Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas has set new records for both the number of Texans working and the overall size of the state’s labor force.
A Harris County judge on Monday denied bond for 18-year-old Aundre Matthews, the student accused of fatally stabbing his classmate and friend, Andrew Meismer, at Ross S. Sterling High School.
After weeks on the run, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 officials confirmed to KPRC 2 that Samuel Worthy, 19, was in custody.
TxDOT has released new updates on the progress of the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project and its impact on Houston-area roadways.
Texas American Federation of Teachers filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Texas Education Agency and its commissioner, Mike Morath, alleging the state unlawfully investigated educators for protected speech following the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah in Sept. 2025.
FBI Houston had a busy year in 2025, starting off the first day of the year by investigating the New Orleans terror attack, enduring the longest federal government shutdown while protecting the community along with the Texas Gulf Coast.
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee held a press conference Tuesday to present new witness information and raise fresh questions about the death of Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M student who fell from a high-rise apartment in Austin following the A&M–Texas rivalry football game.
A Sugar Land plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
Job burnout is on the rise and being discussed more openly as many Americans struggled to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and adjust to everyday life in the years since.
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the state has stopped Samsung’s use of technology that allowed it to spy on Texans in their own homes, according to a release.
A Harris County K-9 is recovering after an encounter with a suspect during a chase, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Harris Health is hosting a town hall meeting Monday night in Harris County Precinct 2 to discuss plans to use eminent domain to acquire a portion of Hermann Park for the expansion of Ben Taub Hospital.
A woman was taken into custody after a domestic dispute led to an apartment fire in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.
A Harris County Precinct 3 deputy constable is facing assault charges after investigators say he violently attacked multiple nurses inside Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital on New Year’s Day.
Court records show LaMarcus Smith, the former Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputy accused of murdering his wife, is now facing an additional charge tied to allegations that he tried to have his mistress’ husband killed.
A former METRO bus driver appeared in court Monday after being arrested for stabbing a passenger during a fight on the bus last week.
Possible murder charges will be filed after a man was found dead inside a home in Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office.
Now, we find ourselves on “Black Monday,” the day when NFL teams have historically parted ways with underperforming coaches after missing the playoffs.
After falling just two points short of claiming the national championship in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, the Houston Cougars are on a mission to finish the job in 2026.
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office stepped up patrols during the recent holiday season in an effort to curb impaired driving and prevent deadly crashes across Harris County Precinct 4, and the numbers show just how busy they were.
The attorney for Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, who is accused of breaking into a vehicle, speaks on her behavior during the time of the crime after her first court hearing Friday.
A multi-vehicle crash, including an 18-wheeler, were involved in a crash Friday morning on IH-160, according to Houston TranStar.
The Burica family is devastated after losing Erick, 43, who died several days after a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve.
Neighbors of Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt are speaking out about her character following her recent arrest, saying the public doesn’t see the full picture of her community work.
Pilots aboard a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter experienced a laser strike to the cockpit while assisting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office during a manhunt.
’Twas the week before Christmas, and while most people were focused on last-minute shopping and holiday plans, investigators were busy shutting down a suspected chop shop in Baytown.
A 7-year-old girl is on the road to recovery after being shot during a fight at the Cullen Park apartment complex near Cullen and Wenda overnight.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near collision involving two departing flights at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport earlier this month.
Two roadways in northwest Harris were temporarily shutdown Monday morning after a large tree topped on power lines, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
On July 4, the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes, unleashing one of the worst natural disasters in Texas history and killing 135 people. In Kerr County, families lost homes, businesses, pets, keepsakes – entire lives were swept away in the muddy, violent rush of water.
NBC Nightly News Anchor and Managing Editor Tom Llamas sits down with Houston Life co-host Derrick Shore to chat about his upbringing, how his immigrant parents shaped his life, and his approach to bringing news and information to viewers in a rapidly changing world. This is the extended version of Derrick and Tom's conversation during his recent visit to Houston. As part of his "Reporting for America" tour, Llamas anchored 'Nightly News' from several cities in the U.S., including right here in Houston.
The Bellaire Police Department released a social media post honoring the life, service, and sacrifice of Sgt. Jimmie Norman, who was killed in the line of duty on Christmas Eve in 2012.
Before 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 city’s tiniest patients.
A 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 Constable’s Office.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.
Binglewood residents are frustrated as heavy trash has been sitting on neighborhood curbs for months, overshadowing holiday decorations just days before Christmas.
KPRC 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.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), arguing the group’s legal challenge over being labeled a terrorist organization is built on speculation and political disagreement, not law.
Immigrant rights advocacy group FIEL has joined an El Paso family’s search for 24-year-old Sydney Marquez, who disappeared more than a month ago while visiting friends in southwest Houston.
A Houston plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
Just days before Christmas, Mikki’s Cafe faced two unexpected incidents: a car crashing into their dining room and burglars hitting another location.
A Houston man who is listed as homeless has been arrested for indecent exposure for the third time since September.
A construction worker was killed Monday morning after heavy beams fell on him while being loaded onto a truck, Houston Fire Department officials said.
Ahead of Texas A&M's playoff game hosting Miami, ESPN reported that A&M legend Johnny Manziel would serve as the show’s celebrity guest picker, following the network’s tradition of selecting a notable figure connected to the home team. However, Johnny Football was nowhere to be found.
Texas A&M finished the year 11-2—still one of the most successful seasons in program history, but one that ended with the sting of unmet potential.
A Houston woman has been arrested and charged after children were found malnourished and living in “unsafe conditions.”
Parents and students from Ross S. Sterling High School are voicing frustration over how the campus handled a stabbing in a classroom that left 16-year-old Andrew Meismer dead.
Federal 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.
The student who is in police custody after being charged in a fatal stabbing at Ross S. Sterling High School has been identified.
Authorities recovered images of evidence from the affair, including matching tattoos, an engagement ring, numerous phone calls, and life insurance activity.
The owner of Fuzzy’s 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.
Stephania 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.
For many families ready to adopt a dog or cat, the search starts on Petfinder, an online platform that lists adoptable pets from shelters and rescues nationwide. But several Houston-area rescue groups say a recent change to Petfinder’s search filters is making their animals harder to find and is already cutting into adoptions.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against five major television manufacturers, accusing them of secretly spying on Texans by tracking what they watch inside their homes.
Residents 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.
With recent attacks still fresh in people’s minds, many are wondering what to do if they encounter an aggressive dog — and how to recognize warning signs before it’s too late.
While fentanyl has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S., advocates emphasize that death is not the only tragic outcome. Survivors often face permanent, life-altering brain damage.
A woman was injured after being kicked by a camel during a Christmas performance at Champion Forest Baptist Church. Footage of the incident was shared on Facebook by Grizzy’s Hood News.
A 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.
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.
A Baytown police officer reportedly fatally struck a pedestrian on Highway 164 in Shoreacres area, according to Baytown Police Department.
Parents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.
Hollywood and fans around the world are mourning the deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, after authorities said the couple was found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home and their youngest son was arrested in connection with the killings.
Fort 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.
The mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday shook a crowd of more than 1,000 people celebrating the first night of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.
A 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.
The Houston Police Officers’ Union posted a tribute message to former KPRC 2 News reporter Jake Reiner after the passing of his parents.
Dave 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 Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Houston 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.