A storm system out west is gearing up to bring Southeast Texas another round of stormy weather this weekend.

Sunday watching for another wave of rain

The majority of SE Texas is considered in a severe or extreme drought. This can lead to dangerously low water levels and a high fire threat. Here's why this trend is especially dangerous heading into summer.

For some students, opportunity doesn’t always come easy—but across Houston, a unique program is helping change that in a powerful way. Through Scouting in Schools, part of the Sam Houston Area Council’s ScoutReach initiative, students are gaining access to leadership training, life skills, and confidence-building experiences—right in their classrooms, and at no cost to them or their schools.

A former correctional officer has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after admitting to trafficking methamphetamine connected to a federal prison in Southeast Texas, prosecutors said.

HISD's Spring break turning cool Thursday

A cold front will bring the risk for severe storms and flooding to Houston on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Severe thunderstorms across Southeast Texas caused power outages in the Houston area, affecting CenterPoint and Entergy customers. The storms arrived with a cold front on Wednesday afternoon and evening, impacting transportation and events like the Rodeo featuring Creed. KPRC 2+ offers a livestream for updates, accessible via mobile devices at www.click2houston.com/watchlive.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing to the north and west of the Houston metro area Saturday.

Severe weather threat explained for Southeast Texas

The most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives.

Leaders in Montgomery County are taking a major step toward addressing one of the area’s biggest challenges: traffic.

As the Houston area is hit with severe thunderstorms Saturday morning, CenterPoint Energy is reporting thousands of outages in the area.

Breezy behind Saturday's severe weather

Recent cold snaps across Southeast Texas may have brought freezing temperatures, but they did not eliminate mosquitoes, according to Harris County Public Health.

In 2024, Texas also sued a New York provider accused of prescribing abortion pills, but her state’s law has shielded her from prosecution.

Pipe bursting cold expected Monday and Tuesday morning

Pipe bursting cold expected Monday and Tuesday morning

Check updated grocery store hours in Houston for H-E-B, Walmart, and Kroger. Find out when stores are open this Sunday and Monday across the Houston metro area.

As freezing rain and dangerously cold temperatures move toward Montgomery County ahead of much of Southeast Texas, the county’s rapid growth since the 2021 winter freeze is shaping how officials and residents prepare.

As an Arctic blast barrels into Southeast Texas this weekend, Houston-area businesses and event organizers are announcing closures and cancellations due to the threat of freezing temperatures and potentially dangerous conditions.

As a powerful Arctic front moves into Texas, winter weather is expected to stretch beyond Houston, with different parts of the state facing snow, sleet or freezing rain over the weekend.

Houston is in for a dramatic weather shift this week, starting with rain today before temperatures plunge and a rare ice threat develops by the weekend.

CenterPoint Energy says it is preparing for the potential for impactful winter weather to move through Southeast Texas this weekend.

Cedar fever is officially back in Houston as mountain cedar pollen levels surge across Southeast Texas.

The State of Texas settled a lawsuit with Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and Wharton County Foods, LLC, requiring them to donate 37,000 dozen eggs to food banks in the Houston and Southeast Texas region. The lawsuit accused the companies of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, though they admitted no wrongdoing. As part of the settlement, the companies must comply with a 10-year injunction against excessive pricing during declared disasters.

Thunderstorms are expected across much of Southeast Texas as a cold front approaches the region Friday.

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.

Southeast Texas faces gusty winds and colder temperatures as a cold front moves in, causing scattered power outages

As the coldest temperatures of the season hit Houston, community groups are stepping up to keep our most vulnerable neighbors warm and safe.

The consequences of a warm & dry forecast

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is bringing a new natural gas power plant to Chambers County.

A cold front is moving through Southeast Texas, bringing with it the chance of severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorms are developing across Southeast Texas as a strong cold front approaches the area.

After a long period of dry weather, thunderstorms have returned to parts of Southeast Texas Tuesday.

With burn bans expanding and fire danger rising, what’s next for the state?

Harris County is the latest county in Southeast Texas to issue a burn ban. Neighboring Fort Bend, Waller, Montgomery, and Liberty counties also have burn bans in effect.

In more than a century of records, a hurricane has never hit Texas after October 15

As drought conditions creep back into southeast Texas, fire danger is also increasing, prompting multiple counties in the area to issue burn bans.

A cold front is moving through Southeast Texas, bringing with it the chance of heavy thunderstorms.

Halloween is just around the corner, but it's never too late to start making plans! 🎃🦇👻

We’re tracking another air quality alert and Ozone Action Day in Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria areas. Ozone is vital for blocking UV rays in the upper atmosphere, but at ground level, it harms our air, health, and environment.

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rain expected to impact the state through Labor Day weekend.

The numbers may grow as the state collects more data. Some districts adopted the plan not for its religious emphasis but for more funding and to better align with teaching requirements.

Harvey’s birth began on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, as a tropical wave which emerged off the coast of Africa.

Morning storms a possibility Tuesday morning

We are tracking strong thunderstorms that have redeveloped following a stormy last few days in Houston.

We are tracking strong thunderstorms that have redeveloped following a stormy last few days in Houston.

