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Disabled Conroe man alleges police encounter turned violent as key records remain redacted
Read full article: Disabled Conroe man alleges police encounter turned violent as key records remain redactedA Conroe man who says he is disabled and battling cancer claims an encounter with police while panhandling last month turned violent, leaving him with serious injuries.
Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekend
Read full article: Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekendDuring the New Year's holiday, Montgomery County law enforcement arrested 49 individuals for driving while intoxicated as part of an enforcement effort to prevent impaired driving.
Court docs: Conroe Judge rearrested after violating probation, testing positive for alcohol in 2018
Read full article: Court docs: Conroe Judge rearrested after violating probation, testing positive for alcohol in 2018Court documents reveal the Conroe Judge was arrested a second time during his probation in 2018.
‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing purses
Read full article: ‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing pursesA suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.
Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate scheme
Read full article: Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate schemeA thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a “feminine emergency” to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.
Drivers on 99 Tollway urge action as darkness plagues stretch of roadway
Read full article: Drivers on 99 Tollway urge action as darkness plagues stretch of roadwayCommuters along the 99 Tollway, especially those traveling through Cypress and Katy, are voicing frustration over a long-standing issue: extreme darkness at night. Many drivers report feeling uneasy navigating this stretch of road after sunset due to nearly nonexistent lighting.
Galveston vintage car repairman sentenced to 60 years for stealing customers’ vehicles
Read full article: Galveston vintage car repairman sentenced to 60 years for stealing customers’ vehiclesA vintage car repairman who ripped off customers by stealing the very vehicles he promised to repair has now been sentenced.
Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentence
Read full article: Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentenceTexas serial killer William Lewis Reece has been transferred back to Oklahoma as he continues appealing his 2021 death sentence, with state appeals denied in 2025 and a direct appeal now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Reece, linked by DNA to multiple kidnappings and murders in Texas and Oklahoma in 1997, is serving life sentences in Texas for three murders while Oklahoma officials say an execution date will not be sought until all appeals are exhausted.
Galveston County teenager accused of killing grandmother pleads guilty before trial begins
Read full article: Galveston County teenager accused of killing grandmother pleads guilty before trial beginsJury selection for the trial of Tara King was scheduled to begin Monday, however, King pleaded guilty to a capital murder charge before the trial began.
Witnesses confront man accused of posing as ICE agent in Galveston
Read full article: Witnesses confront man accused of posing as ICE agent in GalvestonPolice arrested 44-year-old Joshua Warner on December 22, charging him with two counts of impersonating an officer. Investigators now believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Convicted felon accused of sexually assaulting Spring ISD high schooler after offering ride to police station
Read full article: Convicted felon accused of sexually assaulting Spring ISD high schooler after offering ride to police stationA Spring man with multiple felony convictions has been taken into custody and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Spring ISD high school student last September.
How to start a career in Houston without college with free and low-cost training options
Read full article: How to start a career in Houston without college with free and low-cost training optionsHouston's job market is expanding with major companies, creating a demand for skilled professionals. For those without a college degree, there are affordable and free career-development programs available both online and in Houston to help individuals start their careers.
Stephen A. Smith accidentally calls Texans WR Christian Kirk ‘Charlie Kirk’ in live slip-up on ESPN’s First Take
Read full article: Stephen A. Smith accidentally calls Texans WR Christian Kirk ‘Charlie Kirk’ in live slip-up on ESPN’s First TakeIn an effort to shine light on Christian Kirk’s career night, Stephen A. Smith accidentally confused the Texans’ wide receiver with Charlie Kirk, a conservative political commentator who was assassinated last September.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer brings thrills, history, and inspiration to Houston
Read full article: #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer brings thrills, history, and inspiration to HoustonHe has written more than 60 books, hosted history channel shows, and helped recover a missing 9/11 flag. Now, he's sharing his latest book with us. New york times best selling author Brad Meltzer talks "The Viper" plus more on where to meet him tonight.
