The Cy-Fair Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Thursday morning.

A Houston Texans football player was the victim of an armed robbery that led to a police pursuit, a major crash involving patrol vehicles, and the arrest of a suspect now facing multiple felony charges.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts the strongest four-year growth in U.S. electricity demand since 2000, driven largely by rising power needs from data centers and other large computing facilities.

Days after Johnny Ray Green was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexual assaulting a Spring ISD 10th grader, the 43-year-old has been charged with an additional felony.

A Houston man has been charged with felony arson after being accused of starting the fire that burned down an abandoned church Monday.

The Houston Avenue bridge that has long been a subject of discussion among Houstonians has been hit by an oversized truck for the first time in 2026.

Officials at the University of Houston are asking students to be on high alert after a woman was robbed at gunpoint on the campus early Wednesday morning.

City leaders and investigators are raising questions about how an abandoned church in north Houston was secured before a fire burned through the property near I-45 and Parker Road.

The Memorial City Mall has been evacuated for the second time in weeks following an ammonia leak at the ice skating rink, according to the Houston Fire Department.

A Spring man with multiple felony convictions has been taken into custody and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Spring ISD high school student last September.

In an effort to shine light on Christian Kirk’s career night, Stephen A. Smith accidentally confused the Texans’ wide receiver with Charlie Kirk, a conservative political commentator who was assassinated last September.

The day after the Pittsburgh Steelers went one-and-done for their sixth straight trip to the NFL Playoffs, the team decided that a head coaching change was finally necessary.

For many families, returning to the classroom after winter and summer breaks can bring more than new backpacks and fresh notebooks, it can bring nerves.

Not everyone wants to sit in a classroom for four years, and for some careers that isn’t necessary. The Electrician Career Academy at Trio Education offers a fast-track, hands-on program designed to get students working in a high-demand field.

In December, 2 Investigates was the first to report on problems within the City of Humble’s Police Department.

Whether you need a tune-up or a new timing belt, when the repair shop tells you how much the job will cost, most of us have no idea if it's a fair price.

The Houston Texans are back in the postseason for the third straight year, heading to a frigid and chaotic Pittsburgh environment to take on Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.

If you drive one of these vehicles, you may be at higher risk of becoming a target for car thieves.

Texas has launched an investigation into major grocery chains accused of spraying pesticides on fruits and vegetables in-store without disclosing the practice to consumers.

The man who authorities have linked to an armed robbery at a bank on the University of Houston campus last week has also been charged related to a violent kidnapping, sexual assault and attempted robbery last month.

New details are emerging in the investigation into a bank robbery on the University of Houston campus after a suspect was taken into custody.

The fire was first reported to KPRC 2 by a caller at around 1 p.m. Monday. The impacted building is located in the 6500 block of the North Freeway.

Charges have been filed against two teenagers accused in a deadly shooting aboard a Metro bus that killed a 25-year-old woman, raising new questions about bond decisions and court supervision in Harris County.

Former Harris County Judge and Texas state senator Jon Lindsay has died, according to a statement released by a former colleague, Commissioner Rodney Ellis.

A report has been filed to Houston Police Department after an unknown person was captured on video vandalizing Pride flags outside of Houston’s Montrose Center.

One of the biggest stars in college football may have played his final game Thursday night.

A shelter-in-place order was issued in Deer Park Friday morning after a chemical release at a processing unit.

A Chick-fil-A along the Katy Freeway had to evacuate its customers after a man holding two bladed objects refused to climb down from the restaurant’s roof.

Pearland police are asking for more possible victims of a registered sex offender to come forward after being tied to several indecent exposure cases.

Harris County deputies brought an evading pursuit to an end Friday morning after a suspect crashed into multiple vehicles in Spring.

During the event, Abbott spoke with 2 Investigates about an investigation he publicly launched Monday into potential fraud among childcare providers in Texas.

