Driver who crashed after leading HCSO deputies on chase thought he had warrants โ but didnโt
Read full article: Driver who crashed after leading HCSO deputies on chase thought he had warrants โ but didnโtA brief pursuit along I-59 ended in a crash Wednesday afternoon after a driver sped away from deputies during a traffic stop, according to officials with Harris County Sheriffโs Office.
Venezuelans in Houston lose TPS protection, attorney says fear and confusion are spreading
Read full article: Venezuelans in Houston lose TPS protection, attorney says fear and confusion are spreadingTemporary Protected Status for Venezuelans officially ended this month, removing legal protection for thousands of families who built their lives in the United States.
Houston residents relieved after trash picked up following repeated delays
Read full article: Houston residents relieved after trash picked up following repeated delaysSoutheast Houstonโs Edgebrook neighborhood has been dealing with mounds of trash littering the area for months, despite scheduled city pickup days.
Una madre de Richmond dice que la maestra de su hijo de 9 aรฑos lo humillรณ despuรฉs de pedir ayuda contra el acoso
Read full article: Una madre de Richmond dice que la maestra de su hijo de 9 aรฑos lo humillรณ despuรฉs de pedir ayuda contra el acosoUna madre de Richmond dice que su hijo de 9 aรฑos entrรณ al salรณn buscando ayuda y saliรณ llorando.Asegura que la persona que lo lastimรณ no fue otro estudiante, sino su propia maestra.
โHe came home cryingโ: Richmond mother says teacherโs comment left her 9-year-old son humiliated
Read full article: โHe came home cryingโ: Richmond mother says teacherโs comment left her 9-year-old son humiliatedA Richmond mother says her 9-year-old son walked into class looking for help and walked out in tears.
Families of victims file lawsuit against Camp Mystic over deadly flash flood
Read full article: Families of victims file lawsuit against Camp Mystic over deadly flash floodThe families of campers and counselors who died in the Hill Country Floods at Camp Mystic on July 4 have filed a lawsuit alleging gross negligence and reckless disregard for safety by the camp and its owners.
Doctor accused of using phone to record under employeeโs skirt at Texas Childrenโs Hospital
Read full article: Doctor accused of using phone to record under employeeโs skirt at Texas Childrenโs HospitalA doctor at Texas Childrenโs Hospital is wanted on a felony charge after being accused of using his phone to record up a womanโs skirt at the hospital.
โUnimaginable tragedyโ: 2 children, father die after kayak overturns in Trinity River
Read full article: โUnimaginable tragedyโ: 2 children, father die after kayak overturns in Trinity RiverThe body of a father who entered the Trinity River trying to save two children whose kayak overturned this weekend has been recovered.
โLife of the partyโ: Loved ones remember 24-year-old man killed in suspected DWI crash in SW Houston
Read full article: โLife of the partyโ: Loved ones remember 24-year-old man killed in suspected DWI crash in SW HoustonFamily and friends of 24-year-old Daโvion Perry are remembering his life.
Dozens of United flights canceled at Bush Airport amid FAA reductions
Read full article: Dozens of United flights canceled at Bush Airport amid FAA reductionsFlight cancellations by United Airlines are mounting at Houstonโs airports as part of a federally mandated reduction in air traffic tied to the ongoing government shutdown.
Thieves hit OFC Little League field twice in 24 hours, causing $15,000 in damage
Read full article: Thieves hit OFC Little League field twice in 24 hours, causing $15,000 in damageA 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.
Bomb squad responds to suspicious item found at apartment complex in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Bomb squad responds to suspicious item found at apartment complex in northwest Harris CountyA 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.
Homeless woman says 211, state help line failed her when she needed it most
Read full article: Homeless woman says 211, state help line failed her when she needed it mostAs the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches on, homelessness is growing more visible across the Houston area โ and one woman says the stateโs 211 helpline, meant to connect people to services, did not help when she needed it most.
