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Prince 16 points and 19 rebound as No. 10 TCU women win first Big 12 title, 51-48 over No. 17 Baylor
Read full article: Prince 16 points and 19 rebound as No. 10 TCU women win first Big 12 title, 51-48 over No. 17 BaylorSedona Prince had 16 points and 19 rebounds as 10th-ranked TCU won its first Big 12 regular-season title.
South Carolina gets No. 1 seed in SEC tournament after winning coin flip with Texas
Read full article: South Carolina gets No. 1 seed in SEC tournament after winning coin flip with TexasSouth Carolina will be the No. 1 seed in the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball tournament after winning a coin flip.
Texas’ Matthew Golden, a UH transfer and Klein Cain grad, runs fastest receiver time at combine with 4.29 clocking
Read full article: Texas’ Matthew Golden, a UH transfer and Klein Cain grad, runs fastest receiver time at combine with 4.29 clockingTexas wide receiver excels at NFL scouting combine
Texas’ Jaydon Blue, a Klein Cain grad who met with Texans, runs 4.38, second-fastest running back time
Read full article: Texas’ Jaydon Blue, a Klein Cain grad who met with Texans, runs 4.38, second-fastest running back timeTexas running back Jayden Blue ran a fast time in the 40-yard dash at NFL scouting combine
Dallas convention center evacuated after chaotic incident during cheerleading event
Read full article: Dallas convention center evacuated after chaotic incident during cheerleading eventA convention center in the Dallas area has reportedly been evacuated after there was some sort of incident inside the building during a cheerleading competition.
Big 12's 1st winner-take-all finale as No. 10 TCU women face No. 17 Baylor in bid for league title
Read full article: Big 12's 1st winner-take-all finale as No. 10 TCU women face No. 17 Baylor in bid for league titleTCU goes into the regular-season finale with a chance for its first Big 12 women's basketball title.
🤠Go Texan Day 2025: See Houston’s rodeo-ready outfits!
Read full article: 🤠Go Texan Day 2025: See Houston’s rodeo-ready outfits!Houstonians are dusting off their cowboy boots, throwing on their hats, and embracing the spirit of Texas as they gear up for rodeo season. And our KPRC 2 viewers are joining in on the fun! Check out some of the pictures of how Houstonians are celebrating Go Texan Day in true Western fashion!
How to dress stylish and comfortable for the Houston Rodeo on a budget
Read full article: How to dress stylish and comfortable for the Houston Rodeo on a budgetThe Houston Rodeo is an exciting event that brings together music, food, and unforgettable experiences. But one of the biggest questions attendees ask themselves is: What should I wear?
Man accused of using Uber to transport cocaine through Harris County
Read full article: Man accused of using Uber to transport cocaine through Harris CountyA man was detained after being accused of using an Uber to transport cocaine through the Houston area, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
13 members of Houston robbery crew charged in robbery and drug conspiracy, including murder
Read full article: 13 members of Houston robbery crew charged in robbery and drug conspiracy, including murderA grand jury returned a superseding indictment Thursday charging 13 Texas men for their roles in a robbery crew that engaged in robbery, drug trafficking, obstruction of justice, and murder, including the killing of two people in July 2023.
What does it take to build the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? Meet the people who do it
Read full article: What does it take to build the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? Meet the people who do itWhen the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is open, there are as many people on the grounds as there are residents in the entire City of Pearland.
‘All is clear’ at Sweeny High School after bomb threat closes campus Friday
Read full article: ‘All is clear’ at Sweeny High School after bomb threat closes campus FridayKPRC 2 is working to get more details as Sky 2 hovers above Sweeny High School, where there's heavy law enforcement presence.
Series of Texas bills aim to tighten regulations on tobacco, e-cigarettes
Read full article: Series of Texas bills aim to tighten regulations on tobacco, e-cigarettesOne of the bills limits where smoke shops can operate; something KPRC 2 touched on when a Houston ISD parent was concerned about how close a smoke shop was to Wharton Dual Language Academy.
Bills introduced a year after state’s largest blaze seek to limit wildfires
Read full article: Bills introduced a year after state’s largest blaze seek to limit wildfiresAmong the proposals is a bill that would force more inspections of power lines, which a committee concluded ignited a blaze that burned more than 1 million acres last year.
Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts
Read full article: Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cutsHundreds of weather forecasters and other federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees on probationary status have been fired, lawmakers and weather experts says.
Montgomery County detention officer arrested for improper sexual activity with inmate
Read full article: Montgomery County detention officer arrested for improper sexual activity with inmateA detention officer in Montgomery County found himself on the other side of custody after he was charged with having improper sexual contact with an incarcerated person.
Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA TournamentJuJu Watkins and Southern California have moved up to a No. 1 seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament in the latest projections of the top teams.
