KPRC 2 reporter and University of Houston alumnus Ricky Muñoz recently led a workshop for UH journalism students on the realities of working in a modern newsroom. He shared practical advice on reporting fundamentals, building a resume and reel, pursuing internships, and preparing for a career in multiplatform journalism.

McNeil joins KPRC 2 as traffic anchor and reporter, helping Houstonians navigate their morning commute.

Thousands of people are without power near Magnolia in Montgomery County Tuesday evening.

After four gun-related incidents in less than a month, Willis High School is implementing new security measures, including metal detectors, bag searches and a clear backpack policy. Some parents say the changes are long overdue.

Willis High School was placed in a hold status after staff members discovered a loaded gun on campus Monday morning.

A woman was taken into custody Friday afternoon after a man was shot on a Houston Metro bus in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

Residents in several communities southeast of Houston say their tap water has taken on a greenish tint following Tropical Storm Edouard. Water officials say the discoloration is connected to changes in the region’s raw water supply and that treated water continues to meet safety standards.

Fulshear Police Chief Kenneth Seymour has been relieved of duty following a Tuesday night city council meeting, sources confirm to KPRC 2.

More than 270,000 students applied for Texas’ new school voucher program. Explore our maps to see how many applications and awards each school district received, including districts across the Houston area.

Internal emails show Houston City College removed a government professor from two classes and requested a campus police presence after learning of child sexual exploitation allegations.

Houston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on a $6.7 million contract renewal that would keep meal delivery and transportation services running for thousands of seniors across the greater Houston area through September 2027.

Radar, a Wheaten Terrier mix adopted from the Houston Humane Society in 2004, became KPRC 2’s beloved weather dog after viewers voted to name him and he began appearing regularly alongside Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley.

Planning a move to the Houston suburbs — or already building a home there? A surprise utility bill could throw your budget off track before you even unpack. KPRC 2’s Sandy Torres breaks down a few quick checks every buyer should make before signing on the dotted line.

KPRC 2 reporter Re’Chelle Turner and her husband, Faison Echols, are celebrating the arrival of their baby girl, Imani Giselle Echols, who was born Sept. 5, 2026.

Houston is resuming water shutoffs for customers 90+ days past due or owing over $500. Here's how to dispute a bill, set up a payment plan, or stop a disconnection.

Republican Orlando Sanchez and Democrat Letitia Plummer have secured their parties nomination for Harris County Judge and now are set to debate each other.

Houston Police is looking for two male suspects in connection to shooting death of a 34-year-old man.

KPRC 2 is welcoming meteorologist Collin Myers to our weather team, bringing him back to a city, and a forecast, he already knows well.

A man was shot and killed in the 500 block of Gulf Bank Road in north Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

New federal documents reveal conflicting accounts of the July ICE pursuit and shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Two I-213 reports filed days apart offer different descriptions of how the pursuit ended before the deadly shooting, with notable differences on whether Salgado Araujo rammed his van into ICE officers.

Eight hundred yards. That’s how far one fisherman on Crystal Beach managed to get his bait out into the Gulf — with the help of a drone. It was impressive to watch. It was also against federal law.

Gusty winds are expected in counties northeast of Houston as Tropical Storm Edouard moves inland Tuesday afternoon and into the overnight hours.

As Tropical Storm Edouardo makes landfall to the east, life on the Bolivar Peninsula looks anything but alarming.

Residents in Candlelight Oaks Village are cautiously optimistic after recent sewer work, but say Tropical Storm Edouard’s heavy rain could be the first real test of whether the sewage backup problem has improved.

Victor Salgado Araujo, who was sitting next to his brother Lorenzo when an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo during a July 7 enforcement operation in Houston, was released from immigration detention on a

August 2026 marks 10 years since Houston Life premiered on KPRC 2. Since then the show has broadcast thousands of hours of LIVE TV, has booked thousands of special guests, and has continued to evolve. Watch the full special above for the laughs, the sketches, the pranks, and even their television pup Tex.

A few high-water locations are being reported on some Houston area roads due to heavy storms moving across southeast Texas.

Montgomery County interference with public duties cases increased nearly 700% from 2017 to 2025, while records show many of those cases were ultimately dismissed.

KPRC 2, the Cody Stephens Foundation and Missouri City Fire & Rescue are teaming up to provide free heart screenings for teen athletes this weekend.

Residents living near a short-term rental property on 7th Street in Houston’s Heights neighborhood said life has become increasingly difficult over the past three years — and a recent police incident has brought renewed attention to the ongoing issues.