Woman shot after driver pulls out shotgun during road rage incident over honked horn
Read full article: Woman shot after driver pulls out shotgun during road rage incident over honked hornA driver has been arrested after a roadway shooting left one woman injured Saturday near FM-529 and Glen Chase, according to the Harris County Sheriffโs Office.
Montgomery County firefighters care for stray dog Marie after broken leg
Read full article: Montgomery County firefighters care for stray dog Marie after broken legA stray dog named Marie has captured the hearts of firefighters at Montgomery Countyโs Fire Station 81 after wandering into the station this fall.
How FAA mandated flight cuts at Houston airports amid government shutdown could impact Thanksgiving travel
Read full article: How FAA mandated flight cuts at Houston airports amid government shutdown could impact Thanksgiving travelFlight cancellations began Friday at Houstonโs Bush and Hobby airports as the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to reduce flights nationwide.
Hombre de Houston dice que agentes enmascarados lo rociaron con gas pimienta durante una operaciรณn de ICE
Read full article: Hombre de Houston dice que agentes enmascarados lo rociaron con gas pimienta durante una operaciรณn de ICEAntes del amanecer del 31 de octubre, varias familias del suroeste de Houston dicen que su vecindario se convirtiรณ en una escena de confusiรณn y miedo. Aseguran que vehรญculos sin identificaciรณn rodearon autos y departamentos durante un operativo de inmigraciรณn.
Houston man says masked agents pepper-sprayed him during ICE operation
Read full article: Houston man says masked agents pepper-sprayed him during ICE operationBefore 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 sues Galveston ISD over refusal to display Ten Commandments
Read full article: Texas Attorney General sues Galveston ISD over refusal to display Ten CommandmentsTexas 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.
X fact-checks ESPNโs ratings brag amid YouTube TV blackout
Read full article: X fact-checks ESPNโs ratings brag amid YouTube TV blackoutESPN was met with some backlash after posting its Monday Night Football audience numbers amid an ongoing streaming feud with YouTube TV. Xโs community notes team weighed in.
Vecinos de Denver Harbor luchan contra la gentrificaciรณn que estรก aumentando el valor de las propiedades
Read full article: Vecinos de Denver Harbor luchan contra la gentrificaciรณn que estรก aumentando el valor de las propiedadesDenver Harbor, uno de los vecindarios mexicoamericanos mรกs antiguos de Houston, siente la presiรณn de la gentrificaciรณn.
Denver Harbor residents push back as gentrification drives up property values and threatens a decades-old community
Read full article: Denver Harbor residents push back as gentrification drives up property values and threatens a decades-old communityDenver Harbor, one of Houstonโs 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.
Texas AG Ken Paxton moves to block Tylenol maker dividend amid lawsuit over marketing
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton moves to block Tylenol maker dividend amid lawsuit over marketingTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to block Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, from issuing a scheduled dividend payment on Nov. 26.
Dueรฑo de panaderรญa en Houston dice que el miedo a redadas migratorias ha vaciado su negocio
Read full article: Dueรฑo de panaderรญa en Houston dice que el miedo a redadas migratorias ha vaciado su negocioEn el corazรณn de Denver Harbor, una panaderรญa con 55 aรฑos de historia lucha por mantenerse abierta. Su dueรฑo, Renรฉ Porras, veterano de Vietnam, asegura que el miedo a redadas migratorias ha alejado a los clientes que durante dรฉcadas llenaban su local.
Houston bakery owner says fear of immigration raids has emptied his shop
Read full article: Houston bakery owner says fear of immigration raids has emptied his shopIn the heart of Denver Harbor, a small bakery thatโs 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.
Woman dies after being shot multiple times at self-storage unit in northeast Houston
Read full article: Woman dies after being shot multiple times at self-storage unit in northeast HoustonA 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.
BakerRipley offering food giveaways across Houston in November
Read full article: BakerRipley offering food giveaways across Houston in NovemberBakerRipley 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.
Gov. Abbott threatens to put โ100% tariffโ on anyone moving to Texas from New York City... Can he legally do that?
