As the need for help continues to grow, several Houston-area groups are stepping up to collect, and ship supplies to those affected. Among them is a small restaurant in the Greenway/Upper Kirby area, where the owners say they’re doing whatever they can to help their home country.
A man was shot by a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy while deputies responded to a reported disturbance in the Humble area Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Drivers are being urged to avoid IH-45 North at West Road after a major truck incident forced a full closure of the southbound lanes, according to Houston TranStar.
Law enforcement has seized more than 27,000 counterfeit FIFA-related items worth more than $6.1 million across the Houston area in approximately the past two weeks.
Most people know to be careful while lighting firecrackers, fountains, Roman candles, and more, but fewer realize that just as much danger lies in what happens after. Improper cleanup and disposal of spent fireworks is a leading cause of fireworks-related house fires. CFFD is handing out 3,600 free safety buckets to show residents the right way to clean up after the show.
A toddler’s death in a swimming pool in Huffman is raising tough questions about water safety and what parents can do to protect their children.
According to her records, Patrina paid $5,455 to Headstone World for a memorial ledger to be placed at her mother’s gravesite at Golden Gate Cemetery. While the company eventually delivered the memorial months after the purchase, Patrina says it arrived damaged. According to Patrina, Headstone World removed the damaged piece and never replaced it.
Officials with the FBI’s Houston field office have released a statement regarding alleged threats made against Houston Stadium as the venue hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Houston is one of the nation’s best large cities for recent college graduates looking to launch their careers, according to a new study, though another Texas city landed much higher on the list.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced Monday they have launched a new data-sharing agreement that will allow the two states to exchange real-time transportation information to improve traffic operations, traveler information and emergency response.
A toddler died Sunday evening after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the Huffman area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
A 73-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead inside a Texas City home Wednesday afternoon, according to the Texas City Police Department.
Irene Lynn says she contacted Renewal by Andersen after receiving an advertisement for replacement windows. She says she simply wanted an estimate.
The pair of earthquakes that struck Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday night caused widespread damage across several states, leaving many people injured and homeless after buildings collapsed and residents fled into the streets.
Residents on Houston’s East Side are demanding answers after a massive tire fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling sent a cloud of smoke into the air — and left people wondering what they have been breathing.
A woman was killed after she was intentionally run over by a moving truck following an argument with a coworker Thursday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
S&P Global Ratings has revised the City of Houston’s financial outlook from negative to stable, a move Mayor John Whitmire says reflects the city’s recent efforts to strengthen its finances.
Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy nearly a year after the deadly Texas Hill Country floods that led to multiple lawsuits against the camp.
A Houston-area man who has repeatedly claimed rights to homes the owners say he is not connected to, including properties connected to two high-profile murder investigations, has also claimed to own a $1.7 million home in the Memorial neighborhood.
A Fort Bend County neighborhood is growing increasingly frustrated over an abandoned home that residents say has been neglected for years, creating health, safety and quality-of-life concerns for those living nearby.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is investing $300 million to build a new, year-round livestock and horse facility near State Highway 288, aiming to expand educational and agricultural programming beyond the 20 days allowed at Reliant Park.
A man arrested last year for moving into a southeast Houston home that was the scene of a homicide and claiming to have a lease agreement is the same man connected to another high-profile crime scene — the Heights home where Lee Gilley allegedly strangled his pregnant wife, Christa Bauer, KPRC 2 News has confirmed through records and police.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says investigators have found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction in the Tesla involved in a deadly crash that left a 76-year-old Katy woman dead after a vehicle slammed into her home Friday night.
Newly released body camera footage from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office shows the tense moments a deputy was shot and wounded during a gunfight with an armed suspect at a Humble-area apartment complex last week.
Two teenagers were shot Monday in the Mission Bend area, with one of the victims transported by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
As mosquito season ramps up across Southeast Texas, residents are dealing with itchy bites and irritated skin—and health experts say the worst thing you can do may be the most instinctive one.
