The Houston Police Foundation is set to break ground on a new firearms training center at the Houston Police Academy.

As low cost of living, housing, job opportunities and the nightlife may attract visitors or even new residents to the Houston area -- a new study shows that more than 70% of residents don’t have money for unexpected expenses.

A double homicide is under investigation after a man and woman were both found dead inside of the east Harris County home on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

An elderly man with a violent criminal past is facing new charges after officials say he continued to torment a Sugar Land woman whose mother he murdered 50 years ago.

Residents reported to police that the man usually hangs out in the area, but it's unclear if he was sitting on the tracks when he was hit by the train and dragged about 300 feet with his legs missing.

Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen is holding a town hall to discuss his departments response to Jeep Weekend.

A Pearland man who says he survived being dragged for 200 feet while trapped under a vehicle during an attempted car burglary, is calling for the perpetrator to surrender to authorities.

The wife of a man killed during a violent carjacking in southwest Houston says she’s still waiting for answers — and for justice — nearly a week after her husband was shot and later died at the hospital.

KPRC 2 has obtained court documents that lay out the timeline of events that led to the death of one innocent driver who was carjacked in southwest Houston on May 29.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials and Commissioner Rodney Ellis announced Tuesday the EPA’s soil test results for the Julia C. Hester House/ Solo Street Greenspace in the Greater Fifth Ward area.

If you’ve been on TikTok or Instagram Reels over the past week, chances are you’ve come across a video referencing “Labubu.”

A man has barricaded himself inside a camper at Northlake RV Resort Tuesday morning following an assault, according to Harris County Pct. 4.

Hope, renewal, and inspiration are at the heart of Inspiration Ranch, a Magnolia nonprofit that is now struggling to recover from storm damage.

Harris County prosecutors and defense attorneys for Franklin Peña, one of the suspects in the Jocelyn Nungaray murder case, are asking Judge Josh Hill for a more tailored gag order after former District Attorney Kim Ogg revealed new evidence in the case during an interview with another TV station last week.

Chevron is laying off more than 200 employees in Texas as it prepares to cut up to 20 percent of its global workforce by the end of next year.

A man who barricaded himself in an apartment on Houston’s southside was arrested after officers forced their way in.

A Houston resident’s surveillance cameras have documented months of concerning behavior from an unauthorized occupant at Park West Place apartments, including package theft and public disturbances.

The man suspected of fatally shooting another man during an argument on a METRO bus on Houston’s southside last week has been arrested.

Officials in Klein are investigating a suspicious package that was left in the area.

Two men who murdered a convenient store clerk during a robbery have been received multi-decade prison sentences.

A man from north Houston is in police custody after a child came forward accusing him of sexually assault. A look into the man’s background revealed a track record of similar charges.

It looks like good grades do pay off! Typhoon Texas Waterpark is celebrating stellar elementary students with free admission on June 4.

The Dallas Police Department is looking to recruit Houston area police officers in latest pitch.

With hurricane season around the corner, Houston residents are demanding accountability and the funding they were promised.

A suspect in connection with a carjacking where the victim was shot and killed at a southwest Houston gas station has been arrested in Corpus Christi, the Houston Police Department announced.

A Houston man is speaking out after losing $8,000 to people who claimed he was about to be arrested over missed federal jury duty.

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Houston SPCA released the cause of death of a dog who was found dead on an apartment balcony in west Houston on May 22.

Mental health organizations across Houston are stepping up their efforts to combat a growing crisis, as Texas faces a 30% increase in suicide rates over the past two decades, according to the USA Facts database.

Police have released the identity of the man wanted for allegedly fatally shooting another man during an argument on a METRO bus on Houston’s southside.

Rashawn Chinelo Evans, 49, has been charged with deadly conduct after allegedly firing his gun into the air. Nearby homeowners and an HISD school principal were all upset by the disturbance and the raining bullets.

Texas 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.

Houston police have shared surveillance footage of a male person of interest they would like to question regarding a fatal shooting at an apartment complex nearly six months ago.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott took to social media to comment on the death of a kayaker who was killed on Lake Grapevine by a jet ski.

Houston Fire Department first responders are at Brays Bayou where a man is believed to have fallen into the water.

A Houston man is wanted for allegedly greeting a delivery driver completely naked at his front door.

Houston Police Department has ended a policy that required officers to issue at least one traffic citation per day.

Here’s a list of locations and intersections to avoid when severe weather moves through the Houston area.

A high-speed police chase through north Harris County ended Monday morning with a dramatic crash near an apartment complex — and two local tire shop workers caught the entire scene unfold just steps from their front door.

A man has died a day after a road rage incident on the Katy Freeway Saturday and now police are searching for the other driver involved.

Crews have responded to a southeast Houston neighborhood after a gas leak was reported Tuesday afternoon.

A man has been charged in an incident where he was shot by an HPD officer while allegedly attempting to run him over near the Galleria.

Authorities in Houston are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and another injured in a shooting over Memorial Day Weekend.

As a renter, you have the right to a safe and habitable living environment.

Authorities have released dramatic footage showing the car chase and arrest of two of New Orleans prison escapees in Walker County.

Does your home have mold?

Deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man with multiple felony warrants following a car chase.

Court documents have revealed new details about the evidence that led an 83-year-old Texas City man to face murder charges after being arrested earlier this month.

While families across Houston gather for barbecues and ceremonies this Memorial Day, one local veteran is spending the day remembering — and rebuilding.

A ground delay has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport after scattered thunderstorms hit the Houston area.

In recent years, Houston’s public pool system has been confounded by the pandemic, storm damage, and a nationwide lifeguard shortage, but things are looking up.