A 27-year-old convicted felon is wanted for aggravated robbery after he allegedly got into an 84-year-old man’s vehicle while stopped at a red light on FM 1960 and demanded money, according to records.

A recently retired Nevada man is sharing his perspective after police say a Houston restaurant worker allegedly used his Social Security number to get a job.

It looks like RodeoHouston may be trading boots for billboards, at least for a moment.

North Shore star safety Chace Calicut will not suit up for the Mustangs this season following an arrest related to a shooting in July.

A Cleveland Independent School District teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a fellow student, according to the school district.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas has set new records for both the number of Texans working and the overall size of the state’s labor force.

A Harris County judge on Monday denied bond for 18-year-old Aundre Matthews, the student accused of fatally stabbing his classmate and friend, Andrew Meismer, at Ross S. Sterling High School.

After weeks on the run, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 officials confirmed to KPRC 2 that Samuel Worthy, 19, was in custody.

TxDOT has released new updates on the progress of the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project and its impact on Houston-area roadways.

Texas American Federation of Teachers filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Texas Education Agency and its commissioner, Mike Morath, alleging the state unlawfully investigated educators for protected speech following the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah in Sept. 2025.

FBI Houston had a busy year in 2025, starting off the first day of the year by investigating the New Orleans terror attack, enduring the longest federal government shutdown while protecting the community along with the Texas Gulf Coast.

Houston attorney Tony Buzbee held a press conference Tuesday to present new witness information and raise fresh questions about the death of Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M student who fell from a high-rise apartment in Austin following the A&M–Texas rivalry football game.

A Sugar Land plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.

Job burnout is on the rise and being discussed more openly as many Americans struggled to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and adjust to everyday life in the years since.

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the state has stopped Samsung’s use of technology that allowed it to spy on Texans in their own homes, according to a release.

A Harris County K-9 is recovering after an encounter with a suspect during a chase, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Harris Health is hosting a town hall meeting Monday night in Harris County Precinct 2 to discuss plans to use eminent domain to acquire a portion of Hermann Park for the expansion of Ben Taub Hospital.

A woman was taken into custody after a domestic dispute led to an apartment fire in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.

A Harris County Precinct 3 deputy constable is facing assault charges after investigators say he violently attacked multiple nurses inside Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital on New Year’s Day.

Court records show LaMarcus Smith, the former Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputy accused of murdering his wife, is now facing an additional charge tied to allegations that he tried to have his mistress’ husband killed.

A former METRO bus driver appeared in court Monday after being arrested for stabbing a passenger during a fight on the bus last week.

Possible murder charges will be filed after a man was found dead inside a home in Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office.

Now, we find ourselves on “Black Monday,” the day when NFL teams have historically parted ways with underperforming coaches after missing the playoffs.

After falling just two points short of claiming the national championship in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, the Houston Cougars are on a mission to finish the job in 2026.

Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office stepped up patrols during the recent holiday season in an effort to curb impaired driving and prevent deadly crashes across Harris County Precinct 4, and the numbers show just how busy they were.

The attorney for Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, who is accused of breaking into a vehicle, speaks on her behavior during the time of the crime after her first court hearing Friday.

A multi-vehicle crash, including an 18-wheeler, were involved in a crash Friday morning on IH-160, according to Houston TranStar.

Good news: Sydney Marquez, missing for over three weeks, has been found safe in Houston, family says.

The Burica family is devastated after losing Erick, 43, who died several days after a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve.

Neighbors of Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt are speaking out about her character following her recent arrest, saying the public doesn’t see the full picture of her community work.

Pilots aboard a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter experienced a laser strike to the cockpit while assisting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office during a manhunt.

’Twas the week before Christmas, and while most people were focused on last-minute shopping and holiday plans, investigators were busy shutting down a suspected chop shop in Baytown.

A 7-year-old girl is on the road to recovery after being shot during a fight at the Cullen Park apartment complex near Cullen and Wenda overnight.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near collision involving two departing flights at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport earlier this month.

