An 18-wheeler carrying an oversized load struck the Houston Avenue bridge on Interstate 10 eastbound Friday morning, blocking two lanes and prompting officials to assess the bridge.
An investigation is underway after a juvenile was left stabbed following an altercation Friday morning in Spring, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Houston police have released surveillance video and composite sketches of a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting at a car wash in southeast Houston.
Bond has been set at $500,000 for Jazmin Cisneros, the mother of an 2-year-old girl brought toa Spring gas station last week, who continues to fight for her life.
An HISD teacher said he “literally broke down” in his classroom on the second day of the school year after, according to his account posted on social media, several senior students struggled to complete a short writing exercise.
KPRC 2 meteorologist Caroline Brown and her husband, Jack, have welcomed their second baby boy.
Drivers on Houston’s east side should prepare for a full weekend closure of a stretch of westbound Interstate 10 next week as crews complete asphalt repairs.
An inmate who escaped from a Houston-area hospital nearly three weeks ago has been captured in Seattle, Washington — and investigators say he was sending threatening messages to women in Texas, including messages involving their juvenile daughters, while on the run.
A Houston-area physician has been sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison after admitting she operated an illegal prescription scheme out of her Kingwood clinic that prosecutors say fueled the distribution of more than 3 million opioid pills.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics, alleging the organization may have promoted childhood vaccines for financial gain.
Thousands of customers experienced power outages Wednesday morning, according to CenterPoint Energy’s outage map.
Two alleged leaders of a violent Houston street gang have been convicted in federal court for ordering a retaliatory drive-by shooting in the Third Ward that killed an innocent bystander, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Houston Methodist Hospital has once again been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas, marking the 15th consecutive year it has earned the top statewide ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
Expectant parents and growing families in Fort Bend County are invited to a free community baby shower and resource fair at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital on Tuesday.
A woman is listed to be in critical condition after being intentionally struck by a vehicle in north Harris County Tuesday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The family of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a commercial driver and several companies, alleging negligence led to the 24-year-old deputy’s death while she was working a crash scene on Interstate 45.
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing state regulators to conduct a comprehensive audit of data center projects seeking to connect to the Texas power grid, saying the review is necessary to protect the state’s electric reliability as demand continues to surge.
A 2-year-old girl who was the center of an Amber Alert in San Antonio has been found dead Monday, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
If you need an excuse to wear your favorite white outfit, stroll through one of Houston’s most popular neighborhoods and enjoy food, music and shopping, this weekend has you covered.
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot Friday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
It has been more than two months since 16-year-old Sasha Meuchel went missing, and her family continues to plead for the public’s help in bringing her home, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Drivers traveling through Galveston County will soon need to plan for a major traffic change as the Texas Department of Transportation prepares to permanently close a key connector ramp as part of its ongoing I-45 expansion project.
An investigation is underway after a vehicle crashed Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in northwest Harris County on Thursday morning, according to Constable Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
A Liberty County correctional officer has been fired following an escape by an inmate who fled a Kingwood hospital during a medical visit — and authorities say the fugitive remains at large.
More than six years after a Houston-area teenager disappeared after becoming a victim of human trafficking, authorities have identified her remains, bringing long-awaited answers to a case that had remained unsolved.
A Harris County man who was already behind bars on unrelated charges is now facing an aggravated kidnapping charge after investigators said a victim escaped from a home where they had allegedly been held captive, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.
Texas ranked as the fourth-worst state in the nation for healthcare in a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia on healthcare costs, access and outcomes.
U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz on Thursday issued his first public statement about the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, saying multiple agencies continue to investigate the incident and urging the public to allow the investigation to run its course.
Texas drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices continue to push gasoline prices higher, though Houston-area motorists are still seeing some of the lowest average prices in the state.
If you’re hitting the road across the Houston area or anywhere in Texas over the next few weeks, expect to see more law enforcement watching for speeding drivers.
For the first time in several years, Houston will no longer serve as the home of one of the nation’s premier celebrations of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl-related deaths will join the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and United Against Fentanyl this weekend for a community walk aimed at raising awareness and connecting people with prevention, recovery and grief support resources.
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia will host a joint press conference Friday morning to discuss the new developments in the ICE-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Tuesday in Houston’s East End.
Houston city leaders officially broke ground Thursday on a new home for the Houston Police Department’s South Central Patrol Station, a project officials say will provide more space for officers and improve service to several central Houston neighborhoods.
Lead-based paint was banned decades ago, but it can still be found in homes built before 1978. When that paint chips or turns to dust, health experts say young children face the greatest risk.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is urging anyone who witnessed Tuesday’s fatal ICE shooting in east Houston to come forward as his office continues a parallel review into the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
A 71-year-old Bacliff man has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material for the second time, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.
An incident involving the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is being reported at a residence in Spring, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Houston leaders and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) are calling for an independent investigation after an ICE agent fatally shot an undocumented immigrant during an attempted arrest Tuesday in east Houston.
TxDOT announced Tuesday the closure of I-45/North Freeway at Crosstimbers in both directions for the bridge repairs.
Law enforcement is responding to a shooting involving a police officer Monday night, according to the Houston Police Department.
As criminal cases move through the courts, child advocates say the case is a reminder that reporting suspected abuse or neglect can save a child’s life.
Family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers and members of the community will gather Tuesday morning to honor the life of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato, who was killed while directing traffic on Interstate 45 on June 28.
A man was taken into custody after a private ambulance was stolen with a medic still inside Monday afternoon, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
A person was killed and two children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a heavy truck on I-45 Friday morning, according to officials.
