The former fire chief of the Sweeny Fire Department is facing multiple felony charges connected to allegations involving minors, according to court records and law enforcement officials.

Animal cruelty investigators are reviewing evidence after a puppy was found abandoned inside a trunk at Channelview park.

Houston may have avoided icy roads, but freezing temperatures are still causing problems for homeowners especially those living in older homes with aging plumbing.

As freezing temperatures moved through the Houston area following a winter storm, three dogs were rescued from dangerous conditions Sunday evening in southeast Houston.

As an Arctic blast barrels into Southeast Texas this weekend, Houston-area businesses and event organizers are announcing closures and cancellations due to the threat of freezing temperatures and potentially dangerous conditions.

Mayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston’s Office of Emergency Management are set to provide Houstonians with an overnight update as freezing conditions continue across the city.

A water main break has been reported Sunday morning in the Galleria area during a winter storm.

Several apartment buildings were evacuated early Sunday morning after a large fire broke out at an apartment complex in Richmond, according to the Richmond Fire Department.

A fatal crash is under investigation in Sugar Land Sunday after a driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle just after midnight, according to police.

Avoid the following roads because of ice accumulation.

From now on, people in Northeast Houston will have a place to charge their phones, borrow portable power stations and pick up ice to keep their food from spoiling in case of an emergency.

As freezing temperatures and icy conditions move into the Houston area, METRO says it is taking steps to keep riders and employees safe while maintaining readiness across the transit system.

A high school student at a Spring ISD campus has been arrested Friday after being found in possession of a firearm on campus, according to Spring Independent School District officials.

As an Arctic blast barrels into Southeast Texas this weekend, Houston-area businesses and event organizers are announcing closures and cancellations due to the threat of freezing temperatures and potentially dangerous conditions.

The Houston-based social media influencer facing felony child sexual abuse charges has been placed on “modified safety watch,” jail officials confirmed to KPRC 2’s Corley Peel.

North Shore Senior High School is holding a parade to honor its 2025-26 football team and its UIL 6A D1 state championship victory!

If you’re planning on traveling across Houston’s major roads during the winter storm this weekend, you’re going to want to be especially cautious driving on the city’s many bridges and overpasses.

A well-known social media influencer in the car community has been arrested for disturbing charges involving a young child.

Houston’s weather is known to be unpredictable.

As Texas braces for another round of severe winter weather, a viral social media post has reignited scrutiny of one of the state’s most prominent political figures.

With bitterly cold temperatures expected across much of Texas, hopefully, you are taking steps to make sure your family, your pets, and your home are ready for the frigid weather.

A former cafeteria worker at UTMB Health’s Clear Lake Campus has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to prison in connection with the sexual assault of a patient in her hospital bed.

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, now almost four years into the conflict, a Houston-based charity is pushing urgently needed medical equipment toward the front lines—one pallet, one box, one hospital bed at a time.

Just over a month after a viral video showed rats on top of produce at a Humble Walmart, new footage suggests the rodents may be back.

Authorities recovered images of evidence from the affair, including matching tattoos, an engagement ring, numerous phone calls, and life insurance activity.

A Houston-area man has been arrested and charged with stalking after months of leaving unwanted items and messages at a Timbergrove-area home, according to Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen.

A man charged in the 2022 shooting death of a young mother in northwest Harris County is now one of the Houston FBI’s most wanted fugitives after authorities say he jumped bail and failed to appear in court.

An arctic blast of Canadian air colliding with moisture from the Gulf is expected to bring a winter storm to the region, raising the risk of a hard freeze and the possibility of cold rain or freezing rain depending on moisture levels and the timing of the cold front.

Houston-area residents and small businesses now have more ways to ship packages quickly and internationally without traveling far.

First responders are following a situation at Houston’s Buffalo Bayou, where a boat was found facing upside down in the water Tuesday morning.

Houston is on alert as an impending arctic front threatens to deliver the coldest weather yet this season, making it crucial for residents to take proactive measures to protect themselves, their homes, and their vehicles.

The day after the Pittsburgh Steelers went one-and-done for their sixth straight trip to the NFL Playoffs, the team decided that a head coaching change was finally necessary.

