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The definition of opportunity is a set of circumstances that makes it possible for you to achieve something. There is a new opportunity for female athletes to receive scholarships to play flag football in college, and two students from Legacy the School of Sport Sciences are taking full advantage.

A man is facing a murder charge after being accused of fatally shooting another man near southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The sheriff’s department believes the shooting at the Sunny Flea Market took place after a fight between two groups.

More than 50 students at North Shore High School found out that their work will be published in a book thru the iWrite and Bryan Museums annual contest.

The U.S. also set high Monday when the average price of a gallon of gasoline nationally rose to $4.48, according to AAA.

Are you ready to ‘live for the applause?’

It’s easy to find a good concha in Houston but where do you go to get a great one? That’s the question I posed to KPRC 2 readers.

As the city's bike network continues to grow, cyclists say more needs to be done to maintain on-street bikeways.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted for indecency with a child, according to the Houston Police Department.

A search is underway for a missing elderly woman who suffers from dementia and is nonverbal, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson from her office said Monday.

A 122-year-old Houston Heights home is on the market for $1,399,000.

Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters.

We may get a break from the near record heat this weekend

An investigation is underway after a woman was fatally shot by a man who said she tried to rob him at an apartment complex in southeast Houston, police said.

Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters.

Authorities said all five apparently knew each other. There were thousands of people at the market at the time, the sheriff said.

The sheriff said multiple shots were fired and that deputies recovered two pistols from...

The Houston area will be well represented at the TAPPS baseball and softball state tournament next week.

U.S. Congressman Al Green plans to hold a news conference on Sunday to discuss the outcome of the Buffalo mass shooting that took place at a supermarket Saturday afternoon.

Police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times when a hail of gunfire erupted at a west Houston shopping center parking lot early Sunday.

An investigation is ongoing after a couple was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds inside an apartment near East End, according to Houston police.

Houstonians are always lending a helping hand. On Saturday, volunteers, sponsors, CITGO, and Energy Transfer teamed up with Interfaith Ministries and Meals on Wheels to help those who are homebound.

They are currently in rehearsals for their latest production ‘Noir,’ that is set to debut next month.

U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee hosted a baby formula giveaway on Saturday, May 14 for mothers and children in need.

Firefighters from multiple agencies are battling a fire that broke out at a north Houston hotel Saturday morning.

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The family of a Houston mother gunned down after a Mother’s Day argument with her boyfriend and child’s father wants justice and custody of the couple’s daughter.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has always been simply a tragedy -- a baby under 1-year-old dies with no reason.

On Friday afternoon, ERCOT asked Texans to conserve power by setting their thermostats at 78-degrees or above and avoiding the usage of large appliances during peak hours this weekend.

Are you looking for a fun family-friendly event to attend this weekend?

A suspect has been arrested and charged after police say he shot a man in a wheelchair multiple times in southwest Houston.

A man has been taken to the hospital in critical condition after he was shot in north Houston Friday afternoon, authorities say.

KPRC 2, the Graham Media Group owned / NBC affiliated station, is on the search for a leader, coach, creative thinker, innovator and top-notch journalist to join our news team as an Executive Producer.

'You don't want to be one of 16 [best airports] in world and then the community that's surrounding it be lagging behind,' said Mayor Sylvester Turner.

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspect who shot and killed Kenneth Compton.

The funeral arrangements for the Harris County Sherriff’s Office deputy who was tragically killed in a crash have been released.

The deputy is survived by his wife and two young children.

A remodeling crew found skeletal remains underneath the floorboards of home in northeast Houston Thursday, Houston police said.

Nineteen veterans will depart to Washington D.C. Friday morning as part of ‘Honor Flight Houston’ in the first flight since the COVID-19 pandemic.

A procession will be held Friday morning for Harris County Deputy Robert Adam Howard.

A suspect is in custody after leading officers on a chase from Polk County, ending in a standoff that caused a shutdown on the Eastex Freeway.

A family nanny died after she was trapped in a northeast Harris County house fire early Friday, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.

A frustrated mother has sounded an alarm about the issues her child with disabilities has faced while riding the school bus.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are searching for the man who they say fatally shot an air conditioning repairman in southwest Harris County on Thursday.

Learn more about a local organization giving back to veterans with housing, job placement programs and counseling services.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the rash of shootings involving children across our area is reaching a crisis point.

Residents of a west Houston neighborhood near Woodway Drive and Del Monte are fed up with animal carcasses left on the backside of Briarbend Park.

The Houston Astros' winning streak is now at 10 games after finishing off two wins over Minnesota on Thursday.

Naomi Judd died at the age of 76, a day before she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame with her duo partner and daughter Wynonna Judd.

Authorities are searching for the man in a rural county between Dallas and Houston.

Funeral arrangements have been set for the 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed in west Houston last week.

The 100 Club donated a $20,000 check to the fallen deputy’s family to help relieve some of their immediate financial burdens.

An18-year-old was arrested Friday for his involvement in a shooting that happened at Heights High School, Houston Independent School District Police Department said.

Multiple law enforcement agencies joined together and tracked down Diamond Michelle Jones and Cary Antoine Fry, taking them off the streets.

Two women were reportedly shot Wednesday during an argument with neighbors in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The post office, currently named Park Place, is just a few minutes away from where Guillén lived with her family.