If you’re planning to visit downtown Houston on Saturday morning, be prepared for traffic delays as several streets will be closed for two World Cup Fan Walks.
An investigation is underway after a mother and her two young children were found dead inside a motel Friday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston is hosting some of the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, and with that comes a heightened focus on human trafficking. A “No Trafficking Zone” has been established at the Houston stadium, where local law enforcement and nonprofits are working together to identify and stop human trafficking during the tournament.
Eight suspects were arrested in Brazoria County during an undercover operation targeting online solicitation of minors, conducted by the Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Ground stops have been issued at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms across Houston Thursday.
A man is now in custody after a woman was attacked in a downtown Houston parking garage Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.
A man was arrested and charged after allegedly taunting disabled and homeless people by spraying them with a high-powered, motorized water gun, according to the Houston Police Department.
The Fort Bend County Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) Epidemiology Division announced Wednesday the county’s first human case of Neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) for 2026.
As the need for help continues to grow, several Houston-area groups are stepping up to collect, and ship supplies to those affected. Among them is a small restaurant in the Greenway/Upper Kirby area, where the owners say they’re doing whatever they can to help their home country.
A man was shot by a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy while deputies responded to a reported disturbance in the Humble area Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Drivers are being urged to avoid IH-45 North at West Road after a major truck incident forced a full closure of the southbound lanes, according to Houston TranStar.
Law enforcement has seized more than 27,000 counterfeit FIFA-related items worth more than $6.1 million across the Houston area in approximately the past two weeks.
Most people know to be careful while lighting firecrackers, fountains, Roman candles, and more, but fewer realize that just as much danger lies in what happens after. Improper cleanup and disposal of spent fireworks is a leading cause of fireworks-related house fires. CFFD is handing out 3,600 free safety buckets to show residents the right way to clean up after the show.
A toddler’s death in a swimming pool in Huffman is raising tough questions about water safety and what parents can do to protect their children.
According to her records, Patrina paid $5,455 to Headstone World for a memorial ledger to be placed at her mother’s gravesite at Golden Gate Cemetery. While the company eventually delivered the memorial months after the purchase, Patrina says it arrived damaged. According to Patrina, Headstone World removed the damaged piece and never replaced it.
Officials with the FBI’s Houston field office have released a statement regarding alleged threats made against Houston Stadium as the venue hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Houston is one of the nation’s best large cities for recent college graduates looking to launch their careers, according to a new study, though another Texas city landed much higher on the list.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced Monday they have launched a new data-sharing agreement that will allow the two states to exchange real-time transportation information to improve traffic operations, traveler information and emergency response.
A toddler died Sunday evening after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the Huffman area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
A 73-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead inside a Texas City home Wednesday afternoon, according to the Texas City Police Department.
Irene Lynn says she contacted Renewal by Andersen after receiving an advertisement for replacement windows. She says she simply wanted an estimate.
The pair of earthquakes that struck Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday night caused widespread damage across several states, leaving many people injured and homeless after buildings collapsed and residents fled into the streets.
Residents on Houston’s East Side are demanding answers after a massive tire fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling sent a cloud of smoke into the air — and left people wondering what they have been breathing.
A woman was killed after she was intentionally run over by a moving truck following an argument with a coworker Thursday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
S&P Global Ratings has revised the City of Houston’s financial outlook from negative to stable, a move Mayor John Whitmire says reflects the city’s recent efforts to strengthen its finances.
Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy nearly a year after the deadly Texas Hill Country floods that led to multiple lawsuits against the camp.
A Houston-area man who has repeatedly claimed rights to homes the owners say he is not connected to, including properties connected to two high-profile murder investigations, has also claimed to own a $1.7 million home in the Memorial neighborhood.
A Fort Bend County neighborhood is growing increasingly frustrated over an abandoned home that residents say has been neglected for years, creating health, safety and quality-of-life concerns for those living nearby.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is investing $300 million to build a new, year-round livestock and horse facility near State Highway 288, aiming to expand educational and agricultural programming beyond the 20 days allowed at Reliant Park.
A man arrested last year for moving into a southeast Houston home that was the scene of a homicide and claiming to have a lease agreement is the same man connected to another high-profile crime scene — the Heights home where Lee Gilley allegedly strangled his pregnant wife, Christa Bauer, KPRC 2 News has confirmed through records and police.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says investigators have found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction in the Tesla involved in a deadly crash that left a 76-year-old Katy woman dead after a vehicle slammed into her home Friday night.
Newly released body camera footage from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office shows the tense moments a deputy was shot and wounded during a gunfight with an armed suspect at a Humble-area apartment complex last week.
Two teenagers were shot Monday in the Mission Bend area, with one of the victims transported by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
As mosquito season ramps up across Southeast Texas, residents are dealing with itchy bites and irritated skin—and health experts say the worst thing you can do may be the most instinctive one.
When the NBA Finals tipped off, Sesame Street’s Elmo tried to play both sides. After that strategy was met with a surprisingly violent reaction, the famous Muppet finally decided it was time to pledge an allegiance.
What started as a prayer during a drive home from work has grown into a children’s book series designed to get kids moving, reading and making healthier choices.
A woman has been arrested after deputies say she left her 4-year-old daughter unattended inside a parked vehicle while shopping at a Costco in northwest Harris County.
A police vehicle responding to a major crash was involved in a second collision Sunday afternoon near Beltway 8, authorities said.
Neighbors of a 76-year-old Katy woman are devastated after her sudden death Friday night when a Tesla slammed into her family’s home.