way. But not far enough.
Martina Caldera was found dead near an overpass on the East Freeway and Sheldon in Channelview on Dec. 6. Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators thought Martina was hit by a car but it was later discovered she had been shot several times.
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