Darius Williams, who is listed in the Wheatley High School’s staff directory as an NES CTE teacher in a non-foundational program of study, described the experience as a teacher in an Instagram video.HISD teacher says he ‘broke down’ after seniors struggled to read and write on second day of classesRead full article: HISD teacher says he ‘broke down’ after seniors struggled to read and write on second day of classes
Mother charged for failing to seek care after initial assault, citing fear of jail for boyfriendSpring man held on $1 million bond after toddler allegedly stomped, left on life supportRead full article: Spring man held on $1 million bond after toddler allegedly stomped, left on life support
Jazmin Cisneros is accused of failing to seek medical care after her boyfriend Gerardo Gonzalez allegedly beat her 2-year-old daughterHCSO: Mother allegedly waited days to get medical care for unresponsive 2-year-old in fear boyfriend would ‘go to jail’Read full article: HCSO: Mother allegedly waited days to get medical care for unresponsive 2-year-old in fear boyfriend would ‘go to jail’
Airport worker shares emotional story of losing her car before fellow labor leader offers $1,000 to help‘I can breathe a little easier’: Houston airport worker shares emotional story after losing carRead full article: ‘I can breathe a little easier’: Houston airport worker shares emotional story after losing car
A U.S. Immigration and Customers Enforcement Officer (ICE) directs passengers standing in a TSA security screening line at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on March 26, 2026.ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves for officersRead full article: ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves for officers
Galveston sees typical bacteria cases despite Louisiana spikeFlesh-eating’ bacteria warning — should Galveston beachgoers be concerned?Read full article: Flesh-eating’ bacteria warning — should Galveston beachgoers be concerned?
No description availableHISD achievement gaps are shrinking as STAAR scores riseRead full article: HISD achievement gaps are shrinking as STAAR scores rise
FILE - Capital One credit cards are shown in Mount Prospect, Ill., on Feb. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)Americans near record credit card debt — strategies to lower your balanceRead full article: Americans near record credit card debt — strategies to lower your balance
School police urge families to allow extra time and patience during drop-off and pickupBack-to-school traffic is back: Spring Branch ISD police warn against ‘parking lot rage’Read full article: Back-to-school traffic is back: Spring Branch ISD police warn against ‘parking lot rage’
TS CristobalTropical Storm Cristobal becomes the Atlantic’s 3rd named stormRead full article: Tropical Storm Cristobal becomes the Atlantic’s 3rd named storm
No description available12-year-old Houston golfer Alaina Villarreal makes her debut on Stephen Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf TourRead full article: 12-year-old Houston golfer Alaina Villarreal makes her debut on Stephen Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Tour
KPRC 2 Insiders have 4 chances to win a $250 Kroger gift card.SponsoredKPRC 2 Insiders, here’s your chance to win a $250 Kroger gift card! Read full article: KPRC 2 Insiders, here’s your chance to win a $250 Kroger gift card!
A North Harris County apartment complex is under a court order to make safety improvements and keep tenants better informed, following years of complaints and legal action by the Harris County Attorney's Office.Management reacts, Judge orders Palms on Rolling Creek apartments to fix safety hazards after years of tenant complaintsRead full article: Management reacts, Judge orders Palms on Rolling Creek apartments to fix safety hazards after years of tenant complaints
No description availableAbbott pushes 10-year sentence minimum as Houston-area educator misconduct cases mountRead full article: Abbott pushes 10-year sentence minimum as Houston-area educator misconduct cases mount
Don Toliver graphicDon Toliver’s Toyota Center concert ends early after HPD investigates man stopped at metal detectorRead full article: Don Toliver’s Toyota Center concert ends early after HPD investigates man stopped at metal detector
i45NOWBody of missing Texas City man found in Moses Lake after boat capsizedRead full article: Body of missing Texas City man found in Moses Lake after boat capsized
No description available$1 billion Powerball jackpot has Houstonians dreaming big — here’s what experts say winners should do firstRead full article: $1 billion Powerball jackpot has Houstonians dreaming big — here’s what experts say winners should do first
No description availableEaDo residents demand green space restored after FIFA World Cup makeoverRead full article: EaDo residents demand green space restored after FIFA World Cup makeover
No description available2 Helps You: Voting reminders on Texas focusing on ID, provisional ballots and voter registrationRead full article: 2 Helps You: Voting reminders on Texas focusing on ID, provisional ballots and voter registration
