Houston has a traffic problem. It's not going away — it's getting worse. KPRC 2 is looking for a Traffic Reporter/Anchor who treats that problem like a beat worth owning.

Camp Mystic has withdrawn its application for a Texas state license to operate a summer 2026 camp, telling DSHS it doesn’t want any administrative process to move forward while families grieve and investigations continue after last July’s tragedy.

A body was recovered from Buffalo Bayou on Thursday morning, prompting an investigation by the Houston Police Department.

Flood risk increases Friday as waves of rain move pour down across southeast Texas!

A coordinated law enforcement operation in Houston led to the seizure of dozens of weapons and narcotics, authorities said.

Rockets 99-93 win in LA sends series to a game 6 Friday night.

Dynamo earn 2-1 win and advance to U.S. Open Quarterfinal in three weeks

Summer travel season is nearly here, and so are the sticker shocks.

In Houston’s Fifth Ward, a newly released archaeological report is shedding light on a troubling discovery beneath a heavily traveled roadway—one that may hold the remains of hundreds of people tied to a historic Black cemetery.

A flood-prone underpass near Franklin and Navigation in east Houston remains under investigation, as officials say identifying and repairing drainage issues could take several weeks.

National Denim Day is part of a global movement to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual abuse. It also challenges victim-blaming and reminds US that what someone wears is never an invitation for harm. Fort Bend Women's Center CEO josh brown along with board member and longtime radio personality Michele Fisher joined us with more on their work to support survivors every day.

Mother’s Day is almost here, and if you’re looking to impress mom without the stress, we’ve got some fresh ideas. From floral arrangements to sweet treats she’ll love, there’s something for every kind of celebration. How you can make it happen with one stop or just a few clicks.

A Houston middle school student was denied restroom access at a gas station, then filmed by surveillance cameras as he relieved himself behind the building.

A grand jury has handed down a capital murder indictment against a man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy who was playing a neighborhood prank.

Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom, shares why an Alaska sailing with Princess Cruises belongs on your travel list.

Our hometown country star Parker McCollum made an unexpected visit to personally thank frontline healthcare workers for all they do.

According to the Missouri City Police Department, officers conducting a standard stop uncovered evidence that led to a large-scale auto chop shop operation.

Flood risk increases late week as a cold front slowly moves south into southeast Texas. Check out the timing and impacts.

Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into several trucking schools across Texas, accusing them of putting public safety at risk by providing inadequate commercial driver training, including to students who may not meet federal English proficiency requirements.

A firefighter was injured Tuesday during an overnight fire at a concrete mixing facility in north Harris County.

Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.

If you live in the Houston area, chances are you’re not far from an alligator.

The Houston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on whether dozens of traffic-calming measures already installed across the city will become permanent.

A Houston rabbi is among 15 Texas families planning to take their lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal appeals court upheld the state’s Ten Commandments law.

Floyd William Parrott, 64, died in custody just weeks after being charged with capital murder in the 1990 “Lovers’ Lane” murders of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson. Investigators say Parrott died by suicide in his cell in Nebraska, days before he was set to be extradited to Texas.

A new METRO Police substation is now operational in Houston’s East End, promising to enhance law enforcement presence and improve response times along the METRORail Green Line.

Learn how to make authentic kunafa with this step-by-step Middle Eastern dessert recipe. Plus a special in-store only offer from now to May 10.

Nuevos detalles salen a la luz sobre la tragedia en Camp Mystic. Investigadores dicen que hubo falta de preparación, retrasos en la evacuación y oportunidades perdidas para poner a salvo a los niños. Legisladores ahora buscan respuestas y posibles cambios para evitar que algo así vuelva a ocurrir.

If you're in the mood for something sweet, step inside the viral specialty shop Golden Roastery. From Arabic ice cream to Turkish delights, meet the family sharing authentic Middle-Eastern sweets and snacks with the community.

The Houston-area is facing a growing child care crisis as centers close due to funding losses, leaving families with fewer options and raising concerns about access to affordable care statewide.

Two men have been sentenced to life in federal prison for orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that left a Katy-area man seriously wounded as he drove to work.

Longtime KPRC 2 anchor, reporter and co-host of Houston Life Courtney Zavala returned to KPRC 2 studios on Friday to co-host alongside Derrick Shore. The two looked back on memorable moments from the show and caught up on what Courtney has been up to since leaving HL more than three years ago. Watch their full, unscripted chat as it aired LIVE on Friday's broadcast.

A lawsuit has been filed against a Friendswood trucking company and a Houston contractor after a Jefferson County reserve constable deputy was killed in a crash involving an 18-wheeler on I-10 in Chambers County.

Three people have been charged after allegedly tampering with thousands of gift cards from stores in several TX counties

The movie, which also stars the voices of Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, and Tracy Morgan, starts streaming this Friday.

