A man was fatally shot during a large fight at a party in Katy early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the dispute escalated when one participant retrieved a firearm from a vehicle and shot the approximately 45-year-old victim multiple times, targeting him specifically.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old died in the crash that happened earlier Saturday afternoon in the Hockley area.

A joint Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force operation in north Harris County ended with one woman arrested and a man dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of an over-the-counter drug to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats as officials work to contain the parasite’s spread in Texas, New Mexico and other affected areas.

The secretary of state is using a law that was originally written to focus on problems in Harris County.

Drivers traveling along the Southwest Freeway are still navigating rough pavement, lane closures and construction zones as a major paving project continues alongside World Cup-related improvements near the Montrose area.

Dr. Tina Petersen, executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, has resigned from her position, according to confirmation from the agency.

A youth softball coach in Montgomery County has been arrested on a charge of online solicitation of a minor after allegedly seeking sex with a detective who was posing as a 15-year-old girl, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen announced.

A woman is facing charges after deputies say she crashed her vehicle while driving under the influence, killing her common-law husband overnight in north Harris County.

Gov. Greg Abbott is a top sponsor and Speaker Dustin Burrows will be the first sitting speaker to address the gathering, as Republicans close ranks ahead of a tough midterm.

A crash involving multiple vehicles has caused all eastbound lanes of the Westpark Tollway to be shut down.

Houston police have charged Iddris Umaru and Axzey Mojica with murder following the fatal shooting of Sean Bree, 39, in a strip center parking lot near Sugar Land.

A 18-year-old has been arrested and is charged with murder after a shooting at a home in the Remington Ranch subdivision in north Harris County left a 15-year-old dead Monday night.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are at the scene of a fatal shooting just outside the city limits of Houston in Northwest Harris County Tuesday.

NASA just revealed the astronauts that will launch into space aboard Artemis III next year.

Authorities are investigating after a teenager and a woman died in east Harris County on Tuesday morning.

Investigators are searching for suspects after a man was shot and killed outside an apartment complex in northwest Harris County late Monday night, according to authorities.

A 15-year-old is dead, and an 18-year-old was injured following an overnight shooting at a home in north Harris County, according to investigators.

Clarence Jordan has been a death row inmate for 48 years, yet his execution was never carried out. Jordan, now 70, was convicted of the 1977 murder and robbery of Houston grocery store worker, Joe Williams.

An early morning shooting in north Harris County left one man dead and another hospitalized. Authorities say the violence began as a physical altercation between two men, which escalated to gunfire. A third man reportedly approached and shot both before fleeing on foot.

Child avoids life-threatening injuries after head-on crash with vehicle.

Two people were shot after vehicle crash and confrontation with carjackers.

An arrest was made at a massage parlor during an undercover prostitution investigation on Thursday in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with the Mark Herman’s Office.

A ground stop has been issued for Bush Airport Friday afternoon due to thunderstorms.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area.

Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.

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.

Harris County Public Health, in coordination with local agencies, has launched a public Ebola dashboard to inform residents as enhanced airport screenings begin in Houston due to an ongoing outbreak in Central Africa.

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is inviting residents to celebrate Juneteenth with a series of free, family-friendly events across the county this month.

Three suspects were arrested after allegedly attempting to burglarize a home while a mother and her child were inside, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

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.

An illegal dump site behind an abandoned Pizza Hut in the 8000 block of Antoine Drive in Inwood has been growing for the past three to four months.

As hurricane season begins, Texas is losing flood insurance coverage faster than any other state in the nation, raising concerns among flood experts and researchers in a state with a long history of devastating floods.

A teenage boy was flown to a hospital in critical condition after an apparent accidental shooting at a northwest Harris County home, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is notifying the public that it is holding a full-scale safety exercise on Wednesday at Rowe Middle School and the Berry Center.

Houston leaders say they’ve spent more than two years planning for World Cup-related events — and that the goal is to be ready to handle the influx of visitors while keeping everyday police, fire and EMS response steady across the city.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area Wednesday.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a felony after investigators say he illegally sold disabled parking placards through social media, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

Authorities say a man who barricaded himself inside an apartment in the Katy-area is dead after shooting himself during a standoff with SWAT. A woman was also found dead inside the apartment.

Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz, whose real name is Torrence Ivy Hatch Jr., is facing an aggravated assault charge in Harris County stemming from an incident that happened last month.

Hurricane season begins this weekend, and Houston-area officials urge residents to prepare now by signing up for emergency alerts, checking evacuation maps, and gradually building hurricane kits with essential supplies for at least seven days.

The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is mourning the loss of retired K9 Ultras, who served the agency faithfully from 2015 until his retirement in 2022.

A shooting occurred during a large party early Saturday in northeast Harris County, leaving one man dead and two others injured.

An Amber Alert has been issued for 6-year-old Kiara Hsieh, who was last seen in Dickinson, Texas, on Friday evening. She is believed to have been abducted and may be with 36-year-old James Ramirez.

A man who spent years fighting for justice in his daughter’s unsolved murder was honored at a memorial in Harris County.

A man was arrested after hundreds of photos of “child erotica” were seized from a Houston-area home, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced.

Political tensions flared between Harris County’s elected leaders during a discussion about renewing a contract with Flock Safety, a public safety technology company whose license plate-reading cameras are routinely used by local law enforcement.

Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer defeated longtime local politician Annise Parker to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in what political experts say might be a sign of the changing of the guard.

A Harris County family court judge will hear testimony on June 18 to decide if the children of accused killer Lee Gilley and Christa Bauer must return to Texas from South Carolina, where they are living with Bauer’s parents.

Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are investigating a deadly stabbing at a Spring-area apartment complex early Friday morning.

