Galveston County alone is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. Their level of emergency preparedness varies widely.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting left one man dead and another injured in northwest Harris County.

A toddler died Sunday evening after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool in the Huffman area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A man was found with a possible gunshot wound inside a vehicle on Freeport Street and later died at the hospital, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A woman was killed early Sunday in northeast Houston when her southbound sedan, allegedly speeding, crossed the median and was struck by an oncoming truck.

Greater Houston is preparing for an especially festive Fourth of July in 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of events across the region.

Harris County Precinct 2 will host a free heavy trash drop-off and community cleanup event for East End residents on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5900 Canal Street. Commissioner Adrian Garcia and community partners will participate, and volunteers are invited to help remove litter and address illegal dumping sites, with food provided for those who sign up.

Chris Fahey served our nation for 18 years. In that time, five deployments, including Afghanistan, commanding more than 100 missions. But when he left the service, he wasn’t the same person.

More than two months after 24-year-old Kevon Clark was killed in a devastating hit-and-run crash on Interstate 45, his mother is making an emotional plea for the public’s help in finding those responsible.

According to the latest U.S. Census data, Texas leads the nation in the number of uninsured residents.

Sam Gary Martin, a 65-year-old convicted sex offender and former newspaper publisher, was arrested in High Island by Harris County Precinct 1 deputies on a charge of possessing child pornography.

State Rep. Gene Wu says Texas must do more to support public education and address the root causes of youth crime, arguing that underfunded schools and a lack of mental health resources are contributing to problems in the state’s juvenile justice system.

A 12-year-old girl called 911 after finding her mother unresponsive inside a northwest Harris County home late Thursday night, where deputies say they later discovered both her mother and stepfather dead in what investigators believe was an apparent murder-suicide.

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.

Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday unanimously appointed Marcus Stuckett as the new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, making him the first African American to lead the agency.

Renee Amber Fennel, 37, was arrested at her Conroe home after being identified as the suspect seen on surveillance video stealing keepsakes from niches inside a west Houston cemetery mausoleum.

A Houston-area man who has repeatedly claimed rights to homes the owners say he is not connected to, including properties connected to two high-profile murder investigations, has also claimed to own a $1.7 million home in the Memorial neighborhood.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is investing $300 million to build a new, year-round livestock and horse facility near State Highway 288, aiming to expand educational and agricultural programming beyond the 20 days allowed at Reliant Park.

The system has been riddled with problems since it was updated last year. Some lawmakers and election officials want it fixed by November.

Newly released body camera footage from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office shows the tense moments a deputy was shot and wounded during a gunfight with an armed suspect at a Humble-area apartment complex last week.

A juvenile was hospitalized after a shooting in northwest Harris County on Monday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy, Dante Zepeda, was released from the hospital after being shot during a gunfight at the Pavilion at the Groves apartments in Humble.

Tannis Harrington, 20, and Drake Fernandez, 17, are charged with endangering a child after a minor was found living in hazardous conditions at an apartment off Kuykendahl Road.

A woman has been arrested after deputies say she left her 4-year-old daughter unattended inside a parked vehicle while shopping at a Costco in northwest Harris County.

A police vehicle responding to a major crash was involved in a second collision Sunday afternoon near Beltway 8, authorities said.

Dos hombres adultos fueron hallados muertos en la parte trasera de una miniván en un taller de carrocería en Reeveston Road, en el norte del condado Harris, después de que empleados notaron un olor fétido que provenía del vehículo.

Two adult men were found dead in the back of a minivan at an auto body shop on Reeveston Road in north Harris County, after employees noticed a foul odor coming from the vehicle.

A Tesla allegedly on autopilot crashed into a Katy home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy was shot during a gunfight with a shotgun-wielding suspect at an apartment complex in Humble. The deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to have a lengthy recovery.

A surprising development involving the former home of Lee Gilley and his late wife, Christa Bauer, came to light Thursday during a Harris County family court hearing, as testimony revealed someone has taken possession of the property despite ongoing legal disputes connected to the high-profile case.

