Internal shelter-in-place order issued at Deer Park facility due to chemical release at processing unit
Read full article: Internal shelter-in-place order issued at Deer Park facility due to chemical release at processing unitA shelter-in-place order was issued in Deer Park Friday morning after a chemical release at a processing unit.
Houston Chick-fil-A restaurant evacuated after man holding bladed objects refuses to come off roof
Read full article: Houston Chick-fil-A restaurant evacuated after man holding bladed objects refuses to come off roofA Chick-fil-A along the Katy Freeway had to evacuate its customers after a man holding two bladed objects refused to climb down from the restaurant’s roof.
Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in Pearland
Read full article: Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in PearlandPearland police are asking for more possible victims of a registered sex offender to come forward after being tied to several indecent exposure cases.
Man in custody after car chase with deputies ends in multi-vehicle crash in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Man in custody after car chase with deputies ends in multi-vehicle crash in northwest Harris CountyHarris County deputies brought an evading pursuit to an end Friday morning after a suspect crashed into multiple vehicles in Spring.
Governor Greg Abbott speaks to 2 Investigates on order to probe potential childcare fraud
Read full article: Governor Greg Abbott speaks to 2 Investigates on order to probe potential childcare fraudDuring the event, Abbott spoke with 2 Investigates about an investigation he publicly launched Monday into potential fraud among childcare providers in Texas.
Man accused of robbing 84-year-old at FM 1960 red light identified by cell phone left behind at the crime scene
Read full article: Man accused of robbing 84-year-old at FM 1960 red light identified by cell phone left behind at the crime sceneA 27-year-old convicted felon is wanted for aggravated robbery after he allegedly got into an 84-year-old man’s vehicle while stopped at a red light on FM 1960 and demanded money, according to records.
Nevada man speaks out after Houston restaurant worker accused of using his identity in bathroom recording case
Read full article: Nevada man speaks out after Houston restaurant worker accused of using his identity in bathroom recording caseA recently retired Nevada man is sharing his perspective after police say a Houston restaurant worker allegedly used his Social Security number to get a job.
‘He will be leaving for Georgia soon’: Charges against former North Shore star football player Chace Calicut dismissed
Read full article: ‘He will be leaving for Georgia soon’: Charges against former North Shore star football player Chace Calicut dismissedNorth Shore star safety Chace Calicut will not suit up for the Mustangs this season following an arrest related to a shooting in July.
Cleveland ISD teacher charged after being accused of having improper relationship with student
Read full article: Cleveland ISD teacher charged after being accused of having improper relationship with studentA Cleveland Independent School District teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a fellow student, according to the school district.
Texas sets records for labor force size and employment, November data shows
Read full article: Texas sets records for labor force size and employment, November data showsGov. 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.
Baytown high school stabbing suspect licked fingers, smiled after alleged murder on campus, investigator says
Read full article: Baytown high school stabbing suspect licked fingers, smiled after alleged murder on campus, investigator saysA Harris County judge on Monday denied bond for 18-year-old Aundre Matthews, the student accused of fatally stabbing his classmate and friend, Andrew Meismer, at Ross S. Sterling High School.
Notorious tailgate theft suspect arrested after weeks on the run, linked to $20K theft spree in NW Harris County
Read full article: Notorious tailgate theft suspect arrested after weeks on the run, linked to $20K theft spree in NW Harris CountyAfter weeks on the run, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 officials confirmed to KPRC 2 that Samuel Worthy, 19, was in custody.
TxDOT updates I-45 North Houston project with rescheduled closures and detours
Read full article: TxDOT updates I-45 North Houston project with rescheduled closures and detoursTxDOT has released new updates on the progress of the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project and its impact on Houston-area roadways.
Texas teachers’ union sues TEA over investigations into educators’ speech after Charlie Kirk assassination
Read full article: Texas teachers’ union sues TEA over investigations into educators’ speech after Charlie Kirk assassinationTexas 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.
By the numbers: FBI Houston 2025 in review
Read full article: By the numbers: FBI Houston 2025 in reviewFBI 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.
‘We heard arguing’: Apartment neighbor recounts events before Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from high-rise
Read full article: ‘We heard arguing’: Apartment neighbor recounts events before Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from high-riseHouston attorney Tony Buzbee held a press conference Tuesday to present new witness information and raise fresh questions about the death of Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M student who fell from a high-rise apartment in Austin following the A&M–Texas rivalry football game.
