The City of Houston is considering updates to its scooter ordinance that could ban rental scooters in key areas like Downtown, Midtown, and East Downtown to enhance safety following a significant rise in scooter-related accidents.
Texans quarterback gives back with foundation at Back to School event partnering with Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, District Attorney Sean Teare, City Controller Chris Hollins, other community leaders
Trae Day Weekend celebrates its 17th year with four days of events in Houston, led by rapper and activist Trae Tha Truth.
For weeks, recycling bins across Houston sat untouched, some for more than 40 days. Homeowners shared their frustrations as piles of bottles, cardboard, and other materials lined curbs across the city. Now, city leaders are offering explanations and a plan to get back on track.
In a TikTok video, Sade Perkins labeled the camp as "a white-only girls' Christian camp," sparking backlash.
"This certainly conforms to one of my campaign pledges to reform the permitting process in the City of Houston," Mayor John Whitmire said. "I've heard repeatedly that people would not do business with the City of Houston in the home building industry because it would take up to a year to get a permit."
Neighbors in the Houston Heights are frustrated with the city’s confusing information and lack of action on an alley in terrible condition.
As Houston gears up for a sizzling Independence Day, local counties have implemented safety measures to ensure a secure and enjoyable celebration. With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, officials emphasize the importance of staying hydrated and monitoring sun exposure. The Houston Fire Department is actively providing medical support at the Freedom Over Texas event, while surrounding counties like Brazoria and Galveston have bolstered emergency services and beach safety protocols. Fort Bend and Chambers Counties are also on high alert, ensuring firework safety and emergency response readiness. This comprehensive approach aims to keep festivities safe and fun for all residents and visitors.
If you're celebrating the Fourth of July with your furbabies, there are some things you should keep in mind, whether you're popping fireworks or giving them BBQ scraps from the cookout.
If getting around Houston isn’t tough enough already, traffic could get a little bit worse.
With Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner, Airbnb is reminding people about its mission to crack down on summer holiday parties.
Looking for fun Fourth of July plans? Check out this list of top events—from fireworks and parades to festivals and live music.
The City of Houston has announced that recycling services have resumed normal operations after over a month of delays affecting neighborhoods such as Greater Heights, Woodland Heights, Norhill, and the Third Ward.
Over the past week, we’ve seen a small uptick in tropical activity. Now, over the next seven days, another area in the Eastern Gulf has a slight chance of development
For the past two weeks, recycling delays have frustrated residents across the area. Many have been left wondering when their recycling cans would finally be emptied.
The City of Houston has secured over $200 million in state funding, with $10 million allocated for the Sergio Ivan Rodriguez Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, honoring a Milby High School student who died while walking to school.
People in Houston can utilize the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) depositories and recycling centers up to four times each month.
As summer heats up, so does water waste. Here are some easy ways to save water at home, including a rain barrel to help you save up to 1,300 gallons.
A shoplifter reportedly trying to run from Houston Police officers jumped from the second floor of the Galleria Mall and landed on the ice skating rink below, where he was found unable to move.
Black western heritage is deeply rooted in our community and Beaumont native, Acynthia Villery is being recognized as one of the trailblazers working to preserve it. She just became one of the first women to be inducted into the Black Cowboy Museum hall of fame. We got to know the third-generation rodeo professional.
Overflowing recycling bins have become a common sight in neighborhoods across Houston, as delays in pickup services stretch into weeks — and in some cases, nearly a month.
“Water is a critical need for all Texas,” Governor Abbott said in part. “In my State of the State Address, I called on the Texas legislature to make the largest investment in water in Texas history...With this law, we will secure Texas' water future for generations to come.”
Relief may soon be on the way for Houston residents still recovering from the effects of last year’s May derecho and Hurricane Beryl.
Mayor John Whitmire announced Tuesday that the city of Houston will be updating its Draft Action Plan for Disaster Recovery following the 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl, with a $50 million proposal allocated to support housing needs.
The issue began in April when Inabinette received a notice from his homeowner’s association requiring him to fix the broken sidewalk. He submitted an application on April 16 and hired a contractor.
The City of Houston is tackling the road rage and aggressive driving problem on highways on Highway 288 and the South Loop (I-610) on Tuesday.
A former Houston Water Department manager sentenced to 10 years in prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme could be released on parole next month, just five months after her sentencing.
“Your commitment to exercising your First Amendment rights with respect, dignity, and unity reflects the very best of our city,” the City of Houston shared in a social media post. “No arrests. No serious injuries. Just one strong, united message — delivered peacefully.“
A proposed power line project across Lake Livingston has drawn strong opposition from the City of Houston and residents living along the shoreline.
In the proposed Action Plan for Disaster Recovery, the City of Houston plans to use half of the $314.6M provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on addressing infrastructure needs.
A Houston homeowner says her monthly water bills have reached $150 due to what appears to be an improper water meter connection that may be charging her for her neighbor’s water usage as well.
While students may be out of school for the summer, city and county leaders are working behind the scenes to address a serious safety hazard that impacts their commute year-round, a rail crossing near McReynolds Middle School that regularly leaves children with no safe way across.
Residents in Houston’s Northview subdivision are facing growing concerns over hazardous trees as hurricane season begins, with property owners caught in a bureaucratic tangle over maintenance responsibility.
Gunfire, sewage leaks, and repeated code violations plague Lakeside Forest Apartments as neighbors call for accountability.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $7 billion budget aims to prioritize public safety without raising taxes but faces criticism for potentially compromising essential services.
For more than two years, we’ve been exposing serious issues within the Houston’s Public Works water department -- problems that left many Houstonians facing inaccurate water bills overcharging them thousands of dollars. Led by KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis, our investigation shed light on overbilling, faulty water meters, and mismanagement of city contracts. These discoveries led to arrest and charges for 7 people.