No description availableFear of reporting crime raises public safety concerns among Houston immigrant communityRead full article: Fear of reporting crime raises public safety concerns among Houston immigrant community
People dance at La Pulga de Alamo in Alamo, Texas on Sept. 14, 2024. Verónica Gabriela Cárdenas for The Texas TribuneRio Grande Valley residents are feeling more negative about their lives. That could spill into the voting booth.Read full article: Rio Grande Valley residents are feeling more negative about their lives. That could spill into the voting booth.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The migrants in this story asked to be identified only by their first names or initials because they are undocumented and fear arrest and deportation. Jossman, an asylum seeker from Venezuela, sits down during an interview at Iglesia Cristiana Roca de Refugio in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Jossman was recently released from ICE custody on Monday, June 29.In San Antonio’s immigrant community, the fear of ICE weighs on every moveRead full article: In San Antonio’s immigrant community, the fear of ICE weighs on every move
No description availablePaxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas votersRead full article: Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters
The Children’s Health Specialty Center, where GENECIS is located, in Dallas, TX on June 22, 2022. Baby at center of surrogacy rights case is born in DallasRead full article: Baby at center of surrogacy rights case is born in Dallas
Police Car2 people died in a military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials sayRead full article: 2 people died in a military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials say
No description availableCorpus Christi voters to decide if industry should pay sharply higher water fees during droughtsRead full article: Corpus Christi voters to decide if industry should pay sharply higher water fees during droughts
Several Texas EquuSearch volunteers also scouring areaSearchers return to the ‘Texas Killing Fields’Read full article: Searchers return to the ‘Texas Killing Fields’
No description availableDozens of Texas counties working on plans to install flood warning sirensRead full article: Dozens of Texas counties working on plans to install flood warning sirens
70-year-old man convicted of 1977 murder has sentence reduced to lifeAfter half-century on death row, Houston man gets lifeRead full article: After half-century on death row, Houston man gets life
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
No description available2 Helps You: Voting reminders on Texas focusing on ID, provisional ballots and voter registrationRead full article: 2 Helps You: Voting reminders on Texas focusing on ID, provisional ballots and voter registration
So many have reached out and we have more in the pipeline, but it’s the ones that linger without a resolution that still has our focus.2 Helps You update: Most problems solved, but 4 cases remain unresolved - who has yet to deliver? Read full article: 2 Helps You update: Most problems solved, but 4 cases remain unresolved - who has yet to deliver?
2 Helps YouUnion Pacific cleans up overgrown vegetation along southeast Houston rail line Read full article: Union Pacific cleans up overgrown vegetation along southeast Houston rail line
Southeast Houston families grateful for 2 Helps You pushing Houston Public Works on it’s action plan for a fix to community’s eyesore and squatters problem 2 Helps You: Houstonians frustrated over years-long abandoned home, city claims demolition could happen within 60 daysRead full article: 2 Helps You: Houstonians frustrated over years-long abandoned home, city claims demolition could happen within 60 days
One Sugar Land resident, who is not a customer of Xfinity, reached out to Investigator Mario Diaz after company left cables in his backyard for “Going on 2 years”More Houstonians report abandoned Xfinity cables after initial 2 Helps You report, company acts swiftly with solutionRead full article: More Houstonians report abandoned Xfinity cables after initial 2 Helps You report, company acts swiftly with solution
Compassion for Community organization is this week’s focus for making a positive impact in the Houston Area2 Helps You: 2,000 pairs of shoes part of back-to-school giveaway Saturday in Spring to students in needRead full article: 2 Helps You: 2,000 pairs of shoes part of back-to-school giveaway Saturday in Spring to students in need
Director Dave Green, center, poses for a portrait with Will Forte, left, and Eric Bauza to promote the film "Coyote vs. Acme" on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)'Coyote vs. Acme' was canned by Warner Bros. But 3 years later, that's not all folksRead full article: 'Coyote vs. Acme' was canned by Warner Bros. But 3 years later, that's not all folks
