A California teenager is speaking out after his image was falsely circulated across social media as one of the perpetrators in Monday’s shooting at a San Diego mosque that left five people dead, including both gunmen.

A former correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation after admitting he participated in a conspiracy to assault an inmate at a prison in East Texas.

Hurricane season is less than two weeks away, and one of the biggest threats to your home might already be standing in your backyard. KPRC 2 spoke with Brad Phillips, an ISA Certified Master Arborist with 26 years of experience — the highest credential in the field — to talk about what homeowners should be looking for right now, before the storms arrive.

For one north Houston family, everyday routines like showering and getting children ready for school became difficult after they said the hot water at their apartment complex stopped working for more than a week.

A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday for allegedly inappropriately filming women shopping at a Walmart store off the North Freeway.

If your next road trip includes a stop at Buc-ee’s, there’s a new gas payment policy you’ll want to know before pulling up to the pump. The Texas-based travel center chain has rolled out a new “pay-at-the-pump” rule that changes how customers using credit and debit cards can buy fuel.

Houston police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest wanted for questioning in the fatal stabbing of a man found inside a vehicle in a downtown parking garage over the weekend.

Summer vacation is almost here for students across the Houston area.

A gun was pulled during a dog attack Tuesday at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A ground stop has been issued at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) after a disabled aircraft being reported on the runway.

Officials have now identified both the victim and the suspect after a 21-year-old woman was found shot to death inside a home near Crosby on Monday afternoon.

As temperatures begin to rise across the Houston area, the City of Houston is preparing to kick off the 2026 swim season with the early opening of several public pools later this month.

Authorities are investigating after a woman was found shot to death at a home in the Crosby area Sunday evening, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Another election is here for Houston-area voters, and for some residents, it’s starting to feel like the campaigns never stop.

For the second time in the month of May, a Harris County murder defendant allegedly cut off his court-ordered GPS ankle monitor just before his trial was scheduled to begin.

Brett Jensen, who ran for Texas’ 8th Congressional District as a lifelong conservative, was arrested Sunday night and charged with assault-family violence involving impeding breathing, according to Harris County court records.

A 29-year-old man was arrested over the weekend on a terroristic threat warrant after allegedly making death threats at Houston’s Ismaili Center Houston last month.

Hurricane season starts June 1. Learn how Houston families living paycheck to paycheck can build an affordable 7 day hurricane kit with water, non-perishable food and other essentials without breaking the bank.

Houston city leaders, aviation officials and the family of late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee gathered Monday at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the official naming ceremony of Sheila Jackson Lee Terminal E.

The Coast Guard is searching for a kayaker who went missing near West Galveston Bay Sunday night.

Houston police are investigating the apparent fatal stabbing of a man discovered inside a vehicle in a downtown parking garage Sunday afternoon.

Jeep Weekend 2026 wrapped up with more than 100 arrests and roughly 1,500 traffic stops, but no reported injuries, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.

A manhunt in northwest Harris County ended in an arrest Sunday afternoon after multiple agencies used drone technology to help locate a suspect.

Austin Police Department has issued a shelter-in-place in parts of South Austin as officials search for suspects connected to multiple shootings in the area.

The Tomball restaurant manager accused of killing his coworker by giving her a fatal bump of fentanyl in August 2024 has been sentenced to six years in prison.

A suspect was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home in northwest Harris County during a SWAT standoff.

A 47-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in the death of an employee at Tropical Tea, a karaoke bar in the Little Saigon neighborhood.

A Porter man has admitted to shooting and killing a bald eagle at his home in northeast Harris County, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.

If you’re stopped at a red light in Texas and tempted to check a text, scroll social media, or answer a message, you could still be breaking the law.

As Senior Fraud Awareness Day approaches on Friday, a new study shows Texas ranks in the middle of the pack when it comes to scams targeting older adults.

A suspected catalytic converter thief is in custody after what Houston police described as a chaotic pursuit involving a vehicle chase, an electric scooter, a foot chase and even a swim through Little White Oak Bayou.

A newly obtained search warrant reveals disturbing allegations against a former Katy ISD employee accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old student and communicating with the child through social media.

A Brazoria County attorney was held in contempt after a judge said he repeatedly used a racial slur “in a derisive manner” during a custody trial. Court records show the attorney must submit written apologies or face jail time and a fine.

