KPRC 2 Investigates reporter Amy Davis uncovers years of alleged theft inside Houston Public Works, where higher‑ranking employees approved hundreds of thousands of dollars in questionable, taxpayer-funded purchases, raising new concerns about fraud and oversight after the station’s earlier “DRAINED” water department investigation.

An above average tropical storm season in likely for most of the gulf coast this summer

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A dry overall late winter and spells of warmer early spring weather has prompted a fast jump into allergy season for areas in SE Texas.

A wind advisory is in effect for greater Houston until 12p Wednesday for strong winds 20-40 mph

Texas leads the nation in book ban attempts, with local districts like Cy-Fair ISD and Katy ISD facing backlash.

KPRC 2, the Graham Media Group owned NBC affiliated station, is in search of a strong team player that brings high energy, is organized, and a positive individual to lead KPRC2's local sales effort to achieve specific revenue (TV & Digital) and share goals

A very un-February pattern has set up to kick off the month. We've seen record-setting heat for four straight days and the reason is due to a very amplified jet stream pushing Canadian air back up into Canada.

A cold front will move into Texas bringing a round of showers and strong thunderstorms that could produce heavy downpours and a few severe cells as it passes through Thursday afternoon.

Temperatures will spike into the mid-70s ahead of a front that will bring noisy storms to Houston, and severe weather likely across North Texas

Good consistency with weather models for more than a week helped the KPRC2 weather team give a high level of confidence for our historic snow storm in January

The first ever Blizzard Warning was issued for parts of the gulf coast during the Arctic winter storm Tuesday.

A strong plunge of Arctic air will spill across Texas early next week bringing bone-chilling temperatures and a chance for some areas to see a chance for wintry precipitation.

Texas Longhorn fans may want to head up to Dallas earlier than they planned for the College Football Playoff semifinal as a wintry mess is expected Thursday and Friday.

Another round of strong to severe storms will smash across the greater Houston area through early this evening

Winds could gust up to 30-45 mph as the strong cold front passes through overnight into early Christmas morning.

Check out the forecast details to help you plan your Christmas and Hanukkah plans with another cold front coming through next week.

The tragic death of a student this week has brought renewed attention to the ongoing safety concerns surrounding schools located near railroad tracks.

Ideal cooling conditions allowed for some areas to be even colder for the second straight day

A weather roller coaster this week will have you grabbing everything from shorts and flip flops to heavy winter coats!

Check out the rainfall from across our area

Join us as we continue to follow the incredible journey of Mrs. Lyndsy Mason, a dedicated sixth-grade math teacher at Fleming Middle School. In her second year under the New Education System, Mrs. Mason is more committed than ever to see her students thrive.

Fleming Middle School is witnessing a remarkable change as increased parental involvement under the Houston ISD's New Education System leads to improved student outcomes

Models are indicating that a tropical system is looking more likely to develop in the Gulf of Mexico the last week of September.

Tomorrow’s game will be the first time Texans fans get to dust off the smokers and grills, but it will come with a price.

From weather watches and warnings and hour-by-hour forecasts to road conditions and preparations you should make at your home or office, here’s how KPRC 2 can help.

A baby is safe after a roof of an apartment building partially collapsed on them during Thursday’s severe weather.

KPRC2 evening anchor Keith Garvin & his family are still celebrating after their daughter’s wedding last weekend!

Houston Mayor John Whitmire said today that he believes crime data for the city has been manipulated for nearly the past decade, but he vowed to get to the bottom of whoever is responsible. He also vows to fix the issue.

KPRC2 viewer Frans Floris reached out to us about Park Row Drive between Highway 6 and Eldridge Parkway in West Houston.

Nine people were rescued from a Fort Bend County group home Friday morning, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

Healthcare for your family is something you may be able to save big on. KPRC2 Investigates looks into three ways to smash traditional healthcare models to offer all of us, even those without insurance, affordable care.

See images of animals spotted during our tour of part of one of Africa's oldest national parks - Akagera.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, our KPRC 2 team in Rwanda explored the Rugezi Marsh in Rwanda and learned about many initiatives the Houston Zoo supports through the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Fund.

Models vary, but a hard freeze is possible two nights in a row!

Honoring Houston's best athletes. Find out how you can attend this star-studded event.

Got a high water bill you don’t think you owe? You’re not alone. Since last November we have received calls and emails from more than 500 city of Houston water customers who are feeling ‘DRAINED’. Investigator Amy Davis has five things you should do in this order when you get a crazy high bill.