Investigation into Humble PD continues as chief remains on unpaid leave; expenses revealed by city
Read full article: Investigation into Humble PD continues as chief remains on unpaid leave; expenses revealed by cityIn December, 2 Investigates was the first to report on problems within the City of Humble’s Police Department.
Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhood
Read full article: Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhoodA neighborhood cat colony of up to 30 felines forces an Atascocita South family to abandon holiday plans, as residents and local authorities struggle to control the growing problem.
Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leave
Read full article: Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leaveA newly obtained internal survey sheds light on the concerns that led the City of Humble to take action against Police Chief Dan Zientek.
Authorities seeking public’s help after man, woman shot to death in Katy-area home
Read full article: Authorities seeking public’s help after man, woman shot to death in Katy-area homeTwo adults were found shot to death at a residence in Houston’s Bent Springs Lane neighborhood, with homicide detectives currently investigating.
Nevada man speaks out after suspect in Houston bathroom recording case allegedly used his Social Security number
Read full article: Nevada man speaks out after suspect in Houston bathroom recording case allegedly used his Social Security numberA recently retired Nevada man is sharing his perspective after police say a Houston restaurant worker allegedly used his Social Security number to get a job.
Clinic open in Katy for low-cost medical services. Where to find affordable healthcare near you
Read full article: Clinic open in Katy for low-cost medical services. Where to find affordable healthcare near youWith healthcare costs climbing and changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies leaving many families priced out of basic care, free and low‑cost clinics are becoming more critical than ever.
Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blame
Read full article: Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blameResidents in Kingwood’s Kings Mill subdivision are raising concerns about brown water flowing from their faucets, with some worried about potential health impacts.
Missing Missouri City man last seen in late December found safely
Read full article: Missing Missouri City man last seen in late December found safelySilver Alert: Kelvin Joseph Butler, 61, missing from Missouri City since Dec. 22. Last seen on Cambridge Lane. Call Missouri City PD at (281) 403-8700.
4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lot
Read full article: 4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lotMissouri City police confirm four teenagers have been arrested in connection to a shooting in a Walmart parking lot that left a 22-year-old man dead.
Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekend
Read full article: Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekendDuring the New Year's holiday, Montgomery County law enforcement arrested 49 individuals for driving while intoxicated as part of an enforcement effort to prevent impaired driving.
Violent and deadly start to 2026 in Houston: 2 dead, 7 hurt in shootings across metro
Read full article: Violent and deadly start to 2026 in Houston: 2 dead, 7 hurt in shootings across metroAt least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.
As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal cases
Read full article: As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal casesDistrict attorneys in Harris, El Paso and other counties say some cases, including murders, have been hobbled or lost because witnesses were detained, deported or too scared to come to court.
Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care center
Read full article: Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care centerParents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.
Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooter
Read full article: Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooterJuan F. Lopez of Hockley, Texas, received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after subduing an armed shooter at a Pasadena high school event.
Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HS
Read full article: Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HSClassmates describe the warning signs of one of the teens arrested of allegedly planning a mass shooting on Pasadena Memorial High School's campus.
Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in Pearland
Read full article: Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in PearlandPearland police are asking for more possible victims of a registered sex offender to come forward after being tied to several indecent exposure cases.
🎤🕹️ Where karaoke meets claw machines: Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in Pearland
Read full article: 🎤🕹️ Where karaoke meets claw machines: Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in PearlandIf you’ve ever wished your karaoke night came with plush prizes—or your arcade outing included belting out your favorite songs—your wish has officially been granted. Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in Pearland.
Convicted felon accused of sexually assaulting Spring ISD high schooler after offering ride to police station
Read full article: Convicted felon accused of sexually assaulting Spring ISD high schooler after offering ride to police stationA Spring man with multiple felony convictions has been taken into custody and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Spring ISD high school student last September.
