A man was rescued from the back of a garbage truck early Friday morning after firefighters said he became trapped inside while a recycling dumpster was being emptied in west Houston.

A homeless man is dead after a homeowner shot him during a confrontation in a northeast Houston neighborhood Wednesday, according to police.

A person was shot following a fight between family members Wednesday in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

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.

Grab your coffee and catch up on what you missed overnight!

Grab your coffee and catch up on what you missed overnight!

Good morning! Here's a list of the top stories happening right now in Houston

Police said the man's body was found near a known homeless encampment.

Help find Andrew Williams, missing since April 30 in Houston.

A 3-year-old child is in critical condition following a near-drowning incident at an apartment complex pool in southwest Houston.

Three teens arrested for sneaking into Houston's historic Astrodome!

A man armed with a gun was shot and killed by Houston police after a traffic accident on I-45 North in north Houston. The incident occurred around 4 p.m.

A man has died after being shot by a Houston police officer Thursday.

An Amber Alert has been issued in Houston for 5-year-old Amiyah Smith, who disappeared on March 19 near Bellaire Blvd.

Hunter Reuss arrested at Houston Premium Outlets for unprovoked assault.

A 26-year-old woman is facing intoxication manslaughter charges following a fatal wrong-way crash on the Hardy Toll Road.

Houston police are seeking public assistance to locate Thomas John Benvenuto, an 84-year-old man missing since Thursday morning in the Clear Lake area.

A man in NW Harris County was hospitalized after allegedly being shot by his son, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

LyondellBasell plans to shut down its Houston Refinery by the end of the first quarter of 2025, resulting in over 400 layoffs.

A man was found dead from a stabbing under an overpass near Main Street and Blodgett Street in Houston's Midtown area.

The Houston Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Andrew Vaughns III, a 46-year-old man who has been missing since December 30, 2024.

A suspect previously identified by FBI Houston as ECAP John Doe 49 has been arrested in Texas.

The FBI is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man known as John Doe 49, who may have information about a child victim in a sexual exploitation case.

A major breakthrough in a national security investigation is about to be announced.

According to sources, the Houston rapper was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later died after suffering a pulmonary embolism.

KPRC 2′s beloved Chief Meteorologist, Frank Billingsley, is retiring after a distinguished career spanning more than four decades. His last day on air will be June 28, 2024.

Rev. Bill Lawson has left an incredible legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Despite his age and wisdom, he had an extraordinary ability to connect with young people in his church and throughout the nation. #WilliamLawson #WheelerAvenueBaptistChurch

What’s something you’ve always wanted to ask us? No question is too big or too small...

In a world full of information, one profession stands out for its dedication to uncovering truth, disseminating knowledge, and keeping the public informed... journalism.

Wonder how we tell news stories here at KPRC 2?

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW, I always say!

Following her announcement, several of her colleagues, elected officials and community leaders responded to her decision.

A man has been arrested and charged after court documents show he attempted to kidnap a one-year-old boy.

May 2 is a designated day as the city celebrates Houston’s own, Texas Southern University Grad, and Grammy Award-winning entertainer Megan Thee Stallion.

One family is still trying to fathom the bizarre and scary situation that happened early Monday morning.

A Katy organization and numerous volunteers came together to renovate a home for two brothers who lost their parents.

Houston police are searching for a man recorded on video hurling antisemitic, racist slurs at an interracial couple, as they walked their dogs Tuesday in southwest Houston.

Houston’s own, Texas Southern University Grad, and Grammy Award-winning entertainer Megan Thee Stallion received a few recognitions from the city of Houston on Sunday.

A southwest Houston woman is asking for the city’s help after a vehicle drove onto her property, damaged two vehicles, and knocked over her fence.

Last month, a Houston area man was severely injured after he pulled over to help a disabled vehicle and then tried to save a woman from a horrific crash.

Authorities with the Houston Police Department have located a stolen vehicle that has been connected to multiple crimes in the area. Inside the vehicle were three suspects who police took into custody Friday evening.

The 49-year-old woman who authorities said attempted to buy another woman’s infant son as they stood in a Crockett Walmart checkout line is now out on bond.

A man who confessed to shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend inside of her mother’s home was found dead in New Mexico Friday, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Famed "Tiger King" documentary star Carole Baskin went 1-on-1 with KPRC 2 reporter Courtney Zubowski in talking about the tiger from Houston getting national acclaim.