Read full article: Gov. Abbott threatens to put โ100% tariffโ on anyone moving to Texas from New York City... Can he legally do that?Texas Governor Greg Abbott is clearly not a fan of the prospect of people moving to Texas from New York City.
Hereโs how states are calculating the reduced November SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown
Read full article: Hereโs how states are calculating the reduced November SNAP benefits amid the government shutdownKPRC 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.
Fort Bend County Judge KP Georgeโs legal team files motions for dismissal of DA Brian Middleton, criminal charges
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP Georgeโs legal team files motions for dismissal of DA Brian Middleton, criminal chargesAttorneys representing Fort Bend County Judge KP George have filed a motion seeking to disqualify District Attorney Brian Middleton from prosecuting Judge Georgeโs criminal case.
Harris County man called for jury duty seven times in 20 years, clerk explains why
Read full article: Harris County man called for jury duty seven times in 20 years, clerk explains whyHighfield, who became a U.S. citizen in 2001 after emigrating from England, says heโs been summoned seven times in the past 20 years โ six times in Harris County and once for a local magistrateโs court.
Sugar Land community urged to stay vigilant after 9 home break-ins in First Colony
Read full article: Sugar Land community urged to stay vigilant after 9 home break-ins in First ColonySugar Land police continue the search for burglars after a series of home invasions in the First Colony community and near Sweetwater Country Club.
Jamaican relief effort gains momentum in Houston after historic storm
Read full article: Jamaican relief effort gains momentum in Houston after historic stormHelp 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.
Capital murder charge filed against 15-year-old accused of shooting another teen during possible drug deal
Read full article: Capital murder charge filed against 15-year-old accused of shooting another teen during possible drug dealA young man was shot and killed near an apartment complex in the North Houston neighborhood.
Search warrants allege misuse of taxpayer funds to care for Fort Bend County Tax Collectorโs mother
Read full article: Search warrants allege misuse of taxpayer funds to care for Fort Bend County Tax Collectorโs motherNewly 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.
Man arrested after video shows him abusing 9-month-old Labrador mix
Read full article: Man arrested after video shows him abusing 9-month-old Labrador mixA 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.
Man killed, another injured in shooting at north Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Man killed, another injured in shooting at north Harris County apartment complexOne 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 Dems urge Gov. Greg Abbott to fund stateโs SNAP benefits amid government shutdown
Read full article: Texas House Dems urge Gov. Greg Abbott to fund stateโs SNAP benefits amid government shutdownTexas 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.
Police activity reported near Baytown Hyatt, Baytown Marina due to self-inflicted injury
Read full article: Police activity reported near Baytown Hyatt, Baytown Marina due to self-inflicted injuryThere is a heavy police presence near the Baytown Hyatt & Convention Center, according to a tip received by KPRC 2.
Adrian Peterson was asleep in car during arrest in Fort Bend County on DWI, gun charges
Read full article: Adrian Peterson was asleep in car during arrest in Fort Bend County on DWI, gun chargesCourt documents have revealed more details about former NFL star Adrian Petersonโs arrest in Sugar Land on DWI and weapons charges.
ICE statement reveals new information on alleged stand-off inside Pasadena home that led to arrests of three immigrants
Read full article: ICE statement reveals new information on alleged stand-off inside Pasadena home that led to arrests of three immigrantsFederal agents and officers cleared the scene after law enforcement activity drew a crowd earlier today, Pasadena Police Department officials said.
โSimple and immediate solutionโ: Gov. Abbott calls for Senate Dems to end shutdown by approving legislation
Read full article: โSimple and immediate solutionโ: Gov. Abbott calls for Senate Dems to end shutdown by approving legislationTexas 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 DA Kim Ogg has court date reset for alleged gag order violation during Jocelyn Nungaray case
Read full article: Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg has court date reset for alleged gag order violation during Jocelyn Nungaray caseFormer Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg appeared back in court Tuesday morning in the latest court appearance for an alleged gag order violation.
