Denver Harbor, one of Houston’s oldest Mexican American neighborhoods, is feeling the pressure of gentrification. Residents say investors and developers are moving in, property values are climbing, and families who have lived here for generations are being forced to make difficult choices.

In the heart of Denver Harbor, a small bakery that’s been open for 55 years is fighting to stay alive. Owner Rene Porras, a Vietnam veteran, says fear of immigration raids has driven away the customers who once filled his tables.

A person responsible for the shooting death of a woman in northeast Houston Wednesday morning is still on the run as investigators continue to look for leads.

Ground delays are in place at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) because of continued staffing issues.

BakerRipley is offering food fairs at its various campuses across Houston in November as the government shutdown continues to impact Houstonians who depend on SNAP benefits and other nutrition assistance programs.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is clearly not a fan of the prospect of people moving to Texas from New York City.

KPRC 2 received more information on how the federal government is calculating the reduced SNAP benefits for the month of November as the government shutdown endures its record-tying 35th day.

Attorneys representing Fort Bend County Judge KP George have filed a motion seeking to disqualify District Attorney Brian Middleton from prosecuting Judge George’s criminal case.

Highfield, who became a U.S. citizen in 2001 after emigrating from England, says he’s been summoned seven times in the past 20 years — six times in Harris County and once for a local magistrate’s court.

Sugar Land police continue the search for burglars after a series of home invasions in the First Colony community and near Sweetwater Country Club.

Help is on the way as the Houston community comes together to collect food, clothing and other essentials for Jamaica, which was hit hard by Hurricane Melissa.

Neighbors in the Harvest Green subdivision of Richmond had quite a surprise on Sunday afternoon when an alligator crossed the street, holding up traffic.

A young man was shot and killed near an apartment complex in the North Houston neighborhood.

Polling locations and sample ballots county by county for Texas general and special elections for Nov. 4, 2025.

KPRC 2 News announced today that longtime morning anchor Owen Conflenti is leaving the station.

Newly unsealed search warrants reveal that Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner is under investigation for allegedly misusing taxpayer money to pay county employees to care for her elderly mother.

Texas House Democrats sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott urging him to declare a state of emergency and fund SNAP benefits for 3.5 million Texans who will lose food assistance in November due to the government shutdown.

There is a heavy police presence near the Baytown Hyatt & Convention Center, according to a tip received by KPRC 2.

Lynn Price, the former owner of controversial Houston restaurant Turkey Leg Hut, has been indicted on new weapons charges.

A new way to help long-stay dogs find forever homes is underway at the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter in Rosenberg.

A person has been detained after a car drove through the entryway of a fruit market near NRG Park.

The U.S. Coast Guard and the Texas General Land Office are responding to an oil spill reported Tuesday night near the Port of Galveston.

A Houston man says he continues to show up for work every day — even though he hasn’t received a paycheck in nearly a month.

Federal agents and officers cleared the scene after law enforcement activity drew a crowd earlier today, Pasadena Police Department officials said.

Federal agents and officers cleared the scene after law enforcement activity drew a crowd earlier today, Pasadena Police Department officials said.

With the 2025 federal government shutdown now entering its fourth week, many Houstonians who depend on nutrition assistance programs, such as SNAP benefits, are concerned that their resources could be delayed.

The Flying Saucer Pie Company, a longtime Houston favorite for pies and other baked goods, is asking for community help this holiday season.

One person died and three others were injured in an early-morning shooting Sunday at 6900 Ashcroft, according to the Houston Police Department.

Houston police are investigating a late-night shooting that left a man critically injured Friday night in northwest Houston.

One person has died, and another was critically injured after a car wreck in Houston’s northside.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting in east Houston, believed to have stemmed from a family dispute.

Wall Street closed the week with record highs on Friday as the S&P 500 topped 6,800 for the first time in history.

Fort Bend Independent School District is facing criticism from a mother who says the district delayed action after her first-grade son was allegedly sexually assaulted by fellow students at Rosa Parks Elementary School.

