The Friendswood Police Department are urging anyone with any information to come forward after an arrest was made in a child sex abuse investigation.

Friendswood Police said the woman told her family members she’d been drinking earlier in the evening and was falling in and out of sleep on the ride home. They tracked her down and found her in the rideshare driver's front seat.

Storms are causing heavy downpours across Houston this morning, potentially affecting commuters.

The Friendswood Police Department is investigating a crash that resulted in the death of one man and left a woman hospitalized in south Houston.

Edgar Peralta, a former insurance broker has been put behind bars for selling policies to customers despite having his license revoked.

Rowan, a piercing studio founded by CEO Louisa Schneider, has opened a new location at Baybrook Mall, Friendswood, offering a safe and celebratory piercing experience.

Eight families were displaced after their apartments were destroyed in a 3-alarm apartment fire in Webster.

Two suspected thieves led officers on a pursuit in the Houston area this week, but investigators soon discovered that these crooks were more prolific in wine theft than anyone realized.

A former chief of the Friendswood Police Department has died, the city announced.

The Friendswood Police Department is searching for 23-year-old Joshua Gross, who went missing from his home on Linda Lane on August 20th.

A Friendswood man has been arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material found on his devices.

Friendswood police say three woman have been arrested in connection to an investigation into illegal activities at massage parlors.

This Friendswood shop creates chocolates that are truly out of this world!

A 13-year-old girl who was reported missing in Friendswood has been found safe.

Connor Hilton, 17, was indicted Tuesday on charges of murder and aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.

Friendswood rising senior, Navaeh Cason, has shined for years as a member of the varsity softball team.

A young adult with autism in Friendswood is recovering from chemical burns and could go blind after being doused with a substance by a former friend.

A wanted mother from Illinois has been arrested on charges associated with abducting her own children in Friendswood.

Weber, who has disagreed with the hard-right caucus’ tactics during the House Speaker election last year, said Caucus Chair Bob Good expelled him after missing some of the group’s weekly meetings.

Police in Friendswood are warning residents of a viral TikTok challenge that encourages people to kick and bang doors in the middle of the night.

The attorneys leading the defense for murder suspect Connor Hilton say that mental health will be a key part of the 17-year-old’s defense.

The 17-year-old Friendswood teen who admitted to shooting and killing one person and then injuring another has since bonded out of jail.

Friendswood Police are searching for a man they said exposed himself to two children.

A Galveston County affidavit sheds light into a Friendswood murder.

A 18-year-old has died after a shooting in Friendswood Saturday and investigators are working to enhance the charges against a 17-year-old suspect.

Firefighters battled a large structure fire in Friendswood, Texas Saturday morning.

The former president of the Friendswood Mustang Booster Club was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for stealing more than $200,000 from the organization.

An 11-year-old child was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday morning in Friendswood, Texas.

Friendswood went 34-12 a year ago and reached the Regional Quarterfinals. Seven of the nine starters for Paulk return in 2023, led by sophomore Nadi’Ya Shelby, who was named the District 18-5A MVP and the Greater Houston Volleyball Coaches Association Newcomer of the Year. Shelby led the team in kills with 300 a year ago and vertically can reach 10-feet-6-inches.

A dumpster truck driver is injured after possibly suffering a medical episode and crashing into a building in Friendswood.

Officials say a person has died after they were at Friendswood High School when part of a roof collapsed Tuesday afternoon.

Officials with Friendswood Independent School District said all districtwide outdoor activities have been canceled for the rest of the year.

Heavy rain is impacting the road conditions in Harris County.

A Friendswood man is dead and his half-brother charged with murder after police said an argument between the two led to a stabbing.

FRIENDSWOOD’S THIRD-BASEMAN IS RIGHT OFF OF CENTRAL CASTING – THE BIG-SWINGING, BARREL-CHESTED TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYER. SOMETHING OFF THE FAMOUS ROBERT REDFORD MOVIE, “THE NATURAL”

Greater Houston is loaded with State baseball powers. The competition is elite, and the coaching is some of the best in the country.

Friendswood Independent School District honored beloved bus driver Collin Lesley Mahaffey on Tuesday with a final callout of service.

Who’s taking over? We’re crowning the next Miss Texas USA on Live TV!

Two officers with Friendswood Police Department are hurt after attempting to free a victim following a single vehicle crash Sunday morning, officials said.

The Friendswood Police Department said they located a set of human remains Monday in the search for a missing man who was last seen Saturday morning.

Officials say there is a large police presence in Friendswood after authorities found two catalytic converter thieves on Friday.

In July, she came to Houston Life as Miss Texas USA, and she returns to our studio TODAY as Miss USA!!

Ever wanted to order a pizza as fast as three minutes? It’s now possible, thanks to a new machine that’s taking pizza delivery by storm.

Ever wanted to order a pizza as fast as three minutes? It’s now possible, thanks to a new machine that’s taking pizza delivery by storm.

Police are investigating after a man was found dead inside of a Friendswood home on Monday.

A two-story waterfront home is on the market in Friendswood for $1,500,000.

Police are investigating after a man was found dead inside of a Friendswood home on Monday.

