Surveillance video obtained exclusively by KPRC 2 News shows what happened moments before a Brazoria County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed an 18-year-old Texas State University student just after midnight Monday.

A family tracking down the person accused of taking memorial items left for a 16-year-old shooting victim got some answers Tuesday and KPRC 2 News was there when they did.

As Harris County election costs climb, county leaders are exploring ways to reduce runoff elections, including consolidating election dates and ranked choice voting.

About 24 hours after KPRC 2 News revealed a second Harris County murder defendant is accused of cutting off his ankle monitor just before trial this month, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said he bring a plan to Commissioners Court to strengthen the county’s electronic monitoring program.

A Houston family is speaking out months after discovering their loved one’s body was found inside a stranger’s apartment — and KPRC 2 News has learned the case, which was previously closed, is now back under investigation.

HISD’s proposed special education overhaul is drawing concern from families and federal scrutiny, as some parents say they are still waiting for clear answers about how the changes will affect their children.

Law enforcement returned to the home of capital murder suspect Lee Gilley on Wednesday afternoon, days after the 39-year-old cut off his GPS ankle monitor while on bond and arrived in Italy, claiming asylum.

A high-speed chase involving a motorcyclist came to a dramatic end near Washington Avenue corridor after starting in Montgomery County.

The Harris County District Attorney's office has issued new guidance stating it will not accept charges for individuals found with vape pens suspected of containing THC due to limitations in current lab testing, which cannot determine the origin or precise concentration of THC in the liquid.

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.

Houston ISD introduced its first fleet of 15 electric school buses on Earth Day, aiming to provide cleaner and more sustainable student transportation.

A participant in the IRONMAN Texas triathlon died during the swim portion of the race in The Woodlands after going missing in Lake Woodlands near Northshore Park.

Accountability starts here. Houston deserves answers when problems persist, and systems fail the people they’re meant to serve.

The Harris County court says an IT worker seen in a viral video with Judge Nathan Milliron was “properly performing duties” and will not face discipline.

New emails and text messages obtained by KPRC 2 News reveal conversations between Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and her staff with Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo leaders leading up to and after her removal from the Megan Moroney concert.

TSA agents in Houston are going without pay as the partial government shutdown continues. We reached out to local lawmakers to see what they’re doing to fund DHS and whether they’ll forgo their own pay.

Houston health inspectors investigating a customer illness complaint after eating Mama Tina’s Gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo found thawed seafood labeled “keep frozen” and learned the gumbo had been moved to a freezer at an unlicensed off-site location without temperature logs before being served, according to Houston Health Department records obtained by KPRC 2 News.

A resolution calling for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s resignation was delayed after a new rule blocked it at Commissioners Court.

Cypress residents say stalled trains and malfunctioning railroad crossing arms near Fry Road are causing long delays and safety concerns for drivers.

\A United States Postal Service employee in Sugar Land is behind bars, accused of stealing mail. A source confirmed to KPRC 2 News that law enforcement is now looking into whether he specifically targeted envelopes containing checks.

Keith Rollins, a cancer survivor and founder of the Push Up Foundation, is leading efforts in colon cancer awareness during National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. He and his family are preparing for the 6th annual Victory Lap 5K on March 7, as he shares his journey and highlights the significance of early detection to help those affected by colon cancer.

Hours after Houston police announced that a suspect had been arrested and charged in a murder earlier this week, KPRC 2 News confirmed that the suspect had actually been released on bond hours before the murder charge was filed.

A 99-year-old Houston man called our newsroom every single day to ask: “Tell me the national day.” Then one day, the calls stopped.

The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo is set to return from April 17-25 at 10 Jack Brooks Road, Hitchcock, Texas. Excitement is building with the newly unveiled entertainment lineup, as shared by rodeo spokesperson Barbara Magana Robertson on KPRC 2 News.

A transnational criminal organization linked to numerous high-profile burglaries targeting actors and athletes across the United States is now under investigation for similar crimes in the Houston area, according to a search warrant obtained by KPRC 2 News.

Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles announced the closure of 12 schools for the 2026-2027 academic year due to declining enrollment and costly maintenance of aging facilities. Miles emphasized the need for resource optimization and stated that meetings will be held for families at affected campuses, while further information is available on the district's website.

A trial date has been set for the man charged in the 2022 shooting death of Migos rapper Takeoff at a downtown Houston bowling alley.

Lamar CISD officials confirmed that two members of the district’s police department have been placed on administrative leave while an independent third party conducts a review into publicly circulating allegations.

