A police officer was injured after being involved in a car wreck with a city vehicle in southwest Houston.

The Deer Park community is rallying behind a local police officer who was involved in a major car accident while driving to work.

Legendary Texas quarterback Vince Young hosted a 20th anniversary tailgate celebration in Houston to honor the Texas Longhorns’ historic National Championship victory over USC.

Despite opposition from attorneys on both sides of the case, Chambers County Judge Chap B. Cain III announced Friday morning that he will allow one television camera inside the courtroom for Sarah Hartsfield’s upcoming murder trial.

An active law enforcement investigation in the Kingwood area has led multiple schools to go into a restricted mode.

At least one injury was reported following a shooting inside a Walmart store in northeast Harris County.

What was supposed to be the first high school football game for a 14-year-old Splendora drill team member turned into a night her family says they’ll never forget.

The Katy Freeway has been shut down in both directions after a caller reported that a bomb was inside of a car on the road.

Houston Independent School District released a statement confirming that a student was hit by a car near Lamar High School Tuesday morning.

A decomposing corpse has been recovered from an impounded vehicle registered to D4vd, a singer originating from Houston.

A 60-year-old Houston bridge suffered its second collision in three days when a truck crashed into it Saturday night, marking the structure’s 68th recorded strike and prompting hazardous materials cleanup.

Deputies in Liberty County are searching for a man accused of opening fire outside a Cleveland bar early Sunday morning, leaving one person dead and five others hurt.

Two electrical workers were injured after a transformer exploded in The Woodlands on Monday afternoon.

An investigation is underway after a man was shot by a Harris County deputy Saturday night outside a retail store in northwest Harris County.

A person has been detained following a home invasion Saturday night at an apartment complex in Montrose, according to the Houston Police Department.

Firefighters are battling a large house fire in Missouri City on Saturday afternoon.

The northbound lanes of the Eastex Freeway near Lyons Avenue is at a complete closure due to a hazmat spill following a crash involving a cement truck, according to Houston TranStar and Police Department.

A Harris County deputy was involved in a major two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 249, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Life Flight responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Friday afternoon in Humble area, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4, Mark Herman.

A 28-year-old Marine veteran died Thursday night after he was found wounded in northwest Harris County, with investigators later determining he had suffered at least one gunshot wound rather than injuries from a suspected hit-and-run incident.

On Aug. 14, 2025, at about 7:19 p.m., a female jogger was groped while running the trail at Holly Bay Park in Pasadena, Texas.

A Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to the humane treatment of animals is joining forces with one of the city’s most trusted sources for domestic violence prevention and assistance.

A jury found Tavores Henderson, the man who killed a Nassau Bay police officer during a traffic stop, guilty of aggravated assault of a public servant, prosecutors announced.

Authorities have responded to the scene of a gas fire in a Tomball neighborhood.

The general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been arrested Tuesday after being accused of engaging in sexual activity with a minor online, according to investigators with Constable Alan Rosen’s Office.

Multiple eastbound lanes on the Katy Freeway are blocked after an 18-wheeler overturned during a crash on Thursday morning, according to Houston TranStar.

Katy High School has been among the top programs in the sport for decades. With nine state titles, 15 title game appearances and 43 total playoff appearances, the Tigers are as battle tested as they come.

If you needed another sign that 2025 is flying by, look no further! We’re already getting pumped for the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

A 17-year-old teen charged in connection with her 8-year-old brother’s brutal death is speaking exclusively with KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel. Kara Walker faces charges of injury to a child in the tragic case that shocked the community.

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.

It looks like a patch of wilderness dropped into the middle of a proud Houston neighborhood — years of unchecked growth have turned into what neighbors call a “jungle” just a few doors down from their homes.

Court documents have revealed more information about a homeowner who was charged with murder after allegedly shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman, who knocked on his house’s door and ran away.

Conroe Independent School District is moving ahead with implementing a new state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in K-12 public classrooms, despite opposition from some parents and the absence of penalties for non-compliance.

Last week, KPRC 2 revealed how a closed CVS store in Cypress has become a massive illegal dumping site.

A few high-water locations are being reported on some Houston area roads due to heavy storms moving across southeast Texas.

A robbery suspect fleeing in a vehicle crashed into a Houston METRO bus, causing multiple injuries.

Klein Cain High School has confirmed two cases of tuberculosis in a letter sent to the entire school community.

A 9-month-old baby was rushed to a hospital Friday afternoon following a dog attack in northwest Harris County, according to constable deputies with Harris County Pct. 4.

The Board Room is a new, locally owned wine bar and café specializing in artfully crafted charcuterie boards.

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.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday afternoon on IH-45 in Conroe, according to Conroe Police Department.

A woman is dead and two children were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a submerged vehicle in a causeway in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Three people were hospitalized following a major two-vehicle crash in southwest Houston.

Houston police have released surveillance video of two wanted suspects tied to the fatal shooting of a man at an apartment complex in northwest Houston in July.

A man has been arrested after being accused of violently assaulting a 20-year-old autistic man while he was fishing along the shoreline of Galveston Island, the Galveston Police Department announced Wednesday.

Authorities are investigating a serious car crash in northwest Harris County.

Two pastors were arrested on federal charges for allegedly running a $50 million labor trafficking and money laundering operation tied to their church network.

The Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees named Dr. David Vinson as the lone finalist for superintendent of schools.