A child died after being ejected from a Toyota pickup during a collision with a Harris County sheriff’s vehicle in northwest Houston early Sunday morning.

A remote mountain in northern Kenya where seven people were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday is a place with a special connection to KPRC 2.

Recent deaths at or near Telephone Road are prompting questions about pedestrian and traffic safety. KPRC 2 is looking into conditions along the corridor and has asked TxDOT what it is doing to improve safety.

For many parents, packing a lunch for their children is part of the daily back-to-school routine. But a new survey suggests it may not always be the cheaper option.

A former Memorial Hermann transplant physician accused of falsifying patient records to prevent some liver transplant candidates from receiving organ offers is expected back in federal court Thursday.

A church service in southwest Houston was interrupted Sunday morning after gunfire was reported outside the building, alarming about 70 attendees and cutting the service short.

Houston, meet Taylor Bruck!

Conroe residents could soon decide the future of more than 50 Flock license plate reader cameras as concerns grow over privacy, security and potential misuse.

Gerardo Gonzalez of Spring is detained on $1 million bail, accused of repeatedly abusing his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter, who is now on life support from severe injuries including a fractured cr​

KPRC 2 meteorologist Caroline Brown and her husband, Jack, have welcomed their second baby boy.

A body was found in a retention pond near Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Tuesday morning.

KPRC 2 is inviting Houston-area families to share their back-to-school photos and videos through Click2Pins as students return to class.

KPRC 2+ will stream a newscast produced and anchored by interns on Sunday, August 9 at 2 p.m., featuring their own news content.

Houston police are investigating after a body was discovered Friday morning in a wooded area near Buffalo Bayou on Deerwood Road.

A vacationing family's home caught fire in Sugar Land and a spokesman for the fire department there says they're 99.9-percent sure it was caused by lightning.

A 45-year-old man in Cypress was injured while cutting a tree when a branch made contact with a power line, causing an electrical incident. Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies responded to the

Daniella Guzman will address the matter when she returns to KPRC 2 News Today on Thursday morning.

A woman is listed to be in critical condition after being intentionally struck by a vehicle in north Harris County Tuesday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Emergency and fire crews are responding to a possible roof fire at a building in the Texas Medical Center on Friday afternoon.

A Houston-area rental car business owner says what started as a routine vehicle rental quickly turned into one of the most terrifying moments of his life.

KPRC 2 is looking for a digital-first strategist who wants to help shape the future of journalism in a social-first landscape and understands how smart packaging, platform nuance, and data can grow audiences.

Surveillance video obtained exclusively by KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel,  appears to show the man accused of intentionally setting an apartment building on fire, moments before it burst into flames, killing his own brother and injuring several others, including a 3-year-old boy.

An unredacted Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office policy reveals a deputy failed to follow a required step before a routine traffic stop escalated into an arrest, two experts say.

KPRC 2’s weekend newscasts have switched to new air times, making it even earlier to stay up to date on the latest headlines, weather, traffic and more around Houston.

A body was discovered Monday morning in Greens Bayou in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The resignation comes as a Pasadena city council member exclusively told KPRC 2 that the sergeant was being investigated for allegedly misusing the department’s Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track a fellow officer.

LULAC says three men detained by ICE after the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo are being pressured to sign self-deportation paperwork. The organization says the men are key witnesses and should remain in the U.S. while the investigation continues.

KPRC 2 obtained new surveillance video showing the moments leading up to the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. A former Secret Service agent says the footage raises questions but is not clear enough to determine whether the use of deadly force was justified.

For most fans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the calf scramble lasts only a few exciting moments. For Klein Oak High School junior Andrew Marks, it marked the beginning of a months-long journey.

A 33-year-old man accused of making terroristic threats during a standoff at a Heights apartment complex has been booked into the Harris County Jail, according to Houston police.

Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for homebuyers, and with mortgage rates remaining elevated, many are looking for ways to make homeownership more affordable.

A 13-year-old Cypress boy survived a terrifying lightning strike inside his own bedroom.

One year after the deadly Texas Hill Country flood, survivors, first responders, and families share the stories of loss, heroism, and recovery that continue to shape their community.

As criminal cases move through the courts, child advocates say the case is a reminder that reporting suspected abuse or neglect can save a child’s life.

An investigation is underway after a fight inside a church led to shots being fired Friday morning in southeast Houston.

The Texas Attorney General is investigating StubHub after widespread reports of last-minute cancellations of purchased 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, leaving fans without tickets or viable replacements.

A Liberty County pastor is facing multiple felony charges after being accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a child.

Healthy eating has a new home in Missouri City with the opening of Grain & Berry, a fast-casual café known for its açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh juices and other wholesome menu items.