Medical license temporarily suspended for Sugar Land plastic surgeon accused of performing surgery while intoxicated
Read full article: Medical license temporarily suspended for Sugar Land plastic surgeon accused of performing surgery while intoxicatedA Sugar Land plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
We are TIRED: Texas ranks No. 1 for highest burnout risk
Read full article: We are TIRED: Texas ranks No. 1 for highest burnout riskJob burnout is on the rise and being discussed more openly as many Americans struggled to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and adjust to everyday life in the years since.
AG Ken Paxton says Samsung halted from ‘spying’ on Texans through Smart TVs
Read full article: AG Ken Paxton says Samsung halted from ‘spying’ on Texans through Smart TVsAttorney General Ken Paxton announced the state has stopped Samsung’s use of technology that allowed it to spy on Texans in their own homes, according to a release.
Harris County K-9 found unconscious after suspect allegedly tries to drown him
Read full article: Harris County K-9 found unconscious after suspect allegedly tries to drown himA Harris County K-9 is recovering after an encounter with a suspect during a chase, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Harris Health hosts town hall meeting to discuss Ben Taub expansion involving Hermann Park
Read full article: Harris Health hosts town hall meeting to discuss Ben Taub expansion involving Hermann ParkHarris Health is hosting a town hall meeting Monday night in Harris County Precinct 2 to discuss plans to use eminent domain to acquire a portion of Hermann Park for the expansion of Ben Taub Hospital.
Woman in custody after setting boyfriend’s clothes on fire, igniting apartment fire in NE Harris County
Read full article: Woman in custody after setting boyfriend’s clothes on fire, igniting apartment fire in NE Harris CountyA woman was taken into custody after a domestic dispute led to an apartment fire in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Harris County Pct. 3 deputy constable charged after multiple nurses assaulted at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 3 deputy constable charged after multiple nurses assaulted at Houston Methodist Baytown HospitalA Harris County Precinct 3 deputy constable is facing assault charges after investigators say he violently attacked multiple nurses inside Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital on New Year’s Day.
Former Pct. 4 deputy charged with wife’s murder facing new charge related to murder-for-hire plot of mistress’ husband
Read full article: Former Pct. 4 deputy charged with wife’s murder facing new charge related to murder-for-hire plot of mistress’ husbandCourt records show LaMarcus Smith, the former Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputy accused of murdering his wife, is now facing an additional charge tied to allegations that he tried to have his mistress’ husband killed.
Former METRO bus driver charged after chasing passenger, stabbing him following dispute over missed stop
Read full article: Former METRO bus driver charged after chasing passenger, stabbing him following dispute over missed stopA former METRO bus driver appeared in court Monday after being arrested for stabbing a passenger during a fight on the bus last week.
Possible murder under investigation after man found dead in Liverpool home, another taken into custody
Read full article: Possible murder under investigation after man found dead in Liverpool home, another taken into custodyPossible murder charges will be filed after a man was found dead inside a home in Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office.
Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel the latest coach to be fired after the 2025 regular season
Read full article: Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel the latest coach to be fired after the 2025 regular seasonNow, we find ourselves on “Black Monday,” the day when NFL teams have historically parted ways with underperforming coaches after missing the playoffs.
Houston Cougars enter Big 12 play with strong 12-1 overall record
Read full article: Houston Cougars enter Big 12 play with strong 12-1 overall recordAfter falling just two points short of claiming the national championship in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, the Houston Cougars are on a mission to finish the job in 2026.
Precinct 4 deputies arrest more than 100 suspected drunk drivers during holiday crackdown
Read full article: Precinct 4 deputies arrest more than 100 suspected drunk drivers during holiday crackdownDeputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office stepped up patrols during the recent holiday season in an effort to curb impaired driving and prevent deadly crashes across Harris County Precinct 4, and the numbers show just how busy they were.
Attorney says Harris County treasurer’s behavior was ‘unusual’ but had ‘no intention to commit a theft’
Read full article: Attorney says Harris County treasurer’s behavior was ‘unusual’ but had ‘no intention to commit a theft’The attorney for Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, who is accused of breaking into a vehicle, speaks on her behavior during the time of the crime after her first court hearing Friday.
