The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional Endangered Missing Persons Alert for a missing 15-year-old boy in Houston.

Liberty County Commissioner David Whitmire has been indicted on charges of sexual assault, harassment, and solicitation of prostitution, according to newly released court documents.

A Liberty County commissioner who came under fire earlier this year for mocking dog advocates is now under investigation after being indicted on three counts, according to reports.

Rumors have been circulating about Galveston closing its beaches during Jeep Weekend, but the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is setting the record straight.

The second ringleader in an international fraud scheme targeting the elderly has been ordered to prison, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX).

A Mexican national pleads guilty after he was caught in the United States illegally following his removal in 2015 and twice in 2022, announced Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

A kindergarten teacher at a Conroe ISD school has been arrested for allegedly trying to meet a minor he met online.

The Friendswood Police Department is investigating a crash that resulted in the death of one man and left a woman hospitalized in south Houston.

Officers from Harris County Precinct 3 are searching for two unknown suspects involved in the shooting of a teenage girl at a house party in North Harris County on Monday night.

One day after chaos erupted in downtown Houston, security is tighter at the Harris County courthouse complex.

KPRC 2 first brought you this unfortunate story on Monday about a family-owned barbecue joint targeted in a robbery that cost them thousands — only for them to be hit again.

A former correctional officer with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department has been arrested and is facing multiple charges involving a 16-year-old juvenile victim.

Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones is expected to be released from hospital Tuesday afternoon—just one day after she was injured in a shooting near the Harris County Family Law Center in Houston.

A man with an extensive criminal history spanning multiple states was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, who is also a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, records show.

Buzbee called Sharpe's attorney's claims about an edited sex tape "desperate," and around the same time, Sharpe shared a video post saying, "Tony Buzbee targets Black men."

A tragic event and loss didn’t stop the determination and dedication of on local teen who hasn’t let his disability stop him from his love of sports.

The man suspected of shooting Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones on Monday has been given a $6 million bond.

Rice University and the Houston Independent School District are joining forces to significantly enhance Sunrise Centers, which play a vital role in providing essential support such as food, school supplies, mental health care, and job training to students and families.

A Denton County commissioner was injured, and her husband was killed after they were stabbed overnight by their grandson, according to Lewisville police.

A family-owned barbecue restaurant is working to recover after a thief broke into the business and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of brisket.

Tony Buzbee, a notable Houston-based attorney, announced his law firm is has filed a civil lawsuit against media personality and retired NFL star Shannon Sharpe.

A female deputy constable with Harris County Pct. 1 has reportedly shot near the Harris County Family Law Center in Downtown Houston.

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

A Houston-area barista is asking for help identifying the man who stole her wallet from a breakroom while she was working at a coffee shop.

The trial of the man accused of killing a pastor in southeast Houston during an apparent road rage incident is set to begin this week, with pre-trial proceedings starting Monday.

One man was killed, and another was critically injured during a shooting in Houston.

While most of the community was searching for eggs in celebration, local authorities uncovered something much more sinister on the shores of West End Beach: large quantities of packaged narcotics.

Hey Houstonians, we asked and your answered on the best places to get your crawfish fixin.

Nestled near the heart of Houston, Independence Heights carries a history as rich as its roots-built by resilience, strengthened by faith, and held together by a community determined to hold onto it’s identity and preserve its legacy.

A person was rushed to a hospital Friday morning after being stabbed in a road rage incident, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.

Jonathan Morales is chasing something deep. He trains like a man who lives two lives—because he does.

This Thursday morning, the League City Police Department is investigating a motorcycle accident that resulted in a man’s death.

If you haven’t gone to work yet today, make sure to throw on something red to support your Houston Rockets!

This morning, Harris County officers responded to a car crash involving three teenagers who crashed a vehicle into a tree.

Surveillance video captured a bold and calculated theft at a Southeast Houston pet store this week, where three purebred puppies, a turtle, and hundreds of dollars in pet merchandise were stolen.