Family members are speaking out after 24-year-old Cory SirDarius Young was fatally shot during a large trail riding gathering in a Northeast Houston strip center parking lot.

A Houston police officer died over the weekend after crashing into a tree on Cypress Mills Place, KPRC 2 News has confirmed.

For the first time in the Houston area, a federal grand jury has indicted a 34-year-old man who allegedly used artificial intelligence apps to create child pornography using photos of victims he knew.

Zouhair Talbi and Calli Hauger-Thackery crowned 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon champions. Habtom Samuel and Fentaye Belayneh crowned 2026 Aramco Houston Half Marathon Champions.

A Conroe man who says he is disabled and battling cancer claims an encounter with police while panhandling last month turned violent, leaving him with serious injuries.

Authorities are responding to a sulfuric acid spill at a Channelview plant after a catwalk collapse; two people are hospitalized, dozens evaluated, the leak is contained, and there is no threat to the public or ship channel.

Families living long-term at a Houston extended-stay hotel say they’re facing homelessness after the power went out just days before Christmas amid a foreclosure.

A Houston family says they waited nearly three years for a headstone they paid for in full. After repeated delays, they contacted KPRC 2, and the cemetery issued a refund. Consumer advocate says families should shop around.

Viewer records video showing rats on fresh produce at Humble Walmart

Is your street decking the halls this year? Let us know!

The Houston Police Officers’ Union posted a tribute message to former KPRC 2 News reporter Jake Reiner after the passing of his parents.

A Houston City Councilman, pictured on social media with a nonprofit CEO now accused of fraud, tells KPRC 2 News his office is suspending engagement with the organization that feeds the homeless in downtown Houston.

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

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

KPRC 2 News is reviewing recordings of 911 phone calls that were made during the deadly Hill Country floods that occurred on July 4, 2025.

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

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.

HISD enrollment dropped by more than 8,300 students this year. The district says population shifts and statewide trends are driving the decline and that it’s working to keep families in the district.

KPRC 2 today announced that Daniella Guzman will move to the morning anchor desk, joining Sofia Ojeda as co-anchor of KPRC 2 News Today beginning December 1, 2025.

According to preliminary results, Christian Menefee leads with 32% of the vote. Amanda Edwards, former Houston City Council member, follows at 25%. Since no one candidate received 50% of the vote a runoff election with the two top performing candidates is likely.

Roda Osman garnered sympathy and raised more than $42,000 through a GoFundMe.

KPRC 2 News announced today that longtime morning anchor Owen Conflenti is leaving the station.

With nearly 40% of these cases labeled as 'undetermined,' loved ones like the family of a 22-year-old found in Buffalo Bayou are seeking answers and closure.

Wall Street closed the week with record highs on Friday as the S&P 500 topped 6,800 for the first time in history.

The "Little School of the 400," pioneered by the inspiring Isabel Verver in the 1950s, laid the groundwork for English as a Second Language (ESL) programs we see today.

Several pledges had to be hospitalized, according to one of the victims, after an “almost torturous” workout at The Kappa Sigma Lodge on Sunday, Sept. 14.

The suspect accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman last month has been indicted for murder.

In 2023, a Molotov cocktail was thrown into the temple while a monk and three others were inside, sparking a fire.

Public records tie the property in Cypress, Texas, to D4vd.

Despite opposition from attorneys on both sides of the case, Chambers County Judge Chap B. Cain III announced Friday morning that he will allow one television camera inside the courtroom for Sarah Hartsfield’s upcoming murder trial.

The City of La Marque is on the brink of going broke and the council is now considering a multitude of options to keep the city and services running.

Chambers County prosecutors and the defense attorney for Sarah Hartsfield are fighting to keep a camera out of the courtroom for her September murder trial.

A woman who has been driving around Houston claiming she needs money to flee a domestic violence situation has been charged with aggregate theft by deception after investigators say she stole more than $3,000.

A Houston police officer was arrested Tuesday afternoon for driving while intoxicated after he crashed into a METRO bus, KPRC 2 News has confirmed.

“Knowing Texas, specifically the Texas government, doesn’t want people like my kids to exist publicly... to get the healthcare that they need,” a mother of two transgender children explained. "That does hurt.”

"Lunches of Love" in Rosenberg feeds about 1, 800 children every single day during the entire summer and 2,500 kids every weekend during the school year at 38 Lamar Consolidated Schools. However, the nonprofit is in danger of falling behind. Here's how you can help!

