Houston Police Department Chief J. Noe Diaz sent a letter to the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety requesting the Texas Rangers conduct their own investigation into the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent.

Tensions ran high at Houston City Hall Tuesday as dozens of community members demanded more action from city leaders, one week after an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

“There is no point in pretending that ICE is here to protect us,” a resident told the City Council in its first meeting since an immigration agent killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

Federal agencies and investigators have offered limited information, prompting calls for outside scrutiny.

Protesters gathered outside Houston City Hall calling for an independent investigation into the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, saying they do not trust federal authorities to investigate the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Protesters demanded feds release footage of the shooting and the three men who were in the van with Lorenzo Salgado Araujo before he was killed.

"They control the scene, the deceased, the van, the witnesses. So yes, they control the investigation," Mayor John Whitmire said.

Mayor John Whitmire is expected to provide an update Friday afternoon on the investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, days after the incident sparked calls for greater transparency from local leaders.

Houston city leaders officially broke ground Thursday on a new home for the Houston Police Department’s South Central Patrol Station, a project officials say will provide more space for officers and improve service to several central Houston neighborhoods.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire stated the city cannot investigate the fatal ICE shooting in Magnolia Park because the Houston Police Department was not involved and lacks jurisdiction.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family, federal lawmakers and community advocates are pushing for local scrutiny, expressing distrust in federal officials.

S&P Global Ratings has revised the City of Houston’s financial outlook from negative to stable, a move Mayor John Whitmire says reflects the city’s recent efforts to strengthen its finances.

Mayor John Whitmire and OEM Director Brian Mason will discuss the city’s weather preparedness and response ahead of the anticipated severe weather and potential flooding this week.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Monday several preparedness measures the city has taken amidst and ahead of the potential for heavy rain and flash flooding.

Houston Controller Chris Hollins launches an investigation into Mayor John Whitmire’s senior advisor, former Controller Chris Brown, over questions surrounding his taxpayer-funded position, work activity and oversight.

Houston City Council approved a $7.5 billion budget that includes a new $5 trash fee and other revenue measures. The vote drew criticism from Controller Chris Hollins and some council members who questioned the city’s financial direction.

Houston Controller Chris Hollins has certified Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed $7.5 billion budget ahead of a City Council vote but says the decision should not be viewed as support for the plan.

Houston City Council is set to take a final vote Wednesday on Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed $7.5 billion budget — and one item is getting a lot of attention.

Houston’s homeless services hub at 419 Emancipation Avenue is now operating under a soft opening after months of questions about when the facility would begin serving clients.

As Houston City Council prepares for a final vote Wednesday on Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed $7.5 billion budget, members of the Houston People’s Budget Campaign are calling on city leaders to consider a different approach to funding city services.

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.

Houston Controller Chris Hollins has launched a new online tool aimed at helping residents compare the cost of the city’s proposed $5 monthly trash fee against other revenue options.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport has been designated as one of three U.S. entry points for travelers arriving from countries affected by an Ebola outbreak, as Houston prepares to host World Cup matches next month.

A KPRC 2 investigation found the man in charge of that money — Houston Housing Authority President and CEO David Northern — spent millions of federal dollars on expenses that had nothing to do with helping families.

Records obtained by KPRC 2 News show Houston Controller Chris Hollins’ office requested approval for a nearly $4,000 sofa days before Hollins criticized Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed budget and new city fees.

The Texas Ethics Commission has accepted a complaint against Mayor John Whitmire tied to Houston’s “901 Bagby” podcast, raising questions about public spending and political advertising laws.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has unveiled a $7.5 billion budget proposal that includes a new trash administrative fee and changes to utility charges. City officials say the plan aims to reduce the deficit, but Controller Chris Hollins is raising concerns about its impact on residents and transparency.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says a proposed trash fee would improve service and fix long-standing waste system issues. Here’s where the money would go.

City leaders say the fee would help overhaul Houston's trash system without hitting households all at once. But it would also mark the first time residents directly pay for garbage pickup.

Houston wants to pull $100 million a year from its water system to help close a growing budget gap.

