KPRC 2 has learned the identity of the 17-year-old Aldine High School killed in a shooting last week. His name was Irwan Paez.

A Houston man sustained injuries after being shot by his son-in-law following an argument.

A 13-year-old girl and her mother have been detained after the girl allegedly stabbed an adult neighbor over an apartment dispute.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after stabbing his mother’s fiancé to death.

Officers responded to a shooting call at a local bar, arriving to a hectic scene where multiple individuals had been shot.

A convention center in the Dallas area has reportedly been evacuated after there was some sort of incident inside the building during a cheerleading competition.

For the first time in years, Americans are in the midst of an outbreak of the measles virus. Earlier this week, an unvaccinated child in Texas was the first person to die from the virus in a decade, and more than 100 people have confirmed infections.

A man was detained after being accused of using an Uber to transport cocaine through the Houston area, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A grand jury returned a superseding indictment Thursday charging 13 Texas men for their roles in a robbery crew that engaged in robbery, drug trafficking, obstruction of justice, and murder, including the killing of two people in July 2023.

Quinceañeras, one of the most cherished traditions in Latinx culture, are meant to be a grand celebration marking a young woman’s transition into adulthood. But for several Houston-area families, their dream-event turned into a nightmare, when they encountered unfulfilled promises from a choreographer who had been hired to provide dance services for their daughters’ quinceañera celebrations.

A detention officer in Montgomery County found himself on the other side of custody after he was charged with having improper sexual contact with an incarcerated person.

Temperatures are average for the start of BBQ Cook-Off but mother nature flips to switch to above average for the end of the week.

An investigation is underway after two roommates were found gunned down inside a southeast Houston home, according to Houston police.

The body of a 17-year-old boy was found in the parking lot of a McDonald’s in the Aldine area after a shooting that stemmed from a fight.

A person of interest has been identified in a bomb threat made against the Brazoria County courthouse in Angleton, prompting the campus to evacuate and close for the day.

The midway and carnival of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo opens on Thursday along with the World’s Championship BBQ Cookoff.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in Houston traffic, watching the minutes tick by as you inch forward, you’re not alone.

A former deportation officer entered a guilty plea to charges of laundering money while working for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

You know how you never really know how much a hospital stay will cost until you get the bill in the mail?

KPRC 2 Investigates ended up in the Fort Bend County Jail on Wednesday to get a firsthand look at what happens when someone gets processed. We wanted to get a close up of what a person goes through once they are arrested or turn themselves into law enforcement.

The Whatacatch is back!

At a meeting on Feb. 20, 2025, the board of directors at the Organ Procurement and Transportation Network (OPTN) declared Memorial Hermann Hospital, University of Texas at Houston, a member not in good standing.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a photo of a man accused of impersonating law enforcement and targeting Chinese international students at United States universities.

Houston officials are searching for a young woman who was last seen in the Bellaire area over the weekend.

A search is underway for a missing woman in the Houston area who may be in need of assistance, according the Baytown Police Department.

Jacqueline Laforcade kept getting denied when she applied for credit. She learned it was because she was listed as deceased on her credit report.

Going to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the first time is an exciting experience—but let’s be real, it can also get pretty pricey if you’re not prepared.

There are many different reasons to stay on top of your credit report, but many people don’t check to see if they have been mistakenly listed as deceased.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that an operation targeting criminals and undocumented migrants is underway in Colony Ridge.

A husband has been charged with murder after police say he killed his wife inside their Richmond home Sunday afternoon.

We’re learning more about the man on the bike accused of threatening and attacking women in the Montrose area.

Harris Co. Attorney Christian D. Menefee has filed a lawsuit against the owners of Kitchen and Bath Decor (KBD) for allegedly scamming customers through fraudulent home renovation services.

Thousands of jobs will be available in Houston in 2026 with the expected opening of Apple’s new advanced facility. It’s apart of the company’s $500 billion plan to invest more into the United States over the nest four years.

