Houston wants to pull $100 million a year from its water system to help close a growing budget gap.
The City of Houston is set to reveal plans for one of its biggest annual celebrations — Freedom Over Texas — during an announcement at City Hall on Monday afternoon.
A Houston Fire Department truck, Engine 11, was stolen early Friday morning while firefighters responded to a burglary alarm on East Memorial Loop.
The City of Houston could soon begin charging residents a new monthly fee tied to solid waste services, something city leaders say has never been done before.
The Houston Controller’s Office says it is reviewing complaints surrounding a reported $60,000 “taxpayer-funded podcast” connected to Mayor John Whitmire.
The City of Houston is expecting $114 million in public safety funding to be restored after the Houston Police Department signed off on a revised immigration enforcement ordinance.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston over its recently passed ordinance that limits when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is expected to speak Thursday afternoon on immigration and federal enforcement efforts during a press conference following the Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.
A growing divide is emerging at City Hall over how to respond to a high-stakes threat from the state that could cost Houston $110 million in public safety funding tied to its recently passed immigration ordinance.
We now know exactly what funding is at risk and why the Governor says Houston could be forced to pay it all back.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.
Former Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner has been hired as the new police chief of Missouri City, according to an email sent by the city manager on Monday.
Homeowners say they’re fed up with neighbors they accuse of making a mess, from overgrown yards to cars left for days. It’s a common complaint sent to KPRC 2’s help desk. What can Houston residents do?
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he is considering all options after receiving a letter from the State of Texas threatening to pull $110 million in state public safety grants from the city over its recently passed ordinance limiting when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A major transformation could soon be underway at Toyota Center, as a $180-million renovation plan is expected to go before officials for approval later today.
The City of Houston is moving to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard following public allegations of sexual abuse against the late labor leader, with a 30-day comment period starting April 1 and a City Council vote set for May 13.
The WNBA is set to return to Houston, with plans to revive one of the league’s most historic franchises.
A drainage path behind several homes along Rollingwood Drive in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood is now filled with debris, fallen trees, damaged fencing and standing water — and residents say the lack of maintenance could lead to flooding.
Houston residents now have an online tool to track crime in their neighborhoods thanks to a new interactive dashboard launched by the City of Houston.
A Harris County trucking company faces a felony illegal dumping charge after investigators say more than 22,000 pounds of dirt were dumped at an unauthorized site.
Construction tied to the Fourth Ward redevelopment project remains unfinished in parts of the historic neighborhood, more than a year after residents first raised concerns about sidewalk conditions.
Saturday, Jan. 31, is the last day Harris County property owners can pay their 2025 property tax bill without facing penalty and interest, according to the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, joined by Commissioner Rodney Ellis, will visit Lincoln Park Community Center in Precinct One on Monday.
Mayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston’s Office of Emergency Management are set to provide Houstonians with an overnight update as freezing conditions continue across the city.
It's not quite the Shakespeare line, but it's the question on many Houston-area residents' minds as the freeze heads toward our area. So should you drip or not drip your faucets. This is what we know.
While Harris Health continues making its case for a major Ben Taub Hospital expansion, using nearly nine acres near Hermann Park, park supporters say they want stronger proof there’s no better alternative.
A boarded-up home with no water and no electricity sits still in Houston’s Third Ward, where longtime property owner Dr. Willie Mae Lewis says her family’s land has been at the center of a dispute for more than a decade.
Houston police shut down the B Rabbit Nightclub on South Gessner after multiple complaints and criminal incidents, including drunk driving and shootings linked to the club. Despite being closed by the Fire Marshal in October for safety hazards, the club continued operating, leading to three arrests and the seizure of several items.
Another body was found Tuesday in Buffalo Bayou downtown, adding to a growing number of human remains discovered in Houston’s waterways.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire sat down with 2 Investigates first on Wednesday morning to discuss reports that left Houstonians questioning whether the Houston Police Department played a role in referring thousands of individuals to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for arrests.
