The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2010, authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, to prevent local governments from using public funds for universal basic income programs like Harris County's "Uplift Harris."

A Houston mother, Tameka Moore, is advocating for bond reform after the accused killer of her son, Jarrick Dontrell Hoskins, was released on bond just weeks before trial.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said it happened on Tuesday in the 22100 block of Cumberland Ridge Drive.

The report from the American Lung Association also highlighted significant disparities in air pollution exposure. People of color are more than twice as likely as white individuals to live in communities with failing grades.

Officers from Harris County Precinct 3 are searching for two unknown suspects involved in the shooting of a teenage girl at a house party in North Harris County on Monday night.

Investigators said several witnesses were questioned at the crime scene, but no one actually saw what happened.

One day after chaos erupted in downtown Houston, security is tighter at the Harris County courthouse complex.

After weeks of reporting on a growing number of Houstonians who had their SNAP benefits stolen, a solution could be in the works.

The suspect in the shooting that left a Harris County Precinct One Deputy Constable injured Monday not only had criminal history in Harris County, but also in Liberty County, KPRC 2 has learned.

Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones is expected to be released from hospital Tuesday afternoon—just one day after she was injured in a shooting near the Harris County Family Law Center in Houston.

A man with an extensive criminal history spanning multiple states was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, who is also a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, records show.

Deputies were searching for the person they said shot and killed a woman in a possible road rage incident in northwest Harris County.

The man suspected of shooting Harris County Pct. 1 deputy constable Sheila Jones on Monday has been given a $6 million bond.

Houston Transtar cameras show the backup from FM 1960.

A female deputy constable with Harris County Pct. 1 was shot during a shootout with an armed man near the Harris County Family Law Center in Downtown Houston.

A female deputy constable with Harris County Pct. 1 has reportedly shot near the Harris County Family Law Center in Downtown Houston.

It's unclear if anyone has been hit by the gunfire, but deputies said the gunman may have since barricaded himself in the apartment.

Two individuals were hospitalized after they flagged down a deputy for help in northwest Harris County on Monday night.

For some families in Texas, the monthly deposit of SNAP benefits onto their Lone Star card is the only way they can put food on the table.

A person was rushed to a hospital Friday morning after being stabbed in a road rage incident, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.

Jonathan Morales is chasing something deep. He trains like a man who lives two lives—because he does.

Four years after shooting death of Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Kareem Atkins, a verdict has been reached.

A Cy-Fair ISD middle school student was hit by a pickup truck while biking to school on Wednesday.

Harris County Public Health released its 2015–2022 report on HIV and STI cases per ZIP code across the county.

This morning, Harris County officers responded to a car crash involving three teenagers who crashed a vehicle into a tree.

A string of burglaries targeting bars and restaurants across Harris County and surrounding areas have left business owners frustrated, fearful, and desperate for answers.

Alba Martinez and her husband Jarin Martinez, who do not operate as a business, face accusations of orchestrating a sophisticated real estate theft scheme involving at least 37 properties, according to a lawsuit filed by the Harris County Attorney’s Office.

Two violent murder suspects from the northeast United States were taken into custody in the Houston area on Wednesday.

If you’ve lived in Texas long enough, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Don’t Mess With Texas.”

Harvard is the 7th university to be threatened by the federal government, but is the only one to push back, and arguably is in the best condition to do so, considering its $50 billion endowment.

Both restaurants—just miles away from one another— were broken into overnight on Wednesday.

Finding a trustworthy business isn’t always simple. Just ask the more than 100 Harris County residents who say they paid thousands of dollars to A&L Sheds for storage buildings or tiny homes—only to r

A woman who was suspected of driving drunk while her two children were in the vehicle is now behind bars.

A man is behind bars after law enforcement executed an arrest warrant Friday for multiple offenses committed in the surrounding areas of Harris County.

