Texans applied for thousands of personalized license plates in 2025, but nearly 2,000 were stopped by the state before they could ever be bolted onto a bumper.
A man was found dead in the middle of the street in southwest Houston on Friday morning in what officers believe was a hit-and-run crash.
After a lawsuit failed to stop the crosswalk’s removal, caused by a threat to funding, some residents called its replacement a consolation that ignores a larger fight in the state.
The search for Kalie Goodwin, a Baytown woman who disappeared in 2024, continues as investigators focus on new leads tied to Quan Flowers, a suspect in her disappearance.
Abbott raised almost $23 million from July through December, while his leading Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, brought in $1.3 million in the last 10 weeks of 2025.
An investigation is underway after a deputy shot a person Thursday afternoon in east Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Texas’ Senate Republican primary, meanwhile, looks headed for a runoff. The survey found U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a dead heat against Attorney General Ken Paxton, with neither eclipsing 30%.
The couple found dead inside a Katy-area home Monday morning have been identified, and the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has confirmed the cause of their deaths.
A large fire tore through the Maison De Ville apartments near Greens Road this morning, damaging at least 10 units and forcing multiple families out of their homes.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office recovered $125 million and made 123 arrests in 2025 cracking down on healthcare fraud.
Rising property taxes got you worried? Houston homeowners may be able to delay part of their bill with a tax deferral from the Harris Central Appraisal District. The program lets you pay taxes on last year’s value plus any new improvements, while postponing the rest — but interest still applies.
While Harris Health continues making its case for a major Ben Taub Hospital expansion, using nearly nine acres near Hermann Park, park supporters say they want stronger proof there’s no better alternative.
Spring ISD police believe there could be more possible victims after arresting a convicted felon for reportedly sexually assaulting and kidnapping a 15-year-old girl.
Officials are investigating two possible arson attacks, Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls. He said he believes targeted an FBCSO employee.
More than a year after construction on an affordable housing project was halted over safety concerns, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Housing Authority are expected to provide updates on the $146 million development.
The question many workers, nearby residents, and shoppers want to know on Wednesday is if Memorial City Mall will reopen today after being evacuated and shut down on Tuesday due to an ammonia leak at the ice skating rink.
The Conroe Municipal Court Judge arrested last month on a driving while intoxicated charge declined to answer questions about his criminal history as he walked in to a campaign meet-and-greet event for justice of the peace in precinct one.
A Galveston boat captain is about to receive a rare and special honor after his heroic actions during a recent plane crash.
Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.
The American Cancer Society is releasing its 2026 annual Cancer Facts & Figures report on Tuesday, and for the first time, the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70%, a historic milestone in the fight against cancer.
Among the cases that are headed back to court is that of Robert Roberson, who argues he was wrongfully convicted of killing his daughter based on now-debunked science.
Our detailed guide shows what will be on the ballot, mail-in voting information, voter registration requirements, important dates to know and much more.
A driver is dead Tuesday morning after police say he got into an accident with a wrecker driver on the Katy Freeway Monday night.
In December, 2 Investigates was the first to report on problems within the City of Humble’s Police Department.
Baytown is officially moving forward with the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center, a new multi-purpose venue designed to bring concerts, sports tournaments, and community events closer to home. The City Council on Jan 8 approved Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture to lead the design of the project.
Texas has launched an investigation into major grocery chains accused of spraying pesticides on fruits and vegetables in-store without disclosing the practice to consumers.
Officials say over 100,000 residents in the Texas border city of El Paso were left with little to no water after a main break over the weekend, and it was expected to take till mid-week for operations to return to normal.
Texas health regulators are considering sweeping changes that could dramatically reshape the hemp-derived THC industry, and many small business owners say the cost alone could put them out of business.
After being stuck in a sewer for several days, a man was finally rescued, according to the Ponderosa Fire Department and Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Two adults were found shot to death at a residence in Houston’s Bent Springs Lane neighborhood, with homicide detectives currently investigating.
Mikaylah Williams scored 20 points, capped by her 3 as the shot clock expired with 1:20 to go in the game, and No. 12 LSU handed second-ranked Texas its first loss this season, 70-65.
Jan Humphrey-Hanson surprised her husband David with a Brahman bull named Pretzel from V8 Ranch, fulfilling his dream of returning to his roots in Brahman cattle breeding.