The City of Houston is set to reveal plans for one of its biggest annual celebrations — Freedom Over Texas — during an announcement at City Hall on Monday afternoon.

The City of Houston could soon begin charging residents a new monthly fee tied to solid waste services, something city leaders say has never been done before.

The Houston Controller’s Office says it is reviewing complaints surrounding a reported $60,000 “taxpayer-funded podcast” connected to Mayor John Whitmire.

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

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.

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

Houston city leaders are divided over changes to a controversial immigration policy. The mayor’s proposal aims to address state concerns while preserving key protections.

In contrast to the civil rights groups’ assessment, Houston’s city attorney told council members that the amendment — crafted by the mayor’s staff and the governor’s office — brings no major changes.

Houston city leaders are divided over changes to a controversial immigration policy. The mayor’s proposal aims to address state concerns while preserving key protections.

John Whitmire is expected to release new language for a revised immigration ordinance Tuesday afternoon, an effort he says could help resolve a funding standoff with the state and restore more than $100 million for public safety.

Mayor John Whitmire told KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner in a one-on-one interview that the lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the city is political and that he will not pursue an expensive court fight.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston over its recently passed ordinance that limits when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced the postponement of a special called City Council meeting as the city continues negotiations with the state over frozen public safety funding tied to its immigration ordinance.

A growing divide is emerging at City Hall over how to respond to a high-stakes threat from the state that could cost Houston $110 million in public safety funding tied to its recently passed immigration ordinance.

For much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.

Houston immigrant families and advocates are reacting after Mayor John Whitmire moved to reverse a city ordinance limiting certain cooperation between Houston Police Department officers and federal immigration authorities, following a state threat to withhold more than $110 million in funding.

Gov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he is considering all options after receiving a letter from the State of Texas threatening to pull $110 million in state public safety grants from the city over its recently passed ordinance limiting when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Houston’s budget battle is heating up as City Controller Chris Hollins warns the city is facing a projected $174 million deficit, the largest in Houston’s history. Mayor John Whitmire says the numbers are being overstated and insists the budget can be balanced without raising taxes.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire rejected City Comptroller Chris Hollins’ warning of a potential $174 million deficit in 2026, insisting the city will balance its budget without raising taxes.

Houston community groups are pressing city leaders to reverse the closure of the Houston Police Department’s long-running Community Affairs Division, saying the move weakens neighborhood relationships at a time the department is facing heightened scrutiny.

Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport shows how the partial government shutdown is straining air travel as TSA workers miss shifts without pay.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup quickly approaching, Houston leaders say the city is working against the clock to improve streets, sidewalks, and drainage before hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive.

Community leaders and civil rights advocates are speaking out after a major change inside the Houston Police Department that they say could impact trust between officers and the public.

KPRC 2 Investigates reporter Amy Davis uncovers years of alleged theft inside Houston Public Works, where higher‑ranking employees approved hundreds of thousands of dollars in questionable, taxpayer-funded purchases, raising new concerns about fraud and oversight after the station’s earlier “DRAINED” water department investigation.

During a tense exchange at Houston City Council, Councilmember Edward Pollard pressed Mayor John Whitmire to bring Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles before council to answer questions about the district’s plan to close 12 campuses.

Houston Council Member Edward Pollard urges HISD Superintendent to address 12 school closures, citing transparency and community impact for families.

On Thursday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire laid out a plan to elevate Houston parks and public spaces, including a makeover of Tranquillity Park, a downtown green space next to City Hall that was built to honor the city’s role in the 1969 moon landing.

Mayor John Whitmire will take the stage Thursday to deliver his 2026 State of the City address, offering an update on crime reduction efforts, infrastructure projects and the direction of Houston’s economy.

Catch up on the latest news updates from Houston and around the world.

Community leaders are demanding justice and stronger enforcement of event regulations after a deadly shooting at an unplanned trail rider gathering in Houston left one person dead and five others injured over the weekend.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the Office of Emergency Management announced another round of warming centers will open across the city in response to a National Weather Service forecast calling for a hard freeze this weekend.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the city is handling immigration differently than other communities as residents voice fear and frustration at a heated city council meeting.

