A Houston family says they waited nearly three years for a headstone they paid for in full. After repeated delays, they contacted KPRC 2, and the cemetery issued a refund. Consumer advocate says families should shop around.

Houston Police say a man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in February that killed a 21-year-old.

A Fifth Ward woman approved for a state home rebuilding program was denied help after the City of Houston refused to issue her a building permit even as new homes rose across the street. Now, after waiting two years and passing soil tests, she’s left wondering why she was told no.

Jubilee at Texas Parkway, a senior living complex in Missouri City, faces a whopping $381,400 fine from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation due to severe elevator and safety issues.

Gunfire, sewage leaks, and repeated code violations plague Lakeside Forest Apartments as neighbors call for accountability.

A middle school student says what started as a confrontation over being late to class ended with her being slapped in the face by a substitute teacher and now that substitute is facing criminal charges.

For nearly three months, homeowners in the Hall Park subdivision in southeast Houston watched as water streamed down their street and nothing was done about it.

Stephanie Gibson, a resident of Independence Heights, is living in fear as a fallen tree from 2022 threatens her home.

A Houston disabled veteran claims he was swindled out of thousands of dollars by a mechanic who he said failed to complete repairs.

On Wednesday, the Houston community was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of U.S. Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.

The 89th Texas Legislature kicks off on January 14 with 181 lawmakers and over 2,400 bills ready to shape the future of the Lone Star State.

The couple had been together since high school, and Ober remained by Armstrong’s side throughout each of his three murder trials. Court records indicate Kate Ober filed for divorce in September.

"It’s not just a piece of jewelry,“ Hamad Rajput said. ”it represents love, loss, and the strength we’ve found together during some of the hardest moments of our lives."

David Mercado walks KPRC 2 Rilwan Balogun and Gil Gredinger around his northeast Harris County home and points out areas in his neighbor’s yard he paid to clear.

Houston Police said it happened around 6 p.m. in the 6600 block of Synott Road.

Check out the rainfall from across our area

Dozens of questions remain unanswered over a Houston-based cheating scandal involving hundreds of unqualified teachers getting certified; one of them is what policies were put in place? And what was ignored?

In a heartfelt plea, Dominique Davis, a Houston grandmother, expressed her desire to keep the family home she holds dear.

Letters sent to parents, obtained by KPRC 2, reveal at least three students were hit by cars on three separate occasions within the same week.

On Thursday, KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding spoke with Jason Wells, the CEO of CenterPoint Energy. This was Wells’ first interview with a TV news station since the aftermaths of the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl.

A Spring Branch family is calling for assistance after enduring years of frustration with an abandoned property next to their home.

A Houston resident has been struggling since 2017 to get the city's Department of Neighborhoods to address a dilapidated, abandoned house next to her property, facing repeated delays and lack of action despite multiple hearings and citations.

The City of Houston has unveiled plans to demolish 12 abandoned homes connected to a controversial landlord who was at the center of KPRC 2 reports earlier this year.

Details on the announcement are unclear, but a press release from the governor’s office says the efforts are a response ”to the Biden-Harris Administration’s reckless open border policies that have allowed dangerous criminals to enter our country illegally.”

Weeks into the 2024-2025 school year, a Houston grandmother with four grandchildren at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center says they still haven’t been assigned a bus.

The saying ‘good fences make good neighbors,’ is keenly on the minds of a Third Ward family currently in a property dispute with neighboring property developers. The problem stems over the installation of a new fence.

A Klein ISD parent filed a complaint with the Texas Education Agency regarding perceived slights by the district against his stepson, with special needs, and other students in the adult program.

CenterPoint Energy is expected to restore power to the area on Monday when KPRC 2's Rilwan Balogun was set to meet with a restaurant owner, however, neighboring business owners revealed the entire plaza has been without electricity.

Centerpoint’s CEO Jason Wells’ testimony comes a week after he met with the Texas Public Utility Committee (PUC) where he apologized to Houstonians. Today, we can expect Wells to double-down on initial action plans to increase resiliency.