When the NBA Finals tipped off, Sesame Street’s Elmo tried to play both sides. After that strategy was met with a surprisingly violent reaction, the famous Muppet finally decided it was time to pledge an allegiance.
What started as a prayer during a drive home from work has grown into a children’s book series designed to get kids moving, reading and making healthier choices.
A woman has been arrested after deputies say she left her 4-year-old daughter unattended inside a parked vehicle while shopping at a Costco in northwest Harris County.
A police vehicle responding to a major crash was involved in a second collision Sunday afternoon near Beltway 8, authorities said.
Neighbors of a 76-year-old Katy woman are devastated after her sudden death Friday night when a Tesla slammed into her family’s home.
Two teenagers were arrested and charged after a 14-year-old boy was found shot at an apartment complex in Conroe on Thursday morning.
From Tropical Storm Arthur to a dangerous heat event — all within 24 hours — FIFA World Cup 2026 fans at the FIFA Fan Festival in Houston have seen it all, and they’re not going anywhere.
A man was killed Thursday morning after an alleged car thief stole his vehicle and struck him while fleeing the scene in northwest Houston, according to police.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to KPRC 2 News on Wednesday evening that the Italian government has received a formal extradition request for Lee Gilley.
Fort Bend County officials will conduct aerial mosquito spraying next week as part of an emergency effort to reduce mosquito populations and help protect residents from mosquito-borne illnesses.
As Houston celebrates Juneteenth weekend, one of the city’s largest Black-led running communities is marking a major milestone with a community event focused on fitness, culture and connection.
With historic Juneteenth celebrations approaching, Houston is giving residents several opportunities to come together and commemorate the day marking the end of slavery in the United States.
Mayor John Whitmire and OEM Director Brian Mason will discuss the city’s weather preparedness and response ahead of the anticipated severe weather and potential flooding this week.
Following another large “teen takeover” event in downtown Houston over the weekend, some residents are asking why city leaders don’t simply impose a curfew to keep minors off the streets at night.
For many downtown business owners, restaurant managers and bar staff, the anticipated surge of customers tied to the World Cup has yet to materialize.
FIFA Fan Festival Houston will be closed Monday, June 15, due to anticipated severe weather and guidance from public safety officials, organizers announced Sunday evening.
Dr. Tina Petersen, executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, has resigned from her position, according to confirmation from the agency.
A man has been arrested and charged in the death of a transgender woman whose body was found in Brays Bayou last month, according to the Houston Police Department.
Lyndell “Lynn” Price, the former owner of Houston restaurant Turkey Leg Hut and the current owner of The Oyster Hut, has reversed course in the federal Bar 5015 arson case and entered a guilty plea, becoming the third of five defendants charged in the scheme to admit guilt.
More than a year after a mass shooting at an unpermitted Houston party venue left two teenagers dead and four others wounded, police have arrested and charged a suspect in the case.
Newly unsealed federal court documents are giving the clearest answers yet as to how a Slovak man in immigration custody escaped a Houston contract detention facility in March.
A simple combination of pineapple and Kool-Aid is taking over the internet, with millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook as users put their own spin on the colorful snack trend.
Houston will host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Here's everything fans need to know about NRG Stadium, parking, Fan Fest, transportation, hotels and more.
Houston Controller Chris Hollins has certified Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed $7.5 billion budget ahead of a City Council vote but says the decision should not be viewed as support for the plan.
A Montgomery man is warning others after he says a sophisticated late-night scam nearly convinced him that his mother had been kidnapped.
Houston City Council is set to take a final vote Wednesday on Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed $7.5 billion budget — and one item is getting a lot of attention.
A woman is dead and a man has been detained following a shooting at an apartment complex in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
A former blue-chip high school football prospect from Houston has flipped his commitment at the last second, marking another twist in one of the wildest recruiting sagas in recent memory.
An international football star and an American football star crossed paths in Aggieland over the weekend.
An investigation is underway after a crash along Beltway 8 leaves one dead and three injured Sunday afternoon, according to Pasadena Police Department.
An arrest was made at a massage parlor during an undercover prostitution investigation on Thursday in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with the Mark Herman’s Office.
