Houston Fifth Ward: 4 people injured by gunfire following argument over trash
Four people were injured by gunfire following an incident in Houston's Fifth Ward on Thursday evening, officials said.
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4 shot after group exchanges gunfire in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Houston police say four people have been transported to hospitals after an argument resulted in two groups exchanging gunfire in the Fifth Ward Thursday evening.It happened in the 5300 block of Coke Street.Police say there were two groups of individuals involved in some sort of a...
After fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling, Houston advocacy group says monitors detected elevated particulate pollution
It has been three days since a massive fire at a recycling facility in Houston’s East End.Over 100 firefighters fought the flames at Mammoth Metal Recycling, which burned overnight and into Tuesday. While no injuries were reported and the exact cause remains under investigation, ...
Former Brazoria County church employee charged with 18 counts including sexual assault of a child
An Angleton man was arrested on 18 counts, including aggravated sexual assault of a child and trafficking, records show.
Fatal crash shuts down Beltway 8 feeder road in north Harris County
Officials say a sedan partially went under box truck while changing lanes.
Woman killed after man intentionally ran her over during argument in west Houston, HPD says
HPD says they believe that the crash wasn't an accident and that the man intentionally ran over the woman.
East Houston residents demand air quality answers after Mammoth Metal Recycling tire fire
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.Houston recycling company had history of illegal burning citations before massi...
Female mover fatally struck by moving truck after argument with coworker in SW Houston
A woman was killed after she was intentionally run over by a moving truck following an argument with a coworker Thursday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of South Gessner Road.Accor...
Montgomery County traffic stop bodycam sparks questions: We reviewed Texas police training to find answers
Since KPRC 2 first published body camera video showing a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy arresting a Conroe woman during a traffic stop, the video has gone viral on social media.Many viewers asked the same questions: Did the deputy have reason to believe he was in dange...
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
The Park Police posted surveillance footage and asked for help "identifying the individual depicted here in connection with a Destruction of Government Property investigation."...
Suspect arrested after 5 felony warrants for livestock theft, Waller County Sheriff's Office says
Investigators say they worked with multiple agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and arrest the suspect in Lake Jackson.
Air Alliance Houston records spike in pollution following tire fire
Air Alliance’s community air monitoring program manager, Anthony D’Souza, said readings across the organization’s community air monitors suggest that the spike in pollution was created by the fire....
Driver was celebrating birthday before high-speed car crash that killed man in Katy: Court docs
Court documents showed that the 20-year-old driver, who is now charged, showed signs of intoxication, and that he did not remember when he had his last drink....
Houston police officer indicted for alleged sexual assault of a child
Pablo Diaz-Buscio, 36, is on administrative leave with pay, according to the Houston Police Department.
80-year-old man killed in hit-and-run while trying to cross road with his wife, HPD says
Police said the 80-year-old man died after being hit by a driver while he was crossing the road with his wife, who had just gotten off work.
Woman arrested for allegedly stealing from Houston cemetery mausoleum
A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing keepsakes and valuables from a Houston cemetery mausoleum with her toddler in tow.
'Crypt Crook' arrested after stealing from cemetery mausoleum with toddler in tow, Pct. 5 says
The 37-year-old woman whom officials called the "Crypt Crook" was taken into custody on Wednesday, but that wasn't her first run-in with police.
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Air Alliance Houston to hold news conference after massive Mammoth Metal Recycling fire in East Houston
Air Alliance Houston will hold a news conference Thursday morning following the large fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling in southeast Houston that burned for more than 24 hours and raised ongoing concerns about air quality in nearby communities.The briefing comes after the fire at t...
Massive backup on Southwest Freeway at Bellaire after hazmat spill involving 18-wheeler near Bellaire
A major traffic backup is impacting drivers on the Southwest Freeway this morning after a crash involving a heavy truck led to a hazmat spill near Bellaire Boulevard.Sky 2 video shows the slowdown stretching along IH-69 Southwest Freeway, with traffic coming to a near standstill ...
Traffic alert: US-59 lanes at Bellaire closed after truck fire, hazmat spill
Multiple northbound lanes are impacted on US-59 Southwest Freeway after a heavy truck crashed and caught fire early Thursday morning.
Husband dead after hit-and-run in north Harris County, driver at large
One man is dead after a hit-and-run inn north Harris County and Houston police are searching for the suspect believed to be involved.
