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.

Wednesday saw less rainfall in the area, but that looks to change starting Thursday morning as more tropical moisture gets funneled into Southeast Texas from the Gulf of Mexico.

Sunday marks seven years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas.

Seven years ago to the day, Hurricane Harvey made landfall along the Middle Texas Coast near Port Aransas, unleashing devastating winds to parts of the state and catastrophic flooding to other parts, including the Houston area.

With the heat comes the continued possibility of encountering our slithery neighbors, snakes.

If this is your first full summer in Southeast Texas, congratulations! You’ve almost made it to the beginning of the end.

As part of the Heartland of America Tour, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will be coming to Texas with multiple stops, including three in Southeast Texas.

More Southeast Texas school districts are heading back to class this week.

Students at several Southeast Texas school districts will be heading back to class this week.

LIVE WATCH PARTY: Team USA!🏅 Young gymnasts watch Simone Biles, other Houston athletes perform at 2024 Paris Olympics

Southeast Texas’ rain train has dropped more than 14 inches in The Woodlands and more than 10 inches in Galveston County in the last five days.

A rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 36.

One multiyear study, analyzed the data of 125,012 deadly crashes over 6 years, found that 34% of those accidents happened during "active rain"

Was your fence damaged during Hurricane Beryl? Are you confused about who's supposed to cover the cost? You, your neighbor or insurance? Well, we did the homework for you and here's what we found out:

Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event.

Many residents in Texas have been left in limbo after their insurance company dropped them -- especially now during hurricane season.

Entergy Texas says their crews are nearing the end of restoration efforts related to Hurricane Beryl.

Following Hurricane Beryl, reports have come in about Houston residents experiencing price gouging on essential items like gas, food, and hotel accommodations.

There are so many reasons to move to Houston, such as the cost of living, the atmosphere, the food, jobs, low taxes, diversity, homes, tech and so much more on that long list -- but we are full, signed a frustrated Houstonian.

The Houston OEM has provided several useful tips on how to separate debris after a severe weather event.

Acting Governor Dan Patrick announced Tuesday, one day after Hurricane Beryl ravaged through Southeast Texas, President Joe Biden has approved his request to declare federal emergency disaster declaration for the state of Texas.

Following Hurricane Beryl’s aftermath across Southeast Texas, approximately 217,000 Entergy Texas customers are without power

As Hurricane Beryl approaches, Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez reports that Southeast Texas is already experiencing significant rainfall from the storm’s outer bands.

The turn to the right is concerning because it may mean a direct hit from Beryl in SE Texas

Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change.

Southeast Texas is gearing up for an active weather year, and a little preparation can make a big difference. From trimming trees and gathering supplies to staying safe indoors and assessing damage post-storm, these guidelines could save lives.