Chris Shepherd’s show ‘Eat Like a Local’ will introduce viewers to the people and food that make the Houston food scene one of the most unique in the country.

If you’ve been watching KPRC2, you’ve probably noticed I joined the morning team. I am so excited to call H-Town my new home. I am looking forward to exploring all the hot spots in town and try Houston’s most iconic restaurants.

KPRC2 in Houston is hiring a dynamic, energetic and passionate news reporter who will inform and delight Houston viewers on-air, on our KPRC2+ livestream and on our website Click2Houston.com

A man is behind bars after investigators say he confessed to robbing and beating a 68-year-old disabled man. “I figured he was going to kill me. He was apologizing and telling me lies every time he hit me. He’s a bad guy,” the victim, Stan Burge, said.

HOUSTON LIFE, our live, daily talk show, has been delivering consumable content to its growing audience since 2016.

A mother says her worst fears have come true now that a former teacher from Spring Independent School District who she says constantly molested her two young daughters while in the 3rd grade will avoid jail time.

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A cluster of neighbors along a street in the Spring Branch neighborhood said construction of a new residential development has caused rainfall to flood their backyards.

Most retail and grocery stores are closed for the holiday, but pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS are keeping their doors open for people who have waited until the last minute to shop.

AAA Texas says more than 8 million Texans are driving to their holiday destinations starting Friday through New Year’s Day.

Several parents at the T.H. Rogers School are frustrated after learning the school will no longer accept special needs students.

Apartment tenants across Harris County have been expressing concerns about deplorable living conditions for months. And now, more are speaking up about problems they can’t live with much longer.

KPRC2 Investigates has learned the Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing a whistleblower complaint about emissions defeat devices on at least four Waller County EMS ambulances.

The City of Houston is fine-tuning a plan to deal with mass events like concerts at venues within city limits.

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A weekly wrap of the work from our KPRC2 Investigates team. It's been a HUGE WEEK for us!

A year after ten people died during the 2021 Astroworld Festival no clear answers have emerged as to who exactly is accountable for the tragedy or what specifically is being done to prevent a similar tragedy in Houston in the future.

Homeowners in the Stone Gate Community want to know what is going on with the power lines in their neighborhood.

The city of Houston released its parking app five years ago to make it easier for drivers to find a spot and pay for parking. But when you pay and still get a citation, one man said the city makes it tough for drivers to plead their case. KPRC 2 Investigates has advice on what you can do if it happens to you.

The suspected drunken driver accused of fatally striking a sergeant from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office violated conditions of her bond after traces of alcohol were reported in her system, court documents and sources with direct knowledge of the case confirmed Thursday to KPRC2.

The owner of an unlicensed assisted living facility in west Houston has been charged with operating an unlicensed boarding house, which is a misdemeanor offense.

KPRC2, the Houston television station responsible for broadcasting live pictures to the world from the Apollo 11 landing in 1969, is hiring its next Space Reporter to cover all things related to America’s return to the Moon and beyond.

KPRC2 is a #1 NBC affiliate and a Graham Media Group station with strong ratings and deep community ties. HOUSTON LIFE is our live, daily, one-hour afternoon talk show/magazine program. It airs four-times a day on KPRC 2 and KPRC2+.

After nearly four years of Anthony Hudson renting a row house on Alabama in Third Ward, he and Angela Jackson who also stays there, say their living conditions recently started deteriorating because of the landlord failing to maintain the property.

Packed into the Stafford Centre auditorium were teachers, administrators, and law enforcement officers from three school districts.

The Houston Astros start their series against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park this weekend. One Magnolia family hoped they would be there in person cheering on the Astros and celebrating their son’s 11th birthday, but their mom reached out to KPRC 2 with a buyer beware.

Are you a creative storyteller, bored with the same work routine day after day? Do you LOVE all things digital, especially social media? Would you call yourself an expert at creating highly engaging and visual posts and articles?

Smart thermostats make it easy for you to adjust the temperature in your home, even when you’re not there. But you may also be giving others access to change your settings at any time without notice. KPRC 2 Investigates looked into what you need to know about who can control your smart thermostat and when.

Several homeowners in Meyerland are disturbed after discovering anti-Semitic literature left on their properties last Saturday.

We protect our homes and property by locking doors and gates. We put passwords on accounts with sensitive information. But KPRC 2 Investigates discovered there’s nothing you can do to protect your electric service from getting canceled or switched without your consent.

