A father is missing after he entered the Trinity River attempting to save two children whose kayak overturned. Tragically, both children lost their lives.

Family and friends of 24-year-old Da’vion Perry are remembering his life.

Flight cancellations by United Airlines are mounting at Houston’s airports as part of a federally mandated reduction in air traffic tied to the ongoing government shutdown.

Abbott kicks off reelection campaign in Houston, promising to give Texans more control over property taxes and rising costs.

A local Little League organization is reeling after thieves targeted their baseball field twice within 24 hours, stealing copper wiring and causing an estimated $15,000 in damage.

A bomb squad has responded to a suspicious items discovered Saturday night at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.

As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches on, homelessness is growing more visible across the Houston area — and one woman says the state’s 211 helpline, meant to connect people to services, did not help when she needed it most.

A driver has been arrested after a roadway shooting left one woman injured Saturday near FM-529 and Glen Chase, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A stray dog named Marie has captured the hearts of firefighters at Montgomery County’s Fire Station 81 after wandering into the station this fall.

Flight cancellations began Friday at Houston’s Bush and Hobby airports as the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to reduce flights nationwide.

Antes del amanecer del 31 de octubre, varias familias del suroeste de Houston dicen que su vecindario se convirtió en una escena de confusión y miedo. Aseguran que vehículos sin identificación rodearon autos y departamentos durante un operativo de inmigración.

Before dawn on Halloween, families in southwest Houston experienced chaos during a federal ICE operation. Among those affected was Erik Cornejo, a lifelong Houstonian and U.S. citizen, who says masked agents surrounded him and sprayed him with mace without warning.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Galveston Independent School District after the district refused to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, as required by a new state law.

Ground delays have been announced due to staffing issues at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.

ESPN was met with some backlash after posting its Monday Night Football audience numbers amid an ongoing streaming feud with YouTube TV. X’s community notes team weighed in.

Denver Harbor, uno de los vecindarios mexicoamericanos más antiguos de Houston, siente la presión de la gentrificación.

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.

How are the lines looking at Bush? KPRC 2 is sending photojournalists to the airport to figure that out.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to block Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, from issuing a scheduled dividend payment on Nov. 26.

En el corazón de Denver Harbor, una panadería con 55 años de historia lucha por mantenerse abierta. Su dueño, René Porras, veterano de Vietnam, asegura que el miedo a redadas migratorias ha alejado a los clientes que durante décadas llenaban su local.

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 motorcyclist died after his bike crashed into a car on the Highway 59 feeder road in Sugar Land.

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.

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.

A man was arrested and now facing multiple charges after a video showed him brutally assaulting a 9-month-old Labrador mix, according to constables with Harris County Precinct 1.

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.

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 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.

Ground stops are possible at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston due to staffing issues.

Court documents have revealed more details about former NFL star Adrian Peterson’s arrest in Sugar Land on DWI and weapons charges.

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

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a statement to KPRC 2, calling for the Democrats in the senate to approve legislation to bring an end to the government shutdown that has lasted nearly a month.

Former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg appeared back in court Tuesday morning in the latest court appearance for an alleged gag order violation.

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.

Former Texas high school football legend and NFL star Adrian Peterson was arrested in Sugar Land.

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.

A Houston police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a pickup truck crashed into his patrol vehicle while he was assisting with traffic control on the North Freeway.

A major accident has stopped traffic on Houston’s North Freeway Saturday morning.

As the Houston area is hit with severe thunderstorms Saturday morning, CenterPoint Energy is reporting thousands of outages in the area.

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

At her lowest point, a friend encouraged her to contact The Women’s Resource, a Houston nonprofit that helps women and girls achieve financial independence. The organization offers free programs, classes and coaching on career development, budgeting, savings and financial planning.

At Lasagna House in Spring, the smell of fresh pasta fills the kitchen, but this week, the focus is on something else — giving back. As the government shutdown continues, restaurant owner Matt Vernon says no federal worker in his community should go hungry.

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.

A man has now been arrested after evidence linked him to a double shooting in Kemah that left a man dead nearly two weeks ago.

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.

In a gritty, dramatic and controversial double overtime game, the Rockets came up just short, falling 125-124.

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.

Texas A&M has been fined $50,000 by the Southeastern Conference after video footage from Saturday’s game against Arkansas captured a team staffer appearing to tell a player to fake an injury.

Several stolen vehicles worth over $200,000 in total have been recovered in the Houston area, according to the Harris County Theft detectives.

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.

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

The mother of a child who died in July after being found in an extremely hot car has now been charged with murder, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

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

The mother of a child who died in July after being found in an extremely hot car has now been charged with murder, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Harwin Drive, a longtime favorite shopping destination for Houstonians seeking affordable goods, is facing significant challenges due to steep and unpredictable tariffs.

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.

A possible suspect has been detained following a deadly shooting Friday morning in Spring, according to Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s deputies.

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.

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.

The City of Sugar Land announced it is investigating a cyber-incident that has disrupted its internal network infrastructure, according to a statement released by city officials.

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.

What was first reported as a road rage shooting in Sugar Land has led to multiple shootings across Houston, leaving four people dead, according to KPRC 2 sources.

A hazmat spill has closed all southbound lanes of SH-146 after Texas on Wednesday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.

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.

Ground stops are possible at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston due to staffing issues.