CenterPoint worker dies after being trapped in wreckage for nearly 2 hours after truck collides with 18-wheeler
Read full article: CenterPoint worker dies after being trapped in wreckage for nearly 2 hours after truck collides with 18-wheelerA multi-vehicle crash, including an 18-wheeler, were involved in a crash Friday morning on IH-160, according to Houston TranStar.
Man dies days after Christmas eve hit-and-run in southeast Houston, police seek help
Read full article: Man dies days after Christmas eve hit-and-run in southeast Houston, police seek helpThe Burica family is devastated after losing Erick, 43, who died several days after a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve.
Neighbors speak up for Harris County Treasurer after arrest
Read full article: Neighbors speak up for Harris County Treasurer after arrestNeighbors of Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt are speaking out about her character following her recent arrest, saying the public doesn’t see the full picture of her community work.
Laser strike hits cockpit of DPS helicopter during manhunt in Harris County; suspect arrested
Read full article: Laser strike hits cockpit of DPS helicopter during manhunt in Harris County; suspect arrestedPilots aboard a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter experienced a laser strike to the cockpit while assisting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office during a manhunt.
No holiday getaway: 6 stolen vehicles recovered in Baytown chop shop investigation
Read full article: No holiday getaway: 6 stolen vehicles recovered in Baytown chop shop investigation’Twas the week before Christmas, and while most people were focused on last-minute shopping and holiday plans, investigators were busy shutting down a suspected chop shop in Baytown.
Child caught in crossfire during southeast Houston shooting, community demands action
Read full article: Child caught in crossfire during southeast Houston shooting, community demands actionA 7-year-old girl is on the road to recovery after being shot during a fight at the Cullen Park apartment complex near Cullen and Wenda overnight.
FAA investigating after 2 departing flights at Bush Airport nearly collide
Read full article: FAA investigating after 2 departing flights at Bush Airport nearly collideThe Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near collision involving two departing flights at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport earlier this month.
Roadway shutdown after large tree knocks down power lines in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Roadway shutdown after large tree knocks down power lines in northwest Harris CountyTwo roadways in northwest Harris were temporarily shutdown Monday morning after a large tree topped on power lines, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Kerr County flood survivors victimized again, this time by cyber thieves
Read full article: Kerr County flood survivors victimized again, this time by cyber thievesOn July 4, the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes, unleashing one of the worst natural disasters in Texas history and killing 135 people. In Kerr County, families lost homes, businesses, pets, keepsakes – entire lives were swept away in the muddy, violent rush of water.
Tough but fair: NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas visits Houston Life
Read full article: Tough but fair: NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas visits Houston LifeNBC Nightly News Anchor and Managing Editor Tom Llamas sits down with Houston Life co-host Derrick Shore to chat about his upbringing, how his immigrant parents shaped his life, and his approach to bringing news and information to viewers in a rapidly changing world. This is the extended version of Derrick and Tom's conversation during his recent visit to Houston. As part of his "Reporting for America" tour, Llamas anchored 'Nightly News' from several cities in the U.S., including right here in Houston.
Bellaire PD honors Sgt. Jimmie Norman on anniversary of his death in line of duty
Read full article: Bellaire PD honors Sgt. Jimmie Norman on anniversary of his death in line of dutyThe Bellaire Police Department released a social media post honoring the life, service, and sacrifice of Sgt. Jimmie Norman, who was killed in the line of duty on Christmas Eve in 2012.
Santa makes special stop at Memorial Hermann NICU to celebrate babies’ first Christmas
Read full article: Santa makes special stop at Memorial Hermann NICU to celebrate babies’ first ChristmasBefore heading off on his Christmas Eve journey around the world, Santa Claus made a very important stop right here in Houston, bringing holiday cheer to some of the city’s tiniest patients.
Wanted fugitive captured after attempting to flee hotel near Gulf Freeway
Read full article: Wanted fugitive captured after attempting to flee hotel near Gulf FreewayA wanted fugitive who previously escaped from custody after being taken to a hospital is back in custody following an arrest at a southeast Houston hotel, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing purses
Read full article: ‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing pursesA suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.