A young Hispanic male was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle on Vistadale Drive in Humble, Harris County. The shooting, which occurred in the street, prompted an investigation by local authorities who are seeking four suspects described as Black or Hispanic males in dark clothing and masks. The victim, who did not reside in the neighborhood, was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by emergency medical services. Residents are urged to assist with surveillance footage, and the investigation is ongoing.
A Spring ISD mother says her four-year-old daughter was slapped twice in the face by a substitute teacher inside her Pre-K classroom, an allegation now under investigation by the district.
Houston welcomed back a familiar voice, Sarah Pepper, to take on emcee duties for the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon
Former Harris County Judge and Texas state senator Jon Lindsay has died, according to a statement released by a former colleague, Commissioner Rodney Ellis.
A vintage car repairman who ripped off customers by stealing the very vehicles he promised to repair has now been sentenced.
The Republican U.S. senator praised Trump’s border initiatives and said fully securing the border should take priority over changing immigration law.
Texas students in grades 4–12 can win cash prizes by writing a letter about how a book changed their life.
A shelter-in-place order was issued in Deer Park Friday morning after a chemical release at a processing unit.
Texas AG Ken Paxton says Crest maker Procter & Gamble will update kids toothpaste packaging to better show the recommended amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Texas joins 17 other states that are making it easier for foreign medical graduates to work as doctors here. About a quarter of the state’s licensed doctors were trained outside the U.S.
The Justice Department has asked states for their voter rolls with an eye toward purging ineligible voters. Democrats say sharing the data could violate federal election law.
Dallas and Williamson county Republicans are shifting away from using countywide voting sites on Election Day for Texas’ March 3 primary. Democrats will have to fall in line.
The only road leading to Pleasant Green Cemetery in Richmond has been repaired, weeks after 2 Helps You reported deep potholes were making the historic site difficult to reach.
During the event, Abbott spoke with 2 Investigates about an investigation he publicly launched Monday into potential fraud among childcare providers in Texas.
Texans rookie Alijah Huzzie capitalized on opportunity with first NFL interception
RodeoHouston took over New York City’s Times Square on Wednesday afternoon in a surprise pop-up concert to reveal one of its artists for this year’s entertainment lineup.
A Texas couple thought their website was hacked when nonstop alerts began until they realized a viral video had sent their jerky business global.
A Cleveland Independent School District teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a fellow student, according to the school district.
A Houston-area midwife facing felony charges in a historic Texas abortion case has fallen behind on payments for a court-ordered GPS monitor, according to proceedings in Waller County District Court. Defense attorneys say the monthly cost has been difficult to afford while the case remains pending.
Houston’s Pride Festival and Parade is making history by moving to Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the first time in nearly 50 years. The change, due to FIFA World Cup events later in June, kicks off a month-long celebration of diversity, advocacy, and community.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to expand on Texas’ controversial floating barrier during a Wednesday visit to the Rio Grande Valley.
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 wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against H-E-B and its contracted trucking companies after an 18-wheeler struck a car on US Highway 87, killing four women from Houston.
The trial of a former Uvalde school police officer accused of failing to protect students during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting has been temporarily halted.
In a new video shared by the Houston Police Department and Mayor John Whitmire, city officials announced a stepped-up law enforcement effort aimed at improving safety on Houston’s roadways.
The first day of testimony in the trial of a former police officer accused of failing to protect students who died in the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school massacre turned emotional right away.
Inside the Fulshear High School gym on Tuesday morning, Al Burgess was back on campus.
A Conroe man who says he is disabled and battling cancer claims an encounter with police while panhandling last month turned violent, leaving him with serious injuries.
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.
According to an analysis by SportsCasting, the Texas Longhorns lead the nation in estimated available Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) spending for transfer portal acquisitions, with a projected $23 million budget — the highest of any squad in the country.
A Sugar Land plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
Texas serial killer William Lewis Reece has been transferred back to Oklahoma as he continues appealing his 2021 death sentence, with state appeals denied in 2025 and a direct appeal now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Reece, linked by DNA to multiple kidnappings and murders in Texas and Oklahoma in 1997, is serving life sentences in Texas for three murders while Oklahoma officials say an execution date will not be sought until all appeals are exhausted.