If you’re ready to get your summer going in Houston, there’s some pools that are opening to the public during Memorial Day weekend.
With Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner, Airbnb is reminding people about its mission to crack down on summer holiday parties.
For Houstonians, the derecho in May 2024 was start of a long summer of storms. But for researchers, it was the storm they’d been waiting for the chance to study.
For nearly three months, homeowners in the Hall Park subdivision in southeast Houston watched as water streamed down their street and nothing was done about it.
From massages to mommy-and-me yoga, The Motherhood Center has helped thousands of new moms find their village. We chatting with founder and president Gabriela Gerhart as the center celebrates 25 years of servicing more than 50,000 people. Tessa and Derrick found out exactly what it was like being pregnant when they wore a 30 pound empathy belly and tried to perform tasks like bending over and putting on shoes.
If you get an unexpected high-water bill, one of the first things you should do is check your meter and make sure you don’t have a leak. But several of you have reached out to “2 Helps You” because you can’t get the lid off of your new meter box.
As noise complaints mount, the ordinance will enforce stricter noise controls, and operators could face registration revocations for repeated violations.
The incident happened in February when she was found in a ditch in Houston’s Fifth Ward. On Tuesday, Jackson spoke with KPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel on the phone from her hospital bed.
Attention all current and aspiring short-term rental owners in Houston! A new ordinance regulating short-term rentals has been approved and will take effect on January 1, 2026.
A Houston resident is still waiting for a city contractor to make good on a promise—eight months after work began on a neighborhood improvement project.
From dumpster to dream home! 🐶 Oscar, once abandoned in Houston, is off to his forever family in Washington.
Nestled in what is gradually becoming the gaming/entertainment district in Shenandoah's Metropark Square, BRKTHROUGH offers over 35 high-energy game rooms with thoughtfully curated food and drink choices to satisfy any vibe for any occasion.
A bill, Senate Bill 2722, aims to reform the distribution of toll road revenues in Harris County, potentially providing Houston up to $80 million over five years.
It’s been more than nine months since Hurricane Beryl left Houston’s street lined with debris for weeks, even months.
A bridge reconstruction project in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood has hit yet another speed bump along the way, further delaying its reopening.
This Friday, we’re celebrating National Pet Day — and it’s the purr-fect time to meet your future furry soulmate!
The update comes just days after Harris County confirmed its first measles case, but officials say it's not connected to any local cases in the Greater Houston area.
If you live in the Houston area, you’ve probably noticed some new developments in your neighborhood. Whether it’s remodeling updates on someone’s home or developers breaking ground on a new project, construction is happening all over the city.
Nearly a dozen people took the podium to voice their concerns about the proposed short-term rental ordinance in the city of Houston
The program launched in March, which Precinct 4 said, "came out of a data-driven analysis that started last year...[and] will fill the gap between sidewalks to nowhere' across 406 square miles."
🚧 Residents in Sunnyside, Houston are calling for urgent road repairs as unfinished construction poses traffic and safety risks.
On April 3, the city council will vote on a new ordinance that could reshape how platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo operate.
In the wake of the tragic loss of 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez, the Rodriguez family is expressing their heartfelt gratitude to the Texas Legislature and those working to enhance railroad crossing safety.
Stephanie Gibson, a resident of Independence Heights, is living in fear as a fallen tree from 2022 threatens her home.
On Wednesday, the Houston community was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of U.S. Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
As the City of Houston continues to mourn the loss of U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner, we’re taking a brief look back on key moments during his tenure as mayor.
For the first time in years, Americans are in the midst of an outbreak of the measles virus. Earlier this week, an unvaccinated child in Texas was the first person to die from the virus in a decade, and more than 100 people have confirmed infections.
Step into the heart of Freedmen’s Town and explore a blend of history and creativity at the newly repurposed RowHouse galleries.
Freedmen’s Town, Houston’s historic heart of African American culture, is getting a fresh breath of life!
Houston City Council will have to vote on increasing the maximum contract for legal services to defend the city and Art Acevedo for what happened during the deadly Harding Street Raid in 2019.
We hear from customers frustrated over surprise water bills. Investigative reporter Amy Davis is following up on the city’s plan to address meter issues uncovered by the KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation. Davis has an update on meter replacements and customer usage.
Danielle Hurts, the only City of Houston employee ordered to pay restitution in the water line criminal corruption case, is asking for help. She’s seeking donations through a GoFundMe account. Hurts is one of 7 people indicted in the corruption scandal first uncovered in the KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation.
The first phase of Houston’s water bill improvement plan is nearing completion. However, instead of improvements, many customers are reporting higher bills than before the mayor’s promised changes.
When Houston Mayor John Whitmire was elected, he promised a citywide audit to identify waste and inefficiencies. The results are now in, and they reveal significant areas for improvement.
The final person indicted in the Houston waterline contract corruption scandal has reached a plea deal. Seven people were indicted in total after a years-long KPRC ‘DRAINED’ Investigation exposed widespread corruption in repair contracts.
Guilty pleas this week for several people indicted in the Houston waterline contract corruption scandal.
Residents reached out to KPRC 2 via our Help Desk, saying they have sent multiple reports to Houston Public Works, but to no avail.
In Houston, a grandmother named Mrs. Batres experienced a life-changing transformation thanks to the kindness of her community. After losing her husband and facing the challenges of caring for her son in an unlivable home, the City of Houston's Home Repair Program rebuilt her house.
Keep Houston green and healthy! A look at the Galveston Bay Estuary Program and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department's efforts in revitalizing the natural habitat.