A 32-year-old Texas City man was sentenced to federal prison for possessing and transferring an illegal machine gun, Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced Friday.
For Texans planning to grow their family, where they live could have a major impact on pregnancy, childbirth costs and access to care.
A Houston man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly bypassed TSA security screening using a fake boarding pass and snuck onto a United Airlines flight to Los Angeles last month, delaying the flight’s departure by three hours and prompting a major law enforcement response.
An investigation is underway after a shooting led to the death of a 16-year-old boy inside a home in The Woodlands Thursday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Community groups and residents concerned about preservation in Freedmen’s Town are scheduled to hold a press conference Friday, June 5, 2026, to raise concerns about ongoing redevelopment efforts they say could threaten the neighborhood’s historic identity.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into a prominent energy drink company over concerns that it may be marketing its products to children and teenagers despite containing high levels of caffeine.
Texans are getting some welcome relief at the pump just as summer travel season kicks into high gear.
An illegal dump site behind an abandoned Pizza Hut in the 8000 block of Antoine Drive in Inwood has been growing for the past three to four months.
In a city known for sweltering summers, sticky humidity and months of triple-digit heat indexes, a new report suggests many Houstonians may not be drinking enough water to keep up.
Over the past three seasons, Tomball has compiled an impressive 117-11 record while making three consecutive appearances in the UIL 6A State Championship game. Now, the Cougars are one win away from adding another title to their growing legacy.
With Houston set to take center stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Texas officials are urging residents and visitors to download a free safety app that could help prevent crimes and potential threats before they happen.
Two days after a Brazoria County deputy shot and killed John Mendoza Jr. and reportedly called it an accidental discharge, Sheriff Bo Stallman issued his first public statement Wednesday saying Texas Rangers were called in from day one.
The Houston Rockets are set to debut a new look tomorrow, and it’s shaping up to be the franchise’s biggest brand overhaul in more than two decades.
A massive pothole along Wirt Road had residents worried about safety and frustrated by what they described as a slow response to their concerns.
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to arrive in Houston in just days, federal law enforcement officials are warning the public to stay alert and report suspicious activity as massive crowds begin pouring into the city.
Houston leaders say they’ve spent more than two years planning for World Cup-related events — and that the goal is to be ready to handle the influx of visitors while keeping everyday police, fire and EMS response steady across the city.
The report found that nearly 11% of Texas children under the age of 6 lacked health insurance in 2024 — a dramatic increase from 7.9% just two years earlier. Researchers say that jump translates to more than 73,000 additional uninsured children across the state.
Pride Month is kicking off in a big way in Houston this weekend as thousands are expected to gather downtown for the 48th Annual Official Houston Pride LGBT+ Celebration Festival and Parade on Saturday.
As Houston prepares to welcome the world’s biggest sporting event, a new environmental analysis suggests the city could face a significant sustainability challenge during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
For the first time since 2023, thousands of Houstonians seeking affordable housing will have an opportunity to apply for public housing as Housing Alliance HTX prepares to reopen waitlists for eight public housing communities later this month.
As summer settles into Southeast Texas and hurricane season gets underway, many Houstonians are reaching for tissues, allergy medicine and eye drops.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a felony after investigators say he illegally sold disabled parking placards through social media, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.
As many Americans continue searching for work in a challenging job market, experts are warning job seekers to stay alert for recruitment scams that can drain bank accounts and steal personal information.
Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered Monday in downtown Conroe, prompting evacuations and multiple street closures near the Montgomery County Courthouse.
The Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams started the sports week off with a bang, completing the biggest trade of the NFL offseason thus far.
If it feels like mosquitoes always choose you over everyone else at the backyard barbecue, you’re not imagining it. As Houston enters peak mosquito season, many residents are swatting away more bites than ever. But scientists say mosquitoes don’t randomly pick their targets. Certain people naturally give off signals that make them far more attractive to the blood-sucking insects.
A large-scale law enforcement operation targeting alleged illegal gambling activity unfolded Monday morning across Galveston County and neighboring areas.