Don’t miss the Aug. 30 Game of the Week at 6:30 p.m. between the Fulshear Chargers and the Friendswood Mustangs on KPRC 2+.

A man accused of killing a woman and injuring her sister in a shooting near Friendswood Monday is in critical condition after turning the gun on himself, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Tuesday.

It’s been five years since Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast, however, the impact of the storm is still being felt in areas like Friendswood.

Two suspects have been arrested after police recovered a stolen RV with weapons inside in Friendswood.

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Welcome to the 2022 Texas high school volleyball season!

Whenever the ice cream cravings kick in, consider venturing to one of Houston’s many delicious scoop shops.

Multiple Houston-area ice cream shops were ranked among the best in Texas. This information comes courtesy of Yelp, the crowd-sourced review website we’ve all turned to for recommendations at one point or another.

The family of a man shot and killed last year in Friendswood is asking for the community’s help as they search for the person responsible for his murder.

Parents’ determination, an interstate agreement, and 25 years of constant police work helped bring William Reece back to Texas after he received a death sentence in Oklahoma. The result: Reece pleading guilty to the 1997 murders of Laura Smither, Jessica Cain and Kelli Ann Cox.

A Friendswood woman said the suspects in this case acted with a lot of determination, not only trailing her for nearly an hour from Prime Social Poker on Westheimer, but then proceeding to rob her twice.

The 2022 softball season was an incredible one.

On Saturday, 491 graduates from the Friendswood High School class of 2022 walked the stage of Grace Community Church, Friendswood Independent School District shared in a release.

Clear Brook High School was temporarily placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after a student brought a gun to the campus, according to the district.

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A Friendswood man convicted of sexually exploiting minors and other child pornography changes was sentenced this week to 35 years in prison, the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of Texas announced.

Breaking news in a case KPRC 2 Investigates has been following for more than 20 years. Convicted killer William Reece is on his way back to Friendswood at this hour.

Welcome to the 2022 softball season.

A Friendswood man has been sentenced to serve more than three decades in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing a relative over a period of five years.

A spokesperson for the Houston Police Department said a sergeant and his wife, who is also an HPD officer, have both been relieved of duty pending the outcome of an internal investigation after a DWI incident in Friendswood.

A Friendswood business owner is offering $2,000 reward for information that will help Harris County Sheriff deputies find her 18-foot trailer.

Students and staff have been allowed to return indoors after law enforcement officials gave an “all clear” at Clear Brook High School Tuesday afternoon.

Five cheerleaders from Friendswood High School are set to take part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.

A roadway remains closed in Friendswood as emergency crews continue to monitor the cause of a natural gas line fire that took hours to extinguish Tuesday evening.

A couple whose son died last week in a Friendswood neighborhood pool has filed a lawsuit against the facility’s owners and managers.

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A teenager was found dead at the bottom of Friendswood neighborhood pool Thursday, authorities said.

The district attorney’s offices in Harris and Galveston counties said they are now reviewing hundreds of cases involving Friendswood police officer Sara Carter.

A family is shaken after a driver who was involved in a shooting crashed into their Friendswood home, deputies said.

HOUSTON - Heading into its series against Barbers Hill on Wednesday, Friendswood had lost just one game out of its previous 31.

A Galveston County grand jury has indicted a former Friendswood Mustang Booster Club president.

The Houston Humane Society rescued dozens of cats from poor living conditions at a home in Friendswood.

Thinking of moving to a different part of the Houston area? 10 of Houston-area cities are the safest.

HOUSTON - Inside the Berry Center on Friday night, it was all about the ladies.

Two men from Friendswood were killed when a crane being used by road crews malfunctioned and hit their vehicle in Jefferson County.

This Spring, Goose Creek CISD saw its soccer teams move into the same district, competing with the likes of Friendswood, Manvel, and Santa Fe in District 22-5A.

HOUSTON – There has been a lot of shakeup in the girls soccer playoffs this season.

The Mustangs might be the hottest team in town! Cruising to a 19-0 start, Friendswood has really left their mark on Houston High School Baseball in 2021. Their undefeated run earns them the Team of the Week spot.

Merchandise available at Barbie Pop-Up Truck coming to the Baybrook Mall on April 3. Barbie is stopping by for a visit Saturday as a part of her Totally Throwback Tour. Barbie’s hot pink truck is stopping by Baybrook Mall for an outdoor mobile pop-up experience from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 3. The mobile pop-up shop will sell exclusive Barbie-themed, retro-inspired merchandise. Fans who visit will also have the opportunity to get their hands on a collectible Barbie Polaroid camera.

HOUSTON – Three Houston area school boards – in Friendswood, Magnolia and Tarkington – planned to vote Monday night on whether or not to remove their mask mandates. New state guidelines require all students, teachers, staff and visitors to wear masks on school property, unless school boards vote otherwise. In Magnolia, the board of trustees voted to remove the mask mandate, effective April 1. AdIn Tarkington ISD, a decision has not been made as of Monday evening. We will update this story as the school boards cast their votes.