Missing Texas giraffe sparks social media posts from fire departments, schools and other agencies
A missing giraffe in the Texas Hill Country has inspired a flood of humorous social media posts from local agencies and organizations across the state.Houston Weather: Summer Heat Settles In Through The End Of JuneGracie the Giraffe was reported missing from Cedar Hollow Ranch in...
Conroe woman arrested after cemetery mausoleum theft caught on camera, constable says
A woman who investigators say was recorded taking items from inside a west Houston cemetery mausoleum is now in custody, according to Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Terry Allbritton.PREVIOUS: Woman accused of stealing jewelry from the dead at a mausoleum in west HoustonThe co...
New video shows woman being rescued from hostage situation at southeast Houston hotel
Newly released video shows Houston police officers knocking on a hotel room door during a hostage situation that unfolded early Thursday morning at a southeast Houston hotel.The incident happened at the WoodSpring Suites on Cityscape Avenue.According to investigators, a woman tex...
Houston man arrested after SWAT standoff, allegedly held girlfriend hostage at hotel
One man has been placed in custody after holding his girlfriend hostage inside a hotel room in the South Acres area off Highway 288, Houston police report....
18-wheeler fire aftermath slowing down drivers along Southwest Freeway northbound at Bellaire
Authorities said the truck was hauling tomatoes before it caught fire, causing several northbound lanes along the freeway to close near Bellaire.
Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark Airport diverts to Boston after captain suffers medical episode
A horrifying mid-air emergency unfolded when a plane was diverted after the captain experienced a medical episode during the flight.
‘I’m so scared’: Bodycam shows Conroe woman’s traffic stop escalate into arrest
What started as a traffic stop for a turn signal violation and dim license plate lights ended with a Conroe woman in handcuffs, pleading for help and repeatedly asking for a female officer.KPRC 2 exclusively obtained bodycam video showing the May 21 arrest of 40-year-old Elizabet...
Rosenberg ordinance allows residents to report illegal fireworks
In Rosenberg, city leaders passed a new ordinance aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks. FOX 26’s Jillian Hartmann spoke with the police chief and residents about the changes....
Houston advocates push for court privacy reforms in 'true crime' era
Houston advocates Andy Kahan and Leticia Ybarra are launching a legislative push to update a 2013 Texas privacy law, aiming to prevent judges from publicly releasing sensitive trial evidence without a victim’s family’s consent....
Southeast Houston fire fully out, air monitoring continues
The Houston Fire Department is reporting the massive fire that caused a huge plume of smoke to fill the sky earlier this week is now completely out.
Former Army soldier from Texas pleads guilty to child exploitation crimes
A former Army solider pleaded guilty last week to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, the Department of Justice announced....
Woman fired from job after Knicks trash can theft
A woman who was caught on camera stealing a Knicks parade garbage can was apparently fired from her job shortly after a video surfaced and went viral.
NTSB investigating deadly Tesla crash into Katy home
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Wednesday that it has started a safety investigation into the June 19 crash.
Church employee arrested, charged with felony sexual abuse charges involving children, police say
A church employee has been arrested following 18 felony grand jury indictments for sexual-related offenses involving children, according to the Lake Jackson Police Department....
Fire reveals missing permits at Houston recycling plant
48 hours after flames ignited at an East End Houston recycling plant, we’re learning new information about the materials on site at Mammoth Metals Recycling.According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, any facility that recycles tires is required to register with t...
Texas DPS Trooper seriously injured, driver killed in head-on crash in West Texas
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed Tuesday morning in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 67 in Brewster County, authorities said....
26-year-old arrested for deadly Texas City double shooting
Two people were found shot on Tuesday afternoon. One of the victims later died in a hospital.
Tesla news: Texas crash victim Martha Avila's family files lawsuit against car company, driver
There is Tesla news. Texas crash victim Martha Avila's family filed a lawsuit against the car company and driver.
Child ID and Fingerprinting Event
The West University Place Police Department invites families to attend a free Child ID & Fingerprinting Event on Wednesday, July 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Chick-fil-A, located at 3101 W. Holcombe Blvd....
