June 6, 2026: Governor Greg Abbott will address the state's efforts to control the New World screwworm (NWS). The flesh-eating parasite has been found in the state.Greg Abbott warns of ‘challenging summer’ after flesh-eating parasite found in TexasRead full article: Greg Abbott warns of ‘challenging summer’ after flesh-eating parasite found in Texas
Flood advisoryRounds of rainfall continuing through the afternoonRead full article: Rounds of rainfall continuing through the afternoon
June 5, 2026: Investigators say this is the second time in 7 months the girl has been found home alone.Fort Bend disabled girl survived on cake, mom charged with abandoning herRead full article: Fort Bend disabled girl survived on cake, mom charged with abandoning her
No description availableLIVE RADAR: Scattered thunderstorms impacting parts of Houston areaRead full article: LIVE RADAR: Scattered thunderstorms impacting parts of Houston area
Image of the suspect obtained by KPRC 2Houston man arrested after allegedly sneaking onto United Airlines flight at Bush Intercontinental AirportRead full article: Houston man arrested after allegedly sneaking onto United Airlines flight at Bush Intercontinental Airport
A New World screwworm larvae sits at rest in this undated photoFlesh-eating parasite confirmed in Texas. What Houston residents need to know about the new world screwwormRead full article: Flesh-eating parasite confirmed in Texas. What Houston residents need to know about the new world screwworm
June 5, 2026: A 24-year-old man collapsed and died after being stabbed inside an apartment in southeast Houston.Young stay-at-home dad killed in SE Houston stabbing after arguing with woman he’s known for yearsRead full article: Young stay-at-home dad killed in SE Houston stabbing after arguing with woman he’s known for years
FILE - Anthony Head arrives for the European premiere of 'The Iron Lady' on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short, File)Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72Read full article: Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72
Generic airport - lightbox KPRCGround stop issued for Bush Airport due to thunderstormsRead full article: Ground stop issued for Bush Airport due to thunderstorms
Texans wide receiver Jaylin NoelTexans receiver Jaylin Noel poised for increased role in second season: ‘Looking forward to being a game-changer’Read full article: Texans receiver Jaylin Noel poised for increased role in second season: ‘Looking forward to being a game-changer’
FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2018 file photo, a doctor performs an ultrasound scan on a pregnant woman at a hospital in Chicago. According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in about 17 out of every 100,000 U.S. births each year, the mother dies from pregnancy-related causes - around 700 deaths a year. But the rate has been slowly climbing for decades. The rate was around 12 per 100,000 a quarter century ago. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)Thinking about starting a family? New study ranks Texas among the worst states to have a babyRead full article: Thinking about starting a family? New study ranks Texas among the worst states to have a baby
Watch this episode of ‘Eat Like a Local’ Saturday at 10 a.m.Crunch Time: Three Houston spots serving fried food done rightRead full article: Crunch Time: Three Houston spots serving fried food done right
KPRC 2 Insiders, enter for a chance to win three weeks of free parking from The Parking Spot!SponsoredSUMMER SWEEPSTAKES: Enter to win 3 weeks of free airport parking from The Parking SpotRead full article: SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES: Enter to win 3 weeks of free airport parking from The Parking Spot
A tank of gas ended up costing several Spring Branch drivers thousands of dollars in vehicle repairs — and they say they are struggling to get answers or compensation from the gas station responsible.Drivers say contaminated gas at Spring Branch Circle K destroyed their vehicles, left without compensationRead full article: Drivers say contaminated gas at Spring Branch Circle K destroyed their vehicles, left without compensation
Sheriff and district attorney pledge transparency with investigation underwayIdentity of deputy revealed in fatal Lake Jackson shooting of 18-year-old Texas State studentRead full article: Identity of deputy revealed in fatal Lake Jackson shooting of 18-year-old Texas State student
Train derailmentSeveral train cars derail at railyard in Port of HoustonRead full article: Several train cars derail at railyard in Port of Houston
Crime scene - lightbox KPRC17-year-old charged after teenage boy fatally shot in apparent accidental shooting in The Woodlands homeRead full article: 17-year-old charged after teenage boy fatally shot in apparent accidental shooting in The Woodlands home
A generic photo of a data centerAlvin City Council approves resolution opposing data centers pending further reviewRead full article: Alvin City Council approves resolution opposing data centers pending further review
Kevin Durant in the new Rockets uniformRockets unveil new uniforms ahead of 2026-27 NBA seasonRead full article: Rockets unveil new uniforms ahead of 2026-27 NBA season
Texans wide receiver Tank DellTexans’ Tank Dell takes encouraging step forward in his comeback from devastating knee injuryRead full article: Texans’ Tank Dell takes encouraging step forward in his comeback from devastating knee injury
No description availableBeloved Conroe horseman, 81, found shot to death in his home, community demands answersRead full article: Beloved Conroe horseman, 81, found shot to death in his home, community demands answers
No description availableGov. Greg Abbott expands state disaster declaration on screwworm infestation in South TexasRead full article: Gov. Greg Abbott expands state disaster declaration on screwworm infestation in South Texas
No description availableEight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.Read full article: Eight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.
