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A north Houston mother of a 19-year-old man grieves the loss of her son after he was killed on his way home by a man leading Houston police on a chase.

Rain is expected in the Houston area this Thursday, which means street flooding is likely.

Rain and strong thunderstorms are likely on Thursday, and the threat encompasses most of our daytime hours.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will join area partners and stakeholders to announce a citywide initiative for boosting community safety on Wednesday morning.

It’s a letter no child should have to write - but it shows the courage one little boy still show/has to show since his little sister’s shooting death.

The Houston Police Department will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon to release additional information in a shooting that killed a 5-year-old girl and wounded an 8-year-old boy in 2022.

Goodnight told KPRC 2 she’d like to use her newfound popularity to stress the importance of spaying and neutering pets to reduce the widespread epidemic of animal overpopulation.

A hazmat team responded to a diesel fuel leak after a concrete truck struck a bridge during a crash Tuesday morning, according to Waller County Sheriff’s Office.

A Houston Independent School District school bus was involved in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The Houston Police Department’s chase policy is in question again after a 19-year-old motorcyclist was hit and killed by the driver of a stolen car during a police chase.

A 16-year-old has been identified as the driver involved in a police chase that ended in a deadly crash in north Houston on Monday morning, KPRC 2 Investigates has learned.

There's a really cool event happening this weekend at Post HTX, and it checks all the boxes this holiday season. You can support local artists, score one-of-a-kind gifts and have a great time.

Welp, looks like we have another popular food critic in town - this time its Keith Lee.

A Harris County Jail inmate now has enhanced charges after an inmate died from inhaling fentanyl, according to court documents.

A University of Houston student has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, and they are received treatment, the university announced on Tuesday.

Michael Yo is an actor, comedian and host who also happens to be from the Bayou City. He stopped by Studio B to chat about his latest projects, and to play "MaYO Madness."

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner announced the Houston Police Department’s annual holiday safety campaign on Tuesday.

A multi-vehicle crash has left one person dead and shut down multiple northbound lanes on US 59 at Fondren Road, according to Houston TranStar.

Sip a Christmas-themed cocktail in a kitschy holiday oasis at one of several pop-up bars coming to the Houston area for the holiday season.

A Houston defense attorney was arrested and facing charges after investigators suspect him of being a major supplier of dangerous narcotics into the jail, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Each year, more people in the United States die from lung cancer than from colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, local teacher Deidre Kelly turned to TikTok to inspire her students, and she has since garnered a massive following.

Many area grocery stores will remain open on Thanksgiving Day.

This year, leave your plastic pine in the box and cut down your own tree at one of these Houston-area tree farms.

We visited Houston's newest holiday light show. Did it live up to the hype?

The holiday attractions cover dozens of blocks throughout the city’s central business district.

Approximately 600 copies of the 90-page book focused on Mayor Turner’s time in office were printed for the State of the City Luncheon.

The lighting of Christmas trees at ceremonies across the Houston area will commence the most wonderful time of the year.

A Pearland flea market will reopen this Saturday, days after a shooting left a child dead and four others injured on Sunday.

An intersection in Seabrook is at the center of attention after more than 15 accidents have been reported, including fatalities.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and officers announced a “massive takedown” in a major auto theft ring on Wednesday.

A man believed to have abducted a 10-year-old boy near Dallas has now been listed as a murder suspect in an homicide investigation, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department.

The Houston Cinema Arts Festival is underway, and one of the featured shows is by Letterman and Simpsons writer, Steve Young.

Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is making headlines -- and KPRC 2 Sports Reporter Chancellor Johnson says he’s already earned the NFL’s Offense Rookie of the Year trophy before football season is even over and he explains why.

The annual event will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of their famous 55-foot Christmas tree, which features 450,000 twinkling lights and 5,000 different colored ornaments.

November is National Pepper Month, and nobody knows peppers quite like James Beck, "Hot Sauce Boss" and owner of iBurn. He shares his knowledge of all things spicy, and offers up a fun, “fiery sauce” challenge for Tessa and Mel.

Crime Stoppers of Houston will announce the launch of its new initiative called NEEDS, Neurodiversity, Educate, Empower, Deliver, Safety.

Officials with the Houston Police Department announced an arrest made in connection with a drive-by shooting that left a mother dead while her child was in her car in northwest Houston.

Police identified a suspect on Monday, who is wanted in connection to the Pearland flea market shooting that killed one child and injured four other people.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and capture of the gunman involved in the deadly Pearland shooting that left a child dead and several injured.

Several lanes were closed on I-610 North Loop after a heavy truck lost its load, according to Houston TranStar.

It’s the drug that could save your child’s life – Narcan. It’s Texas law for all schools to have it on campus, but what does that space look like?

KPRC 2 visited the Nutcracker Market Thursday to capture the retail holiday spirit and mad-dash hunts for this year’s must-have items. Here’s what we saw.

A shelter-in-place order and evacuations were issued Wednesday following a large fire at a chemical plant in Shepherd, according to San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office.

A chemical plant fire has prompted a shelter-in-place for surrounding neighborhoods Wednesday morning, according to the San Jacinto County Office of Emergency Management.

A shelter-in-place has been lifted after a fire at a chemical plant in Shepherd Wednesday, the Polk County Office of Emergency Management said.

Texas voters signed off on a massive tax-cut package in the Nov. 7 constitutional amendment election.

It is a two-part process to vote in Harris County -- on one machine you vote, on the other machine, you scan your ballot.

Election day 2023 is here, and if you've got questions about the polls -- we've got you covered.

The two well-known Democrats led a crowded field, but neither captured a majority of the vote. The runoff will be Dec. 9.

