A family of five from Houston was killed during an accident while they were driving to the Dallas area for Mother’s Day.

According to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.

Texas lawmakers have unanimously voted to send H.B. 2000 - better known as Audrii’s Law - to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk to be signed into law.

State lawmakers in the Texas Senate just gave the latest green light to H.B. 2000 - better known as ‘Audrii’s Law.'

SNAP benefits meant to help feed Houston families are ending up in the hands of the wrong people and being spent a thousand miles away in the Chicago area.

Tens of thousands of Texans are now being told their data was part of a privacy breach that dates back to 2021.

Another piece of legislation has been filed in Washington, D.C. to replace stolen SNAP benefits.

Travelers in Houston are feeling the ripple effects of significant delays at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), a major hub for United Airlines. With many Houstonians relying on flights to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) that connect through Newark, these disruptions could impact summer travel plans.

A prom weekend celebration turned into a tragedy when gunfire erupted at a southeast Houston house party, leaving one teen dead and 13 others injured.

According to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.

The Houston Humane Society hosted its largest fundraiser of the year on Saturday

From dumpster to dream home! 🐶 Oscar, once abandoned in Houston, is off to his forever family in Washington.

The rise in SNAP skimming cases has caught the attention of the top law enforcement agency that oversees financial crimes.

A single mother who had her SNAP benefits stolen and used across the country received a surprise from a Houston nonprofit.

Meagan Tehseldar is a mom on a mission. The dedicated teacher at Texas Virtual Academy Hallsville, has long been passionate about creating welcoming spaces for everybody, no matter their abilities, both in the classroom and beyond. Recently, she partnered with Harris County to place communication boards in two local parks to help non-verbal park goers engage with others and participate in playground activities. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp met up with Tehseldar to learn more.

The cards used by millions of Americans to purchase food for their family don’t have modern security features, experts say.

People across the country have reported an increasing number of cases where their SNAP benefits have been stolen and used, leaving them with little to no money for food.

SNAP benefits stolen via skimming are hitting families hard, with no funds to replace them.

Congressman Al Green has introduced a new bill to help Americans who’ve had their food benefits stolen.

A day after legislation was announced by Congressman Al Green that would bring back federal funding to replace stolen SNAP benefits, elected leaders are already chiming in.

After weeks of reporting on a growing number of Houstonians who had their SNAP benefits stolen, a solution could be in the works.

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

For some families in Texas, the monthly deposit of SNAP benefits onto their Lone Star card is the only way they can put food on the table.

A Cy-Fair ISD middle school student was hit by a pickup truck while biking to school on Wednesday.

There’s a lot of excuses Houston drivers will make up for their bad driving, but this one guy gets the free pass because it’s his truck causing the bad driving.

You just bought your dream car and you’re driving off the lot, life is good, until that problem comes up.

It’s been more than nine months since Hurricane Beryl left Houston’s street lined with debris for weeks, even months.

A single mother of three was left trying to figure out how she was going to put food on the table this month after her SNAP benefits were stolen.

A bridge reconstruction project in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood has hit yet another speed bump along the way, further delaying its reopening.

Harris County is suing President Donald Trump and his administration over a freeze on federal funding critical to its refugee resettlement program.

A single mother in Houston now has to find another way to feed her three children after someone stole her SNAP benefits on Monday.

Car buying has never been a cheap chore, but it’s about to become even more expensive.

A woman was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight that was getting ready to take off from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday evening.

Residents of Houston's Fourth Ward stumbled upon a heartbreaking sight—a young Rottweiler abandoned in a dumpster.

It’s no secret that parking in downtown Houston can come at a premium cost.

Harris County employees and contracted employees could soon see a nice bump in their paychecks.

Harris County employees and contracted employees could soon see a nice bump in their paychecks.

The family of Audrii Cunningham, the slain 11-year-old Livingston girl, will testify in front of Texas state lawmakers on Tuesday as they push to change sex offender registry laws.

The family of Audrii Cunningham, the slain 11-year-old Livingston girl, will testify in front of Texas state lawmakers as they push to change sex offender registry laws.

In the year following the largest wildfire to every burn in Texas history, Texans across the state have learned many lessons.

New state records recently released show a Pasadena used car lot is violating the law during dozens of vehicle sales.

On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released a detailed report on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore caused by a collision with a ship.

It takes an entire army of people just to get your plane off the ground and on its way to your next vacation.

Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have far-reaching impacts on the everyday American, but there are some you might not even think of - like a can of beer.

When wildfires spark up, it doesn’t take much to turn them from a small burn into a raging inferno.

As wildfire season ramps up throughout Texas, firefighters in Houston are looking to get ahead of the flames by burning a 50-acre park on purpose.

President Donald Trump expressed his support for the Take It Down Act during his Address to Congress last night.

The inmates involved in the riot that broke out at Liberty County Jail on Thursday February 27th, 2025, were charged today. Read more for details on what happened, and the individuals charged.

It’s a breezy opening day of the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!

When the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is open, there are as many people on the grounds as there are residents in the entire City of Pearland.

Payas Rohit Deo, a 19-year-old University of Houston-Clear Lake student, disappeared on February 9 after leaving his home near Clear Lake in Houston.

An entire apartment building is left unlivable following an early morning fire in North Harris County.

A car dealership in the Houston area abruptly closed its doors a few weeks before Christmas. Fast forward to the end of February and customers still don’t have their registration or license plates - all because the dealership didn’t pay.

A proposed bill named after Audrii Cunningham aims to add child grooming to the list of crimes that would require a violator to register as a sex offender.

