Santa makes special stop at Memorial Hermann NICU to celebrate babiesโ first Christmas
Read full article: Santa makes special stop at Memorial Hermann NICU to celebrate babiesโ first ChristmasBefore heading off on his Christmas Eve journey around the world, Santa Claus made a very important stop right here in Houston, bringing holiday cheer to some of the cityโs tiniest patients.
Wanted fugitive captured after attempting to flee hotel near Gulf Freeway
Read full article: Wanted fugitive captured after attempting to flee hotel near Gulf FreewayA wanted fugitive who previously escaped from custody after being taken to a hospital is back in custody following an arrest at a southeast Houston hotel, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office.
โThe Grinch who stole pursesโ: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing purses
Read full article: โThe Grinch who stole pursesโ: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing pursesA suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.
Wanted murder suspect believed to frequent northwest Harris County
Read full article: Wanted murder suspect believed to frequent northwest Harris CountyHarris County deputies are warning the public of a man wanted on felony warrants, including murder, who is still on the run in the Houston area.
Binglewood residents say heavy trash piles sit on curbs for months until KPRC 2 made calls
Read full article: Binglewood residents say heavy trash piles sit on curbs for months until KPRC 2 made callsBinglewood residents are frustrated as heavy trash has been sitting on neighborhood curbs for months, overshadowing holiday decorations just days before Christmas.
Former Pct. 4 deputy charged with wifeโs murder writes letter to KPRC 2 from jail, claims heโs innocent
Read full article: Former Pct. 4 deputy charged with wifeโs murder writes letter to KPRC 2 from jail, claims heโs innocentKPRC 2 has obtained a handwritten letter from LaMarcus Smith, a former Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputy now jailed in Fort Bend County on murder and fraud charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of his wife, Laura Smith.
Paxton fires back at CAIR lawsuit over Texas terrorist designation
Read full article: Paxton fires back at CAIR lawsuit over Texas terrorist designationTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), arguing the groupโs legal challenge over being labeled a terrorist organization is built on speculation and political disagreement, not law.
FIEL asks for publicโs help in search for missing Houston visitor Sydney Marquez
Read full article: FIEL asks for publicโs help in search for missing Houston visitor Sydney MarquezImmigrant rights advocacy group FIEL has joined an El Paso familyโs search for 24-year-old Sydney Marquez, who disappeared more than a month ago while visiting friends in southwest Houston.
Houston plastic surgeon indicted, accused of performing surgery while intoxicated
Read full article: Houston plastic surgeon indicted, accused of performing surgery while intoxicatedA Houston plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
Car crashes into Houston restaurant, burglars hit another location days later
Read full article: Car crashes into Houston restaurant, burglars hit another location days laterJust days before Christmas, Mikkiโs Cafe faced two unexpected incidents: a car crashing into their dining room and burglars hitting another location.
The challenge of counterfeit merchandise through third-party sellers
Read full article: The challenge of counterfeit merchandise through third-party sellersThat caution comes from seeing an increase in counterfeit beauty products sold through major online platforms, often by third-party sellers.
Unhoused Houston man arrested for indecent exposure for third time in last three months
Read full article: Unhoused Houston man arrested for indecent exposure for third time in last three monthsA Houston man who is listed as homeless has been arrested for indecent exposure for the third time since September.
Houston construction worker dies after heavy beams fall on him in loading accident
Read full article: Houston construction worker dies after heavy beams fall on him in loading accidentA construction worker was killed Monday morning after heavy beams fell on him while being loaded onto a truck, Houston Fire Department officials said.
Johnny Manziel apologizes for missing ESPN College GameDay appearance ahead of alma mater Texas A&Mโs first playoff game
Read full article: Johnny Manziel apologizes for missing ESPN College GameDay appearance ahead of alma mater Texas A&Mโs first playoff gameAhead of Texas A&M's playoff game hosting Miami, ESPN reported that A&M legend Johnny Manziel would serve as the showโs celebrity guest picker, following the networkโs tradition of selecting a notable figure connected to the home team. However, Johnny Football was nowhere to be found.