The season sparkles at this holiday lights show

KPRC 2 stopped by the Houston Humane Society to find out what someone should do if they see an aggressive dog coming their way. We spoke with Behavior Enrichment Manager Kymee Bair.

Their annual Harvest Luncheon is coming up on November 13th, and Beth Harp, CEO of Kids Meals Houston has details on how just two dollars can help provide a full meal.

A person was killed Thursday morning after a crash on the North Freeway, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead is a two-day celebration honoring lost loved ones. Pan de Muerto is an important part of this celebration.

The state of California has recently adopted the “Ebony Alert” law, which is the first of its kind in the nation.

See some of the stunning pieces on display.

Unless you have a reason to stroll through the Missouri City neighborhood of Quail Valley in October, you may never notice that one of the Houston area’s most spirited displays of Halloween joy lies deep within.

One woman’s passion project to restore an oyster reef that was destroyed during Hurricane Ike is making history.

Representatives of several school districts have filed a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency following the recent changes to the state public school accountability system.

Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Garret Hardin has been indicted on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Roderick Brooks.

Gov. Greg Abbott joined Mayor Sylvester Turner and others to deliver remarks at the grand opening of Texas Medical Center’s new TMC3 Collaborative Building, Helix Park.

Two Aldine Independent School District children and a bus driver were attacked by an unleased pit bull Wednesday at a bus stop in northwest Harris County, according to the district.

A surveillance video was released of several people involved in the beating and robbery of a man on Aug. 22 in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

Hobby Airport has issued an Alert 3 after a minor incident between two planes Tuesday, according to the Houston Fire Department.

A surveillance video was released of two suspects tied to an aggravated robbery on Aug. 23 at a convenience store parking lot in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

During October’s National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, the Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities unveiled its new Mobile Wellness Clinic.

A Houston resident will now spend more than two decades in prison following his conviction for sex trafficking a 7th grader, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced on Friday.

A man accused of multiple sex crimes and been on the run for 35 years has been captured in Galveston, according to the U.S. Marshals Service in the Southern District of Texas.

Dewberry Farm is the perfect place to spend an entire day doing family activities. Once the sun goes down, it’s time for “BOOriffic Nights.” From haunted trails to axe throwing to jack-o-lanterns, this place will keep you and the family busy.

The Houston Police Department is asking fans who plan to attend Houston Astros watch parties at Minute Maid Park to either leave their guns at home or make a plan to secure their firearms.

A stolen vehicle burst into flames Wednesday evening following a police chase that ended in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

A smoke alert has been issued in the Sabine Pass area after possible marsh fires cause several vehicle crashes Thursday morning, according to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office.

Parents of students who attend Conroe Independent School District anticipate the Board of Trustees to discuss the district’s policy on its removal policy of selected library books ahead of Tuesday night’s meeting.

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in downtown Houston Saturday in support of the Palestinians and against the intensifying Israeli siege of Gaza.

In Houston, the local Jewish community gathered in unity at the Shul of Bellaire to pray for Israel and show their support for the people suffering from the attacks.

With all the pain and suffering they and their loved ones are dealing with, a Rabbi and Houstonian with loved ones fighting Hamas are asking for help. They say they want to send a clear message that silence is violence and are asking everyone to speak up.

The latest updates on William-Paul Thomas and his corruption case at City Hall.

Following the recent auto-pedestrian crash that killed a 14-year-old boy in a Mason Road crosswalk, there has been an increase in public concern about the safety of pedestrian crossings in the Cinco Ranch area.

A man was found dead near the Interstate 10 frontage road in Chambers County on Friday, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office said.

It’s been two years since the shooting death of Terry Oveal, making it a cold case for the Houston Police Department.

The Houston area will be blanketed in sunshine this weekend but this is not stopping thunder from roaring in our skies as the Thunderbirds will take flight over Ellington Field.

Many in Houston stand in solidarity with Israel as the Israel-Hamas conflict enters its seventh day.

A local Israeli family is raising money for protective gear and aid for a Kibbutz in Israel.

A special education teacher has resigned from Humble Independent School District after being accused of giving melatonin gummies to a few of her students at Forest Elementary School, according to the district.

‘The Old Fashioned Barrister’ shares two easy recipes for the home bartender

A team of researchers at UTMB received a $2 million grant to study ways to reduce gun violence. It's something that has never been done before.

A man accused of trying to grab a baby from its mother on Tuesday has been arrested and charged, according to court documents.

The Astros will begin their AL Championship Series against the Texas Rangers on Sunday after defeating the Minnesota Twins in Game 4 of their division series on Wednesday night.

Fire crews responded to a large apartment fire Thursday morning in northwest Harris County.

A juvenile was shot by a car thief after helping his brother track the stolen vehicle in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A deputy and two others were injured Wednesday morning following a dog attack in the Katy area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

The University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs released a representative survey on voters preferences and opinions surrounding candidates they likely favor in the Nov. 7 municipal election.

Most parents are balancing home and work life schedules, and kids today have more scheduled appointments than parents can keep up with. The question becomes, should you and would you use any of the ride sharing apps to help you shuffle your kids around?

A former Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District substitute teacher appeared in court on Monday after he was charged with online solicitation of a minor sexual explicit communication.

Take a look at the many ways you can help support ‘The Rose’ and their mission to save lives with breast health services, especially during the month of October -- which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who was ousted as House speaker this week, shot down reports that he was considering an early departure from Congress and said Friday that he won’t be stepping down.

Two suspects remain on the run as a teen faces multiple charges in the kidnapping, robbery and brutal assault of a juvenile male at a Colony Ridge Subdivision home, according to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office.

Two suspects are on the run after a police chase ended near a school in Galena Park, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.