KPRC 2 spoke to two Houstonians—one still in Israel, who is waiting for Israeli airspace to open back up so she can get travel, and another who made it home just a few days before the U.S. bombed nuclear sites in Iran.

As Houston gets ready to celebrate Pride Weekend—with Beyoncé in town, Astros games on deck, and one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods in the spotlight—some in Montrose say what’s happening outside the celebrations is getting harder to ignore.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has asked residents to do their part to keep Harris County safe in light of a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The newest member of the Houston Rockets has wasted no time in reminding the residents of H-Town about his favorite pastime: Beefing online.

Rip currents are the #1 beach hazard, here's how to survive them.

Over a year after a 4-month-old baby girl was found unresponsive inside a motel room drawer, her parents have been arrested and charged with murder.

Pickup trucks are the prime target for vehicle thieves across Houston, with law enforcement officials warning of sophisticated theft schemes, including VIN cloning operations.

Desai doesn’t just play table tennis to stay fit; he’s a competitor.

Pearland and Brazoria County marked a historic milestone Thursday evening with their first-ever Juneteenth Gala, celebrating freedom and inclusion at the Pearland Recreational Center.

For more than a decade, a weathered building off Chartres Street in East Downtown Houston became a living canvas—bold, raw, and ever-changing.

One building in the Acres Homes neighborhood was destroyed after a fire broke out.

After going from missing the playoffs to earning the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets have locked down their head coach with a long-term deal.

As the NFL offseason continues, one of the most polarizing rookies in the league has been stopped in his tracks.

At St. Martha Catholic Church in Kingwood, three sacred statues — including one of the Virgin Mary — once stood outside the sanctuary. Today, they’re gone.

Multiple people were left injured in a major crash in the southbound lanes of the IH-45 Freeway, south of West Bay Area Boulevard on Wednesday, according to Webster Police Department.

Multiple emergency units have responded to a high rise structure fire on Wednesday afternoon, according to Klein Fire Department.

Houston is observing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, with many services and businesses closing to honor the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George has announced a shift to the Republican Party.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Houston Police Department are searching for a man accused of killing two other men during a robbery in 2023.

Former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg faces potential contempt charges for revealing confidential details about the Jocelyn Nungaray murder case during a televised interview.

As Houston battles a surge in HIV and STI rates, the federal funding that supports free testing and prevention services is now on the chopping block, leaving local advocates warning of devastating consequences for the most vulnerable.

Nearly a year after her son was gunned down at a Houston tow yard, Marselina Ramirez Cisneros still struggles to sleep, haunted by the knowledge that half of his alleged killers remain at large.

Two robbery suspects are now in custody after firing several shots at undercover police officers in southeast Houston Tuesday afternoon.

Houston remains one of the more affordable major cities in the U.S., but a new report suggests that status is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.

Surgeons at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on an adult patient—the first reported in the United States, according to a release.

The City of Houston is tackling the road rage and aggressive driving problem on highways on Highway 288 and the South Loop (I-610) on Tuesday.

Political violence targeting elected officials demands immediate action and stronger preventive measures, according to a Texas Southern University expert analyzing the recent fatal shootings of Minnesota lawmakers.

A ground stop has been issued at William P. Hobby in Houston after thunderstorms have passed through the city Monday afternoon.

Deputies are investigating a situation involving a man who walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound.

One of the men who was arrested for the armed robbery and fatal shooting of 20-year-old Jordan Capuchino nearly three years ago has been handed a 45-year prison sentence.

Investigators have Deveon Sells in custody, who made his first court appearance Monday and was given a $200K bond for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Airbnb and FIFA have joined forces in a multi-year partnership ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in Houston and other cities.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George returned to court Friday morning to contest criminal charges in two separate cases.

A 3-year-old toddler was hit by a car in the Spring area.

The man who was found guilty of murdering a Harris County peace officer has been sentenced to death.

The concoction has made Jersey Mike’s a household name among fast-casual sub enjoyers, but a recent TikTok trend has poked fun at the awkwardness of requesting your sandwich to be made Mike’s Way.

A teen was arrested in Montgomery County after evading arrest in a stolen car. After his arrest, authorities learned that he planned to steal more.

Despite the many complaints on social media, traffic is not the biggest problem for Harris County residents.

Two Baytown subdivisions are under a shelter-in-place order following a tank fire, according to the Baytown Fire Department.

A Houston homeowner says her monthly water bills have reached $150 due to what appears to be an improper water meter connection that may be charging her for her neighbor’s water usage as well.

KPRC 2 wants to hear from Houston area residents who may be dealing with a stray dog problem in your community.

The Houston Police Department has released body worn camera video of a machete-wielding man being shot by an officer following a robbery at a Family Dollar.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday over $2.4 million have been awarded to 10 schools in the Gulf Coast area to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.

Leaders in Houston and Harris County have responded to a letter written by Congressman Wesley Hunt expressing concerns about upcoming protests in the city.

An undocumented immigrant from Mexico with a felony criminal history has been sentenced to more than four years behind bars after returning to the U.S. following multiple previous removals.

If you’re interested in building homes that will make a difference, the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department is looking for your help.

A Houston barbecue restaurant owner has found a new home and fresh start after facing devastating setbacks at one of his other restaurants. He credits overwhelming community support for his success.

A day after multiple immigrants were detained at a Houston immigration court in southwest Houston on Tuesday, agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are stationed outside another immigration court in the Greenspoint area.

More Houstonians are demanding government intervention to solve their economic problems than ever before, according to a study.

A man believed to be involved in a bank jugging burglary was taken into custody.

Officials in Harris County are looking for a woman believed to be involved in a pair of armed robberies in the Houston area.

