The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees will meet for its monthly board meeting Monday evening.
CenterPoint Energy will increase electric rates by about $1 a month starting next year. The increase will gradually rise until customers are paying an extra $4 a month by 2028.
Southeast Houston’s Edgebrook neighborhood has been dealing with mounds of trash littering the area for months, despite scheduled city pickup days.
KPRC 2 today announced that Daniella Guzman will move to the morning anchor desk, joining Sofia Ojeda as co-anchor of KPRC 2 News Today beginning December 1, 2025.
The woman said ICE took her husband during a raid at her home two weeks ago, and since then, she has been struggling to make ends meet.
Una madre de Richmond dice que su hijo de 9 años entró al salón buscando ayuda y salió llorando.Asegura que la persona que lo lastimó no fue otro estudiante, sino su propia maestra.
Antes del amanecer del 31 de octubre, varias familias del suroeste de Houston dicen que su vecindario se convirtió en una escena de confusión y miedo. Aseguran que vehículos sin identificación rodearon autos y departamentos durante un operativo de inmigración.
Elmer Wayne Henley, 69, helped serial killer Dean Corll lure, torture and murder at least 28 teens and young men between 1970-1973.
Denver Harbor, uno de los vecindarios mexicoamericanos más antiguos de Houston, siente la presión de la gentrificación.
KPRC 2 and Houston Habitat for Humanity join forces, constructing homes for local families in need
En el corazón de Denver Harbor, una panadería con 55 años de historia lucha por mantenerse abierta. Su dueño, René Porras, veterano de Vietnam, asegura que el miedo a redadas migratorias ha alejado a los clientes que durante décadas llenaban su local.
KPRC 2 is looking for an Events & Partnerships Coordinator to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of station and community events — with a strong focus on developing exclusive, revenue-generating experiences that elevate our brand and deliver measurable results.
If your electricity bill feels unusually high, your plan might be part of the problem. Some common shopping mistakes could be costing Texas consumers hundreds of dollars a year.
Texans, Houston Food Bank partner to host food distribution event for families affected by government shutdown, team donates $100,000
Texans star defensive end Danielle Hunter was born in Jamaica, moving to Katy with his family and now he's concerned about family members still living in Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa
There is a heavy police presence near the Baytown Hyatt & Convention Center, according to a tip received by KPRC 2.
Candice Winters was drawn to the swanky photos and videos of Washington Parq and reached out to the Atlanta-based owner about opening a food truck together.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a statement to KPRC 2, calling for the Democrats in the senate to approve legislation to bring an end to the government shutdown that has lasted nearly a month.
Independent candidate George Foreman IV, an educator and workforce training advocate, says he’s running for Congress out of a sense of duty and a legacy of public service.
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With Halloween right around the corner, some families in the Jordan Ranch subdivision say their real-life nightmare has already begun and it’s not ghosts or goblins. It’s rats.
The State of Texas Health and Human Services tell KPRC, SNAP benefits may not come in November if the government shutdown doesn’t end by Monday.
Residents in Willowbend say they spent years warning the city about a vacant apartment building that drew crime, dumping, and danger.
Parents in the Elyson community say they have been warning for months that something like this would happen. Two children riding their bikes to McElwain Elementary were hit by a car at a crosswalk many families use every morning.
Un tribunal de apelaciones de Texas autorizó al fiscal general Ken Paxton a continuar con una demanda que busca revocar la carta estatal de FIEL Houston, una organización que defiende los derechos de los inmigrantes.La decisión se emitió el mismo día en que el director ejecutivo de FIEL, Cesar Espinosa, fue retirado del Ayuntamiento de Houston tras un tenso intercambio con funcionarios de la ciudad.
Neighbors along Highway 242 and Firetower Road in Montgomery County say confusing flashing yellow lights and stop signs are causing frequent crashes. Records obtained by KPRC 2 show at leasr 24 crashes since January 2024.
Millions of Texans who rely on SNAP benefits could face delays next month after the federal government instructed states to hold off on sending November payments.
A vote on a $16-million homeless shelter in Houston's EaDo area was delayed, though Mayor John Whitmire confirmed plans for the adults-only center, which aims to offer psychiatric and drug addiction support.
Starting November 1, thousands of Texans who rely on SNAP benefits, also known as Lone Star Cards, could be at risk of losing food assistance under new federal guidelines.
Earlier this year, KPRC 2 reported that inspectors found several bodies inside Richardson Mortuary, located on Brookfield Drive, in “disturbing conditions.” State regulators with the Texas Funeral Service Commission immediately suspended the business’s license and ordered it to cease operations while the investigation continued.
Dozens of Texas Central Railroad homes in White Oak Falls sit empty. Neighbors are fed up with squatters, crime, and unanswered questions.
Texans are on a two-game winning streak, and are 2-3 overall at bye week.
Mucho antes de los conciertos agotados y las colaboraciones con algunas de las estrellas más grandes de la música latina, Manuel Turizo era un adolescente en Montería, Colombia, escribiendo canciones en el fondo de su salón de clases.
A new mobile app promises to solve power outage tracking problems that plagued Houston residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, when some resorted to checking the Whataburger app to determine if their neighborhoods had power.
KPRC 2 has obtained court documents that detail the state of mind of a woman accused of shooting all four of her children early Saturday in Brazoria County.
Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson catches first two NFL touchdowns in win over Ravens
The government shutdown is being felt inside Houston’s airports, where Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees continue screening passengers without pay.
