A grassroots organization, The People’s Union, is calling for a nationwide economic blackout on Feb. 28 in response to the federal government’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Is it just me? Or the first month of 2025 feels like it’s been an entire year?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the 2025 tax season begins Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to surge Texas Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism.

Attention all waffle fry aficionados! Chick-fil-A has made a change to its iconic Waffle Potato Fries, and the internet is crunching down on the details.

While Shamsud Din-Jabbar’s public persona appeared relatively ordinary, his radicalization remains a subject of intense scrutiny.

Rice University is celebrating over five years of providing access to higher education through the Rice Investment, a financial aid program introduced during the 2019-20 academic year.

The anonymous accuser, identified only as “Jane Doe,” said the assault happened after she was driven to an MTV Video Music Awards after-party.

If you enjoy soft ripened cheeses, it's important to check your fridge following a recall due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Savencia Cheese USA has voluntarily recalled certain soft cheeses produced at their Lena facility due to the presence of this harmful bacteria, which can cause serious foodborne illnesses.

New research shows Generation Z is on track to become the most sober generation, with young adults increasingly choosing to abstain from alcohol.

As millions of eyes were focused on Florida as residents braced for Hurricane Milton -- one Tampa man and his small sailboat captured the hearts and attention of many on social media.

Chesterfield County Fire and EMS said they responded to a call for a fire at a home. When they arrived, the homeowner told them their oven exploded.

The National Hurricane Center has just named Ernesto a category 1 hurricane. This is the third hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season after Beryl and Debby.

U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani will join Special Agents in Charge Daniel Comeaux and Craig Larrabee of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations, respectively, to announce a significant arrest related to a record seizure.

Acting Governor Dan Patrick announced Tuesday, one day after Hurricane Beryl ravaged through Southeast Texas, President Joe Biden has approved his request to declare federal emergency disaster declaration for the state of Texas.

This will be only one of two debates before November’s general election.

Legendary Tejano music host Johnny Canales has died after battling health problems. He was 77.

Farmers and their crops are often at the mercy of mother nature’s ebbs and flows.

This is part of a series where we are looking back at viral videos.

A recent deadly shooting involving a “sovereign citizen” and Harris County deputies has many asking “What is a sovereign citizen and what rights do they have?”

With an event as big as the moon passing in front of the sun, there are sure to be some myths lurking in the shadows.

In the wake of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse last week, it’s not a bad idea to be prepared as possible and save your life in case tragedy strikes.

The incident happened in the dark early morning hours, so when daylight came later in the day, it vividly showed the extent of the damage.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is a subject of a federal investigation amid a wave of lawsuits that have been filed against the rap music mogul since November, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News on Monday.

It’s mentally healthy to treat yourself and eat out every so often, but what are ways you can do so without crossing that line to financial troubles?

A tradition of consuming food and alcohol was born as a way to pay tribute to St. Patrick’s life and take a day break from abstaining from certain foods and alcohol during Lent.

Fans are cringing online after Madonna questioned a concertgoer for sitting down during her show — before realizing they appeared to be in a wheelchair.

Two roommates of a recently deceased man were each charged with abusing a corpse after propping up his body to withdraw money from his bank, police said.

Southwest Airlines has delayed and cancelled dozens of flights from Houston to Florida due to weather conditions.

The billion-dollar youth and high school sports industry around the country has been plagued by a referee shortage, with overbearing parents and coaches and time demands being examples of why many don’t want to be officials anymore.

A new satellite was launched into space on Monday to help detect methane.

It’s been nearly 70 years since there last was a presidential election rematch, but it has occurred more than people might think in U.S. history.

Election results for presidential primary for March 4, 2024.

Election results for U.S. president, U.S. Senate, congressional and legislative offices, the State Board of Education, the Railroad Commission and judicial seats.

To view just how damaging the fires have been, check out videos from Storyful.

Leap year only comes every four years! Let’s celebrate and dominate these pages with those Feb. 29 birthday photos.

For anyone counting down the days until April 8, there are some safety tips for viewing.

The aircrafts being used offers bigger windows for passengers to get a better view of the eclipse.

AT&T is providing a refund to customers that were affected by a large cellphone network outage on Thursday.

These should be historic occasions in 2024.

The aircrafts being used offers bigger windows for passengers to get a better view of the eclipse.

Travelers and stargazers alike are already lining up hotel rooms in certain cities and spots to view the historic eclipse.

United States Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) is having a press conference on Saturday to address the House’s recent vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and funding for Gaza.

Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith died on Monday surrounded by his family, according to a post on the musician's website.

Many questions, comments, and concerns began to pour into the KPRC 2 newsroom following our recent article about a woman, widely known as the “Brick lady”, who is accused of lying about a man hitting her with a brick for not giving him her cellphone number.

They will take place between now and June.

It’s unclear when the first test flight of the aircraft will be, but it is expected to be sometime this year.

Missing Chinese exchange student in Utah found safe after falling victim to ‘cyber kidnapping’ scheme: insights and prevention tips from the FBI

Texas and Florida lead U-Haul growth in 2023: Lone Star State maintains dominance, while the Sunshine State emerges as a top attraction for movers

It’s feeling a little magical outside.

Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign Senate Bill 3 and Senate Bill 4 into law on Monday, which are related to border security.

Pope Francis formally approved for priests to bless same-sex couples, according to a document from the Vatican’s doctrine office that was released on Monday.

Wednesday will be an important time for four Republican candidates when the fourth debate of the election cycle takes place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

The size of the nut will be 16 feet from flat side to flat standing, and 18 feet from point to point.

The mysterious respiratory illness that may have sickened scores of dogs across the country could be caused by a new type of bacterial infection that may be very good at evading the canine immune system, researchers say. Some dogs have died from the illness, which starts with causes a cough that can last for weeks, runny eyes and sneezing.

When he arrived in Houston, roughly 75,000 people lined the streets to see his motorcade ride from the airport to the Rice Hotel.

We want to hear what your favorite pet names are! Provide us any names and pictures of your favorite pet.

Lung cancer causes the most cancer deaths in the United States, according to Houston Methodist.

The debate will start at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday and take place in Miami.

Here is a chance to share your photos of you proudly displaying those stickers once your ballot is in the box.

It’s not hyperbole to say that whatever happens in Virginia could determine the course of the 2024 presidential election, and possibly the tenor of government years beyond that.

The man who originally introduced the bill, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, reintroduced the bill to Congress last year.

Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico as a category 5 storm on Oct. 25 and has devastated many residents.

Matthew Perry died Saturday of an apparent drowning at his Pacific Palisades home, a representative for the actor and a law enforcement source say.

Former president Donald J. Trump is making a stop in Houston ahead of the 2024 presidential election, according to a news release from Trump’s office.

Blink-182 is going on tour in 2024.

Two National Aeronautics and Space Administration employees won a top federal award on Oct. 17 for an asteroid deflection mission, according to NASA.

A recent viral video from WSLS-TV showed what troops and migrant face each day

The iconic 70′s TV star passed in her home on the eve of her 77th birthday while surrounded by her family early Sunday morning.

A judge ruled on Friday that Galveston County must redraw its 2021 redistricting map because it violates the Voting Rights Act and United States Constitution, according to a news release from the Texas Civil Rights Project.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is holding an event on Monday in solidarity with Israel.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the U.S. is "actively working" to verify reports that several Americans may be among the dead in the Israel-Hamas conflict, as well as reports that there could be some U.S. hostages.

It’s clear there has become more opposition from both Republicans and Democrats to a Trump-Biden rematch in 2024.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning people that there has been an increase in “Phantom Hacker” scams that are targeting senior citizens and taking all of their bank savings.

There’s good news for food lovers in Houston.

Spears, 41, posted a video of her dancing in her home with knives, which she said was inspired by Shakira's MTV Video Music Awards performance.

In what appeared to be an incident of road rage, the teacher shouted an anti-gay slur and made a threat of sexual assault.

The Firehouse Subs restaurant chain is helping those affected by the Maui wildfires by bringing back their King’s Hawaiian Pork and Slaw Sandwich.

Households can receive as many as four no-cost tests, delivered for free by the United States Postal Service, which will begin shipping the tests the week of Oct. 2.

A small pig was recently adopted in Ohio after she fell off a transport truck and was rescued by a local trooper.

A Barbie doll that honors salsa star Celia Cruz went on sale this week.

“Defendants Chesebro and Powell will join each other at trial, however, the other 17 defendants are severed from these two.,” Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ruled on Thursday.

NASA will hold a news conference Thursday to discuss the findings from an unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) independent study team it commissioned in 2022.

Will the Houston ninja claim the crown?

More than 2,400 people were killed in a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the north African country of Morocco late Friday.

The University of Houston is holding a special ceremony on Monday to remember 9/11.

On Saturday, hundreds of people honored 9/11 heroes in Cypress through the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk.

The pandas are currently in Washington, D.C. because of a loan agreement established between the Zoo and the Chinese government. But that arrangement is about to end.

Some Republican donors aren't liking their current group of presidential candidates, so they are turning their attention to this man.

An investigation into the death of 4-year-old twins has been launched after they were found unresponsive inside a toy chest at their home in Jacksonville, Florida, according to TODAY SHOW.

A recall alert has been issued for nearly 250,000 pounds of Banquet frozen chicken strip entrees across the U.S. due to the products containing “extraneous materials,” according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

August is National Dog Month

The speech was a part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, an event organized to advocate civil and economic rights for African-Americans.

The United States Department of Transportation fined American Airlines $4.1 million on Monday for keeping passengers on planes and on the tarmac for several hours, the DOT said.

Simone Biles continues to amaze the world with her athleticism.

As of Friday morning, all 19 defendants charged for alleged efforts to overturn results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia have turned themselves in.

Heads up Houston shutterbugs, Janelle Monáe is searching for Black women and non-binary photographers and videographers to film her upcoming tour.

A man who charged at Black Lives Matters protesters while wearing a glove with serrated blades and then attempted to run them over with an SUV in New York in 2020 was convicted of nine counts of attempted murder on Friday, August 18.

The boy is recovering after being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Justice Department said $51 million in federal funding was awarded to the Office on Violence Against Women to provide assistance to sexual assault victims. The grant funds increased by 45% since the previous year.