The new motorized bumper boats and clear, LED lit kayaks just launched at the park, and guests bump around with friends — no experience needed!

After widespread criticism over power outages during last year’s severe weather events, CenterPoint Energy says it’s made major strides to improve resiliency and better serve customers this hurricane season.

A line of storms are moving through the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

If you’ve been on TikTok or Instagram Reels over the past week, chances are you’ve come across a video referencing “Labubu.”

A man has barricaded himself inside a camper at Northlake RV Resort Tuesday morning following an assault, according to Harris County Pct. 4.

Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign a bail reform package in Houston on Tuesday.

Read below to make sure you're ready for our hurricane season

KPRC 2, the Graham Media Group-owned NBC station in Houston, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator, a role designed for a quick-thinking problem solver capable of juggling multiple projects with a level head.

KPRC 2 has confirmed an inmate-related death at the Harris County Jail over the weekend.

Houston returns to a more summer-like pattern with isolated pop-up showers and storms each day. These showers and storms will not wash out any of your outdoor plans.

Authorities say a man is dead and his accused killer has been detained but have not released details on how everything unfolded.

Houstonians are at high risk for skin cancer simply because we are exposed to the sun year-round.

Commissioner Lesley Briones is holding a FREE disaster preparedness workshop on Tuesday from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Tracy Gee Community Center on Westcenter Drive in Westchase. Here's how you can sign up.

Firefighters are at the scene where a fire broke out at a commercial building near I-45 and N Shepherd Dr.

Florida International University’s 'Wall of Wind' simulates hurricane winds up to 150 mph, helping researchers improve building resilience and safety standards to reduce disaster impacts on communities.

Obstacle Course Glory: 'American Ninja Warrior' Unleashes a New Era in Season 17

Michelin Star Indian restaurant Musaafer is flipping the script on Indian sweets and we're meeting the pastry chef behind it all. Chef Sumant Sharma blends ancient tradition with science and technology to not only create delicious desserts but makes them healthier, tastier, and lighter.

Its that time of year again. Meteorological Summer began on Sunday.

The trial is expected to last up to three weeks.

You may have heard of the term “squatter” recently, seen the word in headlines, or seen a video of authorities or a property owner removing them from their property, or at least trying to.

A $5 million budget has been approved by lawmakers to study cancer risks among firefighters.

Solarium is Mid Town’s hottest new playground for pickleball, padel, yummy bits and of course post-game cocktails.

Over the past decade, Houston has seen a greater influx of residents than major cities like New York and Los Angeles!

Investigators said the dubbed "Call Me Maybe Menace" tried to rob Woodforest National Bank in Crosby. Here's how you can help them find him.

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath applauded the district for its improvements while citing the need for more time to “achieve lasting success for students.”

Houston returns to a more summer-like pattern with isolated pop-up showers and storms each day. These showers and storms will not wash out any of your outdoor plans.

Houston police said officers with Memorial Village PD tried pulling over the driver on two separate occasions on the same day, but the second time he ran several lights and crashed into two vehicles before his car caught fire.

Harris County deputies were called to do a welfare check at an apartment early Monday morning, when they found a man dead from several gunshot wounds.

If it weren’t for Oakland’s division title in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Houston would have a streak of seven straight AL West championships.

A set of property tax cut bills in Texas Legislature, Senate Bill 4 and Senate Bill 23, are now headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for signature.

The Houston Astros took down the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 1-0 to close out their four-game series with each team winning two games.

Chevron is laying off more than 200 employees in Texas as it prepares to cut up to 20 percent of its global workforce by the end of next year.

A man who barricaded himself in an apartment on Houston’s southside was arrested after officers forced their way in.

A man was killed and another was injured after a hotel shooting in Northwest Harris County.

Astros make big move

A Houston man says he’s out nearly $10,000 after wiring money to a company that, he later learned, doesn’t actually exist.

Passengers on United Airlines Flight 46 experienced an unexpected twist when their flight from Houston to Frankfurt had to turn back shortly after takeoff due to a maintenance issue.

Man, 36, found shot dead outside his Houston home. 🚨 Family heard a gunshot; a red car was seen leaving.

Yordan Alvarez's hand injury is worse than it originally appeared.

According to Houston Police, officers spotted a stolen vehicle around 2 a.m.  Saturday and attempted to pull the driver over but he took off.

Houston returns to a more summer-like pattern with isolated pop-up showers and storms each day. These showers and storms will not wash out any of your outdoor plans.

Texans assistant Frank Ross, Covenant House hosting fourth annual Coach's Cut event in Montrose

Forecasting a hurricane isn’t just looking at radar scans and satellite imagery. Not even close.

A Houston resident’s surveillance cameras have documented months of concerning behavior from an unauthorized occupant at Park West Place apartments, including package theft and public disturbances.

The man suspected of fatally shooting another man during an argument on a METRO bus on Houston’s southside last week has been arrested.

Officials in Klein are investigating a suspicious package that was left in the area.

Armed carjackings continue to pose a serious threat to drivers across the country, with criminals often targeting unsuspecting victims at common locations like stop signs, parking lots, and gas stations.

An attorney representing a shooting suspect is raising questions about edited body camera footage released by the Houston Police Department from an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month.

Throughout the month of May, we've been celebrating AAPI month by highlighting Houstonians who are leaving their mark on our city -- and beyond. Christy Lynn Lee is one of them. Learn more about how her Korean heritage shaped her life and career.

Two men who murdered a convenient store clerk during a robbery have been received multi-decade prison sentences.

KPRC 2’s meteorologist says Houston is expected to see warmer, drier weather this weekend, with only a slight rain chance Saturday and higher temps returning by Sunday.