This week’s revelation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas, implicating four rideshare drivers in separate kidnapping and sexual assault incidents, has naturally raised safety concerns for passengers.

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his wife who suffered from dementia, according to Galveston County District Attorney’s Office.

As federal kidnapping charges move forward against four Uber drivers accused of sexually assaulting passengers across the Houston area, court records are beginning to reveal details about each case.

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely used across Houston, from downtown and the Heights to the suburbs. While they offer convenience, safety experts say riders should stay alert and take precautions before every trip, especially when riding alone or at night.

One month after footage went viral showing rats crawling around in the produce section at a Walmart grocery store in Humble went viral, it seems the rodents are back at the same location in full force.

A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a weighted plate at another woman’s head at a 24 Hour Fitness in Houston, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

As the Houston area continues to grapple with the issue of homelessness, grassroots groups are stepping in to meet needs many say the city has been slow to address.

Two drivers were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash involving a Klein Independent School District bus Friday morning, according to Klein Fire Department.

Fort Bend Independent School District is asking parents, staff and community members to weigh in on proposed attendance boundary changes as part of its Long-Range Boundary Planning process.

An investigation is underway after a deputy shot a person Thursday afternoon in east Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

The State of Texas settled a lawsuit with Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and Wharton County Foods, LLC, requiring them to donate 37,000 dozen eggs to food banks in the Houston and Southeast Texas region. The lawsuit accused the companies of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, though they admitted no wrongdoing. As part of the settlement, the companies must comply with a 10-year injunction against excessive pricing during declared disasters.

The Cy-Fair Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Thursday morning.

A Houston Texans football player was the victim of an armed robbery that led to a police pursuit, a major crash involving patrol vehicles, and the arrest of a suspect now facing multiple felony charges.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts the strongest four-year growth in U.S. electricity demand since 2000, driven largely by rising power needs from data centers and other large computing facilities.

Days after Johnny Ray Green was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexual assaulting a Spring ISD 10th grader, the 43-year-old has been charged with an additional felony.

A Houston man has been charged with felony arson after being accused of starting the fire that burned down an abandoned church Monday.

Officials are investigating two possible arson attacks, Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls. He said he believes targeted an FBCSO employee.

City leaders and investigators are raising questions about how an abandoned church in north Houston was secured before a fire burned through the property near I-45 and Parker Road.

The Memorial City Mall has been evacuated for the second time in weeks following an ammonia leak at the ice skating rink, according to the Houston Fire Department.

A Spring man with multiple felony convictions has been taken into custody and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Spring ISD high school student last September.

Houston's job market is expanding with major companies, creating a demand for skilled professionals. For those without a college degree, there are affordable and free career-development programs available both online and in Houston to help individuals start their careers.

The day after the Pittsburgh Steelers went one-and-done for their sixth straight trip to the NFL Playoffs, the team decided that a head coaching change was finally necessary.

For many families, returning to the classroom after winter and summer breaks can bring more than new backpacks and fresh notebooks, it can bring nerves.

In December, 2 Investigates was the first to report on problems within the City of Humble’s Police Department.

The man who authorities have linked to an armed robbery at a bank on the University of Houston campus last week has also been charged related to a violent kidnapping, sexual assault and attempted robbery last month.

New details are emerging in the investigation into a bank robbery on the University of Houston campus after a suspect was taken into custody.

The fire was first reported to KPRC 2 by a caller at around 1 p.m. Monday. The impacted building is located in the 6500 block of the North Freeway.

Charges have been filed against two teenagers accused in a deadly shooting aboard a Metro bus that killed a 25-year-old woman, raising new questions about bond decisions and court supervision in Harris County.

A shelter-in-place order was issued in Deer Park Friday morning after a chemical release at a processing unit.

A Chick-fil-A along the Katy Freeway had to evacuate its customers after a man holding two bladed objects refused to climb down from the restaurant’s roof.

Harris County deputies brought an evading pursuit to an end Friday morning after a suspect crashed into multiple vehicles in Spring.

During the event, Abbott spoke with 2 Investigates about an investigation he publicly launched Monday into potential fraud among childcare providers in Texas.