Residents at a Sugar Land senior living facility are reporting missed medical appointments and dangerous falls due to broken elevators.

More than 1,000 pounds of marijuana was seized during a multi-agency narcotics operation at a Stafford warehouse on Wednesday.

Joggers at Mason Park in Houston are speaking out after reports of a man harassing women near the park’s new bridge.

Gov. Greg Abbott will ceremonially sign Texas’ Make America Healthy Again legislation Wednesday afternoon at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

Two Harris County deputies were arrested on DWI charges over the weekend. Sgt. Dung Hoang was reportedly driving 130 mph in uniform after consuming four drinks at Mo’s Place in Katy, prompting a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission investigation into the bar.

Residents of Kings Colony say their neighborhood roads have been in disrepair for more than a decade, turning each drive into an obstacle course.

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 person has died after a fatal crash involving an SUV and a tractor-trailer in Sugar Land.

Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved its operating budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

A month-long battle with illegal dumping in Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood ended quickly after residents reached out to KPRC 2 for help.

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for people from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

The Houston Police Department responded to a wooded area near Memorial Park after an “unexploded” bomb was found Monday afternoon.

Sports Director Randy McIlvoy and VYPE Media's Matt Malatesta spotlight the teams to look out for.

Two deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office were both arrested in two separate traffic stops over the weekend on drunk driving charges.

Life Flight responded to a home in west Harris County after a 3-year-old was found in a pool, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office Precinct 5 deputies.

Listed at 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds by 247Sports, the offensive tackle is entering his junior season in 2025. He is currently ranked as the No. 2 player in the nation, the No. 1 player in Texas and the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2027 recruiting class.

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.

There have been an increased in black bear sightings in East Texas, according to biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

Local authorities arrested a man who was accused of burglarizing multiple homes in Houston Heights.

Mayor John Whitmire has implemented stronger traffic control measures to protect students walking near Lamar High School.

A Katy Independent School District student says the district’s interpretation of a new Texas law means teachers and staff can no longer call him by his chosen name.

The Trump administration is deploying warships, aircraft, and additional troops to the Caribbean, describing the move as a mission to crack down on drug cartels operating in the region.

A natural gas compressor station being built in Conroe has sparked outrage among families and business owners who say the project threatens their safety, property values, and the future of their community.

A man who fatally shot his girlfriend in east Houston is claiming that he did so in self defense.

A Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy has been indicted on a charge of sexual assault, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Texas’ Democrats have returned to the state, ending their two-week-long boycott of Governor Greg Abbott’s special legislative session.

Domestic violence is a rampant issue in Houston, accounting for about 40% of deaths in the city, according to Lieutenant John Klafka from the Harris County Sheriff’s Department.

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick will hold a press conference Tuesday afternoon to make a campaign announcement.

A woman was arrested after she was found to be driving while intoxicated with her child in the vehicle.

Local authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery near the elevator at a west Houston hotel.

The first day on the job is always memorable, but for two new employees at Kroger’s 43rd Street location, Friday was unforgettable.

A fire has been reported at an apartment complex in southeast Harris County.

Houston officials unveiled a new digital mapping tool designed to help residents avoid delays and stay safe at railroad crossings, addressing a persistent transportation challenge in a state that leads the nation in rail-related incidents.

A Houston teenager who was shot in his own yard while burying his guinea pig is now recovering at home after weeks in the hospital. His alleged shooter remains on the run — and the victim’s family says they’re the ones doing the work to find him.

A second fugitive listed on FBI Houston’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List has been taken into custody.

After years of back-and-forth and courtroom battles, the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) and the City of Conroe have finally reached an agreement that leaders say will benefit everyone in the community.

A house in Spring caught on fire after it was struck by lightning Friday.

A child custody battle turns deadly at a Northwest Harris County Neighborhood

On the football field, Jullian Pereida, the fearless middle linebacker for Channelview High School, was a sight to behold.

An armed man involved in a fatal shooting at a home was shot, killed by a Harris County Precinct 4 constable deputy, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.

Fort Bend County prosecutors have now alleged that County Judge KP George improperly used campaign funds for personal expenses, including property taxes and a home down payment.

A gas odor prompted an evacuation at a Conroe Independent School District elementary school Thursday morning.

The family of a victim in the Hill Country floods has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a resort where she was staying.

If you live in the Houston area, you might have noticed that air quality alerts are issued throughout the year by the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI).

Residents in the Kingwood area reported that a large explosion caused their homes to shake.

he incident, which took place on August 3rd on Bellow Falls Lane, has left the community seeking answers.

Stevie Mosley, 23, is charged with felony fraudulent transfer of a vehicle along with her co-defendant, 24-year-old Andrea Johnson. Both are currently wanted.

Here’s a list of school districts that do and don’t enforce SMART tags.

KPRC 2 spoke with Behavior Enrichment Manager Kymee Bair of the Houston Humane Society to find out what someone should do if they see an aggressive dog coming their way.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke and his organization, Powered by People, alleging unlawful fundraising activities and a potentially misleading financial-influence scheme to support Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to break quorum.

A church youth ministry volunteer has been arrested for possession of child pornography, including videos of underage girls engaging in sex acts, Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen announced Thursday.

Since November, the organization has helped families claim millions in benefits they didn’t know they were eligible for.