Mammoth Metal Recycling leaves East Houston residents wondering what’s in the air
What’s in the air? East Houston residents demand answers after Mammoth Metal Recycling fireResidents on Houston’s East Side are asking a pressing question in the wake of a large outdoor recycling fire: What exactly are they breathing?The air near the intersection of Kellogg and L...
Sugar Land officer injured during traffic stop on Highway 6, suspect search ongoing
Sugar Land police are searching for a suspect who left the scene of a traffic stop on Highway 6 where an officer was injured.
13 Alert Traffic: Heavy truck crash blocking some lanes on I-45 SB at Greens Road, TranStar shows
Those driving southbound on the North Freeway near Greens Road may experience delays due to a heavy truck crash reported by Houston TranStar.
Teen survives traumatic brain injury after e-scooter crash, urges others to wear helmets
As electric bikes and scooters become more popular among teenagers, doctors are warning families about the risk of serious injuries, especially traumatic brain injuries.One Houston-area teen knows those dangers firsthand.Halle Neely was riding her electric scooter without a helme...
Lightning strike possibly sparked Webster fire that displaced 15 families
The Webster community is coming together to help more than a dozen families after a fire ripped through an apartment complex over the weekend. Officials believe a lightning strike may have caused the fire....
Cases tied to Houston police officer fired over racist video include murder, robbery and DWI
The Houston police officer who was fired after posting a racially charged and profanity-laced video on social media was involved in dozens of misdemeanor and felony cases, according to a review by ABC13....
Family of woman killed after Tesla crashes into Katy home sues Tesla and driver
The family of 76-year-old Martha Avila, killed when a Tesla crashed into their Katy-area home, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla and the driver.The lawsuit, filed Monday in Harris County, comes just days after the June 19 crash that killed Martha Avila and left her...
Crash victim's family files lawsuit against Tesla, driver
A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Tesla was at least partially responsible when one of their cars slammed into a west Harris County home and killed a 76-year-old woman....
Mammoth Metal Recycling managing director speaks out for first time after East End fire
For the first time since a massive fire tore through a Houston recycling facility, the managing director of Mammoth Metal Recycling is speaking publicly.Managing Director, Prateek Desai, told KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel that the company is making sure this doesn’t happen aga...
Tesla sued after Katy crash leaves 76-year-old woman dead
Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit in Texas after a crash that allegedly involved the company's Autopilot system left a 76-year-old grandmother dead inside her family's home....
Katy Tesla crash: Expert explains what investigators will be looking for as federal probe continues
As investigators work to determine what caused a Tesla Model 3 to crash into a Katy-area home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, both local experts and federal agencies are taking a closer look at the evidence....
Houston Police Officer indicted on sexual assault of a child under 14, court records show
According to court records, a child under 14 complained in Oct. 2025 that the former HPD officer sexually assaulted her. Since then, his attorney said the officer has been on leave and cooperating with investigators....
Texas fireworks sales open June 24: What to know before buying
Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids....
Man who moved into a Houston homicide scene last year is now claiming ownership of the Gilley murder home
A man arrested last year for moving into a southeast Houston home that was the scene of a homicide and claiming to have a lease agreement is the same man connected to another high-profile crime scene — the Heights home where Lee Gilley allegedly strangled his pregnant wife, Chris...
Southeast Houston Fire: What we know about the company
As investigators work to determine what caused the massive fire at a Southeast Houston recycling facility, FOX 26 is taking a closer look at the company behind the property. Public records reviewed by FOX 26 show a previous tax lawsuit involving Mammoth Metal Recycling Houston La...
No evidence of mechanical malfunction found after Tesla crash that killed grandmother, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says that investigators have found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction in the deadly Tesla crash that killed a grandmother inside a Katy home last week....
20-year-old arrested, charged in connection with fatal crash that left man dead in Katy, FBCSO says
Deputies say that 20-year-old Dejon Fortune was charged with felony intoxication manslaughter and he was booked into the Fort Bend County Jail.
No mechanical malfunction found so far in Tesla that killed 76-year-old woman after crashing into Katy home, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says investigators have found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction in the Tesla involved in a deadly crash that left a 76-year-old Katy woman dead after a vehicle slammed into her home last Friday.HCSO provided KPRC 2’s Bryce Newberry with th...
Tesla car crashes into house: Company says driver overrode autopilot in Texas crash that killed woman
A Tesla drove through the wall of a home in Texas, killing a woman inside. The company says autopilot was overridden.
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