A 27-year-old convicted felon is wanted for aggravated robbery after he allegedly got into an 84-year-old man’s vehicle while stopped at a red light on FM 1960 and demanded money, according to records.

A recently retired Nevada man is sharing his perspective after police say a Houston restaurant worker allegedly used his Social Security number to get a job.

It looks like RodeoHouston may be trading boots for billboards, at least for a moment.

North Shore star safety Chace Calicut will not suit up for the Mustangs this season following an arrest related to a shooting in July.

Harris County Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Jonathan Fombonne as interim county attorney on Thursday, following Christian Menefee’s advancement to a runoff in the special election for Texas’s 18th Congressional District.

After weeks on the run, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 officials confirmed to KPRC 2 that Samuel Worthy, 19, was in custody.

TxDOT has released new updates on the progress of the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project and its impact on Houston-area roadways.

Houston attorney Tony Buzbee held a press conference Tuesday to present new witness information and raise fresh questions about the death of Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M student who fell from a high-rise apartment in Austin following the A&M–Texas rivalry football game.

A Sugar Land plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.

Job burnout is on the rise and being discussed more openly as many Americans struggled to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and adjust to everyday life in the years since.

A Harris County K-9 is recovering after an encounter with a suspect during a chase, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Harris Health is hosting a town hall meeting Monday night in Harris County Precinct 2 to discuss plans to use eminent domain to acquire a portion of Hermann Park for the expansion of Ben Taub Hospital.

A woman was taken into custody after a domestic dispute led to an apartment fire in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Court records show LaMarcus Smith, the former Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputy accused of murdering his wife, is now facing an additional charge tied to allegations that he tried to have his mistress’ husband killed.

A former METRO bus driver appeared in court Monday after being arrested for stabbing a passenger during a fight on the bus last week.

Now, we find ourselves on “Black Monday,” the day when NFL teams have historically parted ways with underperforming coaches after missing the playoffs.

Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office stepped up patrols during the recent holiday season in an effort to curb impaired driving and prevent deadly crashes across Harris County Precinct 4, and the numbers show just how busy they were.

The attorney for Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, who is accused of breaking into a vehicle, speaks on her behavior during the time of the crime after her first court hearing Friday.

Undercover operations were conducted at several smoke shops accused of selling THC vape pens to minors in Montgomery County.

A multi-vehicle crash, including an 18-wheeler, were involved in a crash Friday morning on IH-160, according to Houston TranStar.

Good news: Sydney Marquez, missing for over three weeks, has been found safe in Houston, family says.

The Burica family is devastated after losing Erick, 43, who died several days after a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve.

Pilots aboard a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter experienced a laser strike to the cockpit while assisting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office during a manhunt.

Family and friends are asking for the public’s help searching for 16‑year‑old Jalen Rodriguez, who walked away from his home on Christmas night.

Neighbors in the Lone Oak community say a growing number of feral cats is affecting daily life, leaving behind dug-up landscaping, bird remains and what they describe as widespread cat feces throughout the neighborhood.

A 7-year-old girl is on the road to recovery after being shot during a fight at the Cullen Park apartment complex near Cullen and Wenda overnight.

Two roadways in northwest Harris were temporarily shutdown Monday morning after a large tree topped on power lines, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

Emergency crews are responding to the scene of a major car wreck on Houston’s northside.

Houston officials are asking for the public’s help in locating an 84-year-old man who was reported missing on Christmas Eve.

A car wreck involving four vehicles has been reported on a tollway in northwest Harris County.

A woman has died after being shot in a northwest Harris County neighborhood.

Before heading off on his Christmas Eve journey around the world, Santa Claus made a very important stop right here in Houston, bringing holiday cheer to some of the city’s tiniest patients.

A wanted fugitive who previously escaped from custody after being taken to a hospital is back in custody following an arrest at a southeast Houston hotel, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

A man in was killed after being struck by an SUV while riding a bicycle in east Houston, according to police and fire officials.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.

Harris County deputies are warning the public of a man wanted on felony warrants, including murder, who is still on the run in the Houston area.