“This death is another tragic reminder of how volatile domestic violence can be,” Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said. “Unfortunately, sometimes the person closest to us poses the greatest risk to our well-being. The facts of this matter are terribly troubling and heartbreaking.”

Several local law enforcement agencies united Thursday to educate the community about the importance of Missing in Harris County Day.

On Thursday's show: What energy consumers should know after recent price spikes, a hiccup in Texas-Mexico relations, a fiction novel set in the Sikh Empire, and Latino Jews in Houston.

Police said the bodycam footage will be released but didn't give a specific release...

“This is by far the most amazing catch of my entire life and it’s not even close,” the fisherman said.

Motorists are parking their cars to take pictures of the show-stopping century plant that...

Texas steered federal disaster grants toward Whiter, less populated areas over urban communities of color, HUD investigation finds.

The disturbing incidents involving decapitated chickens and goats have been occurring for...

Houston, Las Vegas and Phoenix were among the top 10 moving destinations for Americans in 2021, according to truck rental company Penske's annual report.

Rich Strike's trainer Ed Reed and his crew were jubilant at Churchill Downs after the horse won the 148th Kentucky Derby. Horse faced 80-1 odds.

Thieves can expect to get anywhere from $50 to $300 if they sell the converters to scrap...

'That Texas summer heat is getting real too close for comfort.' Residents in the Lone...

Houston drivers are asked to stay away as crews demolish part of the busy interchange.

DSW is trying out a new store look and layout at a location opening this weekend in Houston, in an attempt to focus customers' attention on key brands.

Sherry Noppe had went missing on Tuesday when she took her dog for a walk.

On Friday's show: Legislation to protect Texas from storm surge moves forward in the U.S. Senate, Huma Abedin discusses her new memoir ahead of an event in Houston, and we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

Under Armour reported an unexpected loss and sales below estimates as the company grappled with global supply chain challenges and Covid lockdowns in China.

Jimmy Bryan, 23, is facing two counts of aggravated assault of a public servant.

In Texas, real estate prices have steadily increased for 14 consecutive months amid high demand, according to a new report.

HOUSTON — A Houston police officer was shot and wounded on Wednesday while conducting a...

Houston has a bunch of great places to celebrate Star Wars Day, here's just a few spots you can hit tonight or later this month.

HPD says the incident occurred at 14800 Gulf Freeway at Astoria.

Nearly 200 people rallied in downtown Houston less than 24 hours after reports that the...

The Toronto rapper has an everywhere-and-nowhere relationship with place, but no city has influenced him as much as H-Town.

On Wednesday's show: News 88.7 reporters visit local protests and find out what a potential overturn of Roe v. Wade could mean for Houston and Texas.

HOUSTON (AP) — A man was convicted Tuesday in the fatal stabbing of an 11-year-old Houston boy as the child walked home from school in 2016.Jurors deliberated for about three hours before finding 33-y[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Houston Public Media is pleased to welcome Mark Norris as the new Director of Digital Content.

A proposed ordinance would make it harder for individuals to sell the part to scrap metal...

The pathogen is known as laurel wilt, and mainly affects red bay, sassafras, avocados, swamp bay and other related trees.

On Monday's show: Europe is importing more Texas oil to offset the loss of supplies from Russia. Plus Houstonians share their pet peeves. And we get an update on sports.

Remains discovered during a search in December have been identified as those of Taylor Pomaski, the missing girlfriend of former NFL player Kevin Ware, authorities said Saturday.

A jury on Friday convicted a man of capital murder for the 2018 death of a 7-year-old Black girl in a drive-by shooting that her family initially believed was racially motivated. Following the jury’s guilty verdict, Larry Woodruffe, 27, was given an automatic sentence of life in prison without parole. Woodruffe was one of two men charged with killing Jazmine Barnes on Dec. 30, 2018, as she and her family drove to a grocery store in Houston.

Let’s be tourists in our own backyard! A local cultural ambassador is here to serve as our guide to fun, quirky and must-see locations – right here in Houston.

Residents are voicing fury over expansions set to displace thousands while Biden’s administration last year launched an investigation into a Houston project ‘There’s no train, there’s no bus, there’s no anything that supports mass transportation. It doesn’t exist.’ Photograph: Arturo Olmos/The Guardian Texas, with its wide-laned roads and supersized highways, seems like an unlikely place for a rebellion against the supremacy of American car culture. But last week a band of residents from across

Houston is sinking at a rate faster than the rise of sea levels, which could lead to the...

The popular segregation-era venue for Houston's Black community is a landmark of late Art Deco design.

Amazon's overall business lost money in the first quarter, but the loss would have been even steeper were it not for the fast-growing cloud segment.

Local birders are recording the flight calls of the millions of birds that migrate through the Houston-area skies during spring migration.

One of the members of the Spartans Post Grad Academy baseball team was trapped and had to be cut out by firefighters.

Judges and criminal justice reform advocates say Crime Stoppers of Houston has taken a...

On Tuesday's show: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a stay of execution to Melissa Lucio, who was set to be executed later this week. Also, we get an update on several recent technology stories. And Ruth Steinfeld shares her story of surviving a concentration camp and starting a new life in Houston.