Two roadways in northwest Harris were temporarily shutdown Monday morning after a large tree topped on power lines, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

Emergency crews are responding to the scene of a major car wreck on Houston’s northside.

Houston officials are asking for the public’s help in locating an 84-year-old man who was reported missing on Christmas Eve.

A car wreck involving four vehicles has been reported on a tollway in northwest Harris County.

On July 4, the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes, unleashing one of the worst natural disasters in Texas history and killing 135 people. In Kerr County, families lost homes, businesses, pets, keepsakes – entire lives were swept away in the muddy, violent rush of water.

NBC Nightly News Anchor and Managing Editor Tom Llamas sits down with Houston Life co-host Derrick Shore to chat about his upbringing, how his immigrant parents shaped his life, and his approach to bringing news and information to viewers in a rapidly changing world. This is the extended version of Derrick and Tom's conversation during his recent visit to Houston. As part of his "Reporting for America" tour, Llamas anchored 'Nightly News' from several cities in the U.S., including right here in Houston.

Dive teams responded to Buffalo Bayou after a new body was confirmed to be found in the water.

A woman has died after being shot in a northwest Harris County neighborhood.

The Bellaire Police Department released a social media post honoring the life, service, and sacrifice of Sgt. Jimmie Norman, who was killed in the line of duty on Christmas Eve in 2012.

Before heading off on his Christmas Eve journey around the world, Santa Claus made a very important stop right here in Houston, bringing holiday cheer to some of the city’s tiniest patients.

A wanted fugitive who previously escaped from custody after being taken to a hospital is back in custody following an arrest at a southeast Houston hotel, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

A man in was killed after being struck by an SUV while riding a bicycle in east Houston, according to police and fire officials.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.

Harris County deputies are warning the public of a man wanted on felony warrants, including murder, who is still on the run in the Houston area.

Merry Christmas Eve to those who celebrate or you may be enjoying your day off and sleeping in.

Firefighters are battling a large warehouse fire Wednesday morning in northeast Houston.

Binglewood residents are frustrated as heavy trash has been sitting on neighborhood curbs for months, overshadowing holiday decorations just days before Christmas.

A mother has been criminally charged after she brought a unloaded gun to a daycare center with her 2-year-old child.

An 11-year-old child was struck by a vehicle Tuesday in Spring, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

KPRC 2 has obtained a handwritten letter from LaMarcus Smith, a former Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputy now jailed in Fort Bend County on murder and fraud charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of his wife, Laura Smith.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), arguing the group’s legal challenge over being labeled a terrorist organization is built on speculation and political disagreement, not law.

Immigrant rights advocacy group FIEL has joined an El Paso family’s search for 24-year-old Sydney Marquez, who disappeared more than a month ago while visiting friends in southwest Houston.

A Houston plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.

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Just days before Christmas, Mikki’s Cafe faced two unexpected incidents: a car crashing into their dining room and burglars hitting another location.

That caution comes from seeing an increase in counterfeit beauty products sold through major online platforms, often by third-party sellers.

A Houston man has been rushed to a nearby hospital after being shot multiple times.

A Houston man who is listed as homeless has been arrested for indecent exposure for the third time since September.

A construction worker was killed Monday morning after heavy beams fell on him while being loaded onto a truck, Houston Fire Department officials said.

Ahead of Texas A&M's playoff game hosting Miami, ESPN reported that A&M legend Johnny Manziel would serve as the show’s celebrity guest picker, following the network’s tradition of selecting a notable figure connected to the home team. However, Johnny Football was nowhere to be found.

Another body is discovered in Houston's Buffalo Bayou. Since 2017, 190 bodies have been found in local bayous, and the cause of death for 40-percent of them is "undetermined."

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Texas A&M finished the year 11-2—still one of the most successful seasons in program history, but one that ended with the sting of unmet potential.

A Houston woman has been arrested and charged after children were found malnourished and living in “unsafe conditions.”

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