Polls are now open across Texas for the primary runoff election, where voters will decide which Republican and Democratic candidates advance to the November general election.
With just weeks to go before Houston hosts its first FIFA World Cup match, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed growing public concerns Monday over Ebola cases connected to central Africa and what that could mean for the region during the international event.
Severe storms brought 56,000 lightning strikes to Houston and knocked out power to 190,000 customers. Here's what makes Houston a lightning hotspot, and how to protect yourself.
Harris County officials are continuing to investigate a deadly shooting at a Spring apartment complex that left two people dead, and authorities have now announced an arrest in the case.
With early voting coming to an end and Election Day just days away, voters across Harris County are preparing to make one of the biggest decisions on the ballot, the race for Harris County judge.
As Harris County election costs climb, county leaders are exploring ways to reduce runoff elections, including consolidating election dates and ranked choice voting.
Newly obtained court documents are revealing chilling new details in the fatal shooting of a woman in northwest Harris County, including eyewitness testimony from the victim’s son, live audio captured during the attack, and extensive digital evidence investigators say ties the suspect to the killing.
The capital murder trial of Lee Gilley, accused of killing his pregnant wife Christa Bauer, has been postponed after he fled to Italy and cut off his ankle monitor.
Some Houston ISD students will take over NRG Arena Wednesday night — not for sports or concerts — but to pitch businesses they built from the ground up.
As rain continues to move across the Houston area, health officials are warning that the wet weather is also creating the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.
If you’ve ever driven through Harris County during a heavy storm, you know how quickly roads can flood — and how dangerous those conditions can become in just minutes. Now, county leaders are testing new technology designed to warn drivers before they reach high water.
About 24 hours after KPRC 2 News revealed a second Harris County murder defendant is accused of cutting off his ankle monitor just before trial this month, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said he bring a plan to Commissioners Court to strengthen the county’s electronic monitoring program.
A gun was pulled during a dog attack Tuesday at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Officials have now identified both the victim and the suspect after a 21-year-old woman was found shot to death inside a home near Crosby on Monday afternoon.
Another Harris County murder suspect is on the run after investigators say he cut off his court-ordered GPS monitor just days before his trial was set to begin.
Crime Stoppers Houston is raising concerns after two Harris County murder defendants allegedly cut off their ankle monitors and disappeared before trial within the span of a month.
Federal agents say skimming devices found at Houston-area businesses could have led to an estimated $14.5 million in consumer losses.
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found shot to death at a home in the Crosby area Sunday evening, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
For the second time in the month of May, a Harris County murder defendant allegedly cut off his court-ordered GPS ankle monitor just before his trial was scheduled to begin.
Joe Panzarella, a progressive community organizer, is projected to win the Houston City Council District C runoff, securing 64.7% of the votes against Nick Hellyar.
Governor Greg Abbott is expanding the Texas Repeat Offender Task Force statewide after first launching the operation in the Houston area last year.
Authorities say 22-year-old Kaitlyn Graves was found dead inside her Cypress Station apartment after family members requested a welfare check.
The Houston Texans’ planned Toro District in Bridgeland raises questions about taxpayer funding, traffic and infrastructure costs
New court records filed Wednesday in Harris County appear to indicate at least two of Lee Gilley’s three U.S. defense attorneys are seeking to withdraw from the case.
Houston’s 8th Wonder Brewery is accusing its landlord of trying to push the company out of its longtime East Downtown property as the value of nearby land surges ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was found dead inside an apartment in the northern part of the county after her family reported to apartment management that they hadn’t been able to make contact with her for several days.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a man, believed to be in his mid-20s, died after being shot and then driven to a home in the Katy-area Tuesday.
Dr. Carla Wyatt told an officer she was in heaven when she was pulled over for DWI, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley appeared in a courtroom in Turin, Italy, around 3 a.m. local time Monday, for a hearing to validate his arrest at the Turin Court of Appeals.
A man known to children in a Spring-area neighborhood as the “Candyman” is now behind bars after Harris County Precinct 4 undercover investigators say he believed he was meeting a 13-year-old girl near a local school.
Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt is facing renewed scrutiny after her second DWI arrest in two years, months after a separate burglary case was no-billed by a grand jury.
Candra Thomas, a mentally disabled woman with a medical condition that can cause seizures, has been reported missing by the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
A man in his 20s was killed early Sunday after his speeding Tesla left the roadway, rolled several times, and struck a tree in Spring, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
A Harris County judge issued a gag order restricting public statements by attorneys and others involved in the capital murder case against Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his pregnant wife and fleeing to Italy.
A fire at an apartment complex in north Harris County led to a multi-agency emergency response and resident evacuations on Friday.
New photos shared with KPRC 2 News show Christa on a girls’ trip to Sicily in May 2024, months before her death. She also studied abroad there while in college, according to her high school friend, Cara Kelly.
A suspect has been arrested after a man was shot multiple times during an aggravated robbery in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
A search is underway for the people involved in a shootout at an apartment complex in north Harris County Wednesday night.
A deadly shooting during an alleged home invasion in northwest Harris County is putting renewed attention on Texas’ Castle Doctrine and when homeowners can legally use force to defend themselves.
A former office manager for the Lakewood Forest Homeowners Association is facing felony theft charges after investigators say she used HOA funds for personal expenses totaling more than $30,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
