Katy ISD is taking its classrooms statewide with the launch of Legacy Virtual High School, a new full-time online school that allows eligible high school students anywhere in Texas to receive a Katy ISD education without ever setting foot inside the district. The program is open ...
Rescued Pets Movement has saved more lives on the euthanasia list at BARC and Harris County Pets than any other rescue group in the area.
Voters in League City will decide whether or not Flock cameras will be allowed to be used within the city limits by the police department. That's following a unanimous vote during a meeting on Tuesday in League City....
Police can use the technology to see if a vehicle matching a desired license plate has passed any of the cameras in the past month, which helps police in their investigations, Harold Lee, League City Police Department captain, said....
A Shepherd Park Terrace resident is calling for drivers to slow down and obey stop signs after he says he has witnessed years of dangerous driving in his neighborhood....
Across the county, in Texas, and here at home, fewer students are being enrolled in public schools, and experts expect the trend to continue.
A trio of Houstonians who have been posting stunts on social media for years is facing new criminal charges after they allegedly entered the River Oaks Tower on Kirby....
Daniel Tirado Pantoja remains in ICE custody more than a month after witnessing the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an ICE operation in Houston. The federal government is asking a judge to deny his habeas petition, while his attorneys argue his continued detentio...
Beloved community activist Georgia Provost has died at the age of 85.
Records show Kevin Tippit was booked into Brazoria County Jail on Tuesday for an incident on June 1, 2026.
A man was taken by federal immigration agents after reporting a crime that ultimately helped officers find a convicted felon.
At one point, heavy smoke could be seen coming from Ironman Scrap Metal in the city's southeast side. The cause of the fire remains under investigation....
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said a targeted, 4-day operation led to 23 arrests. Deputies also recovered thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise. The sheriff’s office Crime Reduction Unit said deputies worked with local retailers and loss-prevention teams from Aug. 4...
When seconds count during a school emergency, how quickly can a teacher get help? In Deer Park ISD, the answer is supposed to be just a few clicks. The district is already using wearable Raptor badges that allow staff to discreetly alert others during an emergency — whether it’s ...
Students at Jefferson Elementary are two days into the new school year, and Houston Independent School District’s New Education System — known as the NES model — is already in full swing. Superintendent Mike Miles and the school’s principal are working to ensure teachers make eve...
A growing list of food recalls is raising questions for shoppers across Texas as health officials investigate outbreaks involving Cyclospora and Salmonella. Iceberg lettuce, eggs and jalapeños have all been linked to recent illnesses, prompting recalls and public health alerts in...
For more than two months, the relaunching of 2 Helps You has been working to help viewers across the Houston area get answers and resolve problems they say have gone ignored. Investigator Mario Diaz has seen several success stories along the way. One involved Isabel Tristan, who ...
As Klein ISD students head back to class, the district is rolling out several behind-the-scenes safety upgrades designed to help campuses respond more quickly during an emergency. The changes include new emergency-access boxes, upgraded security cameras, updated campus maps and a...
A massive plume of smoke rose from a trash fire in southeast Houston on Tuesday morning.
The facilities were bought for nearly $123 million and were expected to hold up to 8,500 immigrants awaiting deportation.
Houston airport workers will see their wages increase under a new executive order announced Wednesday by Mayor John Whitmire, with pay eventually reaching $23 an hour in 2028. Whitmire made the announcement alongside SEIU Texas President Elsa Flores, Houston City Council Member J...
The mother of a 2-year-old girl, who was brought unconscious to a Spring gas station and later rushed to a hospital, has been arrested and charged. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says Jazmin Cisneros, 28, allegedly failed to seek medical attention after becoming aware that he...
Houston Police Department said its dive team and homicide detectives were called to the scene after a body was found in a retention pond.
On Tuesday afternoon, Public Works said that crews fixed the issue after people who work nearby the area said it's been like that for a few days.
Heavy machinery has begun clearing land in Big Bend National Park for border security roads and detection technology.
Former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit was indicted in the June shooting death of 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. in Lake Jackson.
A Houston nonprofit with deep ties to Colombia is mobilizing resources to help families and communities impacted by the powerful earthquake that struck the country this week. Conviventia has launched a Colombia Earthquake Emergency Response fund, giving people in the Houston area...