Lester Holt, who has been the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for the past decade, announced on Monday his decision to step down from the broadcast at the start of summer.

If you’ve ever thought that a fellow driver’s license plate looked sketchy or strange, you’re not alone. Drivers will sometimes print altered or completely fake versions of license plates. Someone suspected of doing that very thing was arrested in Houston last week.

Several women said a man on a bicycle in the Montrose area demanded them for a dollar bill and then either threatened to attack or attacked them. Houston Police arrested the man on Sunday but are asking other possible victims to call them.

A woman was rushed to the hospital after being shot by a robber at a convenience store in northwest Houston.

A shooting at a popular bar in The Woodlands left three people injured early Sunday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Attorneys for David Pollard motion to reduce his $300,000 bond citing his strong community ties and lack of criminal history.

Several residents reached out to our Click2Houston Help Desk after experiencing long wait times to get water leaks fixed in their neighborhood.

A man wanted for murder was arrested in Houston today, about 19 hours from where the crime occurred.

One person was killed, and at least two people were injured in a shooting at a home in northwest Houston.

University of Houston students are calling for increased campus security and greater transparency from school leaders. Their concerns were brought directly to UH President Renu Khator during a Board of Regents meeting on Tuesday.

Two teenagers have been arrested for suspected involvement in multiple armored truck robberies across Houston.

A 12-year-old boy has been reported missing after last being seen in north Houston.

A group of University of Houston students is planning to protest at the upcoming UH Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Over the weekend, 50-year-old Ricardo Obando Jr. and his stepson, 24-year-old Matthew Rosas are charged with attempted capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection to a botched murder for hire shooting on Feb. 4.

A Harris County deputy constable was arrested after stealing hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise from a grocery store where he worked as a security guards over the span of several months.

The Cy-Fair Independent School District is under fire for quietly removing chapters on vaccines, climate change, and diversity from its textbooks.

An affordable housing project in Houston’s Independence Heights neighborhood has been temporarily paused, raising significant concerns among community members and local officials.

Houston police are currently awaiting autopsy results for skeletal remains that were found inside of a cooler.

Houston City Council Member Willie Davis is set to announce a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing concerns over violent crime in the community.

There's a drainage issue in Kingwood that might take years to permanently fix. Not all sewer lines are connected to the city's main lines. This means the city has to come out every few days to empty them.

A man has been charged with a crime connected to the shooting death of a teenage girl in Aldene Tuesday.

Authorities in Houston have continued their efforts to identify and apprehend suspected members of the violent Tren de Aragua gang across the city.

In the face of ongoing political and legal challenges surrounding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Houston resident Eliana Muñoz is sharing her journey as a Dreamer to highlight the human impact of the program and what could happen if it’s revoked.

KPRC 2 News has learned Houston-based headstone company Stonecutters Monuments is being sued by a loan company called Fundbox, for failing to pay an amount of more than $13,800.

Three men who are believed to be affiliated with the violent Tren de Aragua gang were arrested in Houston this morning.

Flight delays are possible at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Houston William P. Hobby Airport due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.

Officers with the Houston Police Department are looking for a man who assaulted a 7-year-old girl while she was walking home from school in the Woodland Heights neighborhood two weeks ago.

The Houston Zoo had to say goodbye to the oldest orangutan at the facility after she died unexpectedly.

The University of Houston community continues to grapple with fear and frustration following a string of violent incidents on or near campus, including two attacks in the Welcome Center Student Parking Garage.

A dog is expected to make a full recovery after it was captured on video being flung around and kicked by a man in the backyard of a Sugar Land home.

An additional arrest has been made in the murder investigation that escalated to a manhunt in the Spring area last week.

Authorities have disclosed more details about a man who was killed in a high-speed car accident last Friday

An elderly man with serious medical issues has been reported missing on Houston’s northside.

A husband has been charged with murder after police say he killed his wife inside their Richmond home Sunday afternoon.

