Officials in Houston are asking for the public’s help identifying the man behind an “April Fools’ Day” foiled bank robbery in southwest Houston. The man allegedly threatened his own family during the attempted heist.

According to Houston Police, a pedestrian was crossing Richmond Avenue near Fountain View drive when they were struck by a car.

Over 120 firefighters battled a massive fire overnight at the Tran Law Group building in west Houston, which began around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Two teenagers have been arrested for suspected involvement in multiple armored truck robberies across Houston.

Police were investigating a crash that killed two people and knocked out power to people in an area of West Houston.

A man was hospitalized after a minor fender bender at a Houston gas station escalated into a violent altercation and shooting,

One man was killed, and another man was wounded after a road rage shooting in West Houston.

A man accused of fatally stabbing his sister and young niece at a west Houston apartment complex faced a judge Wednesday, as prosecutors shared new details about the case.

Over the past couple of weeks, the Houston area has witnessed an alarming series of family tragedies where disputes between siblings turned deadly.

29-year-old Kendrick Rayvon Fisher is charged with capital murder.

A mother mourns her daughter and granddaughter, allegedly killed by her son on laced drugs.

The Houston Police Department is on the hunt for a suspect believed to be behind a string of 15 robberies in southwest Houston since October.

A wrong-way crash on State Highway 6 in west Houston resulted in two fatalities and two injuries.

A man has died after being wounded by gunshots during a heated exchange in an apartment complex parking lot in West Houston.

Investigators said the two in custody are accused of luring and shooting the victim

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Houston Police said that one person is dead, and another is in the hospital following a car crash in west Houston.

The KPRC 2 'DRAINED' investigation into inaccurate and outrageous water bills got big results this past April. Now four months into the Houston Mayor's plan to fix the water billing issues we wanted to know if it's working. What's changed? And who's in charge of fixing all of the problems we exposed? KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Amy Davis is looking out for you as she checks the city's progress in correcting the water problems draining so many of you.

A man was arrested after a standoff with police and SWAT at an apartment complex in west Houston.

Whether you’re a coupon clipper or you just enjoy leisurely shopping for the vibes, this new store opening in West Houston may be just for you.

A man has been taken to a hospital after being shot in the leg after police say he fired a gun at officers responding to a burglary call at a West Houston apartment complex.

A 13-year-old boy is facing capital murder charges after an attempted robbery turned fatal in west Houston.

A 66-year-old man has been arrested, accused of shooting and killing a 74-year-old woman at a West Houston senior living apartment complex.

KPRC2 viewer Frans Floris reached out to us about Park Row Drive between Highway 6 and Eldridge Parkway in West Houston.

De’Shaun Hollins was murdered in West Houston in 1992. When KPRC 2 began on this story, Parson did not know where her son’s body had been left. Thanks to the good Samaritans who found De’Shaun’s body and reached out to Zach Lashway after his initial report aired in July, Annette now has some answers.

Officials said that a man who worked at a plastic surgery center as a physician in west Houston was charged for practicing medicine without a license.

A new IKEA is set to open in Katy next year, but this particular location will be different compared to the West Houston location.

The segment featuring KPRC2 Investigator Mario Diaz takes a look at how politicians spend tax dollars during their meetings.

Hundreds of Houston water customers who have paid their bills on time every month are getting slapped with enormous charges months later with no explanation. The KPRC 2 Investigates team is digging into the billing nightmares that are leaving customers “DRAINED.”

Two HPD officers were stabbed in the face while serving a welfare check and a man is dead after an officer-involved shooting at a west Houston home Saturday morning, police said.

A new surveillance video has been released Friday of two suspects tied to a deadly carjacking and shooting Tuesday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

Police are on the hunt for two suspects who allegedly shot a woman during a carjacking, then ran the victim over with her own vehicle in west Houston on Valentine’s Day.

Charges have been filed against two teen suspects accused in a shooting that left another teen critically injured in early January.