Employees were arrested at a massage parlor in Spring after an undercover officer was offered sexual acts at the business.

Residents in Houston’s Northview subdivision are facing growing concerns over hazardous trees as hurricane season begins, with property owners caught in a bureaucratic tangle over maintenance responsibility.

A large protest is being planned in Houston that is expected to counter a military parade for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday this weekend.

As tensions grow between demonstrators and the White House's immigration policies, questions may arise over the president's ability to deploy the National Guard.

A Cypress man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman dozens of times and dragging her across the ground.

To address Texas’ nursing shortage, the Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston is taking steps by offering new tuition-free initiative for qualifying students in its top-ranked accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

Multiple units have been burned by a fire at an apartment complex in Southwest Houston.

Those traveling in and out of Houston Hobby Airport Sunday might have experienced delays after the runway was closed for repairs.

A 2-year-old toddler was accidentally struck by a vehicle driven by a relative in the Cleveland area Sunday.

A plane carrying at least 16 people has crashed in Tennessee.

Governor Greg Abbott has activated additional state emergency response resources as the state anticipates incoming severe weather, which could include flooding and thunderstorms.

This year, the Houston area has experienced nine unfortunate drownings, with two occurring in Harris County this week.

Multiple lanes have been closed on East Freeway after a major car wreck involving three vehicles.

On Saturday, the Houston Astros visited the Cleveland Guardians for their second matchup in a three-game series on the road.

A police chase that resulted in a car crash has led multiple lanes to be closed in the Atascocita area.

A Santa Fe man was taken into custody after a plethora of stolen vehicles were discovered on his property during a search warrant.

A shooting in a parking garage inside the Houston Galleria mall is being investigated.

A man killed his wife and 7-year-old son in a murder-suicide in a Katy apartment complex.

A 3-year-old child was rushed to the hospital after being found unconscious in a pool Friday afternoon in Spring, according to Harris County Pct. 4.

A major two-vehicle crash left multiple people injured and 300 customers without power after a powerline was hit during impact on a road in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

A Huffman youth baseball team is trying to recoup the losses after at least $2,900 was stolen that should have helped cover costs for an upcoming tournament.

Did you know that Houston has a curfew for juveniles? Many residents had no clue there was even a curfew, but it’s a reason for that.

A town hall meeting at the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center tonight will focus on educating residents about clinical research opportunities and healthcare options, building on a free cancer screening initiative that launched earlier this year following the discovery of a cancer cluster in the area.

A major two-vehicle crash left multiple people injured and 300 customers without power after a powerline was hit during impact on a road in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

Houston homeowner Kelly Carroll is struggling to get a tree that damaged her property after the derecho last year, removed from her neighborhood.

Asylum seekers fear they could lose the right to work legally in the U.S. while their cases are still pending.

The Houston Police Foundation is set to break ground on a new firearms training center at the Houston Police Academy.

A Barbers Hill High School graduate and his mother are speaking out against a viral social media post that falsely claimed he was arrested during his graduation ceremony, turning what should have been a celebratory moment into a source of distress.

A double homicide is under investigation after a man and woman were both found dead inside of the east Harris County home on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

The Department of Justice has filed a complaint to block two decades-old Texas laws providing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants.

An elderly man with a violent criminal past is facing new charges after officials say he continued to torment a Sugar Land woman whose mother he murdered 50 years ago.

The man who was hospitalized after being shot in the Galleria area of Houston yesterday has died from his injuries.

Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen is holding a town hall to discuss his departments response to Jeep Weekend.

A Pearland man who says he survived being dragged for 200 feet while trapped under a vehicle during an attempted car burglary, is calling for the perpetrator to surrender to authorities.

The wife of a man killed during a violent carjacking in southwest Houston says she’s still waiting for answers — and for justice — nearly a week after her husband was shot and later died at the hospital.

KPRC 2 has obtained court documents that lay out the timeline of events that led to the death of one innocent driver who was carjacked in southwest Houston on May 29.

He has spent decades covering some of the biggest stories in the world, and now journalist Tom Llamas has stepped into the role of anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. Taking over for Lester Holt has extra meaning for Llamas, who was Holt’s production assistant more than 20 years ago. Watch the full interview with Houston Life co-host Derrick Shore to learn more about Tom's professional and personal life.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials and Commissioner Rodney Ellis announced Tuesday the EPA’s soil test results for the Julia C. Hester House/ Solo Street Greenspace in the Greater Fifth Ward area.

A Harris County Pct. 2 sergeant has died after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle.

If you’ve been on TikTok or Instagram Reels over the past week, chances are you’ve come across a video referencing “Labubu.”

A man has barricaded himself inside a camper at Northlake RV Resort Tuesday morning following an assault, according to Harris County Pct. 4.

Hope, renewal, and inspiration are at the heart of Inspiration Ranch, a Magnolia nonprofit that is now struggling to recover from storm damage.

A $5 million budget has been approved by lawmakers to study cancer risks among firefighters.

Harris County prosecutors and defense attorneys for Franklin Peña, one of the suspects in the Jocelyn Nungaray murder case, are asking Judge Josh Hill for a more tailored gag order after former District Attorney Kim Ogg revealed new evidence in the case during an interview with another TV station last week.

A set of property tax cut bills in Texas Legislature, Senate Bill 4 and Senate Bill 23, are now headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for signature.

The Houston Astros took down the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 1-0 to close out their four-game series with each team winning two games.

Chevron is laying off more than 200 employees in Texas as it prepares to cut up to 20 percent of its global workforce by the end of next year.

A man who barricaded himself in an apartment on Houston’s southside was arrested after officers forced their way in.

A Houston resident’s surveillance cameras have documented months of concerning behavior from an unauthorized occupant at Park West Place apartments, including package theft and public disturbances.