The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man they say shot and killed a 17-year-old after an argument in the parking lot of an apartment complex.

As Texas brace for extreme weather conditions as an Artic blast moves into the area starting Sunday, Houston-area school districts are preparing to close its campuses to ensure the safety of its students and staff.

Harris County is tackling low jury duty attendance head-on with a new initiative that increases juror pay.

Authorities have increased the reward to $6,000 in hopes of solving the 1981 cold case murder of 22-year-old Karen Lynn Douglas, who was found stabbed to death in her Harris County home.

KPRC 2 found handwritten letters Athir Murady wrote to the judge as he awaits trial in the murder of Harris County Precinct 4 Corporal Maher Huesseini.

On Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates showed you the attendance records of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at Commissioners Court during 2024.

The northbound lanes of Southwest Freeway near Beltway 8 were shut down as a result of the crash.

A new study surveying over 5,500 Harris County residents reveals that two-thirds of Houstonians struggle with financial security, living paycheck to paycheck.

The northbound lanes of I-45 the North Freeway are shut down at Gulf Bank Road after a police chase ended in a crash.

A man is in the hospital following a high speed chase and crash in Cypress.

A substitute teacher was caught watching porn while in a classroom on Friday at Klein Oak High School.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a teenager is in critical condition after a possible accidental shooting in Channelview Friday.

The district said students reported the teacher to administration and the substitute was immediately removed from the classroom by administration and Klein ISD Police.

Harris County Pct. 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia announced Friday the county has been awarded a $2 million grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) through its Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.

Parents in northwest Harris County are filled with anxiety and questions after learning a program they rely on for childcare will no longer be able to assist them at the end of the month.

A man was killed in a robbery in northwest Harris County Thursday after what was supposed to be an online sale turned deadly.

Road construction in Spring Branch is tearing up business at a local restaurant.

Three teenagers, Christopher Granados, Justin Cruz, and Alexander Romero, lost their lives in a high-speed police chase and crash in northwest Harris County on January 2.

Jimmy Joseph, 47, is charged with aggregate theft and was arrested last week.

The situation in eviction courts across Harris County has reached a breaking point, with tenants, landlords and judges struggling to keep up with an overwhelming number of cases.

A drive-by shooting in East Harris County left two adults injured, with a man in critical condition and a woman in an unknown condition.

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Harris County residents facing eviction have access to various resources, including the Neighborhood Defender Service of Texas and Lone Star Legal Aid, providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals.

Harris County Justice of the Peace Court Precinct 5, Position 1, faced an overwhelming eviction docket, with over 500 cases scheduled in a single day, leaving tenants waiting in freezing conditions.

Explosive disposure specialists responded to a Cypress house after a homeowner found what appeared to be an authentic grenade in their garage.

An 8-year-old boy was hospitalized Tuesday after being attacked by a Pitbull in a Spring neighborhood, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

Homicide detectives are looking into whether a shooting was accidental or incidental after a 19-year-old died and his younger brother was hospitalized.

FBI agents have found a cooler inside a storage unit in northwest Harris County similar to the one that was found in the deadly New Orleans attack, the agency confirmed Tuesday.

Whether you are looking to change careers or need help starting out, there are many opportunities for training in the Houston area. From learning English to gaining new skills for the workforce, KPRC 2′s Bill Spencer details free options for personal or professional growth.

Clearly posted house numbers are essential for safety and efficient service in Houston, Harris County, and areas managed by Homeowners' Associations (HOAs).

A 10,000 bond was set for a man accused of evading arrest and leading deputies on a chase for over 40 miles in northwest Harris County, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

In 1989, a young Hispanic woman was found dead outside the Charter Bank Building in Houston, shot in the head with no identification, only a handwritten schedule

The State Bar of Texas’ website said Teare was not eligible to practice law, but hours later it changed. When asked, Teare’s team, told KPRC 2 Investigates it was a misunderstanding.

Homicide detectives are looking into whether a shooting was accidental or incidental after a 19-year-old died and his younger brother was hospitalized.

Former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has been hired in a new position within the county.

Authorities were called to a home in Northwest Harris County around 9:30 Friday evening.

KPRC 2 is working to learn more about a vehicle our Sky 2 helicopter saw get towed outside Shamsud-Din Jabbar's home, where federal agents said they returned to the scene.

The FBI did not detail why they returned to Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s home except they were "conducting law enforcement activity."

Officials have released details that provide a glimpse into the motive of the man behind the truck attack that killed 15 people in New Orleans early on New Year’s Day.

FBI Houston says they along with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are near the intersection of Hugh Road and Crescent Peak Drive.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the crash happened shortly after a chase after the driver in the suspected stolen vehicle refused to stop. It appears six people were in the car when it happened.

As of 10 p.m. New Year’s Day, onlookers could see a group of law enforcement officials wearing tactical gear at a property in north Harris County surrounding a tactical vehicle. They’d been here for several hours.

FBI Houston says they along with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are near the intersection of Hugh Road and Crescent Peak Drive.

It’s a New Year, and Harris County has a new District Attorney; Sean Teare was officially sworn in a minute after midnight on New Year’s night.

Investigators say a man suspected of driving drunk and speeding crashed his car. While officers were investigating the scene, another driver (also believed to be under the influence) drove past a barricade and into the crash scene.

Investigators said when David Banda was advised that charges for reckless driving were accepted, "he slipped his restraints to the front of his body and attempted to disarm the deputy."

Harris County and surrouding counties were rocked by severe storms and multiple confirmed tornadoes on Saturday, leaving behind widespread damage and heartbreak.

A powerful tornado tore through North Katy's Windward community, leaving homes destroyed and vehicles overturned, but miraculously, no injuries were reported as residents recount their close encounters with the storm.