No description availableChristian Menefee’s congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrencyRead full article: Christian Menefee’s congressional win is a generational shift backed by cryptocurrency
No description availableDetained Guatemalan woman who required urgent ovarian surgery for months released by ICERead full article: Detained Guatemalan woman who required urgent ovarian surgery for months released by ICE
No description availableTexas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further.Read full article: Texas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further.
No description availableWhat to know about screwworm in TexasRead full article: What to know about screwworm in Texas
We’re asking viewers across the Houston area to send us their water bills and a brief description of their concerns so we can look for patterns, ask officials for answers, and continue reporting on water billing problems in their communities.Think your water bill is wrong? KPRC 2 Investigates is collecting Houston-area billsRead full article: Think your water bill is wrong? KPRC 2 Investigates is collecting Houston-area bills
David Northern’s Flint Housing Commission contract, Houston Housing Authority controversy raise new accountability questionsHe wasted millions in Houston. Now he’s running Flint’s housing authority — and making more money than everRead full article: He wasted millions in Houston. Now he’s running Flint’s housing authority — and making more money than ever
The suspected gunman8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountabilityRead full article: 8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountability
Everybody’s ready — but what exactly are taxpayers signing up for?Houston Texans’ new Toro District project raises big questions about public money and trafficRead full article: Houston Texans’ new Toro District project raises big questions about public money and traffic
Two years after a A KPRC 2 investigation exposed millions in misspent federal housing dollars at the Houston Housing Authority, the man at the center of the scandal is running another housing agency — and the federal investigators who swooped in have yet to say a word publicly.‘I am one illness away from losing everything:’ Ex-Houston housing chief was spending their money on steakRead full article: ‘I am one illness away from losing everything:’ Ex-Houston housing chief was spending their money on steak
Here is a step-by-step guide to checking your own meter, finding out if your address is on the list and getting a credit if you were overcharged.How to check if wrong water meter was installed at your Houston homeRead full article: How to check if wrong water meter was installed at your Houston home
Residents and workers called 311 and law enforcement repeatedly. Nothing happened. So, they then called 2 Helps YouIllegal dump site off Antoine Drive ignored for months; 2 Helps You puts Harris County on noticeRead full article: Illegal dump site off Antoine Drive ignored for months; 2 Helps You puts Harris County on notice
A massive pothole along Wirt Road had residents worried about safety2 Helps You gets results days after Houstonians contact KPRC 2 over dangerous road conditions Read full article: 2 Helps You gets results days after Houstonians contact KPRC 2 over dangerous road conditions
Restoration Team aims to help 100 families annually by 20282 Helps You: Restoration Team’s 500th home gets new life in northeast HoustonRead full article: 2 Helps You: Restoration Team’s 500th home gets new life in northeast Houston
68-year-old says she paid the city $75 to honor her grandfather, but claims the brick was never installed2 Helps You: Brookshire woman demands answers after 3-year wait for commemorative brickRead full article: 2 Helps You: Brookshire woman demands answers after 3-year wait for commemorative brick
DeAnda Brothers Boxing Gym2 Helps You: Community Helping Community, DeAnda Brothers Boxing Gym Read full article: 2 Helps You: Community Helping Community, DeAnda Brothers Boxing Gym
2 Helps You shows community helping community with this local gem from the diamond, “Baseball is just a vehicle that we are using to help and build in the community,”More than baseball: Houston’s Texas Monarchs are saving a game — and teaching historyRead full article: More than baseball: Houston’s Texas Monarchs are saving a game — and teaching history
FILE - Carre Otis attends the CFDA Fashion Awards at The Pool and The Grill on Nov. 10, 2021, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)Former supermodel Carré Otis files Paris rape complaint against ex-Elite bossRead full article: Former supermodel Carré Otis files Paris rape complaint against ex-Elite boss
FILE - Taylor Swift appears at the MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, N.Y., on Sept. 11, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' song is a return to pop countryRead full article: Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' song is a return to pop country
No description availableSponsoredThe Travel Mom’s tips for planning and booking a breathtaking Alaskan cruiseRead full article: The Travel Mom’s tips for planning and booking a breathtaking Alaskan cruise
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No description available3 days agoDiscovery Green celebrating summer with free family fun and soccer-inspired eventsRead full article: Discovery Green celebrating summer with free family fun and soccer-inspired events