Parts of the Katy area have sunk about 14 inches since 2007, according to new data from the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, which says some of Houston’s fastest-growing suburbs are continuing to slowly sink as groundwater pumping persists.

The WNBA announced Wednesday that WNBA and NBA owners unanimously approved the sale of the Connecticut Sun and the team’s relocation to Houston ahead of the 2027 season.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

As questions about hantavirus continue circulating online, KPRC 2 took some of the internet’s most common concerns to Dr. Sheldon Kaplan, who said he has worked in infectious diseases at Texas Children’s Hospital for 50 years.

Residents told us they are concerned about squatters, illegal activity and illegal dumping.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

Houston police responded to YES Prep Northline on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a call referencing a possible threat, according to the Houston Police Department.

A small single-engine aircraft crashed near the south end of Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport shortly after noon Wednesday, prompting a rapid emergency response from airport rescue crews, fire officials said.

New court records filed Wednesday in Harris County appear to indicate at least two of Lee Gilley’s three U.S. defense attorneys are seeking to withdraw from the case.

A 14-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle while riding a bike Wednesday morning in Atascocita area, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

After years of violence — including a deadly shooting in 2024 — authorities say this year’s enforcement effort is serious, visible and already underway.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit is investigating a reported inappropriate relationship involving a former school football coach and a student, authorities confirmed Tuesday afternoon.

Two Katy-area toddlers who reportedly drowned in a backyard pool earlier this year had cocaine in their systems at the time of their deaths, according to an update Monday from Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

The head football coach at Klein High School is being investigated over allegations of misconduct stemming from a previous job in another school district.

Drivers along the Katy Freeway are dealing with another major disruption after a tractor trailer struck the Houston Avenue bridge once again.

On the heels of Mother’s Day, a Houston mother and daughter are used their bond and shared sense of purpose to help women facing one of life’s toughest fights.

Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley appeared in a courtroom in Turin, Italy, around 3 a.m. local time Monday, for a hearing to validate his arrest at the Turin Court of Appeals.

Houston police are investigating after a Houston Methodist employee was stabbed inside a parking garage at the Texas Medical Center campus Monday morning.

A man known to children in a Spring-area neighborhood as the “Candyman” is now behind bars after Harris County Precinct 4 undercover investigators say he believed he was meeting a 13-year-old girl near a local school.

A housefire is being investigated in the Cloverleaf area.

A United Airlines flight headed to Houston from Mexico was forced to divert Sunday afternoon after the crew reported a mechanical issue and declared an emergency.

KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed that the two Texas residents who were passengers on the MV Hondius ship that has been at the center of a hantavirus outbreak have been confirmed as residents in the City of Houston, according to city personnel.

A body was discovered in Brays Bayou near MacGregor Park on Wednesday just days after witnesses reported seeing a woman struggling in the water before being swept away the previous Friday during a storm.

At first glance, the email looks legitimate — and that’s exactly why cybersecurity experts say this scam is so dangerous. Criminals are now exploiting PayPal’s real email system to target unsuspecting users. The scam works by sending tiny payments — sometimes as little as one cent — to random PayPal accounts. That action automatically triggers an official email from PayPal, making the message appear authentic.

A routine traffic stop escalated into a major narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of over 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in a trailer and at the suspect’s home, according to law enforcement officials.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) says two Texas residents who were aboard an expedition cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak are currently symptom-free and being monitored as a precaution.

Police are investigating after a man was found fatally stabbed inside an apartment in Houston’s southside on Wednesday afternoon.

Recent headlines surrounding a suspected hantavirus outbreak tied to an international cruise ship have renewed public concern about the rare but potentially deadly disease, especially among people still carrying trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lee Gilley, the 39-year-old Houston man accused of strangling his pregnant wife in 2024 and cutting off his ankle monitor before being caught in Italy this week, is facing a new federal charge connected to his international flight just weeks before his capital murder trial.

Authorities are investigating after a body was reportedly found along Brays Bayou late Wednesday morning in southeast Houston.

A former office manager for the Lakewood Forest Homeowners Association is facing felony theft charges after investigators say she used HOA funds for personal expenses totaling more than $30,000.

A popular smoothie chain is bringing a splash of color — and wellness — to the Houston area with a limited-time menu that’s turning heads.