Houston Public Works will temporarily lower Lake Houston by 12-inches to prepare for a cold front that is expected to bring heavy storms and rain across Southeast Texas this weekend.

Congressman Al Green will host a press conference Thursday afternoon to address the government shutdown impacting SNAP benefits and healthcare.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is asking a judge to set a $1 million bond for a man accused of child sexual assault.

The Houston Rockets had a bittersweet start to the 2025-26 NBA season, going toe-to-toe with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder before ultimately coming up just short in a game that took two overtimes to sort out.

SNAP benefits are at risk for hundreds of thousands in the Houston area as the government shutdown continues, leaving many families uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table.

Some of HISD’s highest-performing high schools could soon gain more independence under an initiative being explored by the district.

An active search is underway for an 11-year-old boy who went missing early Wednesday morning in Fort Bend County, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

An investigation is under after human skeletal remains were found inside a portable restroom Tuesday in downtown Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

With the 2025 federal government shutdown now entering its fourth week, many Houstonians who depend on nutrition assistance programs, such as SNAP benefits, are concerned that their resources could be delayed.

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.

Three Houston-area residents have been killed Tuesday in a small plane crash in Lafayette Parish, according to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.

A man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies connected to the accidental self-shooting of a child in an apartment complex in southeast Houston.

Childcare in Texas looks very different than it did just a few years ago. While demand remains high, many families are struggling to afford it.

Exact Sciences is facing backlash for sending unsolicited Cologuard colon cancer screening kits to consumers, sparking privacy concerns and financial anxieties.

A former car salesman is accused of running a months-long scheme that defrauded more than a dozen customers out of thousands of dollars while working at a Houston-area Kia dealership.

A suspect was taken into custody after injuring another person in a shooting in southeast Houston.

The HHSC warned the benefits will not be distributed for November if the shutdown goes past Oct. 27.

A 4-year-old child was rushed to a hospital Monday afternoon after suffering from a gunshot wound at a southeast Houston apartment complex.

A driver appeared in court Monday morning after being accused of killing two people while driving under the influence.

At just 12 years old, Kush Kalra is one of only eight Scholastic Kids Press reporters in the country — a role that lets him share what young readers are excited about through the eyes of their peers.

Despite the federal government shutdown, the Wings Over Houston Airshow will go on at Ellington Airport Oct. 18–19, featuring aerial performances, vintage aircraft, and family-friendly exhibits.

A man who lured a young girl into his vehicle while she was walking in a Meadows Place neighborhood and later sexually assaulted her in 2023 has been sentenced.

A person was taken into custody following a standoff with Houston police SWAT team in Midtown.

Gonzalez Garcia, who has autism, disappeared on Oct. 4 while his mother was selling fruit on the northwest side of Houston. He went to use the restroom and did not return.

The closure of Funplex, a once-popular family entertainment venue, marks the latest in a series of recreational facility closures affecting Houston’s west side communities, particularly in the Alief area.

Fort Bend County took a significant step Thursday toward redrawing its political voting districts. Jacob Lee, chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, presented five proposed maps to the Commissioners Court that could reshape the county’s political landscape.

After a roller-coaster 2025 season that saw the Houston Astros miss the postseason for the first time since 2016, the team has parted ways with head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall.

Hervey entrusted an estate sale company to sell her family’s precious belongings - sterling silver, antique glassware, and cherished furniture from her childhood. Two years later, she’s still waiting for payment of more than $2,000, but the greater loss is the irreplaceable memories these items held.

A gas leak prompted the evacuation of McReynolds Middle School in east Houston Wednesday morning, leaving several students hospitalized with heat-related symptoms, Houston Fire Department said.

The City of Houston has announced plans for its first “Front Door Superhub,” a centralized facility aimed at addressing homelessness with a comprehensive, all-in-one approach.

Two people have been stabbed in a neighborhood in Channelview.

A criminal case involving Liberty County Pct. 3 Commissioner David Shirell Whitmire, who is accused of using his public office to solicit sex and exploit a woman desperate for help with a child custody case, is now in the hands of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, according to court documents.