Trump tariffs set to hit Texas’ biggest trading partners beginning next week
Read full article: Trump tariffs set to hit Texas’ biggest trading partners beginning next weekThe president said Mexico and Canada have failed to curb the flow of drugs into the U.S. after giving the countries 30 days to do so before enacting the tariffs.
Six new rides opening at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, total of 82 fill the midway
Read full article: Six new rides opening at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, total of 82 fill the midwayThe midway and carnival of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo opens on Thursday along with the World’s Championship BBQ Cookoff.
Inmates at Liberty Co. jail attempt takeover during contraband check, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Inmates at Liberty Co. jail attempt takeover during contraband check, sheriff’s office saysThere's heavy law enforcement presence at the Liberty Co. jail for a reported disturbance.
Houston woman gets car back from police after unknowingly buying car reported stolen in Missouri
Read full article: Houston woman gets car back from police after unknowingly buying car reported stolen in MissouriEmerita Diaz will get her 2022 Dodge Charger back after it was taken by Splendora Police Department for investigation as a stolen car out of Missouri.
2 of Freedmen’s Town’s historic homes repurposed into art spaces for Houston area creatives
Read full article: 2 of Freedmen’s Town’s historic homes repurposed into art spaces for Houston area creativesStep into the heart of Freedmen’s Town and explore a blend of history and creativity at the newly repurposed RowHouse galleries.
Hit-and-run driver caught after crashing jeep into Spring ISD school bus with students on board
Read full article: Hit-and-run driver caught after crashing jeep into Spring ISD school bus with students on boardInvestigators said there were 12 students on the bus when a driver in a jeep crashed and took off, leaving the vehicle behind.
Texas Legislature proposes $400 million cut to higher ed as Dan Patrick threatens university budgets over DEI
Read full article: Texas Legislature proposes $400 million cut to higher ed as Dan Patrick threatens university budgets over DEIAt a public event last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said higher ed would get less funding if they don’t “kick DEI out of their schools,” a few weeks after lawmakers proposed a massive cut to public universities.
Texas says this doctor illegally treated trans youth. He says he followed the law
Read full article: Texas says this doctor illegally treated trans youth. He says he followed the lawDr. Hector Granados treats children with diabetes at his El Paso clinics and makes hospital rounds under the shadow of accusations that have thrown his career into jeopardy: providing care to transgender youth.
Left at the altar: Brides share stories of wedding planner’s absence
Read full article: Left at the altar: Brides share stories of wedding planner’s absenceTwo brides, Lindsey Board and Krystal Underwood, share their agonizing experiences of being left stranded by the same wedding planner who failed to show up on their wedding days, leading to significant financial and emotional distress.
The legacy and impact of Prairie View A&M University: A conversation with Dr. Melanie Price and Marco Robinson
Read full article: The legacy and impact of Prairie View A&M University: A conversation with Dr. Melanie Price and Marco RobinsonKPRC 2's Kendall Mayes interviews Prairie View A&M University director Dr. Melanye Price and co-director Dr. Marco Robinson from the Ruth J. Simmons center for race and justice.
Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigations
Read full article: Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigationsTwo of the biggest lottery jackpots in Texas history are under investigation over claims that the winners may have benefitted from more than good luck.
Houston woman buys used car from dealership, finds out it was reported stolen from Missouri
Read full article: Houston woman buys used car from dealership, finds out it was reported stolen from MissouriA Houston woman is demanding answers after her car was taken by the Splendora Police Department for investigation as a stolen car.
NFL reviewing possible changes to overtime rules. First downs to be measured electronically
Read full article: NFL reviewing possible changes to overtime rules. First downs to be measured electronicallyThe NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams who win the coin toss.
Man said to have driven teenage murder suspects to Laredo arrested in Galveston County
Read full article: Man said to have driven teenage murder suspects to Laredo arrested in Galveston CountyAuthorities in Galveston County have arrested a third person in connection to the death of a Bacliff grandmother.
New Texas Supreme Court chief justice calls for judicial raises, changes to bail laws
Read full article: New Texas Supreme Court chief justice calls for judicial raises, changes to bail lawsChief Justice Jimmy Blacklock embraced constitutional originalism, a judicial philosophy tied to conservatism, in addressing the Legislature.
New Orleans Privateers player suspensions related to possible gambling violations, AP source says
Read full article: New Orleans Privateers player suspensions related to possible gambling violations, AP source saysFour New Orleans players who’ve been suspended since late January are under investigation for possible NCAA violations related to sports gambling, a person familiar with the situation said.
Historic homes in Freedmen’s Town to be preserved, restored and transformed into affordable housing
Read full article: Historic homes in Freedmen’s Town to be preserved, restored and transformed into affordable housingFreedmen’s Town, Houston’s historic heart of African American culture, is getting a fresh breath of life!