A Harris County Precinct 3 deputy constable was arrested Monday night in Guadalupe County after authorities say he was found intoxicated and carrying a firearm near a busy stretch of Interstate 10.

New details have emerged following a shooting Tuesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, where investigators said the person who fired a weapon was the victim of an attempted robbery.

Houston just hit the 90s for the first time this year! Post Oak ER shares essential heat safety tips. hydration advice, and what to know about the new Harris County rest break policy before temperatures drop this weekend.

The rollout of Texas’ new Education Freedom Account program is off to a high-demand start, with more than 274,000 applications submitted in less than two months, according to the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program.

The man accused in one of Houston’s most haunting cold cases has died before he could face justice in court.

The Gladiators are back! Don’t miss the all-new 'American Gladiators' on Prime Video.

Two recent shootings tied to Houston nightlife, including a deadly one in Midtown, are raising broader concerns about public safety at bars and after-hours venues across the city.

Did warning signs get missed, or were they never reported at all?

An argument aboard a METRO bus led to a woman being shot in the leg Monday.

The former chairman and CEO of Spurs Sports & Entertainment, Peter Martin Holt, is locked in a bitter legal battle with a former employee of one of his companies.

Un tiroteo ocurrido durante la madrugada en el centro de Houston dejó una persona muerta y dos más heridas, luego de una pelea que terminó en disparos afuera de un club nocturno.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office says it is reviewing every case involving former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez.

A new snapshot from the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University offers a detailed look at how residents across the Houston region view some of today’s most debated political and social issues.

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University has released its 2025 Area Survey Report, which paints a complex picture of life across the Houston region in 2026.

There’s a certain kind of luxury that doesn’t announce itself—it reveals itself slowly, in the way a space works, the way it feels, and the way it brings people together. Just outside Houston, in Missouri City, Eric and Kathy set out to create exactly that: a backyard not just to admire, but to truly live in.

Prosecutors say a grand jury is expected to indict Gonzalo Leon on a capital murder charge Monday in the shooting death of 11-year-old Julian Guzman.

For a growing number of people across the Houston area, financial stress is no longer abstract; it’s showing up in everyday life.

As gas prices continue to fluctuate, a new proposal from Texas leaders could offer drivers some relief at the pump, at least temporarily.

One person is dead, and two others have been hospitalized after a shooting near a nightclub in Midtown.

A shooting involving multiple people and vehicles erupted Sunday evening at a shopping center in southwest Houston, leaving one person dead and others detained as police continue to search for additional suspects.

In a city as dynamic as Houston, there are certain performances that feel less like entertainment and more like essential experiences.“Fences”—now on stage at the Alley Theatre—is one of them.

A deadly train incident is under investigation after a pedestrian was struck Sunday evening in northeast Houston.

A 20-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning following a shooting that erupted during a large after-prom gathering off U.S. Highway 146 in Dayton, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Nelly Korda is a major champion for the third time and back to No. 1 in women's golf.

A five-vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway between Cullen Street and Scott Street is causing major traffic delays Sunday afternoon.

An investigation was underway after a pedestrian was hit and killed in northwest Harris County.

Will Houston hit 90 today and break records? Heat dome brings 92 this week with moderate heat risks today as we continue to heat up! Get your forecast and heat safety tips

Texans add several undrafted rookies after the draft ended

La Policía de Houston investiga un tiroteo desde un vehículo en marcha en la cuadra 200 de Burress Street que hirió en el abdomen a un agente del HCSO fuera de servicio, de 40 años, mientras dormía, y las autoridades dicen que no hay descripciones del sospechoso ni del vehículo y que el agente está siendo operado.

Newly released court documents reveal that 17-year-old Mariah Alatorre was fatally shot at a home on Milroy Lane in Houston, not at a party as initially believed.

An HPD officer was struck and pinned between two vehicles while on foot during a crash on the westbound Katy Freeway at Beltway 8 early Sunday morning.

An off-duty Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy was seriously wounded in a drive-by shooting while sleeping at his north Houston home early Sunday morning.

A male suspect was shot and killed by Houston police after opening fire inside a business near the East Freeway late Saturday night.

Montgomery is an alum of College Park High School who pursued college basketball at LSU, Houston and Nicholls State before turning to football at John Carroll University

A two-vehicle crash occurred early Saturday at Gessner Road and Centrepark Drive in west Houston, resulting in the death of a female passenger.

A 1-year-old child died after being struck by a security guard's vehicle in a Southwest Houston apartment complex parking lot.

A Houston Police Department lieutenant is charged with online solicitation of a minor after allegedly sending explicit messages, photos and trying to meet up with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl, but turned out to be an undercover detective.