Two violent murder suspects from the northeast United States were taken into custody in the Houston area on Wednesday.

A man and woman in Houston have been charged for involvement in the killing of a man more than five months ago. The woman remains on the run.

Information from the public helped bring a Texas City man suspected of possessing child sexual abuse material to justice.

An event that’s all about empowering residents in Northeast Houston is taking place today at the Kashmere Multi-Service Center at 4802 Lockwood Drive in Kashmere Gardens.

The Bellaire Police Department is currently investigating three residential burglaries that occurred in the Mulberry area over the past two weeks.

A 4-year-old bald eagle is recovering at the Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center after being rescued from the Neches River in late March.

Officials in Houston are investigating an early morning car crash that left a woman dead and forced the closure of multiple lanes on Highway 290.

Dental care can be expensive — even for those with insurance.

Two students were hospitalized at Deer Park High School after they were hit by a fellow student driving an SUV recklessly in the school’s parking lot.

Molina Healthcare of Texas and the YMCA of Southeast Texas have partnered together to host a unique Easter egg hunt experience today for young swimmers.

A woman who was suspected of driving drunk while her two children were in the vehicle is now behind bars.

Residents of the Providence at Baytown apartment complex are speaking out about the deteriorating living conditions they say they’ve endured for years.

An elderly woman is receiving medical treatment after she was attacked by a rottweiler while walking her dog in northwest Houston.

There is a push in our backyard by State Senator Mayes Middleton to reconstruct how our state government looks and operates in the future. The approach is to not only save money for Texans, but also to make government more efficient in the Lone Star State.

Charges have been filed against three men who were driving a car that nearly struck a Houston Police Department officer, leading the officer to fire his gun at the vehicle.

A 27-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a child may have harmed more victims following an investigation, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit

A man who was already wanted for a murder in 2024 has now been hit with three new charges after his dogs killed his neighbor during an attack on March 23 in northeast Houston, according to records.

Three people have been transported to a nearby hospital after being injured during a shooting in the Third Ward.

Houston-area officials have released new information surrounding the timeline of events that led to the death of former LSU football player Kyren Lacy.

What was supposed to be a peaceful gathering in east Harris County ended in tragedy when someone opened fire in a crowded parking lot, leaving seven people shot. Tragically, one of the victims was killed.

A stabbing is under investigation at a funeral home in southwest Houston after multiple deceased bodies were reportedly found in poor condition due to air conditioning issues, according to the family of one of the deceased.

An investigation is underway after a homeowner was pistol-whipped and robbed during a home invasion in Spring. It happened after he opened his door for a woman who set him up, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

Emergency crews are responding to a gas line break in League City on Friday afternoon.

The owner of a construction company in Channelview has been arrested and charged Thursday after at least 14 tons of broken concrete and wood were dumped along the service road of Interstate-10 in 2023, according Harris County Constable Pct. 1.

Crawfish season is heating up, and seafood lovers all over the Bayou City are getting their bibs and seasoning ready—if they haven’t already dug in.

Charges have been filed against a man and woman a year after the death of an infant boy who suffered from extensive injuries, according to the Houston Police Department.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an open house meeting at the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center on Thursday to update residents on the agency’s testing related to cancer-causing chemicals in the area.

Two children were rescued and two arrests were made after a joint investigation into child exploitation at a Montgomery County home, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

The man who fled the country when his girlfriend went missing in 2017 has now been sentenced to 36 years behind bars for her murder.

The cost of produce has been rising over the last several years, so the idea of everyday goods becoming even more expensive can be overwhelming for many families already on a budget or living paycheck to paycheck.

There appears to be a concerning rise in reported dog attacks across the Greater Houston area and nearby counties since 2024, with a significantly concentration of cases coming from Liberty County—many involving stray dogs.

Arianny Acedo didn’t cross the border illegally. She applied through the CBP One app, flew into the country from Chile with her husband, and began building a new life with the help of a sponsor — her sister in Houston. Like many others, she believed she had done everything right.