FILE - Dara from Bulgaria attends a press conference with the trophy after winning the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, on May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)Eurovision music contest will take place in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas next yearRead full article: Eurovision music contest will take place in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas next year
The exterior of the Kennedy Center is seen, Friday, July 31, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)Kennedy Center board set to vote on whether to move forward with closureRead full article: Kennedy Center board set to vote on whether to move forward with closure
'The Girl on the Train' now on stage at Alley Theatre.SponsoredGet ready for mystery: ‘The Girl on the Train’ now on stage at Alley TheatreRead full article: Get ready for mystery: ‘The Girl on the Train’ now on stage at Alley Theatre
No description available2 days agoBear Grylls takes the cast of ‘The Chosen’ Into the Wild in new Prime Video seriesRead full article: Bear Grylls takes the cast of ‘The Chosen’ Into the Wild in new Prime Video series
The six-year-old loves getting to score goals and practicing at Apex Soccer LabKaty girl with Down syndrome finds her place on the soccer fieldRead full article: Katy girl with Down syndrome finds her place on the soccer field
People dance at La Pulga de Alamo in Alamo, Texas on Sept. 14, 2024. Verónica Gabriela Cárdenas for The Texas TribuneRio Grande Valley residents are feeling more negative about their lives. That could spill into the voting booth.Read full article: Rio Grande Valley residents are feeling more negative about their lives. That could spill into the voting booth.
Wiza Bondele, a health worker on the prevention and control team, is seen at work in Ituri province, eastern Congo, Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Dieudonne Dirole)Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth provinceRead full article: Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province
Paul Grinvalds, of West Des Moines, Iowa, runs with the Raccoon River Running Club, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners coolRead full article: The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
Houston council sends marijuana enforcement, no-knock warrant changes to November ballotHouston voters to decide on marijuana enforcement, no-knock warrant ban in NovemberRead full article: Houston voters to decide on marijuana enforcement, no-knock warrant ban in November
Police Car2 people died in a military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials sayRead full article: 2 people died in a military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials say
Mayor John Whitmire and SEIU Texas President Elsa Flores discuss the salary increase WednesdayHouston airport workers to see pay increases, reaching $23 an hour by 2028Read full article: Houston airport workers to see pay increases, reaching $23 an hour by 2028
FILE - In this long exposure photo, a streak appears in the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower at the Guadarrama mountains, near Madrid, in the early hours of Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)1 day agoLook up! The Perseids are coming Wednesday nightRead full article: Look up! The Perseids are coming Wednesday night
No description availableCorpus Christi voters to decide if industry should pay sharply higher water fees during droughtsRead full article: Corpus Christi voters to decide if industry should pay sharply higher water fees during droughts
A photo of totality taken from Sandusky, Ohio, during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.Total Solar Eclipse Today: When and Where to watch the August 12 EclipseRead full article: Total Solar Eclipse Today: When and Where to watch the August 12 Eclipse
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)Humble Animal Shelter reaches no-kill milestone after saving 94% of pets Read full article: Humble Animal Shelter reaches no-kill milestone after saving 94% of pets
Sheriff Bo Stallman releases statement following charge1 day agoFormer Brazoria County deputy charged in fatal Lake Jackson shooting of Texas State studentRead full article: Former Brazoria County deputy charged in fatal Lake Jackson shooting of Texas State student
Crime scene tape - lightbox KPRC1 day ago5 masked suspects ambush man while sitting in his garage in southeast HoustonRead full article: 5 masked suspects ambush man while sitting in his garage in southeast Houston
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are assisting with traffic control while firefighters work to extinguish the vehicle fire.1 day agoVehicle fire blocks all eastbound SH-99 lanes near Gleannloch Read full article: Vehicle fire blocks all eastbound SH-99 lanes near Gleannloch
The crash involved a single vehicle and a single occupant. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.1 day agoFatal crash closes all southbound SH-288 lanes at SpectrumRead full article: Fatal crash closes all southbound SH-288 lanes at Spectrum
No description available1 day agoSpring Branch ISD police prepare for first day of schoolRead full article: Spring Branch ISD police prepare for first day of school