Watch this episode of ‘Eat Like a Local’ Saturday at 10 a.m.Crunch Time: Three Houston spots serving fried food done rightRead full article: Crunch Time: Three Houston spots serving fried food done right
FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2018 file photo, a doctor performs an ultrasound scan on a pregnant woman at a hospital in Chicago. According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in about 17 out of every 100,000 U.S. births each year, the mother dies from pregnancy-related causes - around 700 deaths a year. But the rate has been slowly climbing for decades. The rate was around 12 per 100,000 a quarter century ago. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)Thinking about starting a family? New study ranks Texas among the worst states to have a babyRead full article: Thinking about starting a family? New study ranks Texas among the worst states to have a baby
June 6, 2026: Governor Greg Abbott will address the state's efforts to control the New World screwworm (NWS). The flesh-eating parasite has been found in the state.58 minutes agoGreg Abbott warns of ‘challenging summer’ after flesh-eating parasite found in TexasRead full article: Greg Abbott warns of ‘challenging summer’ after flesh-eating parasite found in Texas
A resident looks at his family members as he sits inside his dormitory at a nursing home in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka, Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)43 minutes agoSri Lanka nursing home worker says a ‘chained’ patient was among 13 fire victimsRead full article: Sri Lanka nursing home worker says a ‘chained’ patient was among 13 fire victims
Houston expands lighting along popular trailColumbia Tap Trail gets $7.5M safety upgrade ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 — but is it enough?Read full article: Columbia Tap Trail gets $7.5M safety upgrade ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 — but is it enough?
Flight controllers monitor the Artemis II mission from the White Flight Control Room inside the Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Mission Control Center at Johnson Space Center at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on April 3, 2026.NASA awards $300 million contract to modernize Johnson Space Center in HoustonRead full article: NASA awards $300 million contract to modernize Johnson Space Center in Houston
Police and prosecutors say viral confrontations may expose suspected offenders, but evidence gathered by civilian groups often fails to meet the legal standards needed for prosecution.Caught on camera, but not charged: Why many Houston-area vigilante child predator stings don’t make it to courtRead full article: Caught on camera, but not charged: Why many Houston-area vigilante child predator stings don’t make it to court
FILE - In this June 25, 2020 file photo, contact tracers work at Harris County Public Health contact tracing facility in Houston. Health investigators across the U.S. are finding it nearly impossible to keep up with the deluge of new COVID-19 infections and carry out contact tracing efforts that were once seen as a pillar in the nations pandemic response.States are hiring new staff and seeking out volunteers to bolster the ranks of contact tracers that have been completely overwhelmed by surging coronavirus cases. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)Harris County Public Health launches Ebola dashboard to keep Houston-area residents informedRead full article: Harris County Public Health launches Ebola dashboard to keep Houston-area residents informed
No description availableHuman trafficking often hides in plain sight, experts say as Houston prepares for World Cup visitorsRead full article: Human trafficking often hides in plain sight, experts say as Houston prepares for World Cup visitors
Texas Highway Patrol Canine Tracking Operations Program.More patrols coming to Houston entertainment districts as Texas ramps up summer securityRead full article: More patrols coming to Houston entertainment districts as Texas ramps up summer security
Generic crime scene - lightbox KPRCMan found dead in New Caney ditch; Investigators believe he was hit the night before while riding bicycle Read full article: Man found dead in New Caney ditch; Investigators believe he was hit the night before while riding bicycle
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 21: Guests attend Living Our Legacy: A Juneteenth Wellness Experience at Adams Park on June 21, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamea Beavers/Getty Images for Atlanta Life)1 day agoKen Paxton to investigate Celsius, Alani Nu over concerns high-caffeine energy drinks are being marketed to minorsRead full article: Ken Paxton to investigate Celsius, Alani Nu over concerns high-caffeine energy drinks are being marketed to minors
No description available1 day agoLIVE RADAR: Scattered thunderstorms impacting parts of Houston areaRead full article: LIVE RADAR: Scattered thunderstorms impacting parts of Houston area
Houston watch for downpours that may lead to street floodingTracking another round of showers and storms Friday in the Houston areaRead full article: Tracking another round of showers and storms Friday in the Houston area
Make sure you download our guide below1 day agoKPRC 2’s 2026 Hurricane & Flood Survival GuideRead full article: KPRC 2’s 2026 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide
Texans rookie first-round offensive lineman Keylan RutledgeSource: Texans agree to terms on four-year, $19.276 million deal with first-round pick Keylan RutledgeRead full article: Source: Texans agree to terms on four-year, $19.276 million deal with first-round pick Keylan Rutledge
Andrews Street in Freedmen's Town1 day agoFreedmen’s Town advocates to address redevelopment concerns in Houston’s historic Fourth WardRead full article: Freedmen’s Town advocates to address redevelopment concerns in Houston’s historic Fourth Ward
Children enjoying the water feature at Levy Park1 day agoLIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026Read full article: LIST: Free and low-cost splash pads, spray grounds and waterparks in the Houston area to cool off in summer 2026
Juneteenth Flag celebrating emancipation1 day agoLIST: Juneteenth celebrations held across Harris County Precinct 4 aim to honor historyRead full article: LIST: Juneteenth celebrations held across Harris County Precinct 4 aim to honor history
No description available1 day ago3 injured in drive-by shooting outside north Houston convenience store Read full article: 3 injured in drive-by shooting outside north Houston convenience store
A driver begins to pump gas at a filling station in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)1 day agoTexas gas prices drop again ahead of summer travel. Here's what it means for Houston driversRead full article: Texas gas prices drop again ahead of summer travel. Here's what it means for Houston drivers
Mosquito1 day agoGoogle wants to release 64 million mosquitoes. Here’s why scientists support the planRead full article: Google wants to release 64 million mosquitoes. Here’s why scientists support the plan
TEA logo1 day agoTEA launches public dashboard showing over 13,000 educator misconduct casesRead full article: TEA launches public dashboard showing over 13,000 educator misconduct cases
Retirees could see an immediate 24% reduction in benefits once the trust fund is exhausted.1 day agoSocial Security Trust Fund could run out in 7 years. Here’s what it means for your benefitsRead full article: Social Security Trust Fund could run out in 7 years. Here’s what it means for your benefits
Nearly 1 in 5 US teens and young adults have sought mental health advice from AI chatbots, study finds1 day agoNearly 1 in 5 US teens and young adults have sought mental health advice from AI chatbots, study findsRead full article: Nearly 1 in 5 US teens and young adults have sought mental health advice from AI chatbots, study finds
Generic prison - lightbox KPRC1 day agoTraffic stop uncovers personal information of nearly 250 potential identity theft victimsRead full article: Traffic stop uncovers personal information of nearly 250 potential identity theft victims
Police car at night1 day ago3 arrested after mother hears intruders breaking into home while child is insideRead full article: 3 arrested after mother hears intruders breaking into home while child is inside
No description available1 day ago‘Families have to make hard decisions’: New report highlights child care gaps in HoustonRead full article: ‘Families have to make hard decisions’: New report highlights child care gaps in Houston
Brazoria County Sheriff breaks silence after one of his deputies shot and killed an 18-year-old college student after a chase.1 day agoSheriff breaks silence after Brazoria County deputy shooting leaves 18-year-old dead in his family’s garageRead full article: Sheriff breaks silence after Brazoria County deputy shooting leaves 18-year-old dead in his family’s garage
Dozens of shirtless Houston Astros fans gather in a section of Daikin Park during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 3, 2026, joining the viral "Tarps Off" movement that has spread across Major League Baseball.1 day agoWhat are these bare-chested guys doing at Astros games? The viral ‘Tarps Off’ movement, explainedRead full article: What are these bare-chested guys doing at Astros games? The viral ‘Tarps Off’ movement, explained
April Timberlake was arrested after allegedly attempting to process fraudulent refunds totaling approximately $52,000 at her workplace on the Northwest Freeway, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.1 day agoWoman accused of trying to steal $52K through fraudulent refunds at Northwest Freeway businessRead full article: Woman accused of trying to steal $52K through fraudulent refunds at Northwest Freeway business
The Mustangs will look to beat Tomball, which is playing in its third-straight state title game. 1 day agoAfter changing head coaches, Memorial baseball is playing in its first state title game in program history Read full article: After changing head coaches, Memorial baseball is playing in its first state title game in program history
FILE - An adult New World screwworm fly sits at rest in this undated photo. (Denise Bonilla/U.S. Department of Agriculture via AP)Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in USRead full article: Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US
Images from the video2 days ago‘The classic, with extra sauce’: Houston Rockets tease return of ‘ketchup and mustard’ ahead of June 4 jersey releaseRead full article: ‘The classic, with extra sauce’: Houston Rockets tease return of ‘ketchup and mustard’ ahead of June 4 jersey release
Family attorney calls it murder as Texas Rangers investigate; deputy’s name still not released1 day agoSurveillance video shows seconds before Brazoria County deputy shot and killed Texas State studentRead full article: Surveillance video shows seconds before Brazoria County deputy shot and killed Texas State student