LIST: Help for Houston-area families at risk of losing SNAP benefits amid government shutdown
Read full article: LIST: Help for Houston-area families at risk of losing SNAP benefits amid government shutdownWith 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.
Beloved Houston bakery appeals for help amid rising costs before holidays
Read full article: Beloved Houston bakery appeals for help amid rising costs before holidaysThe Flying Saucer Pie Company, a longtime Houston favorite for pies and other baked goods, is asking for community help this holiday season.
HPD officer injured in suspected DWI crash on North Freeway
Read full article: HPD officer injured in suspected DWI crash on North FreewayA 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.
CenterPoint reports thousands of power outages as heavy thunderstorms hit Houston area
Read full article: CenterPoint reports thousands of power outages as heavy thunderstorms hit Houston areaAs the Houston area is hit with severe thunderstorms Saturday morning, CenterPoint Energy is reporting thousands of outages in the area.
S&P 500 hits record high as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits in Houston area
Read full article: S&P 500 hits record high as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits in Houston areaWall Street closed the week with record highs on Friday as the S&P 500 topped 6,800 for the first time in history.
Houston womanโs journey from financial hardship to independence
Read full article: Houston womanโs journey from financial hardship to independenceAt her lowest point, a friend encouraged her to contact The Womenโs 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.
Houston restaurant serves federal workers for free as government shutdown continues
Read full article: Houston restaurant serves federal workers for free as government shutdown continuesAt Lasagna House in Spring, the smell of fresh pasta fills the kitchen, but this week, the focus is on something else โ giving back. As the government shutdown continues, restaurant owner Matt Vernon says no federal worker in his community should go hungry.
Mother says Fort Bend ISD delayed action after sonโs alleged assault at elementary school
Read full article: Mother says Fort Bend ISD delayed action after sonโs alleged assault at elementary schoolFort 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.
Lake Houston water levels lowered ahead severe weather this weekend
Read full article: Lake Houston water levels lowered ahead severe weather this weekendHouston 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.
Rep. Al Green: No vote scheduled next week as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits
Read full article: Rep. Al Green: No vote scheduled next week as government shutdown threatens SNAP benefitsCongressman Al Green will host a press conference Thursday afternoon to address the government shutdown impacting SNAP benefits and healthcare.
San Antonio man arrested, charged with murder after evidence links him to shooting in Kemah
Read full article: San Antonio man arrested, charged with murder after evidence links him to shooting in KemahA man has now been arrested after evidence linked him to a double shooting in Kemah that left a man dead nearly two weeks ago.
Harris County prosecutors seek $1 million bond for man accused of sexually assaulting 6-month-old baby
Read full article: Harris County prosecutors seek $1 million bond for man accused of sexually assaulting 6-month-old babyThe Harris County District Attorneyโs Office is asking a judge to set a $1 million bond for a man accused of child sexual assault.
OPINION: Takeaways from Rocketsโ opening night loss vs. Thunder in double overtime
Read full article: OPINION: Takeaways from Rocketsโ opening night loss vs. Thunder in double overtimeThe 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 Program Threatened: 900,000 Houston-Area Lives Impacted
Read full article: SNAP Program Threatened: 900,000 Houston-Area Lives ImpactedSNAP benefits are at risk for hundreds of thousands in the Houston area as the government shutdown continues, leaving many families uncertain about how theyโll put food on the table.
11-year-old boy reported missing in Fort Bend County has been found safe
Read full article: 11-year-old boy reported missing in Fort Bend County has been found safeAn 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 Sheriffโs Office.
Human skeletal remains found inside portable restroom in downtown Houston
Read full article: Human skeletal remains found inside portable restroom in downtown HoustonAn investigation is under after human skeletal remains were found inside a portable restroom Tuesday in downtown Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
LIST: Help for Houston-area families at risk of losing SNAP benefits amid government shutdown
Read full article: LIST: Help for Houston-area families at risk of losing SNAP benefits amid government shutdownWith 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.