Binglewood residents say heavy trash piles sit on curbs for months until KPRC 2 made calls
Read full article: Binglewood residents say heavy trash piles sit on curbs for months until KPRC 2 made callsBinglewood residents are frustrated as heavy trash has been sitting on neighborhood curbs for months, overshadowing holiday decorations just days before Christmas.
Former Pct. 4 deputy charged with wife’s murder writes letter to KPRC 2 from jail, claims he’s innocent
Read full article: Former Pct. 4 deputy charged with wife’s murder writes letter to KPRC 2 from jail, claims he’s innocentKPRC 2 has obtained a handwritten letter from LaMarcus Smith, a former Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputy now jailed in Fort Bend County on murder and fraud charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of his wife, Laura Smith.
Paxton fires back at CAIR lawsuit over Texas terrorist designation
Read full article: Paxton fires back at CAIR lawsuit over Texas terrorist designationTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), arguing the group’s legal challenge over being labeled a terrorist organization is built on speculation and political disagreement, not law.
FIEL asks for public’s help in search for missing Houston visitor Sydney Marquez
Read full article: FIEL asks for public’s help in search for missing Houston visitor Sydney MarquezImmigrant rights advocacy group FIEL has joined an El Paso family’s search for 24-year-old Sydney Marquez, who disappeared more than a month ago while visiting friends in southwest Houston.
Houston plastic surgeon indicted, accused of performing surgery while intoxicated
Read full article: Houston plastic surgeon indicted, accused of performing surgery while intoxicatedA Houston plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
Car crashes into Houston restaurant, burglars hit another location days later
Read full article: Car crashes into Houston restaurant, burglars hit another location days laterJust days before Christmas, Mikki’s Cafe faced two unexpected incidents: a car crashing into their dining room and burglars hitting another location.
Unhoused Houston man arrested for indecent exposure for third time in last three months
Read full article: Unhoused Houston man arrested for indecent exposure for third time in last three monthsA Houston man who is listed as homeless has been arrested for indecent exposure for the third time since September.
Houston construction worker dies after heavy beams fall on him in loading accident
Read full article: Houston construction worker dies after heavy beams fall on him in loading accidentA construction worker was killed Monday morning after heavy beams fell on him while being loaded onto a truck, Houston Fire Department officials said.
Johnny Manziel apologizes for missing ESPN College GameDay appearance ahead of alma mater Texas A&M’s first playoff game
Read full article: Johnny Manziel apologizes for missing ESPN College GameDay appearance ahead of alma mater Texas A&M’s first playoff gameAhead of Texas A&M's playoff game hosting Miami, ESPN reported that A&M legend Johnny Manziel would serve as the show’s celebrity guest picker, following the network’s tradition of selecting a notable figure connected to the home team. However, Johnny Football was nowhere to be found.
‘A foundation setter’: Texas A&M players reflect after historic season ends with playoff loss to Miami
Read full article: ‘A foundation setter’: Texas A&M players reflect after historic season ends with playoff loss to MiamiTexas A&M finished the year 11-2—still one of the most successful seasons in program history, but one that ended with the sting of unmet potential.
Houston woman charged after baby found malnourished; children living amid dog feces, no electricity
Read full article: Houston woman charged after baby found malnourished; children living amid dog feces, no electricityA Houston woman has been arrested and charged after children were found malnourished and living in “unsafe conditions.”
‘Just don’t look’: Baytown students, parent question Sterling High School’s response after fatal stabbing
Read full article: ‘Just don’t look’: Baytown students, parent question Sterling High School’s response after fatal stabbingParents and students from Ross S. Sterling High School are voicing frustration over how the campus handled a stabbing in a classroom that left 16-year-old Andrew Meismer dead.
Houston-led case targets top Tren de Aragua leaders accused of terrorism, drug trafficking
Read full article: Houston-led case targets top Tren de Aragua leaders accused of terrorism, drug traffickingFederal prosecutors in Houston are taking aim at the top leadership of Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang the U.S. government now labels a foreign terrorist organization.
‘I didn’t get to hold him’: Girlfriend identifies Andrew Meismer as victim in fatal stabbing at Baytown high school
Read full article: ‘I didn’t get to hold him’: Girlfriend identifies Andrew Meismer as victim in fatal stabbing at Baytown high schoolThe student who is in police custody after being charged in a fatal stabbing at Ross S. Sterling High School has been identified.