A man is behind bars after breaking into a woman’s home and firing his weapon early Friday morning in north Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

It's called the Fresh Start Program and according to organizers with Harris County, the goal is to reduce recidivism, meet their basic needs, and make communities safer.

A pedestrian is dead and two officers were hospitalized overnight Sunday after blocking the crash site in north Harris County where it happened.

What was supposed to be a peaceful gathering in east Harris County ended in tragedy when someone opened fire in a crowded parking lot, leaving seven people shot. Tragically, one of the victims was killed.

Deputies were searching for the person they said shot and killed a woman in a possible road rage incident in northwest Harris County.

🚨 Teen missing from CA found in vacant Houston home with a man met through online gaming.

A single mother of three was left trying to figure out how she was going to put food on the table this month after her SNAP benefits were stolen.

The owner of a construction company in Channelview has been arrested and charged Thursday after at least 14 tons of broken concrete and wood were dumped along the service road of Interstate-10 in 2023, according Harris County Constable Pct. 1.

A 15-year-old runaway from California was found in Harris County, Texas, living with 28-year-old Tarik Exavier Jammer, whom she had met online and been involved with since running away at age 14.

A bridge reconstruction project in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood has hit yet another speed bump along the way, further delaying its reopening.

There appears to be a concerning rise in reported dog attacks across the Greater Houston area and nearby counties since 2024, with a significantly concentration of cases coming from Liberty County—many involving stray dogs.

Houston's experiencing a dry spell with less than a quarter inch of rain this month, raising concerns about potential drought conditions.

We looked into protections for the community against dangerous pit bulls following recent pit bull attacks.

A recent survey conducted by the University of Houston showed stark divisions among residents when it comes to the direction the city is going in, how safe they feel and the job our elected leaders are doing.

Get the latest on Houston's weather, including air quality alerts and weekend activities like the Houston Art Car Parade.

A man dubbed a shooting suspect by constable deputies is behind bars but not before they found some sizeable bags of marijuana, a bit of cash, a container with pills hidden inside and a gun. A bloody shirt was also recovered, but the context behind that was not disclosed.

A 17-year-old, Mark Leyva, has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Giovanni Cruz, also 17, whose body was found in a backyard in the Yaupon Ranch subdivision in December.

Harris County is suing President Donald Trump and his administration over a freeze on federal funding critical to its refugee resettlement program.

A former Harris County sheriff’s deputy is facing multiple civil rights lawsuits alleging excessive force including a new one connected to a 2023 incident involving two high school students.

The sheriff’s office said it started as a weapons disturbance in the 10600 block of Lyndon Meadows Drive, near Queenston Blvd.

Authorities in Harris County have uncovered a chop shop operating in the Houston area.

A recent study by the Texas Department of Health Services reveals that approximately 330,000 people are living in a cancer cluster in East Harris County. This cluster affects residents in a 250-square-mile area along the San Jacinto River.

An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for portions of Houston on Wednesday. Here’s what this means and what you can do to protect your health

After a deadly dog attack last month, KPRC 2 obtained an animal control report revealing one of the pit bulls had been reported for aggression in 2019.

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that the special election to fill the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's seat won’t be held until November.

A month after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott finally issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 as the special election date to fill the 18th Congressional District seat.

A single adoptive father of nine sons, accused of sexually abusing at least one of them, has now been hit with eight additional charges after more victims have come forward, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

The decision to wait until November means a narrowly divided Congress will be down a Democratic representative for most of 2025.

The family of 11-year-old Braydin Barlow want further investigation into his death. Barlow's body was found in Cypress Creek on Friday.

The update comes just days after Harris County confirmed its first measles case, but officials say it's not connected to any local cases in the Greater Houston area.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a 76-year-old mother and her 50-year-old daughter were found dead in their home after what appears to be a murder-suicide.

A month after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott explains his reasoning on why he has delayed in calling for a special election to fill the seat representing parts of Houston, a Democratic stronghold, in Congress.