Two people have been formally charged after they were involved in a murder that led to a manhunt in Spring.

Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting in Atascocita, where a man was shot multiple times during what authorities are calling a “family disturbance.”

Rafael Romero appeared in court Thursday, where a Jackson County judge announced he is now competent to stand trial.

KPRC 2 has obtained a new list from the Texas Education Agency that contains the names of 60 new Texas educators who are currently under investigation in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.

Houston Police Department officials are investigating a fatal car crash on Houston’s eastside Thursday morning.

Over the past few weeks, major corporations such as Walmart and Target have begun scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

A Montgomery County man is in custody after police believe he came dangerously close to kidnapping a young girl after she got off the school bus.

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 2, a bill that will allow school choice and vouchers in the state.

A teenager is now wanted on a capital murder charge after he allegedly shot and killed a man in an east Houston motel room over the weekend.

A man is home from the hospital after being shot during a band competition at Pasadena Memorial High School Saturday night.

With recent shifts in immigration policy, many Venezuelan immigrants who once felt secure in the U.S. are now facing an uncertain future.

In recent days, the lives of over a million migrants in the U.S. have been turned upside down with the cancellation of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

There’s been an alarming rise of these important communications cables being cut all over the country.

A man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in a motel room in east Houston.

The Nets grabbed an early advantage and never looked back, handling the Rockets and securing a 102-86 victory in Houston.

There’s a lot of fun trends that start on TikTok -- and sometimes they can become dangerous.

If you grew up in a Black household, then you may be familiar with the following recommended movies and TV shows. But if not, grab a snack and relax for a weekend this February by enjoying some classic Black films or TV shows that have become a household name.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced the first round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th Texas legislative session, outlining a conservative agenda that includes school choice, banning THC, and placing the Ten Commandments in schools.

With the 2025 Lunar New Year officially underway, people across Houston are looking for fun ways to celebrate the occasion across the city.

One Houston family whose story highlights the challenges even those with legal documentation are facing under the new directives.

With anxiety over the idea of immigration raids, KPRC 2′s Bryce Newberry spoke with an ICE official to get more clarity on what is going on.

Officers with the Houston Police Department are looking for a man who assaulted a 7-year-old girl while she was walking home from school in the Woodlands Heights neighborhood.

A San Jacinto County property owner said he’s spent thousands on maintaining the abandoned property next door.

The Harris County Tax Office will be holding a press conference to discuss important information for property owners in the Houston area as tax season nears.

Campaign dollars are being used for criminal defense attorneys is a practice KPRC 2 Investigates first encountered during our investigation into over one thousand pieces of African Art being stored in a Harris County maintenance shed.

A hot mic moment during a Liberty County Commissioners meeting has sparked outrage among animal advocates, after audio captured Judge Jay Knight and Commissioner David Whitmire mocking advocates following a public comment session on the county’s stray and loose-owned dog crisis.

The Trump administration is poised to introduce a “deferred resignation” program, which will offer federal workers a severance package equivalent to about eight months of pay and benefits, according to a report by Axios. This initiative aims to encourage a portion of the federal workforce to voluntarily resign.

A family in northwest Houston was left puzzled after a stranger left a box of puppies on their front porch in a seemingly random act.

Emmy-nominated actress and Grammy-nominated singer Selena Gomez is facing backlash after sharing an emotional response on social media to recent U.S. immigration policies that have caused widespread deportations, particularly affecting Mexican families.

An active shooting scene has been reported at a Walmart grocery store in Katy.

The Houston division of the Drug Enforcement Administration is assisting in deportation efforts across Harris County, leading to multiple arrests and detainments Sunday.

A documented gang member was apprehended and arrested during an attempted robbery at a Wendy’s restaurant in Spring.

A biotechnology company, United Therapeutics, has revealed plans to build a 22-acre facility in the East Houston area to breed genetically modified pigs.