โA foundation setterโ: Texas A&M players reflect after historic season ends with playoff loss to Miami
Read full article: โA foundation setterโ: Texas A&M players reflect after historic season ends with playoff loss to MiamiTexas A&M finished the year 11-2โstill one of the most successful seasons in program history, but one that ended with the sting of unmet potential.
Houston woman charged after baby found malnourished; children living amid dog feces, no electricity
Read full article: Houston woman charged after baby found malnourished; children living amid dog feces, no electricityA Houston woman has been arrested and charged after children were found malnourished and living in โunsafe conditions.โ
Houston-led case targets top Tren de Aragua leaders accused of terrorism, drug trafficking
Read full article: Houston-led case targets top Tren de Aragua leaders accused of terrorism, drug traffickingFederal prosecutors in Houston are taking aim at the top leadership of Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang the U.S. government now labels a foreign terrorist organization.
โI didnโt get to hold himโ: Girlfriend identifies Andrew Meismer as victim in fatal stabbing at Baytown high school
Read full article: โI didnโt get to hold himโ: Girlfriend identifies Andrew Meismer as victim in fatal stabbing at Baytown high schoolThe student who is in police custody after being charged in a fatal stabbing at Ross S. Sterling High School has been identified.
Harris County Pct. 4 deputy accused of killing wife posed as mistressโ husband to adjust life insurance, records say
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 4 deputy accused of killing wife posed as mistressโ husband to adjust life insurance, records sayAuthorities recovered images of evidence from the affair, including matching tattoos, an engagement ring, numerous phone calls, and life insurance activity.
โExtremely disturbingโ: Hanukkah decorations vandalized outside Katy pizza restaurant, Christmas display left untouched
Read full article: โExtremely disturbingโ: Hanukkah decorations vandalized outside Katy pizza restaurant, Christmas display left untouchedThe owner of Fuzzyโs Pizza in the Katy area is speaking out after Hanukkah decorations outside the restaurant were vandalized just one day after it hosted a celebration for the holiday.
KPRC 2 welcomes Stephania Jimenez as evening anchor for 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts
Read full article: KPRC 2 welcomes Stephania Jimenez as evening anchor for 6 and 10 p.m. newscastsStephania Jimenez, an accomplished journalist with nearly two decades of experience, will join KPRC 2 as our evening main anchor for the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts, effective January 19, 2026.
Petfinder change sparks concern from Houston-area rescues that rely on out-of-town adoptions
Read full article: Petfinder change sparks concern from Houston-area rescues that rely on out-of-town adoptionsFor many families ready to adopt a dog or cat, the search starts onย Petfinder, an online platform that lists adoptable pets from shelters and rescues nationwide. But several Houston-area rescue groups say a recent change to Petfinderโs search filters is making their animals harder to find and is already cutting into adoptions.
Residents in northwest Harris County trailer community without gas for nearly 2 weeks
Read full article: Residents in northwest Harris County trailer community without gas for nearly 2 weeksResidents living in a northwest Harris County trailer community of over 150 families say they have been without gas service for nearly two weeks, leaving them unable to heat their homes, cook meals, or take hot showers.
Dog attack prevention: What to do if faced with an aggressive dog
Read full article: Dog attack prevention: What to do if faced with an aggressive dogWith recent attacks still fresh in peopleโs minds, many are wondering what to do if they encounter an aggressive dog โ and how to recognize warning signs before itโs too late.
Houston expert shares tips to protect yourself from aggressive dogs
Read full article: Houston expert shares tips to protect yourself from aggressive dogsKPRC 2 spoke with Behavior Enrichment Manager Kymee Bair of the Houston Humane Society to find out what someone should do if they see an aggressive dog coming their way.
Houston robbery leads to multi-area police chase; suspect arrested after fleeing into strangerโs home
Read full article: Houston robbery leads to multi-area police chase; suspect arrested after fleeing into strangerโs homeA Houston man accused of an aggravated robbery and carjacking was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a lengthy police pursuit that spanned multiple parts of the city.
New Texas law enforces tougher app store controls and stricter protections for minors
Read full article: New Texas law enforces tougher app store controls and stricter protections for minorsTexas Governor Greg Abbott signed the App Store Accountability Act yesterday, mandating stricter controls on mobile app marketplaces to protect minors from online predators and safeguard their personal data.
Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care center
Read full article: Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care centerParents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.
Fort Bend County Judge KP Georgeโs recent social media post part of focus during latest hearing
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP Georgeโs recent social media post part of focus during latest hearingFort Bend County Judge KP George was back in court Monday for a hearing tied to his felony money laundering case, which is set to go to trial in early February.
Baytown officer indicted for October crash that killed Harris County deputyโs children
Read full article: Baytown officer indicted for October crash that killed Harris County deputyโs childrenA Harris County grand jury has indicted Baytown Police Officer Michael Hightower for the October crash that killed two children of a Harris County Sheriff's deputy.
Dave Ward, legendary Houston news anchor and longest-serving broadcaster, dies
Read full article: Dave Ward, legendary Houston news anchor and longest-serving broadcaster, diesDave Ward, a broadcasting legend who became the longest-running television news anchor in the world during his remarkable 50-year career at ABC 13 Eyewitness News, has died.
The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safety
Read full article: The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safetyThe Woodlands Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office.
Family speaks out after womanโs body found in barrel, boyfriend charged but not with murder
Read full article: Family speaks out after womanโs body found in barrel, boyfriend charged but not with murderHouston police are investigating a deadly incident involving a recovered body that officials believe was the girlfriend of a Honduran national. The man remains in the Harris County Jail with an ICE hold.
Woman possibly squatting fatally shot after fight with security guard at apartment complex near NRG Park
Read full article: Woman possibly squatting fatally shot after fight with security guard at apartment complex near NRG ParkThe shooting happened at a complex in the 2100 block of Holly Hall Street.
Houston man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for exploiting โvery youngโ minor
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for exploiting โvery youngโ minorA man from Houston has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison after admitting to coercing and exploiting a minor.
Texas Agriculture issues urgent alert as invasive pest detected in multiple counties, including Houston area
Read full article: Texas Agriculture issues urgent alert as invasive pest detected in multiple counties, including Houston areaTexas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an urgent alert this week to producers across the state to inspect their pastures for a newly detected and highly damaging pest.
Man who shot, killed attorney at Katy Freeway McDonaldโs in 2024 sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Man who shot, killed attorney at Katy Freeway McDonaldโs in 2024 sentenced to life in prisonA man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 46-year-old attorney Jeffrey Limmer, who fatally shot at a McDonaldโs along the West Interstate 10 service road in May of 2024.
Federal oversight on illegal dumping in minority neighborhoods dismissed, leaving Trinity Gardens residents worried
Read full article: Federal oversight on illegal dumping in minority neighborhoods dismissed, leaving Trinity Gardens residents worriedA federal complaint alleging that Houston picked up illegal dumping less frequently in Black and Latino neighborhoods has been dismissedโbringing an end to federal monitoring that residents and city leaders say helped keep their streets cleaner and safer.
More than $20K in stolen truck tailgates recovered; suspect wanted
Read full article: More than $20K in stolen truck tailgates recovered; suspect wantedInvestigators with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 said deputies have recovered more $20,000 worth of stolen truck tailgates after authorities linked a notorious tailgate thief to more than 20 thefts across Harris County.
Man in custody after crashing car during chase, running over HCSO deputyโs foot
Read full article: Man in custody after crashing car during chase, running over HCSO deputyโs footA person is reportedly in custody after being involved in a chase with Harris County Sheriffโs Office deputies that ended in a car crash.
1,000 cities in Texas, including Houston and Galveston, under Paxton investigation
Read full article: 1,000 cities in Texas, including Houston and Galveston, under Paxton investigationTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping review into the financial practices of nearly 1,000 cities across the state, including major metros such as Houston, Galveston, Dallas and San Antonio, to determine whether local governments are complying with state audit and transparency laws.
Astros announce sale of Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Corpus Christi Hooks, Fayetteville Woodpeckers to ownership group
Read full article: Astros announce sale of Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Corpus Christi Hooks, Fayetteville Woodpeckers to ownership groupThe Houston Astros announced they are selling three of their minor league affiliates โ the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A), Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A), and Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Single-A).