A man from north Houston is in police custody after a child came forward accusing him of sexually assault. A look into the man’s background revealed a track record of similar charges.

Houston Life co-host Derrick Shore gives us a preview of Houston's PlantCon 2025 with founder and president Kenny Nguyen. The annual event continues its exponential growth with more vendors, more products, and more plants!

The Dallas Police Department is looking to recruit Houston area police officers in latest pitch.

We’re looking for a dynamic Sports Multi-Media Journalist who thrives on engaging with and enriching our community with their storytelling on our broadcast, streaming and social media channels.

With hurricane season around the corner, Houston residents are demanding accountability and the funding they were promised.

The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County is set to release its annual study in June, detailing the number of individuals experiencing homelessness, estimated at 3,300 across Houston.

Houston returns to a more summer-like pattern with isolated pop-up showers and storms each day. These showers and storms will not wash out any of your outdoor plans.

Houston police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash on the westbound Katy Freeway feeder road near Wilcrest Drive early Friday morning.

An FBI analyst in Houston, Brian Vincent Rausch, has been arrested and released on bond after being charged with possessing over a thousand child sexual abuse images, including AI-generated ones.

A suspect in connection with a carjacking where the victim was shot and killed at a southwest Houston gas station has been arrested in Corpus Christi, the Houston Police Department announced.

The fire at Independence Hall Senior Living Apartments has reignited concerns over safety and maintenance in senior housing.

A Houston man is speaking out after losing $8,000 to people who claimed he was about to be arrested over missed federal jury duty.

Let this list empower you to seek help for yourself or someone else.

A car crash resulted from a chase involving two drivers firing guns at each other.

Here’s a closer look at Tanji Patton's conversations with Houston Rapper - Bun B, beloved Enchilada Queen - Sylvia Casares and Chef Lidia Bastianich.

An inmate escaped from a psychiatric hospital in Austin last night and is on the run.

Senate Bill 3, a controversial measure that would ban all THC products in Texas, has officially passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature. The bill is now on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, where he will make the final decision on whether it becomes law.

Houston SPCA released the cause of death of a dog who was found dead on an apartment balcony in west Houston on May 22.

Crews with the Shoreline Department will be out monitoring beaches along the Texas Gulf coast as small tar balls have been found along the shoreline.

Mental health organizations across Houston are stepping up their efforts to combat a growing crisis, as Texas faces a 30% increase in suicide rates over the past two decades, according to the USA Facts database.

More than a dozen people were displaced after an apartment fire in North Houston.

Get ready to plunge into a world where animal adaptations are nothing short of spectacular in this new exhibit.

Police have released the identity of the man wanted for allegedly fatally shooting another man during an argument on a METRO bus on Houston’s southside.

Rashawn Chinelo Evans, 49, has been charged with deadly conduct after allegedly firing his gun into the air. Nearby homeowners and an HISD school principal were all upset by the disturbance and the raining bullets.

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.

Nearly all of us have found use through Airbnb, whether as a guest or host, but exactly how much of that has benefitted the state? A new report from the vacation rental property breaks it all down.

Despite previous warnings, jury duty scams are still targeting people. Recently, a KPRC 2 viewer shared a suspicious call she received. Investigator Amy Davis has what you need to know to stay safe.

Constable deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 said Rodney Stubblefield, 24, was trying to sexually assault a woman while she was trying to push him away.

Houston returns to a more summer-like pattern with isolated pop-up showers and storms each day. These showers and storms will not wash out any of your outdoor plans.

Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect in the murder of 39-year-old Austin Kanuch, who was fatally stabbed in his home on September 22, 2023.

Two men, Jordan T. Smith and Desmore Letre Modlist, have been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly home invasion shooting in southeast Houston.

A suspect shot himself after robbing a Papa Johns in west Houston. The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. near SH-6 and Richmond Avenue.

Flames were seen erupting from the apartment complex's second floor, and at least three people were rescued but sadly, one person died.

Initial reports from HPD is a total of five cars were involved in the crash, scattered across I-45, so they have shut down all northbound lanes and are diverting traffic off at North Main Street while an investigation is conducted.

Texans' overhauled offensive line represents major reboot

Texans to hold joint practices for the third consecutive year under coach DeMeco Ryans' leadership.

Rain, rain, go away! 🌧️ Houston's been soaked due to an upper-level disturbance and a stalled weather front.

Ahead of hurricane season, the Meyerland community is always on alert.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the App Store Accountability Act yesterday, mandating stricter controls on mobile app marketplaces to protect minors from online predators and safeguard their personal data.

Houston police have shared surveillance footage of a male person of interest they would like to question regarding a fatal shooting at an apartment complex nearly six months ago.

The Houston Astros took care of the Athletics in a 5-3 shootout at Daikin Park Wednesday afternoon.

A 25-year-old Houston woman drowned while swimming with friends off the Galveston seawall early Wednesday morning.

Houston Fire Department first responders are at Brays Bayou where a man is believed to have fallen into the water.

A Houston man is wanted for allegedly greeting a delivery driver completely naked at his front door.

The Texas Senate has passed House Bill 4 with a 23-8 vote, citing Houston ISD's academic improvements under Superintendent Mike Miles as an example of effective accountability.

Houston Police Department has ended a policy that required officers to issue at least one traffic citation per day.

The storms have cleared out of Southeast Texas, but CenterPoint and Entergy crews are still working to restore power to thousands of customers across the area. You can track real-time outage numbers and restoration updates below.

Here’s a list of locations and intersections to avoid when severe weather moves through the Houston area.

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