A 13-year-old Cypress boy survived a terrifying lightning strike inside his own bedroom.

A Cypress-Fairbanks ISD parent is speaking out after her seventh-grade daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by another student at Bleyl Middle School, and the family is now questioning how the incident was handled.

TSA security lines at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, which were extremely long earlier in the week due to the government shutdown and unpaid agents, shortened dramatically over the weekend.

A 12-year-old student tells KPRC 2 News Reporter, Corley Peel, she was “tossed around like a rag doll” by a teacher at Angleton Heritage Junior High School in a terrifying incident captured on surveillance video. Since she is a minor, KPRC 2 News is not identifying her.

Norman Johnson, 42, was denied bail by a Harris County judge after being accused of fatally shooting Trinette and Christopher Lopez in Katy, Texas. Authorities suspect the motive may be tied to a child custody dispute, as the Lopez's adopted daughter is Johnson's biological child. Johnson, originally from Austin, was apprehended in Williamson County on a separate harassment charge. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 10.

Norman Johnson, 42, appeared in Harris County court for the first time after being charged with the murder of a Katy couple, Trinette and Christopher Lopez, last month. Johnson, related to Trinette and the biological father of the couple's 7-year-old adopted daughter, is suspected of committing the murders due to a child custody dispute. He allegedly drove from Austin, waited outside the Lopez home, and opened fire before fleeing. Johnson was later arrested on a separate warrant and linked to the murders through surveillance and toll records, and now faces capital murder charges with a court appearance scheduled to set his bail.

A raging fire at the Westmount at Braesridge apartments has left residents shaken, including Laura Vanlandingham, who is waiting to find out if her home is a total loss.

Candice Winters was drawn to the swanky photos and videos of Washington Parq and reached out to the Atlanta-based owner about opening a food truck together.

A tragic incident unfolded Sunday night at the Gables at Richmond Apartments in Houston.

Tonight, crews are digging for evidence on a property in Santa Fe. They confirmed that their search is linked to the disappearance of 14-year-old Sondra Ramber, a cold case from 1983.

Baytown police confirmed with KPRC 2 the dogs belonged to the baby’s parents. Since then, those dogs have been seized by animal control.

On Monday, 71 dogs, cats and puppies were rescued after being found in deplorable conditions on a school bus in Galveston Island State Park. On Tuesday, the Galveston Island Humane Society said they found three of the dogs had microchips and one dog had a rabies tag. They were able to identify all four dogs, A’rhx, Bentley, Pyros and Cheyenne.

FBI and Harris County officials have released new surveillance footage and increased the reward to $25,000 in their investigation of a triple homicide in Cypress.

Waking up on Christmas brought a somber and empty feeling for Raphael Rogers Davis’ parents.

Houston Police responded to the shooting at 10126 Jensen Road on Saturday around 11:30 p.m. Investigators said someone opened fire during a teen pop-up club being held in the building. King was set to perform.

Residents across Liberty County are bringing their own solutions to county commissioners after ongoing issues with stray dogs and dog attacks.

Residents of the Santa Fe subdivision in Cleveland, are living in fear after a series of stray dog attacks. Packs of aggressive dogs have been spotted roaming the area, with some residents sharing alarming stories of being attacked outside their homes.

Two of the most recent attacks occurred on Thanksgiving Day, further escalating the urgency for a solution. KPRC 2 reporter T.J. Parker witnessed the dangerous conditions firsthand while reporting live from the neighborhood

Newly released surveillance footage shows the moments leading up to the shooting death of a beloved landscaper, Braderick Kuykendall, 32, on Oct. 1.

HPD patrol officers responded to a vicious animal call involving three Rottweilers

Patrick Brown told KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel he was asleep at his mother’s house when investigators showed up around 4:00 a.m. Wednesday.

KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel spoke with parents who have concerns after they learned their students will not be eligible to ride the bus for the 2024-2025 school year.