Firefighters were called to an oil well fire in the Cleveland area, where officials have issued a shelter-in-place order and are asking residents to avoid the area.
KPRC 2 spoke with the parent who made the allegations that her 4-year-old child was sexually assaulted by the teacher.
YouTube TV subscribers may lose access to KPRC 2, Houston's NBC affiliate, after September 30, 2025, if NBCUniversal and YouTube TV do not finalize a new carriage deal.
Illegal dumping is costing Houston taxpayers millions of dollars, and in some neighborhoods, the problem is only getting worse.
La Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Texas (PUC) pospuso este martes una decisión sobre dónde construirá Entergy una línea de transmisión de 150 millas, un proyecto destinado a abastecer de electricidad a los suburbios en crecimiento de Houston.
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.
Chris Wang is an 8th grader at The Village School who is using coding and digital literacy to solve real-world problems that translate spoken Spanish into English, among other languages, without the need for an internet connection.
Neighbors in a southwest Houston community say they’re living in fear not because of crime, but because of crashes.
Lo que debía ser el primer partido de secundaria para una estudiante de 14 años de Splendora terminó en una noche que su familia dice que nunca olvidará.
Una madre del área de Houston asegura que su hija de 14 años fue acosada durante el partido de fútbol entre Cleveland y Splendora.
A Houston-area mother alleges her 14-year-old daughter was harassed by an adult coach and intimidated by football players at a Cleveland vs. Splendora game
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Liberty informa que continúa la búsqueda del hombre acusado de abrir fuego afuera de un bar en Cleveland la madrugada del domingo, un ataque que dejó dos personas muertas y cuatro heridas.
Texas DFPS is investigating whether abuse or neglect occurred when children from two Houston daycares were brought to an August commissioners court meeting.
Long before satellites, Doppler radar, and computer models, forecasting relied on handwritten observations of temperature, pressure, and precipitation. Yet, here's why the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history still carries a warning for us today.
A years-long investigation by KPRC 2 has uncovered a persistent threat to public safety in Houston: critical emergency equipment failing when residents need it most.
Costly fumble by Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale one of many factors in road loss to Rams
A TikTok video appearing to show an unruly man at a Spring restaurant has gone viral online.
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.
Two left lanes have been blocked off from traffic on I-69 Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8 as crews work to repair damaged concrete, according to TxDOT.
A few high-water locations are being reported on some Houston area roads due to heavy storms moving across southeast Texas.
A few KPRC 2 viewers have spotted some waterpouts in the Galveston area via our Click2Pins, and the National Weather Service confirmed they are, but these particular ones aren’t a cause for alarm just yet.
Neighbors in Montrose say an Airbnb known as the “Montrose Grand House” has become a nonstop party hub, bringing late-night drag racing, smoke, and armed guests into their neighborhood.
The community in Kerrville, Texas, is coming together Friday night for an emotional high school football season opener between the Tivy Antlers and the Del Rio Rams.
Parents at Durham Elementary School are voicing frustration and confusion after several teachers were abruptly reassigned to “home duty” with no clear explanation from Houston ISD.
Familias que viven en los condominios Glenwood Village, en el sureste de Houston, aseguran que pagan cientos de dólares cada mes en renta o cuotas de la asociación de dueños (HOA), pero sus hogares son inseguros y están en mal estado.
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.
Alley Theatre Houston reveals its 2025 lineup, including The Body Snatcher world premiere, The Da Vinci Code, and holiday favorite A Christmas Carol.
North Shore star safety Chace Calicut will not suit up for the Mustangs this season following an arrest related to a shooting in July.
Residents at a Sugar Land senior living facility are reporting missed medical appointments and dangerous falls due to broken elevators.
Former anchor Linda Lorelle spent 17 years at the KPRC 2 News desk. The Emmy and Image award-winning journalist has a passion for telling stories in our community; she also cares deeply about giving back. 35 years ago Linda and her husband, Lou Gregory, created the Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund with the aim of helping young people get the education they deserve. Watch the full interview with Houston Life to learn more about Linda's mission to create opportunities for those who need it most.
Vecinos de Kings Colony aseguran que sus calles llevan más de una década en mal estado, al grado que cada recorrido se siente como una pista de obstáculos.
A Houston business owner was arrested on Tuesday morning after a monthslong investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office on charges connected to impersonating a Houston internet influencer and creating fake nude images of the woman.
A month-long battle with illegal dumping in Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood ended quickly after residents reached out to KPRC 2 for help.
Un tribunal federal de apelaciones autorizó al gobierno de Donald Trump a poner fin al Estatus de Protección Temporal, conocido como TPS, para personas de Nepal, Honduras y Nicaragua. La decisión afecta a más de 61,000 inmigrantes en todo el país —incluyendo a miles de familias que viven en Houston.
Even more parents are coming forward, telling KPRC 2 they’re experiencing child support delays. They say money is being taken out of paychecks, but it’s not reaching their kids.
Chambers County prosecutors and the defense attorney for Sarah Hartsfield are fighting to keep a camera out of the courtroom for her September murder trial.
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.
La administración Trump está desplegando buques de guerra, aviones y tropas adicionales en el Caribe, describiendo la medida como una misión para combatir a los carteles de la droga que operan en la región. El presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro la calificó como un “acto de agresión”, acusando a Washington de amenazar la paz y estabilidad de su país.
A spokesperson tells us the reason this is happening is that the city is working on the water line on Main Street, and two of the towers are experiencing water issues.