A surprising development involving the former home of Lee Gilley and his late wife, Christa Bauer, came to light Thursday during a Harris County family court hearing, as testimony revealed someone has taken possession of the property despite ongoing legal disputes connected to the high-profile case.

If you’ve got a problem with mosquitoes in your area, there are ways to request help from your county.

From Tropical Storm Arthur to a dangerous heat event — all within 24 hours — FIFA World Cup 2026 fans at the FIFA Fan Festival in Houston have seen it all, and they’re not going anywhere.

Harris County Precinct 5 Constables are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of burglarizing a mausoleum at a west Houston cemetery.

Remembrance Park is a planned 5.8-acre public space in downtown Houston dedicated to honoring the legacy of African Americans and the ongoing pursuit of freedom and justice. The park will feature art, native landscaping, and themed spaces, connecting three city blocks along Buffalo Bayou.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to KPRC 2 News on Wednesday evening that the Italian government has received a formal extradition request for Lee Gilley.

As Tropical Storm Arthur moved through Southeast Texas, bringing periods of heavy rain and localized flooding, Entergy Texas officials say the company was prepared and is already looking ahead to the rest of hurricane season.

A Baytown post office supervisor is facing felony charges after investigators say she stole a rare basketball card from an outgoing package and re-listed it for sale on eBay — where the original buyer found it himself.

Flooding impacted many parts of the Greater Houston area on Monday and emergency officials are warning residents the threat is not over.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area.

A man was fatally shot during a large fight at a party in Katy early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the dispute escalated when one participant retrieved a firearm from a vehicle and shot the approximately 45-year-old victim multiple times, targeting him specifically.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old died in the crash that happened earlier Saturday afternoon in the Hockley area.

A joint Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force operation in north Harris County ended with one woman arrested and a man dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of an over-the-counter drug to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats as officials work to contain the parasite’s spread in Texas, New Mexico and other affected areas.

The secretary of state is using a law that was originally written to focus on problems in Harris County.

Drivers traveling along the Southwest Freeway are still navigating rough pavement, lane closures and construction zones as a major paving project continues alongside World Cup-related improvements near the Montrose area.

Dr. Tina Petersen, executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, has resigned from her position, according to confirmation from the agency.

A youth softball coach in Montgomery County has been arrested on a charge of online solicitation of a minor after allegedly seeking sex with a detective who was posing as a 15-year-old girl, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen announced.

A woman is facing charges after deputies say she crashed her vehicle while driving under the influence, killing her common-law husband overnight in north Harris County.

Gov. Greg Abbott is a top sponsor and Speaker Dustin Burrows will be the first sitting speaker to address the gathering, as Republicans close ranks ahead of a tough midterm.

A crash involving multiple vehicles has caused all eastbound lanes of the Westpark Tollway to be shut down.

Houston police have charged Iddris Umaru and Axzey Mojica with murder following the fatal shooting of Sean Bree, 39, in a strip center parking lot near Sugar Land.

A 18-year-old has been arrested and is charged with murder after a shooting at a home in the Remington Ranch subdivision in north Harris County left a 15-year-old dead Monday night.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are at the scene of a fatal shooting just outside the city limits of Houston in Northwest Harris County Tuesday.

NASA just revealed the astronauts that will launch into space aboard Artemis III next year.

Authorities are investigating after a teenager and a woman died in east Harris County on Tuesday morning.

Investigators are searching for suspects after a man was shot and killed outside an apartment complex in northwest Harris County late Monday night, according to authorities.

A 15-year-old is dead, and an 18-year-old was injured following an overnight shooting at a home in north Harris County, according to investigators.

Clarence Jordan has been a death row inmate for 48 years, yet his execution was never carried out. Jordan, now 70, was convicted of the 1977 murder and robbery of Houston grocery store worker, Joe Williams.