Rockets fall to reigning champion Thunder in double overtime heartbreaker on opening night, 125-124
Read full article: Rockets fall to reigning champion Thunder in double overtime heartbreaker on opening night, 125-124In a gritty, dramatic and controversial double overtime game, the Rockets came up just short, falling 125-124.
Children hit by car near Katy elementary school sparks demand for safety changes
Read full article: Children hit by car near Katy elementary school sparks demand for safety changesParents 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.
3 Houston-area residents killed in small plane crash in Lafayette Parish
Read full article: 3 Houston-area residents killed in small plane crash in Lafayette ParishThree Houston-area residents have been killed Tuesday in a small plane crash in Lafayette Parish, according to the Lafayette Parish Sheriffโs Office.
Texas A&M fined $50K after video captures staffer telling player to fake injury
Read full article: Texas A&M fined $50K after video captures staffer telling player to fake injuryTexas A&M has been fined $50,000 by the Southeastern Conference after video footage from Saturdayโs game against Arkansas captured a team staffer appearing to tell a player to fake an injury.
Stolen vehicles valued over 200K recovered in Houston area from semi-trailer bound for shipment overseas
Read full article: Stolen vehicles valued over 200K recovered in Houston area from semi-trailer bound for shipment overseasSeveral stolen vehicles worth over $200,000 in total have been recovered in the Houston area, according to the Harris County Theft detectives.
Convicted felon arrested, charged after 4-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself in head in SE Houston apartment
Read full article: Convicted felon arrested, charged after 4-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself in head in SE Houston apartmentA 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.
Texas families struggle as childcare demand outpaces funding and availability
Read full article: Texas families struggle as childcare demand outpaces funding and availabilityChildcare in Texas looks very different than it did just a few years ago. While demand remains high, many families are struggling to afford it.
Medical company ships unwanted cancer tests to homes, sparking anger and privacy concerns
Read full article: Medical company ships unwanted cancer tests to homes, sparking anger and privacy concernsExact Sciences is facing backlash for sending unsolicited Cologuard colon cancer screening kits to consumers, sparking privacy concerns and financial anxieties.
Kia car salesman in Houston accused of stealing nearly $70K from customers through dealership scheme
Read full article: Kia car salesman in Houston accused of stealing nearly $70K from customers through dealership schemeA 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.
4-year-old boy in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in head in SE Houston
Read full article: 4-year-old boy in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in head in SE HoustonA 4-year-old child was rushed to a hospital Monday afternoon after suffering from a gunshot wound at a southeast Houston apartment complex.
$500K bond set for mother charged in Galena Park hot car death; records show she left child in vehicle 4 times
Read full article: $500K bond set for mother charged in Galena Park hot car death; records show she left child in vehicle 4 timesThe 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 Sheriffโs Office.
โThey deserve justiceโ: 21-year-old woman accused of killing couple while driving drunk makes court appearance
Read full article: โThey deserve justiceโ: 21-year-old woman accused of killing couple while driving drunk makes court appearanceA driver appeared in court Monday morning after being accused of killing two people while driving under the influence.
Mother charged with murder after 9-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car in Galena Park
Read full article: Mother charged with murder after 9-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car in Galena ParkThe 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 Sheriffโs Office.
Harwin Drive businesses struggle with steep, unpredictable tariffs
Read full article: Harwin Drive businesses struggle with steep, unpredictable tariffsHarwin Drive, a longtime favorite shopping destination for Houstonians seeking affordable goods, is facing significant challenges due to steep and unpredictable tariffs.
12-year-old Houston student among just eight Scholastic Kids Press reporters in the US
Read full article: 12-year-old Houston student among just eight Scholastic Kids Press reporters in the USAt just 12 years old, Kush Kalra is one of only eight Scholastic Kids Press reporters in the country โ a role that lets him share what young readers are excited about through the eyes of their peers.
Woman accused of fatally shooting her 69-year-old stepmother at Spring home
Read full article: Woman accused of fatally shooting her 69-year-old stepmother at Spring homeA possible suspect has been detained following a deadly shooting Friday morning in Spring, according to Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Hermanโs deputies.