The Texas Attorney General's Office is investigating a Houston-area business for potential price gouging after Jessica Williamson reported being charged $132 to cash a FEMA check at Senor 1% Check Cashing.

Houston residents face high fees and price gouging when cashing FEMA checks after Hurricane Beryl.

Monday morning, after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas’ coast, a Pasadena woman – who does not want to be identified – like millions lost power. She was also running out of oxygen in her tanks.

It’s hard to see much of anything on the third floor of the Treemont Living Community in SW Houston. As you walk by, temporary lights lead your path. Deirdre McClain invited KPRC 2 to her unit to feel what residents have experienced since Hurricane Beryl knocked out power.

The National Retail Federation says Houston is on the top five list for cities with significant organized retail crime.

Do you have a pressing issue and need prompt help? When our viewers reach out, we work tirelessly to get results. Here’s how we get answers and help when you contact us with your issues.

A Houston couple is purposefully overpaying their water bill because they say the city is charging them wrong.

A Vietnam veteran and his wife say a heavy weight has been lifted off their shoulders.

Former Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams is celebrating preliminary results Houston ISD’s superintendent shared with the public Wednesday.

The latest Brady Notice is prompting requests for new hearings dealing with the DNA in Antonio 'AJ' Armstrong Jr. criminal trial.

🌩️🏫 Houston ISD Superintendent, Mike Miles, is assessing the damage caused by yesterday's storm. Several schools have been affected, and the main focus is on ensuring the safety of students and teachers. #HoustonStrong #SchoolsRecovery #HISDUpdates

With all the business of everyday life, keeping track of your personal documents can be an afterthought. From a filing cabinet in a back closet to the attic of your parent’s house, it’s easy to find a “hidden” spot for all your paperwork and stick with it.

Homeowners fed up with issues over the same property owner, want the City of Houston to do step in.

New DNA issues emerge after Armstrong was convicted for killing his mother and father.

The Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency stay blocking Harris County’s guaranteed income program from taking effect and releasing funds. One recipient shared how he was hoping to secure housing with the payment.

If you live in the Houston area, you’ve probably noticed some new developments in your neighborhood. Whether it’s remodeling updates on someone’s home or developers breaking ground on a new project, construction is happening all over the city.

Trudy Allen has buyers’ remorse after dealing with what she describes as ‘issue after issue.’ The trombone player sold her home in 2020 and moved to the Sunridge Villas condominium on Westpark Drive in Southwest Houston.

Emily Ortiz tells KPRC 2/s Rilwan Balogun that it took the school more than an hour to tell her they were looking for her son.

Houston Methodist is currently evaluating nearly 75 patients who were in the care of Memorial Hermann before their liver and kidney transplant programs shut down this month for internal and federal investigations.

For nearly a year, some homeowners at the Windsong neighborhood in West Harris County had to drive roughly a mile to the post office to pick up their mail. The cluster mailbox they used was damaged and postal workers wouldn’t deliver their mail worried someone could steal it.

Two Houston-area families are out thousands of dollars after hiring someone to complete their taxes. As tax day approaches KPRC 2′s Rilwan Balogun has a warning for everyone to double-check who’s preparing their taxes even if they advertise as being local.

There’s no doubt the fourth largest city in the United States has sports teams that can compete on an international level, an unparalleled dining experience dealing with mouthwatering cuisines, and a top-notch workforce.

KPRC 2′s Rilwan Balogun interviewed James White, the Executive Director for the Texas Funeral Service Commission, on Monday, and he confirmed that Javian Major and Sandy Broussard are not licensed funeral directors.

A daughter said she nearly missed her father’s funeral service after she started questioning whether the service director had a license.

A woman residing in northwest Harris County has reached out to KPRC 2 for help due to the non-stop draining issues she has been having in the backyard of her home.

Extreme weather wreaks havoc on travel plans, leaving frustrated passengers stranded

Texans or Browns? A pre-Wild Card journey to unravel hometown hues!

As Houston Texans Prepare for a wild card showdown, battle lines drawn in unexpected places!