Houston funeral home owner accused of $2M theft, forgery, and fraudulent estate claims in new search warrant
Read full article: Houston funeral home owner accused of $2M theft, forgery, and fraudulent estate claims in new search warrantHouston police have revealed new details in the ongoing investigation into Unique Green, the owner of a funeral home that was raided during an active funeral service last month.
Angleton ISD employee flown to hospital after being hit by school bus while walking to work
Read full article: Angleton ISD employee flown to hospital after being hit by school bus while walking to workAn employee at Angleton Independent School District was flown to a hospital Tuesday morning after being hit by a school bus, according AISD.
Houston leads Texas in vehicle thefts โ here are the models getting stolen the most
Read full article: Houston leads Texas in vehicle thefts โ here are the models getting stolen the mostHouston ranks among the top Texas cities in many ways, but the stateโs largest city recently earned a distinction thatโs far from flattering: it led the state in stolen vehicles last month.
โBuy nowโ: Houston ticket broker says FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices are sky-high and trending upward
Read full article: โBuy nowโ: Houston ticket broker says FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices are sky-high and trending upwardItโs been just three days since the schedules were established for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and ticket prices are already through the roof.
Trial begins for man accused of fatally shooting attorney at Katy Freeway McDonaldโs
Read full article: Trial begins for man accused of fatally shooting attorney at Katy Freeway McDonaldโsThe trial began Monday morning for Anthony Martin Landry, 57, who is charged with murdering 46-year-old attorney Jeffrey Limmer in a shooting at a McDonaldโs along the West Interstate 10 service road in May of 2024.
1 killed in overnight crash on US-290; outbound lanes shut down for investigation
Read full article: 1 killed in overnight crash on US-290; outbound lanes shut down for investigationOne person was killed early Monday in a crash that shut down all outbound lanes of U.S. 290 near 34th Street, according to Houston police.
โDamn rightโ: Kevin Durant reaches 31,000 career points in Rocketsโ blowout 117-98 win vs. Suns
Read full article: โDamn rightโ: Kevin Durant reaches 31,000 career points in Rocketsโ blowout 117-98 win vs. SunsFriday night, the Houston Rockets hosted the Phoenix Suns in a matchup of the two primary teams in last summerโs blockbuster trade that brought Kevin Durant from the desert to Clutch City.
Multiple bomb threats reported at schools, grocery stores across Galveston County this week
Read full article: Multiple bomb threats reported at schools, grocery stores across Galveston County this weekEarly this morning, KPRC 2 was alerted to a bomb threat at Clear Creek High School in Galveston County.
One dead after crash that led to gunfire and three attempted carjackings across Houston
Read full article: One dead after crash that led to gunfire and three attempted carjackings across HoustonA serious crash involving multiple vehicles unfolded in Southeast Houston after a man reportedly fired shots and stole somebodyโs car.
Encampment cleared in Spring, but property owners fear it will return
Read full article: Encampment cleared in Spring, but property owners fear it will returnA homeless encampment that had been growing for months behind a shopping center on Louetta Road was cleared Tuesday, but property managers and business owners say the move offers only temporary relief.
911 calls from Hill Country floods to be released today, Kerrville PD announces
Read full article: 911 calls from Hill Country floods to be released today, Kerrville PD announcesThe Kerrville Police Department announced Thursday that it will release the 911 calls from the deadly Hill Country flood that occurred on July 4, 2025.
TIMELINE: Officials detail hours before Texas A&M studentโs fatal fall from Austin high-rise apartment
Read full article: TIMELINE: Officials detail hours before Texas A&M studentโs fatal fall from Austin high-rise apartmentAuthorities in Austin have revealed new information about the case of Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M University student who died on Nov. 29 in Austin, just hours after attending a tailgate for the A&M-Texas rivalry football game.
โSuspiciousโ: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee representing parents of A&M student who died from Austin apartment fall
Read full article: โSuspiciousโ: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee representing parents of A&M student who died from Austin apartment fallThe parents of a 19-year-old Texas A&M student who was found dead at an Austin apartment complex last weekend have hired prominent Houston attorney Tony Buzbee and are urging anyone with information about her final hours to come forward.