After hearing from dozens of viewers dealing with feral or stray cat colonies in their neighborhoods, we looked into what protections exist for homeowners and renters in Harris County, and why so many say they feel stuck.
Harris County's top prosecutor refutes viral social media claims of a serial killer as three more bodies discovered in Houston's bayous last week bring the year's total to 34, pointing instead to broader issues of homelessness and mental health in the city's extensive waterway system.
A federal complaint alleging that Houston picked up illegal dumping less frequently in Black and Latino neighborhoods has been dismissed—bringing an end to federal monitoring that residents and city leaders say helped keep their streets cleaner and safer.
Just in time for the Christmas holiday, a Houston mother received what she calls a life-changing gift: the keys to her first home. The opportunity came through the City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department, which hopes more families will take advantage of the same program.
Tuesday marks one year since Houston Independent School District loss one of its student-athletes due to a tragic incident involving a Union Pacific train.
Residents across the city say their water bills have surged dramatically in recent months—far beyond the rate increase announced by the mayor to sustain water system upgrades.
Houston ranks among the deadliest U.S. cities for pedestrians, with Westheimer and FM 1960 listed as some of the most dangerous roads nationwide. City and state officials outline new safety plans as advocates call for urgent improvements.
A problematic roundabout in Houston’s Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.
Houston is overhauling its inspection system by merging residential and commercial code enforcement into a single division and hiring more inspectors to tackle a massive backlog of complaints. City officials say the revamped process aims to ensure violations are corrected and citations hold up in court.
Frustration is growing in a southwest Houston neighborhood where heavy trash piles have sat untouched for nearly two months—despite hundreds of complaints, repeated calls to 311, and now a 10-day warning from the community’s HOA demanding residents remove debris they say they cannot legally haul away themselves.
Bellaire Little League is looking to expand its reach by acquiring a softball field at Meyerland Park, but the proposal has hit a roadblock.
Houston METRO is facing scrutiny over an $80 million infrastructure contract, as some board members question the lack of detailed information on which streets will be repaired and how funds are allocated.
Houston’s first 3D-printed community is about to start production. The developers of Zuri Gardens bill the project as attainable, sustainable and the future.
Houston firefighters say they’re being unfairly blamed after a city email exposed 7,500 Social Security numbers in a data breach.
Experience the third annual Houston Bluesfest 2025, celebrating Texas blues, art and Fifth Ward’s legacy with live performances, dance and community spirit.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Houston families are battling sewage spills in their yards and waterways as city aid falls short.
A year after KPRC 2 Investigates revealed a Harris County office created to help move abandoned residential properties through probate, we found the City of Houston has rarely utilized the service.
Houston City Council has once again delayed a vote to purchase a $16-million facility that would serve as a “super hub” for people experiencing homelessness.
Residents in Willowbend say they spent years warning the city about a vacant apartment building that drew crime, dumping, and danger.
Residents in Kingwood’s Kings Mill subdivision are raising concerns about brown water flowing from their faucets, with some worried about potential health impacts.
Weeks after Houston’s METRORail Red Line riders began reporting major delays, METRO says it’s starting to see early improvements, but says it will take more time to restore reliable travel times.
Houston is moving forward with a $16 million plan to renovate BARC, the city’s animal shelter. The upgrades include a new roof, updated systems, and a safer, modernized facility to help address the city’s stray animal crisis.
The City of Houston has announced plans for its first “Front Door Superhub,” a centralized facility aimed at addressing homelessness with a comprehensive, all-in-one approach.
If your latest Houston water bill was shockingly high, you’re not alone. Some residents say their bills aren’t rising slowly — they’re skyrocketing in just a matter of months.
Mayor John Whitmire is responding to Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement of a new violent crime task force that will launch in Houston and Harris County.
Houston’s trash problem is piling higher each day. Residents across the city continue reaching out to 2 Helps You, saying they aren’t getting their trash picked up and aren’t seeing relief.
