FILE - Democratic presidential hopeful Jesse Jackson with his wife, Jacqueline, salutes the cheering crowd at Operation Push in Chicago, March 10, 1988. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell, File)The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84Read full article: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
HPD says units are on scene and investigatingNo threat found after report of suspicious person at Dobie High SchoolRead full article: No threat found after report of suspicious person at Dobie High School
No description availableEarly voting for the Texas 2026 primaries begins Tuesday. Here’s what to know.Read full article: Early voting for the Texas 2026 primaries begins Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
No description availableWhat to know about county offices on Texas’ March 3 primary ballotRead full article: What to know about county offices on Texas’ March 3 primary ballot
FILE - Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson are seen at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Awards Breakfast in Chicago on Jan. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)A profile of Jesse Jackson as he prepared his 1984 campaign for the presidencyRead full article: A profile of Jesse Jackson as he prepared his 1984 campaign for the presidency
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Austin.NRG Energy to build $617M power plant in Harris County, Governor Abbott announcesRead full article: NRG Energy to build $617M power plant in Harris County, Governor Abbott announces
Lunar New YearHouston basks in sunshine as Lunar New Year & Fat Tuesday kick off with a warm boost! Read full article: Houston basks in sunshine as Lunar New Year & Fat Tuesday kick off with a warm boost!
A classroom at Alfonso Borrego Sr. Elementary School in San Elizario on July 23, 2024.Texas school voucher program tops 100K applications in largest U.S. school choice launchRead full article: Texas school voucher program tops 100K applications in largest U.S. school choice launch
Texans running back Woody MarksTexans’ Woody Marks reflects on rookie year, team outlook: ‘I did decent .. We’ll be back and we’ll be better’Read full article: Texans’ Woody Marks reflects on rookie year, team outlook: ‘I did decent .. We’ll be back and we’ll be better’
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley BrionesHarris County Commissioner Lesley Briones mourns the passing of Rev. Jesse JacksonRead full article: Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones mourns the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson
No description availableWoman who posed as immigration officer arrested, accused of stealing nearly $40,000 from Houston-area familiesRead full article: Woman who posed as immigration officer arrested, accused of stealing nearly $40,000 from Houston-area families
Golden Corral is offering all-you-can-eat steak and butterfly shrimp for Presidents Day, with the option to add a lobster tail for $7.99 at participating locations.Presidents Day sales 2026: Shopping deals, food specials and tech discountsRead full article: Presidents Day sales 2026: Shopping deals, food specials and tech discounts
A classroom at Alfonso Borrego Sr. Elementary School in San Elizario on July 23, 2024.Texas school voucher program tops 100K applications in largest U.S. school choice launchRead full article: Texas school voucher program tops 100K applications in largest U.S. school choice launch
Team Italy's Michele Malfatti celebrates winning the gold medal in the final of the men's team pursuit speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)Italy pulls off a stunner in Olympic men's speedskating team pursuit, earns first gold since 2006Read full article: Italy pulls off a stunner in Olympic men's speedskating team pursuit, earns first gold since 2006
Iowa State guard Nate Heise (0) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 HoustonRead full article: Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 Houston
FILE - A seat belt for the right front passenger seat is shown in a vehicle on Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, file)TxDOT, UIL launch statewide ‘Saved by the Belt’ challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashesRead full article: TxDOT, UIL launch statewide ‘Saved by the Belt’ challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashes
The promotion honors the Lunar New Year tradition of gifting red envelopes — symbols of luck, prosperity, and new beginningsWhere to celebrate Lunar New Year in Houston: Events, performances and specialsRead full article: Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in Houston: Events, performances and specials
A member of the Krewe of Zulu offers up coconuts on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival seasonRead full article: New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season
No description availablePushback grows as Houston ISD plans to close 12 schools, most in Northeast HoustonRead full article: Pushback grows as Houston ISD plans to close 12 schools, most in Northeast Houston
