Parts of Alvin are still reeling from the aftermath of a powerful EF-2 tornado that struck the area on Saturday.

Montgomery County Judge, Mark Keough, posted on social media saying he signed a local disaster declaration after an EF-3 tornado hit east Montgomery County on Saturday.

The agency says staff is working with affected customers to reschedule their appointments as quickly as possible.

Days after a tornado tore through the area on Saturday, the community of Porter is grappling with the aftermath.

Cleanup is underway after a strong storm system spawned hail, rain, high winds and tornadoes across the southern U.S. over the weekend.

Following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott has sent condolences to his family.

KPRC 2 is giving you a closer look at the series of tornadoes that ripped through the Houston area.

Starting January 1, 2025, Texas will implement several legislative changes, including the elimination of annual safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles under House Bill 3297, though emissions testing may still be required in certain counties.

Texas is no longer requiring drivers to get a vehicle safety inspection in order to get their car registered with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

Stafnie said her wife had just left to grab food from their house. Seconds later, the tornado touched down.

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“While this news breaks our hearts, we are incredibly thankful that all children and staff were safe and not on campus during the storm,” Alvin ISD officials said. "As we work toward recovery, we are asking for your support."

A strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has announced his plans to enter the NFL draft, five days after having season-ending elbow surgery.

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Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office got quite the surprise during a traffic stop Friday.

The Victoria County Sheriff’s Office says they received a call about the crash at 7:30 a.m. Friday. The crash happened in the 4400 block of US 77.

The nonprofit, This Is Houston, is making plans to build their own low-cost clinic to help increase veterinary access for pet owners and ease the burden of a booming stray pet population in the Cleveland area of Liberty County.

The National Weather Service confirms that an EF-1 tornado briefly touched down in Southwest Houston during a rash of tornadoes across Texas on Thursday.

Blake Horvath set a Navy record with a 95-yard touchdown run and scored a go-ahead 6-yarder with 4:34 left as the Midshipmen overcame an early two-touchdown deficit and stopped a late 2-point conversion attempt to beat Oklahoma 21-20 in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath has gotten the longest run in school history, a 95-yard touchdown against Oklahoma in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Amid an insane year of natural disasters in Texas, dozens of tornadoes were reported the day after Christmas. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Parts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas are under severe weather watches as the National Weather Service predicts a storm system in the Gulf of Mexico could bring high winds, hail and possible tornadoes to the region.

Strong storms left damage behind in Liberty County Thursday.

Christmas decorations are still wrapped around the porch, but the rest of Sherry Newman’s home is left charred. The family of five′s Willis home was destroyed in a fire days before Christmas Day.

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The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb with two games remaining after their 2023 All-Pro receiver spent the second half of the season dealing with a sprained right shoulder.

Viewers have submitted video of another apparent tornado as it crossed over Lake Houston as a waterspout Thursday.

An apparent tornado was spotted in Wharton County near El Campo Thursday.

This year's Christmas Day halftime show was a spectacular celebration of culture and music, led by Houston's own Beyoncé Carter-Knowles!

As many Houstonians prepare for severe weather in the area Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has activated emergency response measures across the state.

For the Houston area, this year’s Christmas Eve brought the gift of rain—and then some. Strong thunderstorms hit the area throughout the night, and one business in Cypress was left in disrepair after the chaotic weather.

Severe thunderstorms are firing up in parts of Texas and could trigger high winds, hail and potential tornadoes.

You never know the kind of weather that’ll play out in Texas and when it gets cold, residents might be so quick to stay warm, they may overlook certain risks if they’re not careful.

In a disturbing case, a mother is facing serious charges after allegedly locking her 7-year-old daughter in a dog cage as punishment for misbehaving in school.

Beyoncé lit up the stage with a spectacular cowgirl-themed halftime show during the Texans vs. Ravens Christmas Day game, bringing Houston pride to the forefront.

Peyote, a cactus that contains mescaline, a hallucinogen, grows naturally in South Texas and northern Mexico.

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Christmas came early at Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid with the arrival of two fuzzy Chinstrap penguin chicks! Hatched just in time for the holidays, these tiny bundles of joy are capturing hearts as they settle into their cozy exhibit.

This Christmas Eve, the Houston area is experiencing severe weather, with the Cypress region getting hit by golf-ball-sized hail!

Scattered storms are hitting parts of SE Texas as a cold front pushes through Wednesday.

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If you’re in or from Houston, you know this city is always building something or starting a project. In Fort Bend County, however, there has been a holiday nightmare with the interstate on FM 1093.

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Baytown Police say a deadly crash has led to Bush Road being shutdown.

Police say Bradley Richardson turned himself in and faces a felony theft charge.

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Residents of the Washington Corridor neighborhood are raising their voices amid escalating noise and crime issues.