“I’m just so grateful that I’m still here and I consider myself lucky and blessed."

Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office got quite the surprise during a traffic stop Friday.

In recent years, Harris County has seen a dramatic increase in drug-related deaths, hospitalizations, and healthcare visits, with teenagers being particularly affected.

The National Weather Service confirms that an EF-1 tornado briefly touched down in Southwest Houston during a rash of tornadoes across Texas on Thursday.

Investigators say the ex-boyfriend forced his way into the woman's apartment and a verbal argument turned physical to the point where she grabbed a knife.

As Harris County is being hit by widespread thunderstorms and inclement weather, officials are warning drivers to take extra caution on the wet and slick roadways.

Viewers have submitted video of another apparent tornado as it crossed over Lake Houston as a waterspout Thursday.

A man was arrested and charged after an altercation with deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office during a traffic stop in northwest Harris County.

Late Christmas night, investigators say a shooter turned himself in, saying four kids (between 12 and 14 years old) tried to rob him when he turned the tables on them.

A 37-year-old man was shot while he was taking out the garbage at his home in northwest Harris County.

A Katy teenager who was last seen nearly two weeks ago has been found safe, authorities confirm.

A man was killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a bar in North Houston.

A suspect known as the "Grinch" was arrested at an HEB store in Cypress for causing a disturbance.

A father has been arrested and charged after deputies say he left his young daughter inside a non-running vehicle as he gambled, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A search is underway for two men involved in an armed armored truck robbery on Friday in northeast Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Authorities in Harris County are investigating a submerged vehicle in a neighborhood pond after arresting a woman for driving while intoxicated.

A faulty electrical system in an airplane ended up with two small private planes crashing into one other during a landing at Pearland Regional Airport.

An investigation is underway after a body was found in a neighborhood’s lake in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

An Independence Heights family had a rude awakening Monday morning when they realized their life-size Nutcracker decoration on the front porch vanished in the middle of the night.

The eastbound lanes of the Grand Parkway are shut down at the Hardy Toll Road due to a major crash.

Two families in northwest Harris County are frustrated after paying $1,550 for fence repairs, only to have the company they hired disappear without completing the job.

Harris County officials, including Commissioner Rodney Ellis, are emphasizing the importance of enrolling in health insurance options available through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) before the January 15 deadline.

A family is desperate for answers after an 80-year-old Vietnam veteran died following an attack in a North Harris County grocery store parking lot on Dec. 6.

The sheriff’s office says the scene is unfolding at 2031 Westborough Drive in the Katy area.

Additional charges have been filed against a Houston man accused of paying someone to drive an 16-year-old Idaho teenager to Houston to meet up with him.

Fog will impact Sunday morning

Fog will impact Sunday morning

Two families in northwest Harris County are frustrated after paying $1,550 for fence repairs, only to have the company they hired disappear without completing the job.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has announced the decision to seek the death penalty for Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Pena, both Venezuelan nationals, charged with the abduction, assault, and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in June.

A Houston-area car dealership suddenly closed its doors over the weekend, but the trouble started months ago.

Sheriff Gonzalez says it appears several people live at the home, ranging from young kids to adults. The shooter was recently kicked out but came back and an argument erupted between him and the homeowner.

Two families in northwest Harris County are frustrated after paying $1,550 for fence repairs, only to have the company they hired disappear without completing the job.

A person was rushed to a hospital Wednesday following a crash involving a train and a propane truck in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Texas has more miles of freight train tracks than any other state, surpassing Illinois and California combined.

Authorities arrested Anthony Ray Boyce, 56, for assaulting a disabled veteran Earl Hollins over a parking space. He died at the hospital days later.

Authorities arrested Anthony Ray Boyce, 56, for assaulting a disabled veteran Earl Hollins over a parking space. He died at the hospital days later.

The fire happened at the Ashford Santa Cruz apartments near the intersection of Kuykendahl Road and FM 1960.

According to the social media post by Sheriff Gonzalez, the preliminary information is that a father and son were involved in an altercation and the son sustained multiple stab wounds.

Authorities have arrested Anthony Ray Boyce, 56, for assaulting 80-year-old disabled veteran Earl Hollins over a parking spot at a Food Town grocery store in north Harris County.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted on X that the crash happened in the 17500 block of US 90, near Sheldon Road.

Emergency personnel are at the scene where two trains struck each other in the Highlands-area of east Harris County.

Authorities are searching for a suspect they say struck and severely injured a disabled veteran during an altercation in the parking lot of a grocery store in north Harris County Friday.

Erica Russell had just turned 24 when a fatal dose of fentanyl cut her young life short.

The alleged scheme, reportedly worth over a million dollars, involved falsifying credentials to secure teaching positions for individuals who did not meet certification requirements, according to the district attorney’s office.

Two Harris County Pct. 4 deputies were surprised when they found a cow wandering in the roadway Thursday.

A wanted murder suspect is in custody after a standoff with law enforcement at a hotel in Baytown.

'Art of Soccer' started in 2019 when Space City was being considered as a host city. Now, with some games secured, it's back! Daniel Gotera, senior director of communications for the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority shares how Houston businesses and artists are teaming up to leave a lasting impact before it's soccer's time to shine in 2026.

A major gas leak has been reported in a busy area of north Harris County.

The Harris County community will gather Thursday to honor the lives of Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her daughter, Kacey Hutson, who tragically lost their lives in a fiery crash on I-10 near 610.

It's unclear which vehicle ran the red light, but investigators said the officer was heading to a stabbing call with lights and sirens on before the crash happened.

A suspected drunken driver involved in a crash that killed a 7-year-old girl in northwest Harris County has been arrested, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office.

A man is facing charges after chasing down a family and threatening them with a gun during a road rage incident in New Caney, according to Harris County Precinct 4 deputies.