An explosion at an oil refinery Monday morning left three people with minor injuries.

A passenger was arrested Sunday evening after attempting to open a door on a United Airlines flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials said.

A search is underway for a swimmer who went missing at Galveston beach Saturday morning

Homicide detectives are investigating after a body was found in the woods Friday morning in northwest Harris County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Houston is preparing for a permanent change to how drivers move between Downtown and East Downtown.

The Texas Department of Transportation says crews will begin reconstructing U.S. 90A eastbound by closing the eastbound main lanes and shifting traffic onto the westbound main lanes at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.

A Union Pacific train has been stalled for hours on the tracks, causing heavy traffic between the Southwest Freeway and San Felipe Street on Friday afternoon.

Harris County residents have until Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election.

The Houston Food Bank is preparing for a possible surge in demand as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to affect federal employees and SNAP benefit recipients.

We're learning more about the bodies found in the bayou so far this year.

Imagine walking into your apartment and see two uninvited men inside holding several of your personal items. That was the reality for two Houston residents who walked into a home invasion happening inside their apartment on Aug. 26 in southwest Houston.

A 12-year-old was hospitalized after being shot in west Houston.

The father of the three children who were rescued from a pond with their mother in Liberty County has now been arrested on unrelated charges of animal cruelty.

A bomb threat prompted an evacuation at Lone Star College Park in northwest Harris County on Tuesday morning.

Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that unfolded in north Harris County.

Investigators are still searching for suspects in the cyber-attack that targeted the Fort Bend County Library System last February.

Three teenagers were arrested in Harris County after breaking into vehicles.

A dangerous street race on Highway 249 in Harris County ended in flames Thursday night, injuring several people and resulting in criminal charges for a driver.

A Jackson County judge has accepted a guilty plea from Rafael Romero in the murder of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina, a beloved Edna cheerleader.

Three lawsuits have been filed against Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9, also known as the Cy-Fair Fire Department, after allegations of workplace discrimination and sexual harassment by paramedics.

Casa Blanca Lounge has been a staple of downtown nightlife since 2017, but the general manager says ongoing construction on Main Street has put the business in crisis.

A 12-year-old was hospitalized after being shot in west Houston.

If it feels like road rage is everywhere, a new study suggests you’re not imagining it.

A former director of the Houston Habitat for Humanity ReStore is facing theft charges after being accused of embezzling more than $177,000 from the nonprofit, according to court documents.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of vandalism cases that caused more than $214,000 in damage to newly built homes in two communities.

Houston police have arrested a man who was allegedly involved in a fatal shooting during a robbery in west Houston over the weekend.

The Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) delayed a decision Tuesday on where Entergy will build a 150-mile high-voltage transmission line, a project meant to supply electricity to Houston’s fast-growing suburbs.

The body that was recovered in a Houston bayou earlier this week has been identified as a missing University of Houston student.

The decomposing corpse has been recovered from an impounded vehicle registered to Houston-singer D4vd has been identified as a 15-year-old girl.

Two people remains hospitalized with severe injuries, one after being stabbed outside a Pasadena Walmart, the other after being hit by a vehicle, and the suspect in both incidents is the same man.

Hispanic Heritage Month began September 15, honoring the culture and contributions of Latinos across the country. Here in Houston, celebrations are taking shape in neighborhoods like Second Ward — or Segundo Barrio — where residents say the month is about more than tradition.

Texans affected by last month’s Spring Branch apartment fire on Teague Road can now apply for federal disaster assistance.

Red eyes, sore throat, headaches—welcome to fall allergy season, Houston!

Human remains have been found underneath the carpets of a home that was abandoned after Hurricane Harvey.

A defense attorney for the man charged after the death of an 11-year-old boy, who was fatally shot while playing a ding dong ditch prank in Houston’s Eastside in August, is asking for a case file on an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge against an older cousin of the victim on scene the same day, KPRC 2 has learned.