Harris County Pct. 4 deputy accused of killing wife posed as mistress’ husband to adjust life insurance, records say
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 4 deputy accused of killing wife posed as mistress’ husband to adjust life insurance, records sayAuthorities recovered images of evidence from the affair, including matching tattoos, an engagement ring, numerous phone calls, and life insurance activity.
‘Extremely disturbing’: Hanukkah decorations vandalized outside Katy pizza restaurant, Christmas display left untouched
Read full article: ‘Extremely disturbing’: Hanukkah decorations vandalized outside Katy pizza restaurant, Christmas display left untouchedThe owner of Fuzzy’s Pizza in the Katy area is speaking out after Hanukkah decorations outside the restaurant were vandalized just one day after it hosted a celebration for the holiday.
KPRC 2 welcomes Stephania Jimenez as evening anchor for 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts
Read full article: KPRC 2 welcomes Stephania Jimenez as evening anchor for 6 and 10 p.m. newscastsStephania Jimenez, an accomplished journalist with nearly two decades of experience, will join KPRC 2 as our evening main anchor for the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts, effective January 19, 2026.
Petfinder change sparks concern from Houston-area rescues that rely on out-of-town adoptions
Read full article: Petfinder change sparks concern from Houston-area rescues that rely on out-of-town adoptionsFor many families ready to adopt a dog or cat, the search starts on Petfinder, an online platform that lists adoptable pets from shelters and rescues nationwide. But several Houston-area rescue groups say a recent change to Petfinder’s search filters is making their animals harder to find and is already cutting into adoptions.
Texas AG Paxton sues major TV makers, including Sony and Samsung, LG, alleging illegal spying on Texans
Read full article: Texas AG Paxton sues major TV makers, including Sony and Samsung, LG, alleging illegal spying on TexansTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against five major television manufacturers, accusing them of secretly spying on Texans by tracking what they watch inside their homes.
Residents in northwest Harris County trailer community without gas for nearly 2 weeks
Read full article: Residents in northwest Harris County trailer community without gas for nearly 2 weeksResidents living in a northwest Harris County trailer community of over 150 families say they have been without gas service for nearly two weeks, leaving them unable to heat their homes, cook meals, or take hot showers.
Dog attack prevention: What to do if faced with an aggressive dog
Read full article: Dog attack prevention: What to do if faced with an aggressive dogWith recent attacks still fresh in people’s minds, many are wondering what to do if they encounter an aggressive dog — and how to recognize warning signs before it’s too late.
Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threat
Read full article: Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threatWhile fentanyl has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S., advocates emphasize that death is not the only tragic outcome. Survivors often face permanent, life-altering brain damage.
Woman kicked by camel and hurt during Christmas performance at Houston-area church
Read full article: Woman kicked by camel and hurt during Christmas performance at Houston-area churchA woman was injured after being kicked by a camel during a Christmas performance at Champion Forest Baptist Church. Footage of the incident was shared on Facebook by Grizzy’s Hood News.
Houston robbery leads to multi-area police chase; suspect arrested after fleeing into stranger’s home
Read full article: Houston robbery leads to multi-area police chase; suspect arrested after fleeing into stranger’s homeA Houston man accused of an aggravated robbery and carjacking was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a lengthy police pursuit that spanned multiple parts of the city.
New Texas law enforces tougher app store controls and stricter protections for minors
Read full article: New Texas law enforces tougher app store controls and stricter protections for minorsTexas Governor Greg Abbott signed the App Store Accountability Act yesterday, mandating stricter controls on mobile app marketplaces to protect minors from online predators and safeguard their personal data.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by Baytown police unit on Highway 146 in Shoreacres area
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being struck by Baytown police unit on Highway 146 in Shoreacres areaA Baytown police officer reportedly fatally struck a pedestrian on Highway 164 in Shoreacres area, according to Baytown Police Department.
Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care center
Read full article: Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care centerParents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.
Son arrested within hours after Rob Reiner, wife found dead
Read full article: Son arrested within hours after Rob Reiner, wife found deadHollywood and fans around the world are mourning the deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, after authorities said the couple was found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home and their youngest son was arrested in connection with the killings.