August 7, 2026: Investigators outside the home where a young girl lives. She was brought -- unconscious -- to a Spring gas station and is now in critical condition.1 day agoMother of 2-year-old brought unconscious to Spring gas station arrested, accused of failing to seek medical attentionRead full article: Mother of 2-year-old brought unconscious to Spring gas station arrested, accused of failing to seek medical attention
HFD said there were no injuries reported.1 day agoHouston firefighters battle scrap metal fire at Ironman Metals near Highway 225Read full article: Houston firefighters battle scrap metal fire at Ironman Metals near Highway 225
The sheriff’s office has not yet released the number of fatalities.2 days ago2 children killed in RV fire in Liberty CountyRead full article: 2 children killed in RV fire in Liberty County
A body was found in a retention pond near Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Tuesday morning.1 day agoBody found in retention pond near Memorial Hermann Southeast HospitalRead full article: Body found in retention pond near Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
AI-powered cameras have flagged nearly 18,000 motorists illegally passing stopped Brevard County school busesHouston hot Thursday but a dip in temps Friday because of a chance of rainRead full article: Houston hot Thursday but a dip in temps Friday because of a chance of rain
The Owls won their first American Conference Championship last season. 1 day agoRice volleyball is looking to build on last year's successRead full article: Rice volleyball is looking to build on last year's success
No description available1 day agoLeague City voters will weigh in on Flock cameras in November, but City Council gets final sayRead full article: League City voters will weigh in on Flock cameras in November, but City Council gets final say
A man who called Houston Police to report a shooting was detained by federal immigration agents at the scene and the Harris County District Attorney is now speaking out.1 day agoICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspectRead full article: ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect
No description available1 day agoKaty ID launches virtual high school open to students across TexasRead full article: Katy ID launches virtual high school open to students across Texas
The Houston Texans host the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday night at Reliant Stadium.1 day agoWhat does DeMeco Ryans want to see in the Texans first preseason game?Read full article: What does DeMeco Ryans want to see in the Texans first preseason game?
Generic cuffs and gavel - lightbox KPRC1 day agoNearly two dozen people charged in Montgomery County retail theft operationRead full article: Nearly two dozen people charged in Montgomery County retail theft operation
When seconds count during a school emergency, how quickly can a teacher get help?1 day agoTexas schools are required to have silent panic alerts. Here’s how one Houston-area district is using themRead full article: Texas schools are required to have silent panic alerts. Here’s how one Houston-area district is using them
HISD's NES model brings extra resources, pay raises to 129 Houston schools according to district officials. 1 day agoHISD superintendent Miles pushes NES model despite controversy surrounding programRead full article: HISD superintendent Miles pushes NES model despite controversy surrounding program
No description available1 day agoFood recalls involving lettuce, eggs and jalapeños raise concerns for Texas shoppersRead full article: Food recalls involving lettuce, eggs and jalapeños raise concerns for Texas shoppers
So many have reached out and we have more in the pipeline, but it’s the ones that linger without a resolution that still has our focus.1 day ago2 Helps You update: Most problems solved, but 4 cases remain unresolved - who has yet to deliver? Read full article: 2 Helps You update: Most problems solved, but 4 cases remain unresolved - who has yet to deliver?
No description available1 day agoKlein ISD adds new safety measures ahead of new school yearRead full article: Klein ISD adds new safety measures ahead of new school year
Generic crime scene after shooting - lightbox KPRC2 days agoDecomposed body found near N. Eldridge Parkway in west HoustonRead full article: Decomposed body found near N. Eldridge Parkway in west Houston
A vehicle is crushed by debris after an earthquake struck Cali, Colombia, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Diaz)1 day agoHouston nonprofit launches relief effort after powerful earthquake strikes ColombiaRead full article: Houston nonprofit launches relief effort after powerful earthquake strikes Colombia
Elias Moreno Perez1 day agoFound: 71-year-old Baytown man now safe with familyRead full article: Found: 71-year-old Baytown man now safe with family
Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 41 day agoMan charged with injuring a child after disturbance call leads to foot pursuit in northwest Harris CountyRead full article: Man charged with injuring a child after disturbance call leads to foot pursuit in northwest Harris County