If you’ve been in the market for a new appliance lately, you probably noticed, you don’t have as many options and sometimes items are on backorder for months. So you might not be as picky when you do find one you want. That’s part of the problem for a west Houston man who has been dealing with a refrigerator problem since October.

Surveillance video has been released of a woman who is tied to a string of robberies in the Houston area, according to the Houston Police Department.

Concerns are growing in a west Houston neighborhood over a water leak that has lasted for several days.

With an arctic blast headed to the Houston area this afternoon into Friday morning, Houstonians are preparing for temperatures to his below freezing for the next 36 to 44 hours.

Charges have been filed against a suspect accused in the fatal shooting of a man in west Houston on Nov. 4. Emerson Giovanni Hernandez, 25, is charged with murder in the death of Graylon Rucker, 40.

A woman is dead after she was struck by an oncoming vehicle in west Houston late Thursday night, police said.

Firefighters battled an apartment fire that damaged four units and left one woman displaced early Saturday.

West Houston Senior Service Industry expert, Arturo Lopez, from TruBlue Total House Care, and Lucas Farrow, Houston Physical Therapist and Business Development Lead from InHome Therapy, appeared on KPRC 2+ to share tips for fall prevention.

A man who was sleeping outside was reportedly found with a deadly gunshot wound to the head overnight Tuesday, according to police.

Lilli Curry,16, died from Ewing sarcoma in 2016.

One west Houston resident says an extremely loud, piercing noise coming from a nearby plaza has been keeping her and other people who live in the area up at night.

When a suspected drunk driver’s car went flying through the air before crashing into a restaurant building Tuesday night in West Houston, witnesses near the scene began calling 911.

Authorities are investigating after two masked men entered a METRO bus in west Houston and started shooting, injuring a man Friday morning.

Authorities are reminding pet owners of the dangers heat poses to outdoor animals after they said five puppies died from heat distress in west Houston.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspects accused of robbing a man at a west Houston apartment complex.

Police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times when a hail of gunfire erupted at a west Houston shopping center parking lot early Sunday.

Residents of a west Houston neighborhood near Woodway Drive and Del Monte are fed up with animal carcasses left on the backside of Briarbend Park.

An investigation is underway after a vehicle crashed into a tree after the driver was shot at an intersection in west Houston Monday, according to HPD.

Many fine bookshops are scattered throughout Houston. They’re generally quirky, rambling places that offer much to stimulate the mind and quiet the soul. Among their stacks, you can pluck out-of-print books from overstuffed shelves or root out gems from curated collections.

A mother and wife is now pushing for justice after her beloved husband and their son were robbed at gunpoint. Houston police said the suspects shot and killed the father in front of his son.

Houston police are investigating after they said a woman was randomly shot in the back while driving through a west Houston neighborhood.

Houston police are investigating after a suspect was shot and killed by an officer at an apartment complex near the Galleria area Wednesday evening.

A man was shot and killed after police said he was involved in a fight with a group of men outside a west Houston gas station early Sunday.

A small aircraft crashed through trees and onto a golf course in west Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Houston police are looking for a driver after they say ‘intentionally’ crashed a patrol vehicle and drove through the scene of a police investigation where a motorcyclist died.

A man was killed after Houston police said he tried to rob a woman he met online at her Westchase apartment complex Thursday afternoon.

HOW WE GOT HERE

A man has been charged after attempting to rob a west Houston meat market that led to a sergeant firing her weapon, according to Houston police.

Federal investigators say a small plane appeared to have clipped treetops before crashing in the fog west of Houston, killing both people aboard.

A person was critically injured Wednesday in a shooting in West Houston, Houston police said.

Two years later and in some ways, Texas is still reeling from the historic and catastrophic Hurricane Harvey.

A group of residents is fighting to keep peacocks in their West Houston neighborhood.

A firefighter was injured Friday while battling a warehouse fire in west Houston, officials said.

Two people were shot in a drive-by shooting Thursday night at a bar in northwest Houston, officials said.