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract.

Great news for party lovers in the Houston area!

Over 35 years, Hecht modernized the court, increased access to justice for the poor and saw his conservative views come to dominate the bench.

The Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from the playoff contention before kicking off their game.

The battles over abortion in the U.S. are increasingly focusing on the pills that are now the most common way pregnancies are ended.

Cooper Rush threw for a touchdown, Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals and the Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24, costing Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers control of their playoff fate.

The attorney general is accusing the organization of misleading fans by allowing transgender college athletes in women’s sports.

The average final score over the first week of the College Football Playoffs: Winners 36, Losers 17.

President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday he would nominate Houston billionaire hospitality mogul Tilman Fertitta to serve as U.S. ambassador to Italy.

The bill would require companies to test fertilizer made from sewage sludge for PFAS and meet limits before selling them to Texas farmers and ranchers.

Some Texas lawmakers including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick slammed the Biden administration over the auction of wall materials. But the sale was directed by Congress — and Texas has already bought some of it.

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Governor Greg Abbott has launched a bold new campaign aimed at deterring illegal immigration by highlighting the harsh realities faced by migrants.

Authorities in Harris County are investigating a submerged vehicle in a neighborhood pond after arresting a woman for driving while intoxicated.

Thousands of people have been arrested under Texas’ human smuggling law. Now they face at least a decade in prison under sentencing guidelines that took effect this year.

A faulty electrical system in an airplane ended up with two small private planes crashing into one other during a landing at Pearland Regional Airport.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it deported more than 270,000 people to 192 countries over a recent 12-month period, the highest annual tally in a decade.

Texas added nearly 563,000 residents within the last year, new U.S. Census Bureau estimates show.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new strategy, which will cost an estimated $100,000, during a press conference in Eagle Pass.

The Public Utility Commission found that the performance credit mechanism, a financial tool the Legislature capped at $1 billion, would only marginally improve reliability of the state power grid.

Flying through Houston this holiday season? You'll love the new changes at William P. Hobby Airport!

A hurricane and winter freeze devastated the South Texas industry. A lack of water is preventing a full recovery.

Animal advocates in Texas are pushing for a ban on the sale of commercially bred puppies and kittens in pet stores, citing unethical practices and animal welfare concerns.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas led a letter calling for a briefing on why the state won’t review 2022 and 2023 deaths.

The number of executions in the U.S. remained near historic lows in 2024 and was mostly carried out in a small group of states.

Diana Guadalupe Zavala Lopez has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of tampering with evidence in a tragic case involving her newborn daughter.

A Texas judge has refused to throw out criminal charges accusing the former Uvalde schools police chief of endangering children in the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting.

A former Missouri City police officer indicted for a deadly crash which claimed the life of a mother and her 16-year-old son in June is back in custody after he allegedly violated the terms of his bond.

The grants will go to private and public sector recipients in Texas for a variety of public safety priorities, including securing the southern border.

Rice University is celebrating over five years of providing access to higher education through the Rice Investment, a financial aid program introduced during the 2019-20 academic year.

This holiday season, the spirit of giving has touched the heart of a small town in Texas. Meet Jesse Martinez, a devoted single father of four, who faced the heartbreaking loss of his wife.

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With the holiday season approaching, students at Fleming Middle School are diving into their textbooks as they prepare for end-of-semester exams.

The eastbound lanes of the Grand Parkway are shut down at the Hardy Toll Road due to a major crash.

The request comes after an audit found Texas improperly billed the federal government for reimbursements related to Medicaid-eligible students.

The accident happened in the 3400 block of the Gulf Freeway, near FM 517.

The College Football Playoff gets started this week with four games on college campuses.

Texas lawmakers have again subpoenaed the testimony of death row inmate Robert Roberson.

The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) has confirmed the first positive case of Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Galveston County.

The U.S. is still separating some migrant children from parents while holding them after they cross the border despite broad improvements at detention centers in Texas.

Houston's notorious "Armpit Weather" is making a temporary exit as a significant cold front sweeps in this Wednesday!

The freshman congressman will lead the influential progressive caucus next year with plans to focus on working class and economic issues instead of culture wars.

A family is desperate for answers after an 80-year-old Vietnam veteran died following an attack in a North Harris County grocery store parking lot on Dec. 6.

Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted in favor of closing Lamar Elementary School due to a decline in student enrollment on Monday.

A Texas police officer is “A-OK” after a Christmas tree toppled over on top of him at a school in North Texas.

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The sheriff’s office says the scene is unfolding at 2031 Westborough Drive in the Katy area.

Texans running back Joe Mixon injured ankle on another hip-drop tackle

A 20-year-old Pasadena man is charged, accused of selling a handgun to a 17-year-old who brought the weapon to school three days after buying it.