Investigators said two men were arrested for trying to use stolen Visa gift cards to purchase over 100 cases of Red Bull. One punched a deputy in the face and another tried hiding in the woods.

The incident unfolded when the homeowner confronted two suspects breaking into their car, leading to shots being fired.

According to HCPH, the case was confirmed by a commercial laboratory and the case involves a child who is under the age of 18.

First responders are searching a creek in the Spring area after a 11-year-old child reportedly fell in and has not resurfaced.

Lawmakers are pursuing legislative changes that would keep more people locked up in overcrowded county jails while awaiting resolution to their cases.

Adolfo Serrano, the man accused of killing Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis in 2022, has been found guilty of intoxication manslaughter Thursday.

Deputies said the driver pulled his passenger out of the car after the crash and did not appear intoxicated. He also passed field sobriety tests.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man in connection with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.

Authorities found Winsolon Trahan's remains inside his vehicle days after firefighters found it on fire. He was reported missing the day before.

On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates revealed at least nine criminal complaints filed with Harris County District Attorney’s Office in connection to the Houston Independent School District’s taxpayer-funded rollout of last year’s massive $4-billion-dollar bond election.

The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the lookout for an inmate who escaped from Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital.

A major crash has shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 on the San Jacinto River bridge.

It was in early February that KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed potential electioneering by the Houston Independent School District during last year’s controversial bond election.

Residents of Houston's Fourth Ward stumbled upon a heartbreaking sight—a young Rottweiler abandoned in a dumpster.

Harris Co. Attorney Christian Menefee, who is running to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, will hold a news conference calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for the 18th congressional district.

The program launched in March, which Precinct 4 said, "came out of a data-driven analysis that started last year...[and] will fill the gap between sidewalks to nowhere' across 406 square miles."

A child has been hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a pool at a residence.The incident was reported by Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman at 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Authorities with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a man who robbed a woman outside a bank has been taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle while running from a deputy.

Houston travel agent Sunita Hedaoo denies theft allegations after being accused of mishandling $400K meant for a CEO's wedding.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reaching out to counties using COVID-era grants to stop spending those funds as it evaluates $877 million in grant cancelations by the federal government.

Surveillance footage revealed Lakesha Laquesha Neal violently abusing two dogs, including choking and kicking, at an apartment complex on Greens Road.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reaching out to counties using COVID-era grants to stop spending those funds as it evaluates $877 million in grant cancelations by the federal government.

Harris County employees and contracted employees could soon see a nice bump in their paychecks.

Higher totals sit southwest of the city of Houston

Imagine that... Investigators said they were called to scene where a young man was "mad" because he was woken up "to go to school and now he has a gun in [his] hand" only to find out she made false claims and "no gun was displayed during the altercation."

Records shared by Eviction Lab, a Princeton University-based research center, showed Houston had three times more evictions in February 2025 and still way above pre-pandemic averages.

A woman has been charged in a 2021 home invasion that left a couple and their 6-year-old child shot to death, and a 10-year-old girl injured, according to records.

Harris County employees and contracted employees could soon see a nice bump in their paychecks.

Man arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $500,000 worth of backup generators from 30 Texas businesses. Using stolen credit card information, he purchased the generators and resold them in Harris County on Facebook Marketplace.

Harris Co. Precinct 4 Constable deputies said they were called to a weapons disturbance in Atascocita where a young man "is mad" because he was woken up "to go to school and now he has a gun in [his] hand."

Residents in west Harris County do not hold back with their assessment of an encampment located on Beechnut Street near Highway 6.

A man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a wrong-way crash on the W Sam Houston Parkway in southwest Harris County.

Houston Police said a woman was attacked and killed by three dogs on Sunday. Harris County Animal Control said the dogs were three pit bulls.

Ryan Rhett Cooper, 39, is now charged with sexual assault of a child. His bond is set at $200,000 and his next court date is scheduled for Wednesday, according to Harris County jail records.