The $700-$800 million, 95-acre Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort is slated to include a 15-story hotel, 278 beachfront cottages, lazy rivers and pickleball courts. Officials say the entire development will be completed by the end of the decade....
The Baytown Police Department says missing 71-year-old Elias Moreno Perez has been found and is safe with his family. Perez went missing on Monday afternoon....
Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says local leaders, landowners and park advocates should have a chance to weigh in before additional construction moves forward....
The process will hinge on the AI software pre-checking plat applications and performing technical reviews to ensure the builds comply with county codes and regulations, according to county documents....
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a man after a reported disturbance on Spring Shadows Drive in the Harvest Bend area of northwest Harris County. Investigators say the suspect, Oscar Vasquez, ran from the scene before deputies arrived. then was spotted in a ne...
There’s a new little member of the KPRC 2 family! KPRC 2 meteorologist Caroline Brown and her husband, Jack, have welcomed their second baby boy, George David Chadderdon. George was born Aug. 5, and Brown shared the exciting news on social media, writing, “Our hearts have doubled...
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Ken Paxton's Senate campaign received thousands in donations from the data center industry as Hood County awaits ruling from the AG on its data center moratorium....
Today: We talk with Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, learn about Texas Southern University's landmark investment in breast cancer prevention, explore Houston’s rich jazz history, and more....
The fall edition of the Play West U guide is now available online!
Containment of the Bufford Creek Fire in Stephens County has reached 90% as the wildfire's footprint adjusted slightly to 3,025 acres, state forestry officials said....
Climber Jacob Whisenant, 30, has died in a climbing accident at California’s Sierra Nevada last week.
Kevin Tippit, who faces a charge of aggravated assault by a public servant, was fired after the June 1 shooting death of 18-year-old college student John Mendoza Jr....
Family movie night goes to infinity and beyond when "Toy Story 5" arrives on digital Aug. 18 and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD Sept. 22.
Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse, who lost her title as Miss USA condemned “racism” and “homophobia,” will take “legal action," her attorney said....
The best meteor shower of the year reaches its peak Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. And this year, we have a big advantage: the peak coincides with a new moon, so there’s no bright moonlight to wash out the meteors. That means viewing conditions should be ideal. From...
The day will have a parade of planets, a solar eclipse and a meteor shower.
HPD said the woman's body had been burned and showed signs of foul play.
Kevin Tippit, the former Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office deputy involved in the fatal shooting of Texas State University student John Mendoza Jr. in Lake Jackson, has been indicted on a charge of aggravated assault by a public servant, according to the Brazoria County District A...
A former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
In a wide-ranging interview with Esquire published on Aug. 10, the Academy Award winner said he's no longer sober and that he's felt suicidal over "family stuff."...
As Austin's Elysium celebrates 25 years, a community reflects on goth's roots and future.
A man remains hospitalized more than a year after suffering catastrophic health complications that his attorneys allege were caused by contaminated raw oysters....
A body was found in a retention pond near Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Tuesday morning. SKY 2 aerials show emergency crews at the pond, located near 11920 Astoria Blvd. The identity of the person has not been released. KPRC 2 is working to learn more information about the ...
Now that beloved bald eagle Jackie is gone, what happens next in the Big Bear nest is unclear. What's next for Shadow?
The Texas Classroom Commission held its first meeting Monday, where Gov. Greg Abbott laid out three priorities for the group.
Tyler Boebert, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert's oldest son, has been arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office....
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside an SUV at the Del Rio Port of Entry earlier this month, federal authorities announced....
The charges at a monthlong criminal trial in Washington's federal court were fairly straightforward: That one man had allegedly held up seven 7-Elevens and a few other gas stations in spring 2023 and stolen cars. But the trial of Shamell Naquan Joyner had a twist....
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.
A woman was arrested after allegedly leaving two young children, including a toddler in a heavily soiled diaper, home alone without adult supervision while she traveled to Mexico....
According to the Houston Police Department, someone spotted the victim's body in a grassy area by the south bank of the Addicks Reservoir near the North Eldridge bridge a little after 6 p.m....
According to documents, in one instance, the pastor and a top church leader demanded sexual acts from a 19-year-old woman and told her to send explicit pictures and videos....
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