“The concern for someone getting seriously hurt or killed was very real — not just for people in the area, but for first responders.”Fire-prone Channelview hotel demolished after repeated safety concernsRead full article: Fire-prone Channelview hotel demolished after repeated safety concerns
No description availableHouston-area communities on edge as burglars target second-story entry at homesRead full article: Houston-area communities on edge as burglars target second-story entry at homes
No description availableWhere have all the students gone? Enrollment declines drive tough decisions in Houston-area school districts Read full article: Where have all the students gone? Enrollment declines drive tough decisions in Houston-area school districts
No description availableRain leaks through NRG Stadium roof during Monster Jam, repairs underwayRead full article: Rain leaks through NRG Stadium roof during Monster Jam, repairs underway
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Austin.NRG Energy to build $617M power plant in Harris County, Governor Abbott announcesRead full article: NRG Energy to build $617M power plant in Harris County, Governor Abbott announces
FILE - A seat belt for the right front passenger seat is shown in a vehicle on Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, file)TxDOT, UIL launch statewide ‘Saved by the Belt’ challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashesRead full article: TxDOT, UIL launch statewide ‘Saved by the Belt’ challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashes
No description availableStephen Colbert blasts CBS for nixing James Talarico interviewRead full article: Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for nixing James Talarico interview
No description availableTexas Democrats launch $30 million coordinated campaign to target key races, flip state in 2026Read full article: Texas Democrats launch $30 million coordinated campaign to target key races, flip state in 2026
No description availableWhat to know about county offices on Texas’ March 3 primary ballotRead full article: What to know about county offices on Texas’ March 3 primary ballot
No description availableChip Roy is known for calling out GOP leaders. He says that’s what Texas needs in an attorney general.Read full article: Chip Roy is known for calling out GOP leaders. He says that’s what Texas needs in an attorney general.
No description availableConstitutional law expert: Gov. Abbott has law on his side regarding school walkoutsRead full article: Constitutional law expert: Gov. Abbott has law on his side regarding school walkouts
No description availableAfter nearly 30 years on death row, Texas executes Harris County man for 1998 double murderRead full article: After nearly 30 years on death row, Texas executes Harris County man for 1998 double murder
No description availableAfter nearly 3 decades on death row, Houston convicted killer Charles Thompson is scheduled for executionRead full article: After nearly 3 decades on death row, Houston convicted killer Charles Thompson is scheduled for execution
No description availableJudge poised to recommit charged Santa Fe high school gunman to state hospitalRead full article: Judge poised to recommit charged Santa Fe high school gunman to state hospital
Four Houston-area drivers charged with serious crimes against passengers Consider sitting directly behind your Uber driver, safety expert saysRead full article: Consider sitting directly behind your Uber driver, safety expert says
Generic cuffs and gavel - lightbox KPRCStudent cellist back at school after attack in downtown HoustonRead full article: Student cellist back at school after attack in downtown Houston
Ashlyn Carrion poses with her newlywed husband and grandparents.After KPRC 2 report, photographer delivers wedding photos after months-long delayRead full article: After KPRC 2 report, photographer delivers wedding photos after months-long delay
No description availableThird Ward resident reaches out to 2 Helps You in hopes of getting resolution in decade-long property disputeRead full article: Third Ward resident reaches out to 2 Helps You in hopes of getting resolution in decade-long property dispute
No description availableCrumbling dirt road to historic cemetery in Fort Bend County repaired after KPRC 2 gets involvedRead full article: Crumbling dirt road to historic cemetery in Fort Bend County repaired after KPRC 2 gets involved
No description availableHouston tenants endure cold showers after hot water system fails on ChristmasRead full article: Houston tenants endure cold showers after hot water system fails on Christmas
No description availableBinglewood residents say heavy trash piles sit on curbs for months until KPRC 2 made callsRead full article: Binglewood residents say heavy trash piles sit on curbs for months until KPRC 2 made calls
If you’re looking to give back or need a little extra help this season, here are some key programs and resources available in the Houston area.‘2 Helps You’: 25+ ways to find holiday help in Houston Read full article: ‘2 Helps You’: 25+ ways to find holiday help in Houston