In the Classic Pines neighborhood in Humble, many residents are still without power, one week after Beryl hit the Greater Houston area.

Inside the Friends for Life Animal shelter, staff is cleaning up after water spilled into the building during Beryl.

The bayou is up way above its banks but the good news is it hasn't gotten into any homes.

The teenager initially told police he threw the gun in the bayou after the shooting, however, that was revealed to be not true because officers found it in a drainage pipe in the opposite direction.

Ninety percent of predators are someone the child knows, according to Kerry McCracken, Exec Dir. Childrens Assessment Center.

KPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel and Photojournalist Michael Lemons took a ride with Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief, Peter Davis on Stewart Beach. He said holiday weekends at the island typically attract between 250,000 to 500,000 people. He shared what beach patrol looks out for during a busy weekend.

Galveston’s Flag Warning System gives you a fast, visual way to know how safe the water is for swimming or what might be lurking in the waves that could hurt or sting you.

KPRC 2 was allowed to get an up-close look at the barge which struck the Pelican Island Causeway Wednesday.

It’s a neighborhood at risk of disappearing and people there are desperate for immediate help and long-term solutions.

Two teens were arrested in connection to a home invasion, vehicle thefts and aggravated robbery overnight Monday, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

On Thursday, The USPS invited Turner to the South Houston Local Processing Center (LPC) located at 611 Hwy. 90 A in Missouri City, TX 77489 for a tour. She will get a behind-the-scenes view of the new processing facility. It includes new technology such as high-speed sorting equipment.

Melanie Thompson said the conditions are unlivable inside her home at the Watermill Apartments.

“We knew it was going to be a battle, but he from the beginning, warrior. Warrior, big time,” Richard Mostacci’s mother, Susie Garcia said.

“I’m pretty sure the roof got lifted off,” said Kevin and Jason who both work at the Bourbon Street Sports Bar.

A water main that broke in August has been a nuisance that neighbors can't get the City of Houston to fix.

KPRC 2 obtained exclusive surveillance video from a Valero convenience store. The camera’s captured the horse walking down Cullen Boulevard around 3:30 am.

Rivera's accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's 12-year-old son, Carlos Fernandez earlier this month and making a getaway to Mexico.

Two stray mini–Australian Shepherds alerted Makenzie Stanley and her Fiancé to pull over on Friday. It was here where they would make a gruesome discovery.

Before heading to work Tuesday morning, C.J. and his wife noticed all four tires on their Honda Accord were missing and their tire locks were on the ground.

Two elementary teachers at the Lamar Consolidated School District were found dead on Monday, according to Lamar CISD.

An investigation is underway after a man was captured on surveillance video placing antique items under his kilt at the Antique Gallery in Spring.

The paternal grandmother of the 7-year-old child injured in the Lakewood Church shooting spoke to KPRC 2′s Corley Peel on Tuesday and shared more about the shooting suspect’s reported mental health issues.

Neighbors spoke with KPRC 2 Corley Peel about the red flags they noticed while living next to Genesse Moreno, the woman involved in the Lakewood Church shooting on Sunday.

A bus ticket shows the family of four that vanished during their move from Louisiana to Houston might be in a different country. KPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel got a copy of the bus ticket and she is taking a closer look.

Two days after New Orleans Police Department alerted the public about a missing family of four, KPRC 2 has learned they could be in Mexico.

The United States Postal Service released a statement saying that the package delays at the Missouri City sorting facility are happening because the agency is making changes to its distribution centers in the Houston area.

In a heart-wrenching interview with KPRC 2′s Corley Peel, Reyna Ruiz opened up about the nightmarish road rage incident that claimed the life of her high school sweetheart, 21-year-old Angel Muniz-Acosta.

Standing before Houston City Council Tuesday night, Niya Valentine said her water bill has been a headache.

A deputy and two others were injured Wednesday morning following a dog attack in the Katy area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Eight years after Rudy Farias was found alive, his cousin, Cassandra Lopez, told KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel she has more concerns than relief.