After a nearly six-hour Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9 board meeting, community members who turned out in force to support Fire Chief Amy Ramon left without the answers they came for.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Friday afternoon in northeast Houston, according to Houston Police Department.

If you’re ready to get your summer going in Houston, there’s some pools that are opening to the public during Memorial Day weekend.

Police are searching for a man, suspected of fatally shooting and killing a man during an argument on a METRO bus on Houston’s southside.

Law enforcement officials in Texas City have arrested an elderly man they believe is connected to a murder from earlier this month.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been open about her mental health struggles and did not shy away from the topic when her duties as county judge were challenged by Commissioner Adrian Garcia during a recent commissioners court meeting.

Authorities are seeking assistance in locating a man who has been missing for nearly two days.

After months of pressure from deputies, constables, and law enforcement unions, Harris County Commissioners have voted to move forward with pay raises that would bring sheriff’s deputies and constable officers up to the same pay scale as Houston police. But now the county faces a new challenge: how to pay for it.

A group of young teens are being tied to a string of robberies in the Katy area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

If you’re planning on heading down to the Gulf Coast for Memorial Day weekend, you’ll want to check this list.

A Texas doctor who falsely diagnosed his patients with chronic illnesses in a $118 million scheme has been sentenced to prison.

A home was burned down during a fire Wednesday afternoon in an Acres Homes neighborhood, according to the Houston Fire Department.

An employee at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is wanted for debit card abuse involving an elderly victim, according to charging documents.

A new report by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality show that 10,000 pounds of chlorine was released during Tuesday’s incident at at an industrial plant in Freeport.

A Klein High School student has been expelled and is facing felony charges after being found with a handgun on school grounds.

A fight between a married couple ended with one being detained and the other dead at a Conroe residence, according to the police department.

The wife of a beloved contractor who was murdered while on the job in Harris County is speaking out.

Students at Wheatley High School are expressing their discomfort with the extreme heat inside the building, claiming it’s hotter indoors than outdoors.

The combination of proper gear, hydration techniques, and sun protection can mean the difference between a successful training session and a medical emergency, according to an eighth-ranked tennis player in Texas, who regularly competes in multi-hour matches under extreme conditions.

A man was shot and killed following an altercation with another man outside of a hotel in Houston’s westside.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is assisting Fire and EMS at the scene of an industrial accident involving someone being electrocuted.

A chemical leak at an industrial plant in Freeport has prompted a shelter-in-place order, according to Brazosport CAER.

Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones has returned to work after being shot in the line of duty near the Harris County Family Law Center in Houston last month.

A group of young men is being tied to a string of robberies targeting businesses in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division.

A woman has now been charged with murder after she admitted to shooting and killing her boyfriend in a west Houston apartment on Christmas Day of last year. She claimed that she shot him in self-defense.

As temperatures rise, so do our AC bills. What are some low-cost ways to save on your energy bill?

We asked KPRC 2 readers to share their most outrageous dust-ups with local homeowners associations and what we got back were hundreds of grievances.

Preliminary evidence shared by Houston police is that there was a group of two men and a woman, one of whom got into an argument with an unidentified man and shot him to death before all three fled.

Spring Independent School District (Spring ISD) has officially opened its nationwide search for a new superintendent of schools.

In Texas, teenagers as young as 16 can legally get married—a reality that many parents and child advocates say is out of step with modern expectations and child welfare standards.

An armed suspect was rushed to a hospital after being shot by a Houston police officer Friday in the Museum District, according to the police department.

Two documented gang members in Sugar Land have been arrested following an investigation into a large mail theft ring, according to the United States Postal Inspection Service.

A major crash was closed a busy intersection Friday morning in Fort Bend County, according to Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office.

Great news for those seeking affordable housing! New Hope Housing (NHH), a leading provider of affordable housing and services, will host the grand opening of its newest community tomorrow.

A troubling internal review from the Federal Emergency Management Agency reveals the organization is unprepared for the upcoming hurricane season, which begins on June 1, as leadership turmoil and staffing issues plague the agency.

A Harris County Pct. 8 deputy constable has been arrested and charged with stalking his ex-girlfriend.

A former principal at a HISD elementary school has been named as a contestant on TLC’s ’90 Day: Hunt for Love’, a reality show for romantic hopefuls.

It’s not secret Houston is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Harris County is one of the most populated, but for those seeking resolution within the judicial system, it might take time.

Houston police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating three persons of interest in the fatal shooting of a teenage boy last weekend.

It’s heating up in Houston, and while most people are reaching for water and cranking up the AC, your car needs just as much attention in this weather.

Crime scene tape was seen surrounding a home in Clear Lake after a search warrant led investigators to the body of a man on Tuesday afternoon.

Texas has initiated an investigation into a popular cereal brand for advertising its products as healthy despite containing toxic ingredients, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday.

A man was arrested in Seabrook after being connected to a string of vandalism incidents involving shooting steel balls at a local gas station.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested and deported hundreds of undocumented immigrants in the Houston area during a seven-day operation last week.

The final suspect charged in the 2020 Bar 5015 explosion has been arrested on Tuesday morning, according to FBI Houston.

Few institutions are more revered in the Houston area than the H-E-B grocery store chain. When you’re in Texas, you don’t want to get caught messing with your local H-E-B.

Nearly two months ago on March 17, KPRC 2 reported on the Fort Bend County Libraries system experiencing a “cybersecurity incident” resulting in a shutdown of nearly all computers in its system.

A new Black-owned restaurant is creating a buzz around the Houston area following its grand opening on Sunday.

Starting Tuesday, Houston will shift from spring comfort to summer-level scorch. Highs are expected to climb into the upper 90s by mid-week, with heat index values soaring above 100°F thanks to climbing humidity levels and full sun exposure.