A Houston family waited nearly three years for justice, and on Thursday, they finally got it. A jury sentenced 51-year-old Yoland Washington to 75 years in prison for the murder of 21-year-old Deundrea Ford, a young mother who disappeared after leaving work along the East Freeway in September 2023.

Drivers traveling through Sugar Land this weekend should plan for delays as the Texas Department of Transportation closes all northbound main lanes of US-59/I-69 for bridge maintenance.

Life Flight responded to a home in the Humble area Friday after a 2-year-old child was found in a swimming pool, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A woman was taken into custody Friday afternoon after a man was shot on a Houston Metro bus in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

A concrete truck caught fire during Friday afternoon’s rush hour, causing major traffic delays in northwest Houston.

The Houston Rodeo is not leaving Reliant Park. Its new 1 million-square-foot agricultural complex will create a second campus for livestock, horse shows, youth competitions and year-round events.

Harris County is extending its $20-an-hour living wage standard to 222 employees at the Harris Center who provide mental health and disability services to residents across the region.

The 46th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is returning to Reliant Center.

The American Red Cross has opened emergency shelters in Polk county for residents displaced by flooding from Tropical Depression Edouard.

An overturned tractor-trailer hauling industrial-sized metal pipes is causing a major traffic disruption Tuesday morning in southeast Houston.

Potential Tropical Storm 5 is moving toward the upper Texas coast, and Houston-area residents should use tonight to get ready before heavy rain and gusty winds arrive.

Gov. Greg Abbott will be in San Antonio Monday to participate in a roundtable discussion on Project Watershed 250, President Trumps scalable water cybersecurity pilot program.

The city of Houston is weighing approval of a $13 million project to overhaul Telephone Road, addressing long-standing safety and infrastructure concerns that have made the corridor one of the city’s most dangerous stretches for drivers and pedestrians alike.

A few high-water locations are being reported on some Houston area roads due to heavy storms moving across southeast Texas.

An investigation is underway after a man was shot Thursday afternoon in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

A man was sentenced to prison for shooting a teen who was burying his pet guinea pig last year.

A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they say are thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced Monday.

A body was found in a remote area of Attucks Middle School in Sunnyside, school officials said.

From DIY teeth whitening to homemade braces, social media is filled with dental hacks promising a cheaper path to a brighter, straighter smile.

Homeland Security Investigations Houston and Mexican authorities seized more than 6,000 kilograms of cocaine and arrested 19 suspected drug traffickers during three maritime operations off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, in July, officials said.

Bar 5015, the popular bar and grill along Almeda Road in Third Ward, has regained its sound amplification permit, meaning outdoor music and entertainment can once again be part of the experience.

Bond has been set at $500,000 for Jazmin Cisneros, the mother of an 2-year-old girl brought toa Spring gas station last week, who continues to fight for her life.

A body was found in a retention pond near Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Tuesday morning.

Houston Methodist Hospital has once again been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas, marking the 15th consecutive year it has earned the top statewide ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

Emergency and fire crews are responding to a possible roof fire at a building in the Texas Medical Center on Friday afternoon.

If you need an excuse to wear your favorite white outfit, stroll through one of Houston’s most popular neighborhoods and enjoy food, music and shopping, this weekend has you covered.

An investigation is underway after a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot Friday morning in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

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It has been more than two months since 16-year-old Sasha Meuchel went missing, and her family continues to plead for the public’s help in bringing her home, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Rescue operations are currently underway after a man fell into a manhole in Spring on Wednesday afternoon, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4.

A Liberty County correctional officer has been fired following an escape by an inmate who fled a Kingwood hospital during a medical visit — and authorities say the fugitive remains at large.

KPRC 2 releases a statement following reports involving a staff member.

Houston rapper Warren Brown, known as NFL Cartel Bo, is facing an aggravated kidnapping charge after a welfare check at a northwest Harris County home led deputies to evidence that a woman had been held captive and later escaped, court records and law-enforcement officials said.