A Houston-area woman found herself as the victim of a violent carjacking near Bush Intercontinental Airport. However, her strong will and quick thinking helped her defend herself and help get the suspected robber behind bars.

Officials in Houston are asking for the public’s help identifying the man behind an “April Fools’ Day” foiled bank robbery in southwest Houston. The man allegedly threatened his own family during the attempted heist.

Authorities in Harris County have uncovered a chop shop operating in the Houston area.

A car has been involved in a major wreck with a firetruck in Houston’s southside.

A recent study by the Texas Department of Health Services reveals that approximately 330,000 people are living in a cancer cluster in East Harris County. This cluster affects residents in a 250-square-mile area along the San Jacinto River.

A woman has been hospitalized after she was shot in the leg by a stray bullet while she sat on the couch in her home.

Two people were shot during an altercation involving multiple firearms and even a bow and arrow.

Someone has been detained after being involved in a fatal stabbing on Houston’s northside.

A man who fled the country when his girlfriend went missing in 2017 has been found guilty of her murder after being extradited back to the United States over three years ago.

A Houston police officer injured in a crash was rushed to a local hospital Tuesday.

This year, Jet-Puffed offers a sweet solution with its limited-edition Dip & Decorate Dozen kit.

A Richmond woman recently learned that she is not immune to the measles virus, despite receiving the vaccine nearly 60 years ago. KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel spoke with a doctor who indicated that she may not be alone in this situation.

A fire broke out in Liberty County Jail that forced inmates to be evacuated from part of the facility.

Two people have been killed, and one has been injured in a shooting at a restaurant in northwest Houston.

Ken Paxton’s office sent the letter to HISD Superintendent Mike Miles and the Board President Audrey Momanaee.

A month after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott finally issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 as the special election date to fill the 18th Congressional District seat.

A single adoptive father of nine sons, accused of sexually abusing at least one of them, has now been hit with eight additional charges after more victims have come forward, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

A team of students from St. John’s School in Houston has advanced to the finals of the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge), a prestigious international math competition. The team’s innovative solution to the pressing issues of extreme heat and power grid failures earned them a spot among the nine finalist teams.

Announced last week Wednesday, Harmony Public School, a statewide public charter school system, is offering up to$10,000 to teachers who are teacher incentive allotment (TIA) recipients who are new to the district.

Drivers asked to avoid E. T.C. Jester between 20th Street and Ella Blvd until the investigation into a deadly crash has concluded.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s help to identify a Houston man responsible for an awkward aggravated robbery that resulted in a man falling on the floor, shooting a box of sodas and only leaving with a stolen case of beer.

"We have fully cooperated with all regulatory agencies and swiftly implemented corrective actions after voluntarily pausing the program in March 2024," Memorial Hermann said in a statement. "The goal since then has always been to reactivate the program as quickly and as safely as possible."

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a 76-year-old mother and her 50-year-old daughter were found dead in their home after what appears to be a murder-suicide.

A missing teen girl has been recovered and a wanted man was taken into custody after an hours long SWAT standoff at a north Houston motel Friday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A Houston woman is fighting an “adverse possession” lawsuit filed by a man she claims is squatting in a home that’s been in her family for 70 years.

Houston police are investigating the death of a man who was found dead after suffering blows to the head in the Montrose area.

A man is dead following a shooting in southwest Houston on Thursday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.

Investigators have announced charges stemming from a large criminal enterprise operating multiple illegal game rooms across Houston.

Adolfo Serrano, the man accused of killing Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis in 2022, has been found guilty of intoxication manslaughter Thursday.

An investigation is underway after a man and woman were both found dead inside of an apartment Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

The University of Houston Cougars have are making their way to the NCAA Men’s Final Four in San Antonio.

The crash scene was so graphic and their injuries were so severe, that Houston PD said he could not even determine if the person killed was a man or woman.

An investigation is underway at several game rooms across the Houston area on Wednesday.