Harris County residents still have several chances to learn more about FEMA’s newly released draft floodplain maps and how they could impact your neighborhood. The Harris County Flood Control District has scheduled four additional virtual public meetings where residents can hear updates, ask questions, and provide feedback about the proposed floodplain changes.

A homicide investigation is underway after a 20-year-old man was found shot to death Thursday night in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

KPRC 2 Investigates examines why some illegal game rooms across Texas continue reopening after raids — exposing loopholes, taxpayer costs, and a cycle law enforcement says isn’t stopping.

Charges against the co-owners of Richardson Mortuary in Houston were dropped after prosecutors said they could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, though charges may be refiled.

Surveillance footage and employee admissions led to felony charges against a Houston insulation company accused of illegal dumping in north Houston.

With the FIFA World Cup just weeks away, Houston and Harris County leaders say security preparations are already underway to handle what could be one of the largest events in the city’s history.

Harris County Precinct 4 is expanding free summer food programs for families, offering fresh produce, free meals for kids, pop-up grocery stores and more.

Now that Election Day is over, polling locations have closed and votes have been counted, candidates vying for the support of voters now know where they stand.

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker has officially conceded the Democratic primary race for Harris County Judge, congratulating Letitia Plummer after votes were counted Tuesday night.

A man has been charged with murder after authorities say he shot and killed another man during a child custody exchange in northeast Houston on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Harris County names Houston Ship Channel bridge after Dr. Richard Tapia, a pioneering mathematician who transformed STEM education nationwide.

Heavy rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms are expected to move through the Houston area during the morning commute, potentially creating slick roads and isolated street flooding.

The Army veteran was endorsed by President Donald Trump and saw millions in outside spending on her behalf. Cain, meanwhile, was backed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Green’s loss means the Texas House delegation is losing one of its most senior members, who served more than 20 years in Congress.

It’s runoff Election Day in Harris County, and voters are heading back to the polls for yet another election cycle.

An overturned 18-wheeler has caused all westbound lanes of US 290 to be shut down.

Polls are now open across Texas for the primary runoff election, where voters will decide which Republican and Democratic candidates advance to the November general election.

Two women are behind bars, accused of severely abusing two toddlers in northwest Harris County.

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With just weeks to go before Houston hosts its first FIFA World Cup match, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed growing public concerns Monday over Ebola cases connected to central Africa and what that could mean for the region during the international event.

A body was discovered Monday morning near Brays Bayou in southeast Houston, prompting an investigation by the Houston Police Department.

Early voting turnout in Harris County has dropped more than 50% compared to the March primary election.

Severe storms brought 56,000 lightning strikes to Houston and knocked out power to 190,000 customers. Here's what makes Houston a lightning hotspot, and how to protect yourself.

Harris County officials are continuing to investigate a deadly shooting at a Spring apartment complex that left two people dead, and authorities have now announced an arrest in the case.

Thunderstorms have developed across Houston and in other areas of Southeast Texas Saturday ahead of a cold front.

With early voting coming to an end and Election Day just days away, voters across Harris County are preparing to make one of the biggest decisions on the ballot, the race for Harris County judge.

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As Harris County election costs climb, county leaders are exploring ways to reduce runoff elections, including consolidating election dates and ranked choice voting.

Newly obtained court documents are revealing chilling new details in the fatal shooting of a woman in northwest Harris County, including eyewitness testimony from the victim’s son, live audio captured during the attack, and extensive digital evidence investigators say ties the suspect to the killing.

The capital murder trial of Lee Gilley, accused of killing his pregnant wife Christa Bauer, has been postponed after he fled to Italy and cut off his ankle monitor.

Some Houston ISD students will take over NRG Arena Wednesday night — not for sports or concerts — but to pitch businesses they built from the ground up.

As rain continues to move across the Houston area, health officials are warning that the wet weather is also creating the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.

If you’ve ever driven through Harris County during a heavy storm, you know how quickly roads can flood — and how dangerous those conditions can become in just minutes. Now, county leaders are testing new technology designed to warn drivers before they reach high water.

You only have a few days left to hit the polls because early voting for the primary runoff election ends this Friday, May 22.

About 24 hours after KPRC 2 News revealed a second Harris County murder defendant is accused of cutting off his ankle monitor just before trial this month, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said he bring a plan to Commissioners Court to strengthen the county’s electronic monitoring program.

Summer vacation is almost here for students across the Houston area.

A gun was pulled during a dog attack Tuesday at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

Officials have now identified both the victim and the suspect after a 21-year-old woman was found shot to death inside a home near Crosby on Monday afternoon.

Another Harris County murder suspect is on the run after investigators say he cut off his court-ordered GPS monitor just days before his trial was set to begin.

Crime Stoppers Houston is raising concerns after two Harris County murder defendants allegedly cut off their ankle monitors and disappeared before trial within the span of a month.

Federal agents say skimming devices found at Houston-area businesses could have led to an estimated $14.5 million in consumer losses.

Authorities are investigating after a woman was found shot to death at a home in the Crosby area Sunday evening, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

For the second time in the month of May, a Harris County murder defendant allegedly cut off his court-ordered GPS ankle monitor just before his trial was scheduled to begin.

A manhunt in northwest Harris County ended in an arrest Sunday afternoon after multiple agencies used drone technology to help locate a suspect.

Joe Panzarella, a progressive community organizer, is projected to win the Houston City Council District C runoff, securing 64.7% of the votes against Nick Hellyar.

A fisherman discovered a man's body along Greens Bayou near I-10 in east Houston, prompting a police investigation Saturday evening.

A cold front will bring an increase in rain and storms next week, flood risk is low.