A batch of mosquitos collected in Brazoria County have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

More than 30 community organizations and labor groups will hold a press conference Friday to call for citywide participation in an emergency protest Sunday demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent on July 7 in east Houston.

U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz on Thursday issued his first public statement about the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, saying multiple agencies continue to investigate the incident and urging the public to allow the investigation to run its course.

Texas drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices continue to push gasoline prices higher, though Houston-area motorists are still seeing some of the lowest average prices in the state.

If you’re hitting the road across the Houston area or anywhere in Texas over the next few weeks, expect to see more law enforcement watching for speeding drivers.

For the first time in several years, Houston will no longer serve as the home of one of the nation’s premier celebrations of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

A woman has been charged in the fatal stabbing of Houston rapper Judy World in southeast Houston, according to court records.

A body was discovered Monday morning in Greens Bayou in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

An investigation is underway after a man fell to his death after possibly being pushed into a 30-foot shaft Monday morning in east Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl-related deaths will join the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and United Against Fentanyl this weekend for a community walk aimed at raising awareness and connecting people with prevention, recovery and grief support resources.

U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia will host a joint press conference Friday morning to discuss the new developments in the ICE-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Tuesday in Houston’s East End.

Two days after a federal immigration agent fatally shot a man during an enforcement operation in Houston’s East End, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed there is no body camera footage because the officers involved were not wearing body-worn cameras.

Houston city leaders officially broke ground Thursday on a new home for the Houston Police Department’s South Central Patrol Station, a project officials say will provide more space for officers and improve service to several central Houston neighborhoods.

Lead-based paint was banned decades ago, but it can still be found in homes built before 1978. When that paint chips or turns to dust, health experts say young children face the greatest risk.

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is urging anyone who witnessed Tuesday’s fatal ICE shooting in east Houston to come forward as his office continues a parallel review into the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

A 71-year-old Bacliff man has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material for the second time, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.

Houston leaders and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) are calling for an independent investigation after an ICE agent fatally shot an undocumented immigrant during an attempted arrest Tuesday in east Houston.

An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were found Monday afternoon in a vacant field in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

Law enforcement is responding to a shooting involving a police officer Monday night, according to the Houston Police Department.

Family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers and members of the community will gather Tuesday morning to honor the life of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato, who was killed while directing traffic on Interstate 45 on June 28.

A man is now charged after police say he attacked a woman inside a downtown Houston parking garage last week.

A person was killed and two children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a heavy truck on I-45 Friday morning, according to officials.

An investigation is underway after a mother and her two young children were found dead inside a motel Friday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

Residents in the city of Hitchcock were left without water for several hours Thursday due to a temporary water service interruption.

Eight suspects were arrested in Brazoria County during an undercover operation targeting online solicitation of minors, conducted by the Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Ground stops have been issued at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms across Houston Thursday.

A man is now in custody after a woman was attacked in a downtown Houston parking garage Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

A man was arrested and charged after allegedly taunting disabled and homeless people by spraying them with a high-powered, motorized water gun, according to the Houston Police Department.

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.

The man accused of fatally shooting a Houston father who was trying to help recover his son’s stolen truck will remain behind bars while his case moves through the court system.

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.

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.

Houston’s summer heat can quickly lead to heat exhaustion. Here’s the safest times for running, biking, parks, pools, barbecues and outdoor activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A juvenile was hospitalized after a shooting in northwest Harris County on Monday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

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.

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.

A homicide investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Sunday evening.

FIFA Fan Festival Houston has temporarily paused entry after reaching capacity.

Houston restaurants expected World Cup crowds. Many fans are chasing fast-food bucket lists instead

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.

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.

June 19, 2026, marks 161 years since freedom was announced for African Americans enslaved in Texas in 1865.

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.

Here’s a list of locations and intersections to avoid when severe weather moves through the Houston area.

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.

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.

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.