One year after the deadly Texas Hill Country flood, survivors, first responders, and families share the stories of loss, heroism, and recovery that continue to shape their community.

Through powerful interviews, personal stories, and months of reporting, After the Storm: The flood that changed the Hill Country examines the disaster that changed a community — and the people working every day to ensure it is never defined by tragedy alone.

A viral Montgomery County traffic stop sparked questions online. KPRC 2 reviewed the arrest report, Texas police training materials and spoke with a retired police captain to examine whether the stop followed standard training.

Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is pushing back against claims that he no longer has the authority to lead county government and is scheduled to address the controversy during a Thursday afternoon press conference.

KPRC 2 exclusively obtained body camera video showing a Conroe woman repeatedly saying she was scared and asking for a female officer before she was arrested during a traffic stop in Shenandoah.

For the first time since a massive fire tore through a Houston recycling facility, the managing director of Mammoth Metal Recycling is speaking publicly.

On Wednesday, KPRC 2 loaded up the storm tracker and rolled out to Brazoria County to see how the overnight downpours impacted various communities.

After more than three decades in journalism and 26 years at KPRC 2, veteran investigative reporter Robert Arnold is preparing to sign off for the final time.

The impacts of Tropical Storm Arthur are being felt across Southeast Texas on Wednesday, with high winds battering coastal communities and emergency crews responding to multiple water rescues in flood-prone areas.

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.

Heavy thunderstorms that moved through Houston Monday left flooded streets, swollen bayous, and overflowing manholes.

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The FIFA 2026 World Cup is here and unfortunately so is a lot of rain.

CenterPoint Energy made $1 billion in profit last year. But the company says it doesn’t profit directly off customers’ electric bills. So how does that actually work?

FIFA Fan Festival attendees in Houston may be required to evacuate if lightning is detected within eight miles, with re-entry allowed after 30 minutes without further strikes.

NFL wide receiver Steven Sims Jr., is holding the Must See Classic, a flag football game, vs. Texans cornerback Tremon Smith on Saturday in Sugar Land.

Brazoria County prosecutors have formally notified the court they intend to seek the death penalty against Oninda Romelus, the Porter mother accused of shooting her four children and killing two of them last year in Angleton.

A Houston man says he spent $22,000 on FIFA World Cup hospitality tickets after a sales representative showed him lower-level seating sections, only to later receive tickets in the upper deck. FIFA's official hospitality provider says the reassignment was a complimentary upgrade.

Newly released records show a Chicago police officer and former Marine platoon mate reported a Houston police officer's viral racist videos before she was indefinitely suspended. The officer is appealing the discipline, with her hearing now delayed until August.

A heavy police presence was reported near a fast-food restaurant parking lot off I-45 in Conroe.

Un adolescente de 15 años murió después de que una discusión entre dos jóvenes terminara en un tiroteo dentro de una vivienda en el norte de Houston, según informó la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Harris.

El hombre acusado de asesinar a un padre de familia de Houston que intentaba ayudar a recuperar la camioneta robada de su hijo compareció ante un juez el lunes por la mañana, mientras familiares recordaban a la víctima como un esposo, padre, abuelo y voluntario dedicado a su comunidad.

Un tiroteo ocurrió durante una parrillada de cangrejos de río y una reunión familiar en el noreste de Houston, dejando a un hombre muerto y a otro gravemente herido.

As temperatures continue to climb across Southeast Texas, some residents at the Pecan Village Apartments in Wharton say they have been living without power for days, forcing some seniors to sleep on cots inside the front office.

A Fort Bend County mother is facing felony charges after investigators say her child, who has a disability, was left home alone for days and eventually contacted law enforcement asking for food.

Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a watchful eye on tropical moisture from the Gulf set the stage for an active weather week

KPRC 2’s 2026 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide provides everything you need to prepare for hurricane season, from forecasts and evacuation plans to emergency kits, insurance advice, and family safety tips.

Like the tornado scale, it's time for the hurricane scale to get updated

Filling up with contaminated gas can bring your car to a halt almost immediately — and leave you with a repair bill in the thousands. Knowing what to do next could make all the difference.

Houston leaders continue to describe the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a major economic opportunity for the region — but early indicators suggest the hospitality industry is still waiting for that boom to materialize.

A power anomaly disrupted electricity at a booster station in Cinco Ranch Thursday morning, leading to low water pressure and shutoffs for about 14,000 Inframark customers for approximately 45 minutes.

As the school year comes to an end, many parents are searching for summer camps that keep their children engaged while also teaching valuable life skills.