We tell you every day that prices for just about everything are up. That includes building materials for a new home. It’s one thing to agree to pay the higher costs, but a lot of new home buyers are telling KPRC 2 Investigates that builders are demanding more money for homes after they’ve locked in the price and signed a contract.

Healthcare for your family is something you may be able to save big on. KPRC2 Investigates looks into three ways to smash traditional healthcare models to offer all of us, even those without insurance, affordable care.

Monday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we’re joined live in studio with NBA basketball great Scottie Pippen. The entrepreneur talks about his professional journey and the big revelations he’s made in his new memoir, “Unguarded.” That’s Monday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC2.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are searching for the man who they say fatally shot an air conditioning repairman in southwest Harris County on Thursday.

Cypress Creek EMS has been the subject of multiple investigations by both KPRC2 Investigates and law enforcement.

KPRC2 is a #1 NBC affiliate and a Graham Media Group station with strong ratings and deep community ties is in search of its next full-time Associate Producer to join its Houston Life team. HOUSTON LIFE, our live daily talk show, delivers fun, engaging and informative content to its growing audience.

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Each month, the KPRC2 community along with our partners at Energy Transfer come together to spotlight those who make a big impact in our community.

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Insiders, we have a great giveaway you can enter now for some spectacular spring fun at Discovery Green.

KPRC-TV- Channel 2 News, the Graham Media Group owned / NBC affiliated station in Houston, TX is seeking a dynamic, experienced and results oriented Reporter to join our News Team.

The Ukrainian immigrants who are now living in Houston said they are scared because they cannot reach their loved ones.

Friday night on KPRC2 you saw an Episode of Dateline NBC out of Texas on Carla Walker.

On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates exclusively obtained internal activity logs detailing what happened, as it happened, at the Astroworld Festival.

The Texas Department of Safety is investigating a crash that left two sisters and their aunt dead early Sunday morning.

If you spend just a little time in Tokyo, you will realize that it is a huge, beautiful, and extremely efficient city with a lot of layers.

There are many reasons why people choose not to get vaccinated.

Download the KPRC2 Hurricane Tracker app to your smartphone or tablet to get several features including interactive radar, push alerts, improved navigation for tracking the tropics, and video from the KPRC 2 Storm Tracker Team.

Two women were fatally shot Sunday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

Dexter Williams would prefer to remain behind the scenes, but on Wednesday Williams found himself in front of a camera as KPRC2 highlighted his work in the community.

Houston-area Catholics can worship without social distancing and masks if they would like following a letter this week from Archbishop of Galveston-Houston Cardinal Daniel DiNardo.

Friday cold front brings weekend weather changes to SE Texas!

KPRC2 wanted to know what local school districts are planning to help failing students or to assist students that regressed over the last school year. We sent out a poll to all area school districts.

One year ago Thursday, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus pandemic. AdKPRC2 Sofia Ojeda:The #lastphoto before the pandemic shut everything down last year. We went to the zoo.... Posted by KPRC2 Sofia Ojeda on Wednesday, March 10, 2021KPRC 2 Britta Merwin:My last photo on my phone before the pandemic. This photo makes... Posted by KPRC2 Britta Merwin on Thursday, March 11, 2021KPRC2 Amy Davis:#TheLastPhoto I took before the #pandemic #lockdown . @KPRC2 Posted by KPRC2 Amy Davis on Thursday, March 11, 2021KPRC2 Andy Cerota:What is the last picture on your camera roll from before the pandemic?

Investigating the Texas power gridThe forecast was for record breaking cold for Texas, including Houston. KPRC Investigates reporter Robert Arnold takes a deep dive into what went wrong and is a guest on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall. After his second impeachment acquittal, former president Trump may have a renewed ability to play a pivotal role in the future of the Republican Party but to what end? “He has the ability to make life very difficult for the Republican party, particularly in seats that are competitive seats where they want some moderate or centrist moderate candidates,” Jones said. “I think that he’s going to be the butt of national jokes for a while,” Professor Rottinghaus said.

If you watch me on KPRC 2, then you probably know by now that today is National Weatherperson’s Day. It falls on today because the John Jeffries, the father of weather, was born on this day in 1745. What I do not know is when the very first National Weatherperson’s Day started?! AdWe share this day proudlyToday is also National Wear Red Day calling attention to Women’s Heart Health! National Wear Red Day hearttruth.govI didn’t realize that despite our current pandemic, heart disease remains the No.