A taser was discovered aboard a Southwest Airlines plane at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, prompting passengers to be removed and re screened before departure.
Keith Rollins, a cancer survivor and founder of the Push Up Foundation, is leading efforts in colon cancer awareness during National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. He and his family are preparing for the 6th annual Victory Lap 5K on March 7, as he shares his journey and highlights the significance of early detection to help those affected by colon cancer.
John Pierce, 22, was arrested in Texas City for allegedly shooting Jeremiah Olmstead on State Highway 146. Pierce faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and deadly conduct. Olmstead is hospitalized in stable condition, and the investigation is ongoing with police seeking further information from the public.
Tarkington ISD canceled classes on Monday following power surges that cut off electricity to the middle school campus, the district's internet hub. The surges severed phone lines and internet services, and due to outdated equipment, components need replacement before power is restored.
Authorities are responding to a deadly residential fire in Magnolia on Saturday morning, confirmed by the Magnolia Fire Department to have resulted in multiple fatalities near Wildflower Road and Lily Court. Details are currently limited, and residents are advised to avoid the area.
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) will vote Thursday on whether to close 12 HISD schools by the end of the academic year. Families and students have plenty of questions about what this means, and KPRC 2’s Keith Garvin will be answering them this afternoon.
Nearly two months after a man’s body was found where White Oak Bayou meets Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston, his family says they are still waiting for answers about how he died.
Local businesses that rely on imported goods said they welcomed a recent change in federal tariff policy that could ease costs for retailers and customers.
A federal class action lawsuit filed this month accuses Harris County and County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth of violating the rights of voters with disabilities by failing to provide accessible mail-in voting options.
A passenger’s attempt to enter the cockpit on a Delta Air Lines flight departing Houston’s Hobby Airport early Wednesday is the latest example of a problem aviation officials say never fully returned to normal after the pandemic: unruly behavior in the skies.
A Galveston woman says she is out more than 8,000 dollars after canceling a Princess cruise for her 89-year-old friend whose worsening cancer and COPD triggered a denied travel protection claim tied to a pre existing condition exclusion.
A small police department northeast of Houston is pioneering technology that could revolutionize how law enforcement ends dangerous high-speed pursuits, potentially saving lives across the region.
Harris County is being sued by plaintiffs, including the National Federation of the Blind of Texas, for not providing an accessible electronic vote-by-mail system for voters with print disabilities, making it difficult for them to vote independently. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, claims this violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, as the county only offers paper ballots for mail voting despite already providing electronic ballots to military and overseas voters.
Fort Bend ISD plans to close seven elementary schools and open a new middle school to address budget issues and overcrowding, with new zoning maps being drawn to align student distribution with available seats. The district seeks feedback on the changes, with concerns about relocation, transportation, and the future use of closed buildings remaining unanswered.
Multiple Houston brides say their wedding photographer ghosted them after delivering only "sneak peek" photos, while the photographer denies wrongdoing and defends her industry reputation.
An irate customer at Chaco’s Mexican restaurant in Houston shot at the building after being refused service, injuring an unrelated woman in the parking lot. The incident occurred around 9:06 p.m. on Saturday, and the woman is in stable condition at the hospital. The suspect fled before police arrived, and authorities are seeking information from the public.
A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy who was shot with his own gun by a three-year-old family member will not face charges.
Houston drivers are spending more time than ever stuck in traffic, with commuters losing more than 3.75 days to rush hour congestion last year, marking a two-hour increase from the previous year.
It’s no secret it’s cold outside. Whether we like it not, Houston just welcomed a heart dose of arctic air to the region, bringing sub-freezing temperatures and dangerously low wind chills.
As Houston braces for treacherous winter weather this Sunday, experts warn that driving conditions could become extremely dangerous on local highways.
As Houston braces for an incoming winter storm this weekend, transportation officials warn that standard road treatments may prove ineffective against expected icy conditions.
Texans applied for thousands of personalized license plates in 2025, but nearly 2,000 were stopped by the state before they could ever be bolted onto a bumper.
Baytown Police and Texas EquuSearch conducted multiple searches Wednesday night in the ongoing investigation of missing woman Kalie Goodwin.
W.W. 'Cotton' Weaver, a 93-year-old former Fire Chief and last surviving member of the Spring Fire Department's 1953 volunteer group, passed away after a brief illness. Known for his lifelong dedication to firefighting and emergency medical care, his leadership left a significant and lasting impact on the department.
A young Hispanic male was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle on Vistadale Drive in Humble, Harris County. The shooting, which occurred in the street, prompted an investigation by local authorities who are seeking four suspects described as Black or Hispanic males in dark clothing and masks. The victim, who did not reside in the neighborhood, was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by emergency medical services. Residents are urged to assist with surveillance footage, and the investigation is ongoing.
A vintage car repairman who ripped off customers by stealing the very vehicles he promised to repair has now been sentenced.