A new survey from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs shows a tight Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas, with Attorney General Ken Paxton holding a slim lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn just weeks before voters head to the polls.

The team behind Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart has released its first public statement following the tragic deaths of the restaurants’ owners, Matthew and Thy Mitchell, and their two young children.

When a murder-suicide makes headlines, communities are often left shocked and searching for answers. Mental health experts say that reaction can remind people that you never know what’s really happening behind closed doors.

Four people are dead following what investigators describe as an apparent murder-suicide at a home in River Oaks.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

Texas Woman’s University graduate DaQuan Minor, paralyzed from the waist down since a 2013 car accident, made an inspiring walk across the graduation stage using a device that activates his muscles.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has unveiled a $7.5 billion budget proposal that includes a new trash administrative fee and changes to utility charges. City officials say the plan aims to reduce the deficit, but Controller Chris Hollins is raising concerns about its impact on residents and transparency.

A road rage incident in Fort Bend County has landed a Richmond man behind bars for six months.

The 39-year-old man accused of murdering his pregnant wife in October 2024 in the Houston Heights neighborhood was supposed to be in court downtown Houston Tuesday morning, but after a bailiff called his name three times in the hallway, prosecutors detailed what broke in the news last night: Gilley cut off his ankle monitor and fled to Italy.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a new investigation into a drone company he says could pose a risk to Texans’ privacy and security.

Dr. George P. Noon, one of the world's most respected cardiovascular surgeons, passed away on April 30, 2026. A professor of surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and longtime surgical partner to the late Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, Dr. Noon spent decades at the forefront of organ transplantation and cardiac assist device technology, leaving an indelible mark on medicine and the patients he served.

Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting that left a Houston couple and two young children dead at a residence in the River Oaks area.

The commute from Katy into Houston came in at No. 9 nationally, making it the highest-ranked burnout commute in Texas.

Demolition has begun on the Avenida South Parking Garage in downtown Houston, eliminating more than 1,400 parking spaces as part of a major expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center.

A woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say she left her two young daughters alone for weeks without proper supervision at their Katy-area home.

The City of Houston is set to reveal plans for one of its biggest annual celebrations — Freedom Over Texas — during an announcement at City Hall on Monday afternoon.

Houston ranks among the top Texas cities in many ways, but the state’s largest city recently earned a distinction that’s far from flattering: it led the state in stolen vehicles last month.

A third federal lawsuit has now been filed against the mayor of Magnolia, further intensifying a growing legal and political crisis that has unfolded over the past several weeks.

The first phase of demolition for the Alabama Street bridge over Interstate 69 has been completed, with northbound lanes now back open to traffic, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic violence shooting at a home in Cloverleaf that left a 39-year-old woman dead.

With the entire season on the line, the Rockets laid an egg, scoring a season-low total points in a 98-78 beatdown.

No team has ever come back from 3–0. Houston is trying to become the first.

A 10-year-old viewer is stealing hearts after delivering his own storm coverage during Friday morning’s severe weather

As severe weather threatens the Greater Houston area, CenterPoint Energy says it has activated its Emergency Operations Center and is preparing crews to respond to potential outages.

Heavy traffic is being reported on the westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway at the West Loop due to a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning.

As gas prices climb and traffic congestion remains a daily frustration, more Houston-area commuters are taking a second look at public transit — not just as a cheaper option, but as a more predictable way to get to work.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $2.4 million in career training grants for 10 schools across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Gas prices across the U.S. are climbing sharply, reaching their highest levels in nearly four years as global oil prices surge, according to CNN.

Camp Mystic has withdrawn its application for a Texas state license to operate a summer 2026 camp, telling DSHS it doesn’t want any administrative process to move forward while families grieve and investigations continue after last July’s tragedy.

A body was recovered from Buffalo Bayou on Thursday morning, prompting an investigation by the Houston Police Department.

A coordinated law enforcement operation in Houston led to the seizure of dozens of weapons and narcotics, authorities said.

As the cost of living continues to rise, college is becoming increasingly out of reach for many families. But a new program from San Jacinto College aims to ease that burden for local students.

Summer travel season is nearly here, and so are the sticker shocks.

Emergency crews are responding to a reported asphalt tank failure in the 300 block of Christy Place, where authorities say there may be a fatality.

A grand jury has handed down a capital murder indictment against a man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy who was playing a neighborhood prank.