Governor Greg Abbott will speak in Houston Tuesday with Eli Lilly leaders to announce a major economic development initiative through Texas’ JETI and Enterprise Fund programs.
A community is joining together to help clean up a messy area in Houston. Earlier this month, KPRC 2 reporter Bill Spencer investigated complaints from Fifth Ward residents about several overgrown lots. Since then, a good Samaritan stepped in to help and the City of Houston made good on its promise to remove other debris.
The Houston city "Proposition A" committee is considering a vacant building ordinance.
From Spring Branch to SE Houston and Clear Lake to Midtown and Downtown, a lot of people have posted videos on social media of military helicopters flying low to the ground.
More than 1,000 former City of Houston employees who opted into an early retirement pension program earlier this year are facing severe financial hardship after waiting nearly five months for their promised payments.
The message was clear and concise from Harris County Republicans, “We live in Houston, we don’t want Houston to have a similar situation,” said Cindy Siegel, Chairman of the Republican Party of Harris County.
Houston has launched the "Can Blitz" program to expedite trash can replacements for residents, announced by Mayor John Whitmire.
The vastly overgrown lot in the 4700 block of Salina Street had become more than just an unsightly nuisance – it represented a serious safety threat to the community, especially children walking to nearby Fleming Middle School.
A notice on the restaurant's door reveals that Thirteen Hospitality Group, LLC has fallen behind on payments, resulting in the closure.
It looks like a patch of wilderness dropped into the middle of a proud Houston neighborhood — years of unchecked growth have turned into what neighbors call a “jungle” just a few doors down from their homes.
Families at Glenwood Village Condominiums in southeast Houston say they are paying hundreds each month in rent or HOA fees, but their homes are unsafe and falling apart.
A former city commissioner and long-time Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer has been awarded $500,000 by a jury—seven years after he says a golf cart accident during a parade left him with lasting physical and emotional trauma. But, he will only receive $250,000.
As the City of Houston continues to examine how to handle residents experiencing homelessness, the topic of panhandling has returned to the spotlight.
A Fifth Ward woman approved for a state home rebuilding program was denied help after the City of Houston refused to issue her a building permit even as new homes rose across the street. Now, after waiting two years and passing soil tests, she’s left wondering why she was told no.
"This change in time was made to give the community more opportunities to engage and voice their concerns to their elected officials," the City of Houston said in a social media caption back in July.
While the city does have a goal to repair most potholes within 48 hours of a report, a lot of drivers may give up—and we don't blame them—but we still wanted to give a view on how the claim process works—to find out for ourselves in real-time how, or if, the process works.
Mayor John Whitmire has implemented stronger traffic control measures to protect students walking near Lamar High School.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire stopped a payout last week to a Houston business owner charged with bribery, following KPRC 2’s ‘DRAINED’ Investigation into the city’s waterline contract corruption scandal. Now that business owner says he’s sorry for what happened and explains he’s still owed for the finished work.
For many parents back to school can be a financial burden. Last school year the Houston Independent School District announced it was eliminating its wraparound services department, which helped families struggling to provide basic necessities to their children.
Residents of Houston’s South Park neighborhood are rallying against the potential conversion of a vacant property into A possible junkyard, salvage yard or containers facility, citing environmental concerns and quality-of-life issues for the community.
A day after residents exposed deplorable living conditions at a Houston apartment complex, federal and local elected officials saw the problem firsthand.
A Houston apartment complex off of Cullen Boulevard is under fire after residents raised alarming concerns about their living conditions — with some saying they’d rather stay in a shelter than remain in their current units.
In partnership with Rice University, the City of Houston is monitoring over 100 sites to detect and track pathogens, including COVID-19, flu, and more.
In Houston’s Oak Forest subdivision, some homes sit behind construction fencing, incomplete and untouched for months, in some cases, years, leaving residents worried about more than just property values.