Martinez and her husband, Jarin, are accused of filing numerous fake documents and falsely claiming ownership of properties, which they then sold without the knowledge of the actual owners, according to a lawsuit filed by the Harris County Attorney’s Office in April.

An inmate, John Henry Jones, was left in a holding cell at the Harris County courthouse after his court hearing on Wednesday

Court documents obtained by KPRC 2 News reveal a Houston area midwife accused of performing illegal abortions may have administered the abortion pill Misoprostol to a patient.

At KPRC 2 News, we are committed to transparent and objective reporting, and to amplifying the voices within our community through our daily work. In our newsroom, we strive to embody our core values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, and passion every day. As the news director, I take these core values and our mission of transparent, objective reporting very seriously.

Several customers of Stonecutters Monuments in Houston have been waiting nearly two years for headstones they ordered for their deceased loved ones, despite being promised delivery within three to five months.

A substitute teacher was caught watching porn while in a classroom on Friday at Klein Oak High School.

KPRC 2 News is celebrating a monumental achievement with their first Lone Star Emmy win for the "TAKEOVER" documentary!

A preview of the latest KPRC 2 News investigation into copper wire theft in the Houston area

People who live near a Channelview chemical plant say they noticed a strange, metallic smell Saturday morning. They called KPRC 2 News when firefighters on-scene at the K-Solv chemical plant wouldn’t tell them what was causing the smell.

Harvard Elementary School is Houston’s oldest school and celebrated its 125th birthday last September, but despite that proud distinction, parents tell KPRC 2 the school’s 126th year is off to a hot and miserable start.

A Houston man has been arrested in connection to the car burglaries that occurred in Pearland early Wednesday morning.

If you want to ensure your voice is heard in Austin, here’s a simple guide to contacting your legislators.

Lee found out that her case had been put on a three-month reset due to there being a visiting judge.

Is your Hurricane Beryl debris pile still sitting curbside? Drop a comment and let us know where you live, if so.

Check out "Takeover", the original KPRC 2 News documentary that takes you behind the scenes of the Houston Independent School District under Superintendent Mike Miles and the New Education System. Follow the journey of students, parents, and teachers at Fleming Middle School. Don't miss this exclusive screening and join the conversation about education reform. #Takeover #HISD #EducationReform #Documentary

Two members of the KPRC 2 News team are being honored this year.

KPRC 2 News Today anchor Sofia Ojeda answers the most common questions she hears from our viewers!

Rivera's accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's 12-year-old son, Carlos Fernandez earlier this month and making a getaway to Mexico.

Are you a victim of potholes in the Houston area? Have you had to reroute and commute a longer distance to avoid damaged roads in the Houston area?

The supermarket specializing in Filipino foods is the first Seafood City to open in the state of Texas.

At KPRC 2, we hear a lot about people who have been reported missing. Families want answers in their loved one’s case, but have you ever wondered how law enforcement handles the investigation?

We’re committed to keeping your family safe.

Cluster mailboxes. Many of us have them but who’s responsible if they’re run down or damaged?

What’s the deal with all of the busted water piped around Houston? That’s the question many of you have inquired about.

Grimes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to KPRC 2 they are investigating a reported sexual assault at the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds.

Houston-area housing prices are going down if you’re in the market for a new home.

KPRC 2 News spoke to British journalist Cathy Hollowell about the historic coronation of King Charles III on Saturday.

KPRC 2 learned that in a span of days in the same parking garage on the same floor, at least two vehicles had their tires stolen. So, KPRC 2 asked mechanics what tools these thieves are using and how fast could they get the job done?

Stream "Houston Life" in the video player at the top of the page at 1 p.m. on weekdays.

Sarah Hartsfield, a Chambers County woman who has been married five times, is accused of murdering her most recent husband. She also fatally shot her fiancée in 2018, an investigation Minnesota prosecutors have reopened.

As the city of Houston faces a federal probe into its handling of illegal dumping in Black and Brown neighborhoods, residents in Sunnyside say they’ve seen no sign things are improving.

Houston’s top-rated weekday evening news team at 6 and 10 p.m. will now also deliver Houston-area news at 5 p.m. Daniella Guzman and Keith Garvin will begin anchoring KPRC 2 News at 5 starting Monday, Nov. 14, 2022.

The city of Arcola’s new top cop is the first Black woman chief in Fort Bend County history.

The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday it was taking steps to mitigate wait times at Houston area offices.

A Robby Elementary School second-grader described Tuesday’s shooting to KPRC 2 News.