Texas is making strides to improve mental health care access for children through the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program, a state-funded initiative launched in 2019.

KPRC 2 Weather Team is closely tracking a new disturbance moving into the Gulf

The Texas Rangers have formally released the names of those who died and the two who still remain missing after the devastating July 4 flood event on the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.

A line of severe thunderstorms are moving in from north Texas into Southeast Texas, impacting the Houston area through the early evening.

Law enforcement agencies across Southeast Texas are raising alarms about a rising crime known as jugging. This crime involves criminals watching people at banks or ATMs, then following them to rob them at another location.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Houston field office and FBI Houston announced Thursday the creation of a Homeland Security Task Force in Houston to target growing threats from transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Texas.

A tropical system near Florida is expected to move into the Gulf, bringing rain and potential flooding to Houston and the Gulf Coast. KPRC 2’s meteorologist explains what to expect as the week unfolds.

Burn bans and firework restrictions are a regular headline when we’ve had a dry spring and summer. But not in 2025! This year, there are no burn bans in East Texas!

The storms have cleared out of Southeast Texas, but CenterPoint and Entergy crews are still working to restore power to thousands of customers across the area. You can track real-time outage numbers and restoration updates below.

The governor also shared a video on social media as he signed a law for law enforcement officials at the protests "to ensure they can use every tool available to combat criminals without being targeted by rogue prosecutors."

A series of "No Kings" protests are scheduled across Houston and Southeast Texas on June 14

Its that time of year again. Meteorological Summer began on Sunday.

The Houston Food Bank, a vital lifeline for thousands of families across Southeast Texas, is facing significant food shortages following the end of two major federal programs that once supported its food purchasing efforts.

Severe storms in Southeast Texas have led to power outages, impacting thousands.

The Houston Police Department will increase its starting salary to $81,600 annually beginning July 1, making it the highest-paying law enforcement agency in the region.

A strong cold front is approaching Houston, expected to bring scattered light showers in the afternoon and potentially severe storms during the evening commute.

Severe storms are impacting southeast Texas, and Click2Houston is encouraging residents to share photos and videos of the weather conditions through their Click2Pins.

Severe storms are impacting southeast Texas, and Click2Houston is encouraging residents to share photos and videos of the weather conditions through their Click2Pins.

Local law enforcement, community advocates, and families are uniting to address the missing persons crisis in Southeast Texas.

Stay informed about active weather patterns and rain forecasts in Texas with KPRC 2.

Texas is offering a tax-free weekend for emergency preparation supplies, running from Saturday morning to midnight Monday.

Expect muggy mornings, scattered showers, and possible thunderstorms by lunch.

Molina Healthcare of Texas and the YMCA of Southeast Texas have partnered together to host a unique Easter egg hunt experience today for young swimmers.

Houston's experiencing a dry spell with less than a quarter inch of rain this month, raising concerns about potential drought conditions.

Dew points on the rise

Numerous severe thunderstorms possible Saturday

Severe storm risk in Houston Saturday

Entergy says the project is essential to meeting the growing power demand in Southeast Texas. Residents however, say it will impact their way of life

Another chance of severe weather north of Houston Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.

A strong cold front is approaching Houston, expected to bring scattered light showers in the afternoon and potentially severe storms during the evening commute.

In the past, we’ve used the DC-10 air tanker to battle major fires, so one viewer asked KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez why it wasn't used during the Pauline Road Fire. Here's what he had to say:

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday due to what they described as "fire weather conditions across SE Texas"

Houston goes into Fire Weather Watch Saturday afternoon

The Houston Fire Department is preparing for a possible wildfire outbreak in all areas along and west of I-45. However, some fire danger exists as far east as the I-45 corridor, following a Red Flag Warning issued on Tuesday.

A lot has happened in the past year since Audrii Cunningham disappeared.

The National Weather Service issued the first-ever blizzard warning for parts of the Gulf Coast, including Beaumont, as a winter storm swept through the area.

Photos are coming in of snow starting to fall in parts of Southeast Texas.

Southeast Texas saw two tornado outbreaks in one week. Nine tornadoes were confirmed—five touchdowns on December 26th and another six on December 28th.

Amid an insane year of natural disasters in Texas, dozens of tornadoes were reported the day after Christmas. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Houston is in for below average morning temperatures this week.

After more than a month of dry weather, we finally have some rainfall in Southeast Texas! We have a lot of moisture in our atmosphere (thanks, SE winds) so when it rains, it POURS!

Check out the rainfall from across our area

The May derecho and Hurricane Beryl both packed powerful winds that left utility poles all across Southeast Texas leaning or even blown over.

The third supermoon of the year is visible this week.

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $50 million emergency fund to help Texans recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and the Derecho storm.

A woman who attempted to rent several properties in Southeast Texas using a stolen identity has plead guilt.

IF you’ve lived in Houston or Southeast Texas for any period of time, chances are you have probably noticed the small green lizards known as the Green Anole.

We are tracking scattered showers across Southeast Texas Tuesday.

While we enjoy our dry weekend, the Gulf tries to come alive

We’re tracking scattered showers and storms across the Houston area.

We’re tracking scattered showers and storms across the Houston area.

More and more people are shining lasers at pilots flying above Houston.