Volunteer youth pastor arrested, charged with possession of child pornography after alleged confession
Read full article: Volunteer youth pastor arrested, charged with possession of child pornography after alleged confessionA volunteer youth pastor at a Houston-area church was arrested on child sex abuse material charges.
Houston woman credits Lone Star Legal Aid with preventing eviction as nonprofit faces major federal funding cuts
Read full article: Houston woman credits Lone Star Legal Aid with preventing eviction as nonprofit faces major federal funding cutsA Houston woman who says she was wrongfully evicted during the pandemic is speaking out about how Lone Star Legal Aid helped her win her case โ as the nonprofit now faces the possibility of losing nearly half of its federal funding.
Houston police K-9 injured after being choked by squatter who refused to leave apartment
Read full article: Houston police K-9 injured after being choked by squatter who refused to leave apartmentA Houston Police Department K-9 is recovering after being choked to the point of unconsciousness, according to court records, by a man who was homeless and refused to leave an apartment unit near NRG Park.
Three men charged with capital murder in 2023 West Houston apartment shooting
Read full article: Three men charged with capital murder in 2023 West Houston apartment shootingThree Houston men have been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man at a West Houston apartment complex two years ago.
TSA says Sunday marks highest screening total in agency history
Read full article: TSA says Sunday marks highest screening total in agency historyThe Transportation Security Administration said Monday that it screened a record 3,133,924 people at airport checkpoints on Sunday, the highest single-day total in the agencyโs history, pushing all 10 of the busiest days on record to the last two years.
Texas A&M student dies hours after attending tailgate for football game; mother questions investigation
Read full article: Texas A&M student dies hours after attending tailgate for football game; mother questions investigationA Texas A&M University student died just hours after attending a tailgate for the schoolโs rivalry game against Texas in Austin on Friday night.
Two Rice University students robbed at gunpoint, suspects still at large
Read full article: Two Rice University students robbed at gunpoint, suspects still at largeTwo students were robbed at gunpoint last night near West Lot 2 on Rice Universityโs campus, according to the Rice University Police Department.
Armed robbery suspect shot by HPD officer after holding store employee hostage
Read full article: Armed robbery suspect shot by HPD officer after holding store employee hostageAn investigation is underway after a Houston police officer opened fire on an armed robbery suspect in north Houston Monday morning.
Authorities bust active rooster-fighting ring behind north Houston business, find dead roosters in black bags
Read full article: Authorities bust active rooster-fighting ring behind north Houston business, find dead roosters in black bagsDeputies said they found the ring behind a business that was advertising for tacos and drinks.
Houston mother becomes a U.S. citizen after two decades as groups help residents move through long process
Read full article: Houston mother becomes a U.S. citizen after two decades as groups help residents move through long processA Houston mother who spent more than 20 years as a permanent resident said fear, money and uncertainty kept her from applying for citizenship.
Apartment complex partially evacuated after train derailment in Houstonโs East End
Read full article: Apartment complex partially evacuated after train derailment in Houstonโs East EndAn apartment complex in Houstonโs East End was partially evacuated after several rail cars derailed, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Unlicensed chiropractor among 80 arrested in Harris County sweep targeting violent offenders, sexual assault cases
Read full article: Unlicensed chiropractor among 80 arrested in Harris County sweep targeting violent offenders, sexual assault casesA sweeping multi-agency operation in Harris County has resulted in the arrest of dozens of violent offenders and sexual predators. Officials announced the results of the warrants round up targeting violent offenders during a news conference on Tuesday.
Colony Creek residents rally to recover from recent tornado damage
Read full article: Colony Creek residents rally to recover from recent tornado damageResidents of the Colony Creek neighborhood have been working to pick up the pieces after a recent storm caused significant tornado damage in the area.
Recovery efforts are ongoing after Mondayโs severe weather in Harris County
Read full article: Recovery efforts are ongoing after Mondayโs severe weather in Harris CountyAfter a tornado damaged homes in neighborhoods across Houstonโs northside yesterday, officials are working to help pick up the pieces and provide assistance to communities who are in need.