FILE - Bruce Springsteen performs in Asbury Park, N.J., Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch 'Land of Hope and Dreams' US tour next monthRead full article: Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch 'Land of Hope and Dreams' US tour next month
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Austin.NRG Energy to build $617M power plant in Harris County, Governor Abbott announcesRead full article: NRG Energy to build $617M power plant in Harris County, Governor Abbott announces
FILE - This photo combination shows Stephen Colbert, left, in Los Angeles, Sept. 12, 2022 and Texas Rep. James Talarico, Aug. 16, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Talia Sprague, Jae C. Hong, file)16 minutes agoStephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in TexasRead full article: Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Austin.NRG Energy to build $617M power plant in Harris County, Governor Abbott announcesRead full article: NRG Energy to build $617M power plant in Harris County, Governor Abbott announces
FILE - A seat belt for the right front passenger seat is shown in a vehicle on Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, file)TxDOT, UIL launch statewide ‘Saved by the Belt’ challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashesRead full article: TxDOT, UIL launch statewide ‘Saved by the Belt’ challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashes
The promotion honors the Lunar New Year tradition of gifting red envelopes — symbols of luck, prosperity, and new beginnings54 minutes agoWhere to celebrate Lunar New Year in Houston: Events, performances and specialsRead full article: Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in Houston: Events, performances and specials
FILE - A woman walks in front of a logo of Bayer AG at the Financial News Conference in Leverkusen, Germany, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuitsRead full article: Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits
“The concern for someone getting seriously hurt or killed was very real — not just for people in the area, but for first responders.”1 day agoFire-prone Channelview hotel demolished after repeated safety concernsRead full article: Fire-prone Channelview hotel demolished after repeated safety concerns
The Indian Health Service-run Albuquerque Indian Dental Clinic in Albuquerque, N.M. Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Savannah Peters)1 day agoIndian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027Read full article: Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
As housing booms in Independence Heights, the potential sale of Burrus Elementary’s property has caught the attention of realtors and developersAs HISD considers closing 12 schools, what could happen to the buildingsRead full article: As HISD considers closing 12 schools, what could happen to the buildings
The transnational criminal organization targets rear upstairs entrancesLaw enforcement links South American Theft Group to 60+ home burglaries in Houston regionRead full article: Law enforcement links South American Theft Group to 60+ home burglaries in Houston region
Democrats have abandoned their offices by fleeing Texas, and a failure to respond to a call of the House constitutes a dereliction of their duty as elected officials, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Tuesday.AG Paxton launches probe into 3 Texas school districts over student protestsRead full article: AG Paxton launches probe into 3 Texas school districts over student protests
No description available1 day agoWoman, dog rescued from burning apartment building in northeast HoustonRead full article: Woman, dog rescued from burning apartment building in northeast Houston
She built a bobsled team from the ground up and made historyHouston-based hurdler went from life-threatening heart scare to creating Nigeria’s first Olympic bobsled teamRead full article: Houston-based hurdler went from life-threatening heart scare to creating Nigeria’s first Olympic bobsled team
Blue dots are hail reports, the white circles are straight line wind reports. The red circles in Louisiana are tornado reports. Houston storm damage reported after Saturday’s severe weather, damaging windsRead full article: Houston storm damage reported after Saturday’s severe weather, damaging winds
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Republican Party of Texas Convention in San Antonio on May 23, 2024.Texas AG sues MUD, board over support for Islamic Center ProjectRead full article: Texas AG sues MUD, board over support for Islamic Center Project
Generic courtroom - lightbox KPRCMan sentenced for sexually abusing same child in Florida, Houston areaRead full article: Man sentenced for sexually abusing same child in Florida, Houston area
Pima County sheriff and FBI work on a Range Rover in a Culvers parking lot in Tucson, Ariz. early Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)1 day agoFBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspectRead full article: FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect
No description available1 day agoSouthwest Freeway at SH-288 reopens after hours-long hay bales spill Read full article: Southwest Freeway at SH-288 reopens after hours-long hay bales spill
According to Google Trends, thousands of Houstonians searched ‘Is Presidents Day a federal holiday?’ while checking bank hours, school closures, and mail deliveryIs Presidents Day a federal holiday? Google trends show what Houstionians are askingRead full article: Is Presidents Day a federal holiday? Google trends show what Houstionians are asking
FILE - Actor Robert Duvall arrives for the screening of the film "We Own the Night," at the 60th International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 25, 2007. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, file)Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95Read full article: Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95
Generic crime scene - lightbox KPRC1 day agoWoman hospitalized in drive-by shooting in SE HoustonRead full article: Woman hospitalized in drive-by shooting in SE Houston
FILE - Tourists walk around the base of the Washington Monument on Presidents Day weekend as the sunsets, Feb. 19, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, file)1 day agoPresidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holidayRead full article: Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Rainfall inside NRG Stadium during Monster Jam on Saturday night1 day agoLeaky roof: rain falls inside NRG Stadium during Monster Jam on Saturday nightRead full article: Leaky roof: rain falls inside NRG Stadium during Monster Jam on Saturday night
No description available1 day agoCatch up on today’s top headlinesRead full article: Catch up on today’s top headlines
FILE - A TSA agent wears a Transportation Security Administration badge while checking identification at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago,, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)1 day agoWhat to know about the Homeland Security shutdown Read full article: What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown
No description available1 day agoTexas 15th Court of Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to knowRead full article: Texas 15th Court of Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know
Crime scene at Daze Elevated smoke shop in north Houston.2 days agoMan accused of killing Houston smoke shop owner charged with capital murderRead full article: Man accused of killing Houston smoke shop owner charged with capital murder
Suspect fled scene but later arrested by Cleveland police2 days agoHPD: Son arrested after shooting father in Kingwood neighborhoodRead full article: HPD: Son arrested after shooting father in Kingwood neighborhood
No charges announced against driver at this time2 days agoMan hit, killed trying to cross roadway in AtascocitaRead full article: Man hit, killed trying to cross roadway in Atascocita
Suspect still at large, police seeking tips 2 days ago18-year-old critically injured after gunman opens fire into north Houston homeRead full article: 18-year-old critically injured after gunman opens fire into north Houston home
Police car at night1 day agoTwo teens shot at Houston parkRead full article: Two teens shot at Houston park
Houston Police Department Patrol Vehicle showing lights and sirens2 days agoCourt documents: Suspect arrested after shooting man 9 times in Downtown HoustonRead full article: Court documents: Suspect arrested after shooting man 9 times in Downtown Houston
Image from the scene2 days agoShelter-in-place lifted after crude oil leak in Crosby neighborhoodRead full article: Shelter-in-place lifted after crude oil leak in Crosby neighborhood
Have you tried it yet?2 days agoThere’s a new flavor this Girl Scout cookie seasonRead full article: There’s a new flavor this Girl Scout cookie season
Lois Gibson is recognized for her uncanny ability to nail sketches3 days agoLegendary Houston sketch artist ‘unretires’ for Nancy Guthrie caseRead full article: Legendary Houston sketch artist ‘unretires’ for Nancy Guthrie case
No description available3 days ago5 Alvin High School seniors say coach left them behind after final gameRead full article: 5 Alvin High School seniors say coach left them behind after final game
The scene of the shooting3 days ago15-year-old rushed to hospital after being shot in stomach in NE HoustonRead full article: 15-year-old rushed to hospital after being shot in stomach in NE Houston
Deputies respond to morning shooting near Westpark Tollway3 days agoMan shot outside apartment in west Harris CountyRead full article: Man shot outside apartment in west Harris County
Howard Hughes Holdings CEO David O'Reilly, the developers of Texans' planned training facility, headquarters 'Toro District' in Bridgeland2 days agoHow Texans, Howard Hughes arrived on ‘best of collection’ vision for Toro District plans: ‘create best ever built’Read full article: How Texans, Howard Hughes arrived on ‘best of collection’ vision for Toro District plans: ‘create best ever built’