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Typhoon Texas in Katy will host their annual Space Day this Saturday, filled with fireworks and loads of fun.

Here are things to know for Friday, July 2:

Houston police used surveillance video and GPS from a suspect’s ankle monitor to identified the man who they believe attacked, raped and robbed a woman in her West Houston hotel room.

A woman has been charged with murder after a man was found dead on the third floor of a West Houston hotel.

Authorities need help identifying a suspect responsible for an aggravated robbery in West Houston.

The man spotted with a tiger in a west Houston neighborhood is expected to face a judge Friday.

A woman was killed after a shooting in west Houston, according to Houston police.

A West Houston neighborhood is shaken after a peacock was killed.

HOUSTON – The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department will soon begin accepting passport applications at two locations on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Starting Monday, both the Central Houston (at 1400 Lubbock) and the West Houston (3203 South Dairy Ashford) Municipal Court locations will be designated as an Acceptance Facility for U.S. passport applications for U.S. citizens planning international travel, the city announced in a news release. Effective Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, Houston Municipal Courts will begin accepting passport applications on behalf of the @StateDept. pic.twitter.com/1pyzTT5vQ2 — HoustonMunicipalCrts (@HoustonMunCourt) January 29, 2021Appointments are required before visiting one of the two Acceptance Facility locations. AdCentral Houston Municipal Court1400 Lubbock, HoustonWest Houston Municipal Court3203 South Dairy Ashford, Houston

HOUSTON – A Houston-native author is tackling racism, privilege and empowerment in her new, debut novel. Author J. Elle spoke to KPRC 2 about her book described as the 2018 film “The Hate U Give” meets DC’s “Wonder Woman” taking place in a “Black Panther” world. Elle said she hopes her book can “inspire a movement and plant the seeds of change.”From inspiration to publishingElle told KPRC 2 an image rooted in her mind brought her to the keyboard. Ad“Writing is like exercise, like I just sat there (at my desk) one morning and started drafting what came to mind,” she told KPRC 2. My neighborhood lives in the pages of this book,” she told KPRC 2.

Amidst a global pandemic, with COVID-19 safety procedures in place, VYPE has produced its third citywide preview magazine of the year. VYPE held its annual basketball photoshoot in October on The Cannon campus in West Houston. Player features, 50 team previews, player rankings and VYPE's preseason team rankings and absolutely amazing photography are all inside this book. The 2020 VYPE Houston Basketball Preview magazine will start to be available next week at select retailers around Houston, including select Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steak Burgers, Academy Sports & Outdoors, McDonalds and Sun & SkI's. - CLICK HERE TO ORDERAlso CLICK HERE to view and order any photo taken at the 2020 VYPE Houston Basketball Photoshoot powered by Whataburger.

HOUSTON A brand new cafe has opened in West Houston with a little bit of inspiration from the Mediterranean. White Elm Cafe Bakery, located at 14079 Memorial in Houston opened their doors at 10 a.m Monday morning. Owners Scott and Stacy Simonson, along with partner Chris Ramirez offer a full-service cafe and in-house bakery with Katz Coffee and fresh baked pastries perfected by the Bread Man himself, Tasos Katsaounis. A full coffee menu and Espresso bar is also available. IF YOU GO:White Elm Cafe BakeryAddress: 14079 Memorial, Houston

HOUSTON – Reserved Seder-to-Go kits can be picked up by individuals and volunteers in drive-thru fashion on Tuesday at multiple locations for Passover. The kits can be picked up at the Chabad of Uptown, located at 4311 Bettis Dr., at 11 a.m. - noon and at Chabad of West Houston, located at 12645 Whittington Dr., from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. is still taking reservations for kits to deliver to Jewish patients at Texas Medical Center area hospitals. With 12 Chabad centers throughout the Houston metropolitan area, a spokesperson said Chabad has been well-positioned to provide for the widespread Jewish community. Rabbi Dovid Goldstein said that he distributed nearly 100 kits at the West Houston location.