More Aldine ISD elementary schools shut down for 2025-2026 as part of ongoing budget cuts
Read full article: More Aldine ISD elementary schools shut down for 2025-2026 as part of ongoing budget cutsIn the last two years, Aldine ISD has closed nine campuses. The district says these latest closures are due to declining enrollment, lack of affordable housing, and decreased state funding.
Overturned dump truck blocks westbound service road of Northwest Freeway at Jones Road in Jersey Village
Read full article: Overturned dump truck blocks westbound service road of Northwest Freeway at Jones Road in Jersey VillageAn overturned dump truck has blocked the westbound lanes of the Northwest Freeway service road in Jersey Village.
How to enjoy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on a budget: A one-day guide
Read full article: How to enjoy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on a budget: A one-day guideGoing to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the first time is an exciting experience—but let’s be real, it can also get pretty pricey if you’re not prepared.
Missing 14-year-old girl from Huntsville missing prescriptions, may be talking with an adult
Read full article: Missing 14-year-old girl from Huntsville missing prescriptions, may be talking with an adultThe Huntsville Police Department is asking the public for help finding a 14-year-old girl who ran away from home.
How Houston plans to use $2.5 million grants to combat homelessness
Read full article: How Houston plans to use $2.5 million grants to combat homelessnessAs part of the city's commitment to combat homelessness, there are big plans in store for several grants equating to roughly $2.5 million that, if approved by council members, could help facilitate these efforts.
VIDEO: Wrong-way driver arrested, charged with DWI for crashing into Harris Co. deputies on East Freeway
Read full article: VIDEO: Wrong-way driver arrested, charged with DWI for crashing into Harris Co. deputies on East FreewaySheriff Ed Gonzalez thanked his deputies for stopping what he said could have been a tragic incident.
Commanders give Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade, AP source says
Read full article: Commanders give Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade, AP source saysThe Washington Commanders have given two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press.
Magnolia homeowner’s father shoots man making threats to his daughter
Read full article: Magnolia homeowner’s father shoots man making threats to his daughterInvestigators said a man showed up unannounced at the homeowner's house, so she called her father (a retired HPD officer) and a neighbor (an off-duty HPD officer) for help.
Deputy accused of shooting, killing inmate during fight over gun at Kingwood hospital
Read full article: Deputy accused of shooting, killing inmate during fight over gun at Kingwood hospitalHouston police and the Texas Rangers are working together to conduct parallel investigations after a San Jacinto Co. deputy shot a man detained who was being monitored outside of the hospital.
Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stake
Read full article: Major women's basketball conferences see regular season conclude this week with titles at stakeThe regular season titles in the four major conferences will come down to the final week of the season as league play wraps up this weekend.
U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas death row inmate’s appeal for DNA test of evidence
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas death row inmate’s appeal for DNA test of evidenceRuben Gutierrez wants to be able to sue prosecutors to compel them to test evidence that he says will prove he did not kill a Brownsville woman in 1998.
Family member who threw bricks at home, cars passing by shot, killed in W. Harris County
Read full article: Family member who threw bricks at home, cars passing by shot, killed in W. Harris CountyThe Harris Co. Sheriff’s said it all started when a 22-year-old son was “enraged” and throwing bricks at the window while there were several other relatives inside.
Texas Education Agency reviewing truancy data following KPRC 2 investigation
Read full article: Texas Education Agency reviewing truancy data following KPRC 2 investigationWith approximately 1 million students reported truant each year over the last four school years, concerns are rising about the effectiveness of truancy prevention measures.
Houston ISD mother personally delivers complaint to Harris County DA over district’s $2M campaign for failed bond
Read full article: Houston ISD mother personally delivers complaint to Harris County DA over district’s $2M campaign for failed bondConcerns have led to four criminal complaints being filed. Despite the district's silence, parents are urging the Harris County District Attorney to investigate.
Payas Deo: Family pleading for help after son left home, hasn’t been seen in two weeks
Read full article: Payas Deo: Family pleading for help after son left home, hasn’t been seen in two weeksPayas Rohit Deo, a 19-year-old University of Houston-Clear Lake student, disappeared on February 9 after leaving his home near Clear Lake in Houston.
Texas Lottery remains in lawmakers’ sights despite move to ban third-party sales of tickets
Read full article: Texas Lottery remains in lawmakers’ sights despite move to ban third-party sales of ticketsThe policy shift was announced before state senators, skeptical of the move, grilled officials with the department and courier services in a hearing on SB 28.
Texas is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10
Read full article: Texas is No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10Texas moved up to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in 21 years after Notre Dame lost in overtime to N.
Feds target “criminals and illegal immigrants” in Houston-area development, Abbott says
Read full article: Feds target “criminals and illegal immigrants” in Houston-area development, Abbott saysThe Colony Ridge development has long been under scrutiny from conservative lawmakers, think tanks and influencers who cast it as a hotbed for undocumented immigrants and cartel crime.
