The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines has left thousands of employees without jobs, income or health insurance, forcing many to scramble for work and basic benefits.

Authorities are working to identify and locate the parents of a young child found alone overnight in west Harris County.

Authorities are investigating a deadly family disturbance in west Harris County Tuesday morning.

Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say a passerby discovered a man’s body in a wooded area of north Harris County Monday.

At The Opportunity Center, a former secured facility has been reimagined into a space for growth and creativity. Now, laughter is at the center of that transformation with Comedy Unlocked. Watch the video above to see how you can laugh for a good cause.

Texans raise $550,000 for charitable foundation at annual golf tournament event

The Democratic runoff for the Houston-based seat — a longtime bastion of Black political power — pits the Texas delegation’s newest member, Christian Menefee, against one of its longest-tenured, Al Green.

Yanira Nafin, 39, was shot and killed in her Cloverleaf home in east Harris County, with her common-law husband, Jose Arquimides Romero, 43, arrested and charged in connection with her death.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic violence shooting at a home in Cloverleaf that left a 39-year-old woman dead.

Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 for the SD-4 special election featuring Republican Brett Ligon and Democrat Ron Angeletti—plus where to vote, what ID you need, and how mail-ballot drop-off works in Harris County.

The Harris County District Attorney's office has issued new guidance stating it will not accept charges for individuals found with vape pens suspected of containing THC due to limitations in current lab testing, which cannot determine the origin or precise concentration of THC in the liquid.

Flood risk increases Friday as waves of rain move pour down across southeast Texas!

Our Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week is Summer Creek junior Ty Fernandez who helped the Bulldogs get to the state championship game for the first time in school history.

A Houston middle school student was denied restroom access at a gas station, then filmed by surveillance cameras as he relieved himself behind the building.

A grand jury has handed down a capital murder indictment against a man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy who was playing a neighborhood prank.

A firefighter was injured Tuesday during an overnight fire at a concrete mixing facility in north Harris County.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirms a dive team has responded to the Xtreme Off Road Park and Beach near Crosby after a man reportedly went underwater and has not resurfaced.

A Harris County Precinct 3 deputy constable was arrested Monday night in Guadalupe County after authorities say he was found intoxicated and carrying a firearm near a busy stretch of Interstate 10.

New details have emerged following a shooting Tuesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, where investigators said the person who fired a weapon was the victim of an attempted robbery.

The man accused in one of Houston’s most haunting cold cases has died before he could face justice in court.

Seventeen dogs were found and rescued from inside a north Harris County home this week.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office says it is reviewing every case involving former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez.

A new snapshot from the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University offers a detailed look at how residents across the Houston region view some of today’s most debated political and social issues.

Prosecutors say a grand jury is expected to indict Gonzalo Leon on a capital murder charge Monday in the shooting death of 11-year-old Julian Guzman.

An investigation is underway after a 17-year-old was accidentally shot in Tomball on Monday morning.

A five-vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway between Cullen Street and Scott Street is causing major traffic delays Sunday afternoon.

An investigation was underway after a pedestrian was hit and killed in northwest Harris County.

La Policía de Houston investiga un tiroteo desde un vehículo en marcha en la cuadra 200 de Burress Street que hirió en el abdomen a un agente del HCSO fuera de servicio, de 40 años, mientras dormía, y las autoridades dicen que no hay descripciones del sospechoso ni del vehículo y que el agente está siendo operado.

Policies guiding how deputies interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vary across Harris County, where each constable’s office operates independently under its own elected leadership.

What started as a search for a pregnant dog led to a disturbing discovery along the Eastex Freeway, dozens of dog remains scattered behind a state facility near Bush Airport.

After nearly three years in jail—and just before his trial was set to begin—the Harris County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the murder case against 50-year-old James London on April 10, citing one reason: it could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

A Harris County grand jury has returned a capital murder indictment against a suspect in one of Houston’s most haunting cold cases, more than three decades after two young people were found brutally killed in west Houston.

A grand jury returned a no bill Tuesday for six detention officers who were involved in a physical altercation with a 32-year-old man at the Harris County Jail who later died after his release.

Authorities in Harris County are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a fugitive accused of using fraudulent documents to carry out vehicle registration and title transfer transactions.

Thunderstorms have developed across Houston and in other areas of Southeast Texas Saturday ahead of a cold front.

Early voting for the May 2 special elections officially starts Monday, April 20, and runs through April 28.

Deputies are investigating a shooting that left a man injured in northwest Harris County Monday morning.

A chaotic and dangerous situation unfolded in west Harris County after a crash involving multiple vehicles may have stemmed from a rolling disturbance and gunfire between drivers, according to deputies.

A Spring caretaker in the is facing a felony charge after investigators say she left two disabled adults without proper supervision for several hours.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting involving two teenagers at an apartment complex in north Houston.

Drivers in north Harris County are being urged to avoid a busy intersection following a major crash that has prompted a large emergency response.

Houston's rainy pattern continues, daily rain chances through the weekend.

A shooting at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County left one woman dead and another injured on Sunday morning, according to Precinct 4 deputies.

A woman was killed and her husband injured after a firearm accidentally discharged inside a southeast Harris County home Saturday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Thunderstorms have developed across Houston and in other areas of Southeast Texas Saturday ahead of a cold front.

A former Goose Creek Memorial High School counselor is out on bond after being charged with felony offenses tied to what investigators describe as an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student.

Harris County commissioners voted Thursday to appoint Abbie Kamin as the county’s next attorney in a split 3-2 decision.

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.

One person has been detained after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound at a northwest Harris County apartment complex Wednesday.