Heading for the first 90 degree day this weekend

Texans draft second pick of the night on Day 2

Texas residents have a reason to stock up on emergency supplies this weekend. The state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday kicks off early Saturday and runs through Monday night, giving shoppers a chance to save on items that could be critical during a disaster.

Owen Hanson has lived a life that reads like a movie script, but it's all real. From playing college football to partying with celebrities to eventually working for a powerful drug cartel, Owen was making a staggering amount of money before things went south; he ended up owing $4 million in debt to a dangerous drug cartel and the Feds already had their eyes on him. When his bad choices finally caught up with him, Owen was sentenced to 21 years in Federal prison. After serving nearly a decade of his sentence, he was released and given a second chance. He had no money, no job, and he had to completely start over. Less than a year after later, Owen now has a growing business selling protein ice cream bars -- something he created and started selling while still behind bars. He also speaks with young athletes in schools to help them learn from his mistakes instead of following in his footsteps. Watch the full Houston Life interview with Derrick Shore and Courtney Zavala to learn more about Owen's remarkable comeback.

A Houston firefighter and his wife, an emergency room doctor, are being praised after they helped injured victims during a shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico.

A Splendora High School teacher accused of staging a hoax attack that triggered a campus lockdown had a documented history of disciplinary issues and complaints at a previous district, according to records obtained by KPRC 2.

State health officials issued an 11-page deficiency letter to Camp Mystic over its emergency plan, a key requirement for the camp to be licensed to operate.

Join Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom, as she shares her guide to taking a European river cruise with Trafalgar — featuring highlights from the Danube’s Wachau Valley.

Houston Police Officer Ashley Gonzalez was fired after an internal investigation confirmed she used racist slurs in an Instagram video.

Houston Police established a perimeter in the Montrose area after a suspect linked to two catalytic converter thefts fled from officers during a traffic stop.

If you’re craving a spring reset without straying too far from the city, there’s a place just outside Houston where time slows down, wildflowers stretch toward the horizon, and Texas history feels vividly alive. Welcome to The George Ranch.

Multiple lanes are closed and one person is dead after a crash on the Katy Freeway Thursday.

A city-owned building in East Downtown that has previously served as a women and children’s shelter and at one point housed migrant children is set to take on a new role as a homeless services facility.

Residents in Houston’s Heights neighborhood say a dangerous intersection has caused crash after crash — and despite repeated attempts to get the city to act, they’re still waiting for a fix.

The Houston police officer who was suspended after an Instagram video surfaced showing her using racist slurs is still receiving pay while the department’s Internal Affairs investigation continues.

The world’s best golfers have officially taken over The Chevron Championship, and all eyes are on Memorial Park Golf Course as this iconic LPGA Tour major tees off in the heart of the city.

A 36-year-old Michigan man and rapper has been charged in connection to allegations he opened fire at a popular restaurant in Upper Kirby that injured two people, including another rapper.

TribCast takes a deeper look at Gov. Greg Abbott’s battle with Houston, Dallas and Austin over the cities’ relationship with federal immigration enforcement.

In a new step forward for the Texas High-Speed Rail line project which will connect Houston and Dallas, a spokesperson confirms demolition work has begun on Houston’s Northwest Mall to make way for the Houston station of the rail line.

Experience the beauty of Indian classical dance as Silambam Houston takes the stage at the Hobby Center on May 1 with its original production “Kāvya: Poetry in Motion,” blending movement, music and storytelling in a powerful cultural experience.

After a couple stormy days of much-needed rain across Southeast Texas, drought conditions are finally starting to show some improvement — just not a full recovery yet.

At the Texas Medical Center—the largest medical complex in the world—the future of medicine is not only being developed in laboratories and hospitals. It is also being shaped in classrooms, through early exposure to the next generation of scientific careers.

April is Financial Literacy Month, and we’re spotlighting a creative way to help kids build smart money habits early. Student entrepreneurs Trisha Bhatnagar and Madhavan Vinod talked to Houston Life's Derrick Shore about their company, Financial Fortunes, and the card game they created to make financial education fun and relatable.

Houston is getting a brand-new festival that’s all about living well at every age. Great Age on the Green is taking over Discovery Green with music, wellness activities, fashion, and community connection for a one-of-a-kind experience. Emmy-winning actress Kate Linder joins Great Age Movement founder Fritz McDonald to share what makes this event so special with Houston Life's Derrick Shore

Violence against women is a problem we don’t talk about enough—until it hits someone we know. But the numbers already tell the story: globally, nearly one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence.

You remember her from "Dance Moms" — now Nia Sioux is a bestselling author and working actress. She sat down with Houston Life to talk "Bottom of the Pyramid," life after the show and what's next - including a special appearance at Mockingbird Books in Katy.

Travelers flying out of Houston now have a new way to speed through airport security.

The first round of Texas Education Freedom Accounts has been awarded to 42,600 students, with additional families set for a lottery later this month.