Republican lawmaker files bills to ban DEI in Texas K-12 public schools
Read full article: Republican lawmaker files bills to ban DEI in Texas K-12 public schoolsSen. Brandon Creighton has filed bills that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies related to hiring and programming, while creating ways for parents to complain about violations to the DEI ban.
Woman found guilty for selling thousands of fake Texas license plates at large after missing prison date
Read full article: Woman found guilty for selling thousands of fake Texas license plates at large after missing prison dateProsecutors said Leidy Lopez, 44, pleaded guilty to her role in selling thousands of fake temporary Texas license plates and was to report for her prison sentence, but failed to do so.
Young Democratic social media star, frustrated by campaigns, sees another path to turn Texas blue
Read full article: Young Democratic social media star, frustrated by campaigns, sees another path to turn Texas blueOlivia Julianna, 22, loves politics but hates the in-fighting she sees in too many Democratic campaigns in the state.
Texas Lottery commissioner resigns as agency faces legislative scrutiny
Read full article: Texas Lottery commissioner resigns as agency faces legislative scrutinyClark Smith, one of five members of the commission, stepped down Friday as lawmakers have raised questions about the role of lottery couriers and agency governance.
Texas A&M regents may soon decide the university system’s next leader
Read full article: Texas A&M regents may soon decide the university system’s next leaderSources indicate the board has narrowed its search to five candidates: Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, Texas A&M Foundation President Tyson Voelkel, University of Alabama President Stuart Bell and state Rep. Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin.
Charged Houston Police captain accused of molesting, sexually assaulting child for years
Read full article: Charged Houston Police captain accused of molesting, sexually assaulting child for yearsCourt documents reveal the disturbing allegations against a Houston Police captain who was arrested and charged with sex crimes against a child.
FEC clears Ted Cruz of wrongdoing over podcast syndicator’s donations to super PAC
Read full article: FEC clears Ted Cruz of wrongdoing over podcast syndicator’s donations to super PACThe agency dismissed a campaign finance watchdog complaint after finding no evidence Cruz “solicited, directed, received, transferred, or spent the funds.”
What is truancy? Schools in Texas struggle with truancy amid new data release
Read full article: What is truancy? Schools in Texas struggle with truancy amid new data releaseHouston schools are facing a tough challenge with truancy as alarming new data reveals over 60,000 unexcused absences last year alone.
KPRC 2 looks back on fond memories of Dairy Queen ahead of several Houston area locations closing
Read full article: KPRC 2 looks back on fond memories of Dairy Queen ahead of several Houston area locations closingCertain childhood memories are just unforgettable and with dozens of Dairy Queen locations closing in Texas, some of those thoughts came flooding back for several members of our KPRC 2 team.
Texas Lottery ticket sales to third-party services fuel controversy and questions about the agency’s future
Read full article: Texas Lottery ticket sales to third-party services fuel controversy and questions about the agency’s futureWhile the Lottery Commission says it can’t regulate sales to couriers, lawmakers want changes after two major jackpots were won using those services.
Houston Police captain charged with possessing child porn gets 2 new charges
Read full article: Houston Police captain charged with possessing child porn gets 2 new chargesDaryn Edwards, 59, is now charged with aggravated sexual assault and sexual performance of a child. No bond has been set for those charges.
Zack Martin is retiring after a decorated career at guard for the Cowboys, AP sources say
Read full article: Zack Martin is retiring after a decorated career at guard for the Cowboys, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the decision say Zack Martin is retiring after a decorated career that included seven All-Pro seasons at right guard with the Dallas Cowboys.
3 Polk County jailers arrested, accused of assaulting inmate from Kingwood
Read full article: 3 Polk County jailers arrested, accused of assaulting inmate from KingwoodThree jailers who work at the Polk County Jail have been arrested, accused of assaulting a 34-year-old inmate from Kingwood inside of the jail.
Forensic laboratory in The Woodlands partners with U.S. bureau to solve mysteries of missing, murdered native Americans
Read full article: Forensic laboratory in The Woodlands partners with U.S. bureau to solve mysteries of missing, murdered native AmericansOthram, the laboratory, announced the partnership as part of the initiative known as “Operation Spirit Return.”
Tacking Audrii’s Law: Texas bill proposes adding child grooming to sex offender registration requirements
Read full article: Tacking Audrii’s Law: Texas bill proposes adding child grooming to sex offender registration requirementsA proposed bill named after Audrii Cunningham aims to add child grooming to the list of crimes that would require a violator to register as a sex offender.
Finding Audrii: A story of tragic loss and lasting legacy
Read full article: Finding Audrii: A story of tragic loss and lasting legacyOn an unusually warm February in Livingston, Texas, Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl whose only fault was being too kind, was kidnapped and brutally murdered by a man who entered her life just a few years prior.