Days after KPRC 2 Reporter Rilwan Balogun story aired about a Sugar Land man being out of $350 after buying a Nintendo Switch he never received on Walmart’s website through a third party -- Walmart has since resolved this issue by refunding the customer’s money.

KPRC 2 reporter Rilwan Balogun recently spoke with a former teacher who says his life has been flipped upside down after false allegations were made against him by two students several years ago that put a halt to his 15-year teaching career.

Texas lawmakers passed and voters approved several property tax bills last year. Those bills will be due at the end of the month, and it will save some hundreds of dollars.

A mother of two says her family heirlooms, passports, kids’ birth certificates and other valuables were stolen while at home.

A student group has filed a formal Title IX complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights challenging the Katy ISD's policy requiring schools to notify parents if their child comes out as transgender or changes preferred pronouns.

Hundreds of viewers joined the conversation LIVE, asking questions, leaving comments, and sharing whether they thought the segment was good, bad, sad, etc.

“We’re not going to stop fighting. Whatever, however long it takes, whatever the process that we have to go through to get me back home, we’re going to do that.”

If you’re tuning in to our LIVE stream tonight on the exclusive Antonio Armstrong Jr. prison interview with reporter Rilwan Balogun, here’s how you can join the conversation.

Four months after being found guilty of the murder of his parents, Antonio Armstrong Jr. is speaking out in an exclusive jailhouse interview with KPRC 2 reporter Rilwan Balogun and Investigative producer Jason Nguyen.

The wife of Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong Jr. is speaking out after the 23-year-old was found guilty of killing his mother and father while they slept in 2016.

For the first time, we’re hearing from Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on comments made by Judge Lina Hidalgo last week.

Antonio “A.J.” Armstrong, the 23-year-old who was found guilty of killing his mother and father while they slept, has been moved again. This is now his third time being moved in less than two weeks.

Margaret Kirby started the repair process with the city of Houston until the U.S. Department of Houston and Urban Development stopped the city’s role when it came to Harvey relief dollars for putting people back into their homes.

The Cleveland Independent School District will host town hall meetings throughout the month of October regarding drug use in its schools and community, according to a release.

Antonio 'AJ' Armstrong Jr. wants a new trial sighting issues stemming from previous trials.

KPRC 2 Reporter Rilwan Balogun joined KPRC 2 in 2021 and has gone on to cover the Astroworld Festival tragedy, A.J. Armstrong’s capital murder trial, and other high-profile Houston stories.

The son accused of killing his NFL dad and mother is expected to begin the third trial against him Monday morning. The first two trials against him ended in hung juries.

Since our first story aired, KPRC 2 reporter Rilwan Balogun got an email from a viewer who said our web story was inaccurate-- not in any of the reporting, but the line in Houston Airports’ statement where they mentioned it was the first incident of that kind.

Investigators had their hands full early Saturday trying to determine what led to multiple people, including two security guards, being shot following a private concert in the southeast side of town, according to Houston police.

Here are some of the photos we’re gathering at KPRC 2 near Heights High School and areas nearby after reports of an unconfirmed shooting on Tuesday.

Family members are mourning the loss of a loved one after a 24-year-old man was shot and killed in front of a west Houston bowling alley early Sunday.

A 5-year-old was killed and an 8-year-old is injured after Houston police said they were shot in a vehicle at a north Houston intersection early Sunday.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8, and KPRC 2′s anchors and reporters are celebrating the lovely ladies in their lives. Scroll below for some heartwarming photos of our team members with their biggest fans.

Happy National Prom Day! To help celebrate, we compiled some throwback prom pictures from some of your favorite KPRC 2 personalities.

A man suffered first and second-degree burns after a suspected gas leak caused an East End home to explode early Saturday, Houston firefighters said.

The generosity of Houstonians was on full display on Christmas Day with all the giveaways taking place around the area.

These are the anchors and reporters who joined Houston's home for news in 2021.

A memorial is growing outside NRG park for those who lost their lives in the Astroworld Festival tragedy Friday night.

Here are some fun facts about Rilwan Balogun, the newest addition to the KPRC 2 News team!