Sweeny Police Chief John Barnard charged after being arrested for DWI in Friendswood on Feb. 21, 2021, according to Friendswood Police Department. FRIENDSWOOD, Texas – Sweeny police chief John Barnard was arrested Sunday after being accused of driving while intoxicated in Friendswood, according to Friendswood Police Department. Barnard has been charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and driving while intoxicated. He was arrested at 1:31 a.m. in the 1500 block of West Parkwood Avenue, according to police records. Officials said Barnard has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation is pending.

The Woodlands is loaded with select, stud athletes led by Marley Krach (Miami) and Samone Knight (West Virginia). The Highlanders have to go through a brutal Region II playoff gauntlet, but coach Dina Graves has done it before. In Class 6A Region III, it's Ridge Point, Memorial, and Tompkins who are the favorites to reach state. AdHere is a look at the city's top schools in our Top 20 public school rankings. 20 Klein Oak

Michael Jeffcott is playing the hands the pandemic has dealt. The 75-year-old retired from a long career in landscaping two years ago with hopes of traveling nationally and internationally. The retired couple are due to receive their second COVID-19 vaccine shot next week. Jeffcott said while their health precautions won’t change, he hopes their travel plans will by the end of the year. “Traveling around the United States looking for some small towns and quite frankly looking for some dance halls.”

What a crazy year 2020 was for Texas High School Volleyball. Needville was unbelievable in Class 4A, while Fulshear reached the state title match in Class 5A. In Class 6A, it was wild as two Houston-area schools reached the state title match with Seven Lakes winning their first-ever title. With the season in the books, it's time to name the All-VYPE team and hand out the postseason accolades. The Team, Coach and Player of the Year Awards will be announced during the 2021 VYPE Awards in June!

Former U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, right, leaves the United States District Courthouse in Houston in 2018. Outgoing President Donald Trump commuted the remainder of Stockman's 10-year prison sentence for misuse of charitable funds. President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday commuted the remaining prison sentence of former Republican Texas congressman Steve Stockman, who was sentenced to 10 years in 2018 after he was convicted of nearly two-dozen felonies, including fraud. He has already been infected with the coronavirus while in prison, the release said. Each was sentenced to more than a decade in prison, but President George W. Bush commuted their sentences in 2009.

Ria Goel, a 12-year-old girl from Friendswood, Texas decided to take her passion for art and turn it into a way to give back to the community. Ria Goel, a 12-year-old girl from Friendswood, Texas decided to take her passion for art and turn it into a way to give back to the community. Ria Goel, a 12-year-old girl from Friendswood, Texas decided to take her passion for art and turn it into a way to give back to the community. Ria Goel, a 12-year-old girl from Friendswood, Texas decided to take her passion for art and turn it into a way to give back to the community. 12-year-old art teacher Ria Goel shares step-by-step guide on how to paint a Christmas tree with acrylic paint.

Regional Semifinals for both Class 6A Region III and Class 5A Region III were going down, while Class 6A Region II was being played elsewhere. Katy advances to Regional Final for first time since 1993, defeat Clear Springs 3-1KATY - It has been 27 years. Fulshear defeats Magnolia in five-set thrillerThe Fulshear Chargers won state in Class 4A last season. Entering the Class 5A Region III Regional Semis, their only losses were to Concordia Lutheran, The Woodlands, Katy and Seven Lakes. THE POST 🏐Magnolia's Faith Lynch and her @MagnoliaVBALL laid it all on the floor in 5-set heartbreaker @flinch_2021 @MagnoliaISD pic.twitter.com/NImfvBeAGY — vypehouston (@vypehouston) December 2, 2020Friendswood falls short to College Station, 3-2Friendswood fought to the very end.

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas – Another Houston-area school district is attempting to rescue students who are having trouble with online learning. Monday night the Friendswood Independent School District board of trustees voted unanimously not to end virtual learning -- but to modify it to bring struggling students back to the classroom. Administrators and board members say the impact COVID-19 has had on education could last for quite some time. “There’s studies out there after Katrina that it took six years for those students to regain what they had lost,” said Hopkins. And it’s one of the untalked about issues with this pandemic.”While some of these modifications won’t take effect until next semester, the district already has started asking students who are struggling online to return to class.

BAYTOWN STERLING MOVED FROM DISTRICT 21-6A TO DISTRICT 22-5A UPON REALIGNMENT, BUT COULD THE MOVE DOWN BE TOUGHER SLEDDING? Sterling joined state power Friendswood and the explosive Manvel Mavs in conference, while fending off the likes of Texas City and La Porte for a coveted postseason spot. "Our expectations are to just show up and show out, like we do every year," coach Candace Southall said. Sterling finished third in district last season and reached the postseason before falling to Summer Creek. Honorable mention setter Brooke Benoit will quarterback the offense, while Claire Harper will also provide a spark up front.

As Klein and Friendswood remain constants, the rest of the volleyball landscape in Houston is a little bumpy. The Woodlands lost back-to-back matches last week to St. Agnes and Klein, allowing for Seven Lakes, Dawson and George Ranch to gain ground in the Top 5. Grand Oak moves back into the Class 6A Top 10. 1 but just lost to Episcopal. However, St. Agnes beat Episcopal during the same round-robin.