There are at least 75,710 sex offenders living in the Lone Star State. There are several ways you can check if someone is a sexual offender or if one lives in your neighborhood.

On an unusually warm February in Livingston, Texas, Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl whose only fault was being too kind, was kidnapped and brutally murdered by a man who entered her life just a few years prior.

'Finding Audrii' premieres Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on KPRC 2+

There’s not a simple answer to this question.

Is it safe to get in an airplane and fly? It’s a question that more and more Americans are looking to get answers to.

A lot has happened in the past year since Audrii Cunningham disappeared.

Would you like a free backup generator for your home? Sounds like a great deal, right? Or is it really though?

The sole cause of the Deer Park pipeline explosion and fire has been identified: the car that crashed into the pipeline.

The search is ongoing for 74-year-old Johnnie Morgan, last seen in Humble on Wednesday.

The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office has provided KPRC 2 with an update on its investigation into the Missouri City Police Department, where police are accused of destroying crucial evidence without a court mandate.

Missouri City Police Department is under investigation for destroying evidence without a court order, affecting around 100 cases.

A leader in the Sunnyside community and advocate of the Sunnyside Solar Farm, Efrem Jernigan, has passed away on Janaury 21 after a years long battle with cancer. He was 62.

A Huffman family woke up to the sound of gunfire outside their home and bullets piercing their walls.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is back in full swing after Tuesday’s winter storm caused a city-wide shutdown of air travel.

Alright, Houston, buckle up. We’re about to experience that part of winter we usually relish - and sometimes even laugh at - for our friends and family up north.

If you’re driving in Texas and winter weather hits, you might wonder about the rules for using tire chains. Let’s break it down in simple terms so you can stay safe and legal on the road.

Houston has found itself in the bullseye of the winter storm threatening to drop several inches of snow and wintry mix on states known for their mild winters.

Do you know if your ID or driver’s license is a REAL ID?

Three of the police officers who were among the first to respond to the terror attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans were honored before the Houston Texans Wild Card game on Saturday.

A substitute teacher was caught watching porn while in a classroom on Friday at Klein Oak High School.

In today’s digital age, online marketplaces have become a popular way to find great deals, often from people in your own neighborhood.

'I'll bet diners have no idea how much they are being duped,' said a local shrimper.

Former Houston Texans running back Arian Foster recently shared his surprise upon receiving a request from the team to lead them out of the tunnel for the upcoming playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Road construction in Spring Branch is tearing up business at a local restaurant.

Less than 24 hours after President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico, the governor of Texas is now throwing the Lonestar State’s name in the ring.

For decades, history books and maps have labeled the big body of water that sits off the coast of the southern United States and Mexico as the Gulf of Mexico.

Have you ever had an Amazon package go missing, never to show up at your front door? Well, there might be an answer as to what happened to that box.

Houston, get ready to get cold!

Houston Life's Melanie Camp recently caught up with Bryan Pettigrew, Vice President and General Manager of Texas Racing Operations, to discuss the exciting launch of the 31st season of live thoroughbred racing at Sam Houston Race Park. The season kicked off on January 3 and promises a thrilling lineup of events every Friday through Sunday, with afternoon and night racing.

At Sam Houston Race Park, the buzz of horse racing is not just confined to the tracks. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure the park's smooth running and the well-being of its equine stars.

The Pasadena Police Department is involved in the investigation into the deadly New Year’s Eve tragedy in New Orleans.

The mayor has said from day one that public safety has been a huge focus for him as mayor.

Whitmire is nearing the end of his first year in office and spoke on a variety of topics with Goulding.

On the final day of 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire sat down for a one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding.

A powerful tornado tore through North Katy's Windward community, leaving homes destroyed and vehicles overturned, but miraculously, no injuries were reported as residents recount their close encounters with the storm.

The National Weather Service confirms that an EF-1 tornado briefly touched down in Southwest Houston during a rash of tornadoes across Texas on Thursday.

Troy Davis, a Pearland man, lost his home days before Christmas when a fire destroyed his RV and the adjacent house, which had already been damaged by Hurricane Harvey.

It’s been months since a Houston-area used car lot was open, but ex-employees say they’re still owed paychecks.

Employees of a Houston-area car dealership that abruptly closed it doors claim that they too are victims of the dealership’s mismanagement of money.

Add Pok Pok Po Fried Chicken Parlour to your list of spots for fried "Naughtily Delicious" fried chicken. Pok Pok Po serves fried chicken with a twist. The menu is by Food Network Chopped Champion Chef Jassi Bindra. Brindra is also the executive chef at the fine dining establishment Amrina in the Woodlands. While Pok Pok Po has a very different vibe, Amrina's wildly popular chicken and waffles inspired the fast-food restaurant. The gluten-free batter mixes corn and rice starch seasoned with spices, including a deep red Kashmiri chili powder. Chef Jassi says this gives Pok Pok Po's chicken its delicious flavor and deep red color without being too spicy.

A Houston-area car dealership suddenly closed its doors over the weekend, but the trouble started months ago.

Customers of a Pasadena used car lot are sharing their stories of alleged lies, deception, and sale of vehicles with more problems than miles.

Buying a used car can be daunting, but with the right steps, you can ensure a smooth ride.

After nearly three weeks, a single mother allegedly swindled out of a deposit on a used car finally has her money back.

A man is dead after a shooting in Alief on Saturday evening.

Just as the holiday season is getting started, a Houston family now has no place to spend the holidays.