‘Messed with the wrong mama’: Mother says substitute teacher slapped her 4-year-old daughter; Spring ISD investigating
Read full article: ‘Messed with the wrong mama’: Mother says substitute teacher slapped her 4-year-old daughter; Spring ISD investigatingA Spring ISD mother says her four-year-old daughter was slapped twice in the face by a substitute teacher inside her Pre-K classroom, an allegation now under investigation by the district.
Man in custody after car chase with deputies ends in multi-vehicle crash in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Man in custody after car chase with deputies ends in multi-vehicle crash in northwest Harris CountyHarris County deputies brought an evading pursuit to an end Friday morning after a suspect crashed into multiple vehicles in Spring.
Teens who broke out of Sugar Land detention center after CVS robbery, now facing attempted murder charges
Read full article: Teens who broke out of Sugar Land detention center after CVS robbery, now facing attempted murder chargesThe Sugar Land Police Department is investigating a robbery in the Greatwood area.
Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threat
Read full article: Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threatWhile fentanyl has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S., advocates emphasize that death is not the only tragic outcome. Survivors often face permanent, life-altering brain damage.
The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safety
Read full article: The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safetyThe Woodlands Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitation
Read full article: 2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitationTwo additional arrests have been made as part of a Montgomery County proactive investigation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.
12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on Thanksgiving
Read full article: 12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on ThanksgivingA 12-year-old girl was safely rescued after a sand collapse at Spring Creek in Montgomery County, with first responders from four agencies working together to prevent a potential tragedy on Thanksgiving.
Stephen A. Smith accidentally calls Texans WR Christian Kirk ‘Charlie Kirk’ in live slip-up on ESPN’s First Take
Read full article: Stephen A. Smith accidentally calls Texans WR Christian Kirk ‘Charlie Kirk’ in live slip-up on ESPN’s First TakeIn an effort to shine light on Christian Kirk’s career night, Stephen A. Smith accidentally confused the Texans’ wide receiver with Charlie Kirk, a conservative political commentator who was assassinated last September.
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons, marking ninth head coach opening of 2026 offseason
Read full article: Steelers’ Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons, marking ninth head coach opening of 2026 offseasonThe day after the Pittsburgh Steelers went one-and-done for their sixth straight trip to the NFL Playoffs, the team decided that a head coaching change was finally necessary.
Employee charged after child reports sexual assault at NRG Stadium during Texans game
Read full article: Employee charged after child reports sexual assault at NRG Stadium during Texans gameCharges and a civil lawsuit follow allegations that an 8-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by an NRG stadium employee inside a restroom during a Dec. 14 Houston Texans game.
School Makes You Super: KPRC-TV reporter and mom Haley Hernandez debuts first children’s book to ease school anxiety
Read full article: School Makes You Super: KPRC-TV reporter and mom Haley Hernandez debuts first children’s book to ease school anxietyFor many families, returning to the classroom after winter and summer breaks can bring more than new backpacks and fresh notebooks, it can bring nerves.
These are the best cities to live in Texas, study claims. Do you agree?
Read full article: These are the best cities to live in Texas, study claims. Do you agree?Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.
Settlement offers up to $4,500 for Kia, Hyundai theft victims
Read full article: Settlement offers up to $4,500 for Kia, Hyundai theft victimsIf you drive one of those easy-to-steal Kias or Hyundais, you may be able to get thousands of dollars from the manufacturers. KPRC 2 News reporter Amy Davis explains who is eligible and how you can get the money.
American Cancer Society releases its 2026 report: Cancer survival hits historic high
Read full article: American Cancer Society releases its 2026 report: Cancer survival hits historic highThe American Cancer Society is releasing its 2026 annual Cancer Facts & Figures report on Tuesday, and for the first time, the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70%, a historic milestone in the fight against cancer.
Suspect in UH Credit Union robbery has long criminal past, including sexual assault allegation. What we know about him
Read full article: Suspect in UH Credit Union robbery has long criminal past, including sexual assault allegation. What we know about himNew court records are shedding light on the criminal history of the man accused of robbing a credit union on the University of Houston campus.