Mayor John Whitmire is expected to make an announcement Wednesday afternoon regarding the future of the FIRST Championship in Houston.

Dozens of protesters gathered at Houston City Hall Tuesday, demanding the City Council end cooperation with ICE amid nationwide outrage over federal agent shootings.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire forcefully denied rumors that federal immigration agents have been monitoring warming centers across Houston.

Commissioner Lesley Briones and Mayor John Whitmire will be on the ground Monday at Bayland Community Center to update winter storm response efforts, support residents and highlight resources available to those affected by extreme cold, officials said.

The worst case scenario was avoided in Houston. And quite frankly, we may have ended up with one of the better scenarios.

Mayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston’s Office of Emergency Management are set to provide Houstonians with an overnight update as freezing conditions continue across the city.

Winter weather is coming to Houston this weekend, and not only is it bringing low temperatures, but freezing rain as well.

The Houston area is bracing for a winter storm that could bring freezing temperatures and icy conditions to the region.

A Houston man has been charged with felony arson after being accused of starting the fire that burned down an abandoned church Monday.

More than a year after construction on an affordable housing project was halted over safety concerns, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Housing Authority are expected to provide updates on the $146 million development.

The fire was first reported to KPRC 2 by a caller at around 1 p.m. Monday. The impacted building is located in the 6500 block of the North Freeway.

Another body was found Tuesday in Buffalo Bayou downtown, adding to a growing number of human remains discovered in Houston’s waterways.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire sat down with 2 Investigates first on Wednesday morning to discuss reports that left Houstonians questioning whether the Houston Police Department played a role in referring thousands of individuals to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for arrests.

A north Houston homeowner says she’s frustrated and disappointed after Houston City Council approved a plan that will use stormwater money to tear down abandoned buildings instead of funding drainage projects.

Catch up on the latest news updates from Houston and around the world.

In a new video shared by the Houston Police Department and Mayor John Whitmire, city officials announced a stepped-up law enforcement effort aimed at improving safety on Houston’s roadways.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins are at odds over a proposal to use $30 million from the city’s Stormwater Fund to demolish abandoned buildings. City Council is set to vote Wednesday.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has been barred from future endorsements by the Harris County Democratic Party following a precinct chair vote.

Hundreds in Houston celebrated the first night of Hanukkah, while remembering the victims in Australia.

If you're traveling along the North Loop this morning, you may notice more cop cars!

Houston Mayor John Whitmire confirms former Houston ISD superintendent and U.S. Education Secretary, Rod Paige, has died.

Tuesday marks one year since Houston Independent School District loss one of its student-athletes due to a tragic incident involving a Union Pacific train.

After months of heavy trash piling up along curbs in southwest Houston, relief finally arrived on High Star Drive and for neighbors, it felt like Christmas came early.

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

Houston residents across the city have reached out to KPRC 2 News for weeks with one message: their trash still isn’t being picked up.

Four Houston firefighters were in the hospital after a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Kingwood.

Four Houston firefighters were in the hospital after a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Kingwood.

Plenty of travelers walking through an airport system that has plenty of art, approximately 390 pieces with an appraised value of over $30 million dollars according to HAS leadership.

A problematic roundabout in Houston’s Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.

Officers believe the suspect was having a mental episode when he stabbed the officer.

Houston City Council voted unanimously to approve a ban on electric scooters, outdoor bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) during the nights on Houston’s city streets.

HFD tells 2 Investigates it's done buying environmentally friendly ambulances after report of issues that resulted in “reducing fleet readiness and response capacity.”

With Polk Street set to close, many East End residents say the loss of this critical route into downtown will make commutes longer and further isolate their community.

Houston City Council approved a $16 million plan to turn the former Star of Hope building in East Downtown into a homeless "superhub.”

Get new details on Houston’s H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade and the reimagined Deck the Hall celebration announced by city leaders.

Houston City Council has once again delayed a vote to purchase a $16-million facility that would serve as a “super hub” for people experiencing homelessness.

Fleet Week Houston scheduled to take place from Nov. 5-12 has been postponed to next year due to the ongoing government shutdown.