Harris County leaders may soon take action to clarify how local law enforcement agencies interact with federal immigration authorities, as questions grow over consistency and community impact.

A certified nurse midwife with Ben Taub Hospital says barriers to basic health care along with systemic racism continue to fuel disproportionate maternal deaths among Black women in Harris County, even as Houston sits in the shadow of one of the world’s largest medical centers.

As the cost of living continues to rise, many families across Houston are struggling to keep up, and for some, the risk of eviction is becoming a reality.

A woman has been hospitalized after being shot by a man who had been stalking her, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say two people were hospitalized after a vehicle struck a large sinkhole in north Harris County.

Homeowners in Harris County have until April 30 to claim property tax exemptions they may qualify for, and officials say a new online tool is making the process easier than ever.

Texas EquuSearch has joined the search for a missing 23-year-old woman who is eight months pregnant and considered at high risk.

Harris County is putting $150 million in tax dollars towards the TORO District. Leaders say it's only for infrastructure, but will not say how high the total cost could go.

A Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone keeps new tax revenue locked inside a growing area. Here's what that means for the TORO District and your tax dollars.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a home he was renovating in northwest Harris County, with authorities now saying foul play is suspected.

Authorities are actively searching for a missing man after a boating incident in the Crosby area on Sunday.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an adult man was found dead at a home in Spring on Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to a dropped call at the residence on Goldensong Court and discovered the deceased individual.

Police believe a man may have been speeding over train tracks before he was killed in a crash in east Harris County.

A 44-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband during a domestic disturbance at a home in northwest Harris County, with two children present but unharmed, authorities said.

Nakia Holmes, co-owner of Turkey Leg Hut, has been cleared after a Harris County grand jury declined to move forward with charges against her, according to an official statement released Friday.

A man, who is one of three suspects charged in the fatal shooting of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Almendarez, has been found guilty.

Heavy rain is falling southwest of the Houston-area Thursday.

A Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Deputy has been hospitalized after a crash Friday morning in southwest Houston.

Clarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades.

Heavy rain is falling southwest of the Houston-area Thursday.

Humidity and rain chances rule Houston's forecast.

A Harris County judge who went viral for courtroom behavior took no action after ordering an attorney to appear in court. Legal groups are now raising concerns about judicial overreach and calling for accountability.

The Hurricanes will face Atascocita on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Georgetown High School.

A former Aldine ISD teacher who resigned while under investigation is now facing felony charges after a student told police he tied her up during one-on-one lessons and recorded video, according to Harris County court records.

A former Houston-area public official accused of misusing millions in public housing funds will take a plea deal in the case, according to his attorney.

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.

A Baytown man is accused of using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images depicting a minor, according to a criminal complaint.

A major accident involving a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) has left three juveniles injured in northwest Harris County, prompting a large emergency response Monday.

Houston voters will face a runoff election for the City Council District C seat after no candidate secured a majority in a seven-person special election.

Cold front to bring severe weather to Houston area Saturday afternoon.

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.

Houston City Council District C voters will choose a new council member in a special election on Saturday, April 4, following Abbie Kamin’s resignation to run for Harris County Attorney.

A Harris County grand jury has declined to indict Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt on a burglary of a vehicle charge.

Frenchie’s Italian Restaurant, a longtime favorite of astronauts and NASA staff, is seeing increased activity, with owner Frankie Camera hopeful that the Artemis program will restore enthusiasm and prosperity to the area.

Newly obtained court records reveal Harris County Judge Nathan Milliron filed for bankruptcy, listing nearly $70,000 in debt — but the case was dismissed weeks later after no payments.

Line of storms moving through Houston area.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is standing firm amid growing political pressure following a controversial incident at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

A jackknifed 18-wheeler is causing major delays on the Eastex Freeway northbound at Lauder Road near Aldine, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Texas Ethics Commission records show the judge missed both campaign and financial filings, with $1,500 in total fines.

After viral videos of a Harris County judge spread online, an attorney says he was ordered to appear in that judge’s courtroom after criticizing his conduct.

Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey sharply criticized Judge Lina Hidalgo on Tuesday, calling her claims against the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo “unfounded” and defending the organization during a tense Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.

Two Harris County Precinct 5 deputies were injured Tuesday while trying to arrest a suspect who was found breaking into vehicles.

Deputies are searching for a 71-year-old man accused of threatening a driver with a machete during a road rage incident in northwest Harris County.

New emails and text messages obtained by KPRC 2 News reveal conversations between Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and her staff with Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo leaders leading up to and after her removal from the Megan Moroney concert.

A viral video shows Houston Judge Nathan Milliron clashing with an IT staffer during a courtroom livestream, sparking debate over judicial conduct and courtroom professionalism.

A tragic incident unfolded Monday in the Cloverleaf area after a young child was found unresponsive in a neighbor’s swimming pool, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

A possible teen has been hospitalized after a shooting Sunday night in southwest Houston.

Deputies say a driver ran a red light in northwest Harris County, prompting a deputy's pursuit late Saturday night. The vehicle sped away, turned off its lights, and eventually crashed into a wooded area, where it caught fire.

A man in his late 40s to early 50s was struck and killed by a white vehicle while pushing a cart on Manor Street in east Harris County early Sunday morning, according to authorities.

A break in Houston’s nearly 36-year-old “Lovers Lane” cold case is bringing two families closer to long-awaited answers after DNA evidence led to an arrest in Nebraska, authorities said.

Two men have been arrested after a vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant Friday morning inside a northwest Harris County neighborhood, according to Pct. 4 constable deputies.