As the federal government raises new questions about the integrity of SNAP benefits, one Brazoria County community isn’t waiting for Washington to fix it.
Rising tariffs on imported goods are driving up prices for Christmas trees, lights, and décor this season, leaving shoppers looking for ways to save and consider locally grown alternatives.
The Fort Bend Independent School District is preparing to redraw its school boundaries, a move that could shift students to different schools and potentially impact property values in the area.
With holiday travel underway, AAA Texas and law enforcement urge drivers to slow down and move over for roadside responders. Last year, 46 emergency personnel were killed while helping motorists.
She’s not a reporter in the traditional sense. No press pass, no newsroom and no deadlines. But when something happens in Houston’s streets, Griselda “Grizzy” Castillo often first to the scene.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered airlines to reduce flights nationwide, including at Houston’s two major airports, as part of a safety measure tied to ongoing staffing shortages during the federal government shutdown.
Houston’s first 3D-printed community is about to start production. The developers of Zuri Gardens bill the project as attainable, sustainable and the future.
A Houston native is making headlines far from the Bayou City after her husband, Zohran Mamdani, was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday’s Election Day.
During an undercover sting in Klein, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies stopped 51 drivers who sped past a stopped school bus.
Nine candidates are vying for three seats on the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees in a heated, politically charged race fueled by more than $100,000 in campaign spending and significant support from conservative-aligned PACs.
Negligent landlords of federally subsidized housing could face federal fines under a bill inspired by a KPRC 2 investigation into unsafe conditions at a Houston complex.
A gruesome discovery under a Houston freeway has left a family searching for answers after a man was found hanging and on fire, in what police are investigating as a potential homicide.
Houston will soon be home to the nation’s largest swift-water rescue training facility, a $104 million project transforming 27 acres in Mission Bend into a state-of-the-art hub for first responders and public flood preparedness.
What is more bananas than letting fans decide who stays on the roster in the Banana Ball Championship League?
One man was left dead and another injured following a shooting Thursday night in north Harris County, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.
A five-year-old boy with autism was found wandering in the middle of a busy intersection after being left alone on a school playground on Tuesday.
An investigation is underway after two adults and a child were all found dead Thursday afternoon inside a home in Montgomery County.
The arrest of five men in a Harris County sting underscores a growing crisis as predators increasingly use artificial intelligence to exploit and target children online.
Two suspects wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were arrested in a Houston online solicitation sting conducted by Precinct 4 Constables. A live press conference with additional details is scheduled for today.
The removal of Montrose’s rainbow crosswalk marks the first domino to fall under a new federal order targeting colorful street art, leaving other Houston landmarks, like murals in Third Ward and Independence Heights, facing uncertain futures.
Harwin Drive, a longtime favorite shopping destination for Houstonians seeking affordable goods, is facing significant challenges due to steep and unpredictable tariffs.
A vandal armed with rocks left a trail of destruction across a Missouri City neighborhood this week.
A Houston woman lost thousands of dollars to scammers who used a sophisticated new variation of the classic jury duty scam, complete with falsified federal documents and a cryptocurrency payment scheme.
A heated confrontation erupted during a Houston City Council meeting Wednesday morning after remarks by Police Chief Noe Diaz about a case involving a mother separated from her autistic son.
A divided Fort Bend County Commissioners Court voted 3–2 on Monday to adopt a new mid‑decade precinct map meant to rebalance the county’s political lines — but not before a contentious special meeting that at times descended into full‑blown arguments.
Beloved Houston restaurant Kim Son has announced it will close its longtime downtown location on Jefferson Street later this month due to the I-45 expansion project.
Search warrants obtained by KPRC 2 are revealing new details on what investigators found in the home of a Montgomery County woman accused of shooting her four kids, killing two of them while she was in Brazoria County.
In Pearland, police don’t always rush to emergencies in patrol cars. Sometimes, it’s a drone that gets there first.
Houston bayous have been gaining national attention after several bodies were recovered within a span of 10 days in September, bringing the number of bodies found to 22 this year.
What started as a routine play at a Friday night football game has turned into a question of whether a coach intentionally hit a student athlete along the sideline.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC on Tuesday night, but not without sparking a heated debate among top Republicans about free speech and the Federal Communications Commission.
In a small quilt shop in south Texas, comfort arrives by mail — one carefully stitched square at a time.
A Houston firefighter who suffered a medical emergency while on duty on Sunday has died, the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association announced Wednesday.
Texas law outlaws traditional sports betting, but loopholes in how some companies operate are giving Texans new ways to wager.
On Galveston’s East Beach, piles of sand became buildings, historic figures and even the Buc-ee’s Beaver in just a matter of hours — all carved by architects and engineers armed with shovels and buckets.
Hundreds of students and community members gathered at Texas A&M University for a candlelight vigil honoring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 11, 2025.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has sparked a wave of reflection among college students.
A nurse at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is suing her former boss for more than $1M after hidden cameras were discovered in hospital bathrooms, potentially recording hundreds of patients and staff, according to her attorney.
A years-long investigation by KPRC 2 has uncovered a persistent threat to public safety in Houston: critical emergency equipment failing when residents need it most.
More than 1,200 volunteers came together Saturday at Houston National Cemetery for one of the city’s largest 9/11 Day of Service events.