As the clock struck midnight, it brought in a new year but also ushered out a critical lifeline of affordability for many dependent on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance.
A special needs animal sanctuary in Willis desperately needs the public’s help in locating a missing emu named Archie, who fled the property after being spooked by neighborhood dogs on New Year’s Eve.
At least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.
For the first time since the 1940s, the number of police officers killed in the line of duty nationwide is poised to drop below 100, marking a historic milestone in law enforcement safety.
Residents at Montabella Apartments in Houston have been without hot water since Christmas Day, facing cold showers and boiling water for basic hygiene needs.
Harris County's top prosecutor refutes viral social media claims of a serial killer as three more bodies discovered in Houston's bayous last week bring the year's total to 34, pointing instead to broader issues of homelessness and mental health in the city's extensive waterway system.
A Christmas Eve break-in at a Houston small business is drawing attention not only because of what was stolen, but because of what those items represent to the city’s culture.
For many families in the Houston area, it’s hard enough to pay the bills, let along put presents under the Christmas tree.
On Christmas Eve, as homes across Houston glow with holiday lights, many Houstonians are chasing a different kind of sparkle: a Powerball jackpot worth $1.7 billion.
A day after a fatal plane crash involving a Mexican Navy aircraft on a medical support mission in Galveston, crews were out at the wreckage searching for one person still missing.
A retired airline captain is sharing his thoughts after a Mexican Navy aircraft carrying a burn patient crashed in Galveston Bay Monday.
A Houston mother fulfilled her late son’s dream of watching the Houston Texans play at NRG Stadium on what would have been his 13th birthday, thanks to the generosity of a devoted fan known as “Red Bull.”
Fireworks sales officially began Saturday in the Houston area as residents prepare for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.
Reports of an active shooter at the Walmart on Highway 242 and College Park earlier this evening prompted a response from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Bellaire Police Chief Lopez has announced he’s retiring from the department after being placed on administrative leave last month.
A fatal collision occurred on the Fred Hartman Bridge when a northbound pickup truck drifted over the line and struck a disabled vehicle towing a boat on the left shoulder. The driver of the striking pickup truck died, while the two brothers in the disabled vehicle suffered minor injuries. The incident remains under investigation by authorities.
As more than 3.4 million travelers prepare to navigate Houston’s airports during the Christmas travel season, one Southwest Airlines employee is working to make their journey a bit more melodic.
Six months after deadly July floods, Texas Hill Country camps are installing a new flood warning system to protect campers and rebuild parent trust.
Houston is experiencing a significant temperature drop with a freeze watch in effect from midnight to Monday morning, bringing potentially the coldest temperatures of the season. Residents are advised to prepare for the cold by focusing on the '4 Ps': People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes, to prevent hypothermia and damage from freezing conditions.
A thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a “feminine emergency” to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.
A woman posing as a potential patient allegedly stole thousands of dollars in Christmas bonuses and personal items from a Houston eye care office.
Federal prosecutors announced Monday the first-ever conviction in an artificial intelligence technology smuggling case, uncovering a sophisticated scheme to illegally export over $160 million worth of advanced computer chips to China through a network of shell companies and falsified shipping documents.
Houston firefighters spent more than half an hour extinguishing a blaze early Monday at a vacant property near Griggs Road and Stratton Street, a location that has seen at least one previous fire in 2024, authorities said.
Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan will serve as grand marshal of the 2026 Downtown Rodeo Parade, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced Thursday.
A former NASCAR driver is transforming driver education in Houston with a specialized driving program helping neurodivergent students gain independence and safely get on the road.
Dozens of rats have made Houston’s City Hall their nocturnal playground, scurrying across sidewalks and diving into burrows on the building’s front lawn just days before the city’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony.
A three-year-old boy is recovering from serious facial injuries after being attacked by a neighbor’s dog in northeast Harris County’s Edgewood Village neighborhood.
On one of the year’s most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.
A problematic roundabout in Houston’s Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known nationally as “Blackout Wednesday,” has earned a grim reputation as the drunkest day of the year on roads around the country.
It’s not often you hear a firefighter tell you they were scared. But that’s exactly what a Cy-Fair Firefighter shared after riding out a tornado in the garage of a home that was just struck by lightning.
When an EF-2 tornado tore through Spring on Tuesday, it didn’t just splinter trees and damage homes, but also caused chaos and panic. That’s for us humans, so imagine what the family pets were thinking.
Residents in a Spring neighborhood described the seconds they had to take cover as a tornado barreled through their community.
As millions of Americans gather around their televisions this Thanksgiving, watching the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, two Houston-area students will be living their dream on the streets of Manhattan, performing in the 99th annual celebration.
Each year, as Americans roll up their sleeves for their annual flu shot, they might be surprised to learn their protection often begins with data from our friends down under.
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.