A man has been arrested after authorities say he dragged a Montgomery County Precinct 3 deputy with his vehicle while trying to flee during a criminal investigation Friday.
Galveston EMS reportedly delayed their departure from the scene by over 20 minutes due to internal procedures, leaving the officers' association demanding accountability.
Don’t be alarmed, but 2.3 million residents’ cell phones are expected to receive an emergency alert from the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system in Houston on Friday, according to the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management.
Harris County area law-agencies announced the arrests of 274 motorists for reportedly driving under the influence during the Labor Day weekend.
Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional Silver Alert on behalf of the Houston Police Department for 64-year-old Dennis Michael Ramsey.
The community in Kerrville, Texas, is coming together Friday night for an emotional high school football season opener between the Tivy Antlers and the Del Rio Rams.
This afternoon Rep. Al Green, D-Tex., sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa Cook, calling the move “unjustified” and warning it threatens the central bank’s independence and U.S. economic stability.
A former CVS parking lot in Sugar Land has become an illegal dumping ground and homeless encampment, raising safety and health concerns among nearby residents.
A United Express flight diverted to Austin after hitting “severe turbulence” and encountering pressurization issues.
Looks like their will be double the celebration for two twin sisters who gave birth to their baby boys on the same day at the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
One of the victims secretly recorded in a Houston-area hospital restroom is sharing their story as investigators expand charges against the hospital’s former patient care director.
Robert Shrader, a former Memorial Hermann manager, faces multiple charges after investigators say he installed hidden cameras in hospital bathrooms.
A 35-year-old East Texas man appeared in federal court Monday on charges of attempting to commit bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and impersonating an officer or employee of the United States, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced.
A deadly house fire in northwest Harris County has sparked a difficult question: Are burglar bars protecting homes or putting residents at greater risk?
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands terminated an employee for "unacceptable behavior" after allegations arose of the individual installing cameras in a unisex bathroom, and multiple complaints had been reportedly ignored by human resources.
Houston parents are mourning their children lost in a deadly Camp Mystic flood—and demanding lawmakers act before another tragedy strikes.
Parents of children who died in the devastating July 4 flood at Camp Mystic delivered emotional testimony before Texas lawmakers on Wednesday, urging quick approval of Senate Bill 1 to improve safety standards at camps across the state.
Months of frustration mount for a North Katy homeowner as her tornado-damaged house remains untouched while neighbors’ repairs are complete, highlighting ongoing challenges with insurance claims after natural disasters.
Parents at Piney Point Elementary School in southwest Houston are spending up to two or three hours waiting to pick up their children.
A day after residents exposed deplorable living conditions at a Houston apartment complex, federal and local elected officials saw the problem firsthand.
Some of the most vulnerable people in the Houston community are having money, that’s meant to help them feed their family, stolen the moment they get the funds.
An Ingram man searching flood-ravaged banks says a mysterious scream led him to a young girl’s body, bringing a grieving family closure.
One month after the catastrophic Texas Hill Country Flood swept through Kerr County, the physical damage may be fading, but for local businesses, the financial pain is just beginning.
It’s been one month since the devastating Texas Hill Country flood that turned the quiet and calm Guadalupe River into a fury that this area has never seen before.
Elite Houston dive teams are in the Texas Hill Country using rare underwater sonar to search 127 miles of the Guadalupe River for the final two victims of the deadly July 4 flood.
Once you blow out those candles on your 15th birthday, you are finally able to legally start learning to drive! Exciting huh? However, as Spiderman says “with great power comes great responsibility”, and driving, as exciting as it is, involves a lot of responsibility, and it is important to understand the risks involved with driving, the basic safety rules, most importantly, how to enroll in driving school, here in Texas.
A man accused in the shooting death of a contract worker early Wednesday morning outside of a Houston business has been taken into custody on Thursday, the Houston Police Department announced.
Southwest Airlines experienced system issues due to an internet outage caused the airline to temporarily pause departing flights on Thursday, according to the airlines spokesperson.
A man accused in the shooting death of a contract worker early Wednesday morning outside of a Houston business has been taken into custody on Thursday, the Houston Police Department announced.
Investigators said a driver pulled up to a business where a man was working outside. The two exchanged words when, at some point, the driver got out and shot the worker before fleeing the scene.
A minor fender bender in the Galleria turned into a violent road rage situation in a matter of seconds.
Community leaders and residents of North Shore are gathering Monday evening to address an alarming surge in youth gun violence that has claimed multiple lives and disrupted the local high school’s football program.
Standing silently at a Houston press conference Thursday, North Shore High School football star Chace Calicut let others do the talking about his alleged involvement in a July 6 shooting that has put his promising athletic future at risk.
With triple-digit temps scorching Texas this week, many Houstonians are anxiously watching the sky, not just for the sun, but for signs of trouble with the power grid.
A North Shore High School senior was killed and two others were injured in a drive-by shooting at a pool party early Monday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said there appeared to be several shooters who fired into a crowd of about 25 to 30 teenagers during a pool party at an apartment complex.
As the devastating floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, The Salvation Army sprang into action, deploying teams to the hardest-hit areas on July 4. And, as rescue efforts now shift into recovery mode, they are committed to staying as long as it takes to help families rebuild.