An early morning shooting in north Harris County left one man dead and another hospitalized. Authorities say the violence began as a physical altercation between two men, which escalated to gunfire. A third man reportedly approached and shot both before fleeing on foot.

Child avoids life-threatening injuries after head-on crash with vehicle.

Two people were shot after vehicle crash and confrontation with carjackers.

An arrest was made at a massage parlor during an undercover prostitution investigation on Thursday in northwest Harris County, according to deputies with the Mark Herman’s Office.

A ground stop has been issued for Bush Airport Friday afternoon due to thunderstorms.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area.

Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.

Police and prosecutors say viral confrontations may expose suspected offenders, but evidence gathered by civilian groups often fails to meet the legal standards needed for prosecution.

Harris County Public Health, in coordination with local agencies, has launched a public Ebola dashboard to inform residents as enhanced airport screenings begin in Houston due to an ongoing outbreak in Central Africa.

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is inviting residents to celebrate Juneteenth with a series of free, family-friendly events across the county this month.

Three suspects were arrested after allegedly attempting to burglarize a home while a mother and her child were inside, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

April Timberlake was arrested after allegedly attempting to process fraudulent refunds totaling approximately $52,000 at her workplace on the Northwest Freeway, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

An illegal dump site behind an abandoned Pizza Hut in the 8000 block of Antoine Drive in Inwood has been growing for the past three to four months.

As hurricane season begins, Texas is losing flood insurance coverage faster than any other state in the nation, raising concerns among flood experts and researchers in a state with a long history of devastating floods.

A teenage boy was flown to a hospital in critical condition after an apparent accidental shooting at a northwest Harris County home, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is notifying the public that it is holding a full-scale safety exercise on Wednesday at Rowe Middle School and the Berry Center.

Houston leaders say they’ve spent more than two years planning for World Cup-related events — and that the goal is to be ready to handle the influx of visitors while keeping everyday police, fire and EMS response steady across the city.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area Wednesday.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a felony after investigators say he illegally sold disabled parking placards through social media, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

Authorities say a man who barricaded himself inside an apartment in the Katy-area is dead after shooting himself during a standoff with SWAT. A woman was also found dead inside the apartment.

Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz, whose real name is Torrence Ivy Hatch Jr., is facing an aggravated assault charge in Harris County stemming from an incident that happened last month.

Hurricane season begins this weekend, and Houston-area officials urge residents to prepare now by signing up for emergency alerts, checking evacuation maps, and gradually building hurricane kits with essential supplies for at least seven days.

The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is mourning the loss of retired K9 Ultras, who served the agency faithfully from 2015 until his retirement in 2022.

A shooting occurred during a large party early Saturday in northeast Harris County, leaving one man dead and two others injured.

An Amber Alert has been issued for 6-year-old Kiara Hsieh, who was last seen in Dickinson, Texas, on Friday evening. She is believed to have been abducted and may be with 36-year-old James Ramirez.

A man who spent years fighting for justice in his daughter’s unsolved murder was honored at a memorial in Harris County.

A man was arrested after hundreds of photos of “child erotica” were seized from a Houston-area home, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced.

Political tensions flared between Harris County’s elected leaders during a discussion about renewing a contract with Flock Safety, a public safety technology company whose license plate-reading cameras are routinely used by local law enforcement.

Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer defeated longtime local politician Annise Parker to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in what political experts say might be a sign of the changing of the guard.

A Harris County family court judge will hear testimony on June 18 to decide if the children of accused killer Lee Gilley and Christa Bauer must return to Texas from South Carolina, where they are living with Bauer’s parents.

Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office are investigating a deadly stabbing at a Spring-area apartment complex early Friday morning.

Harris County residents still have several chances to learn more about FEMA’s newly released draft floodplain maps and how they could impact your neighborhood. The Harris County Flood Control District has scheduled four additional virtual public meetings where residents can hear updates, ask questions, and provide feedback about the proposed floodplain changes.

A homicide investigation is underway after a 20-year-old man was found shot to death Thursday night in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A Cypress-Fairbanks ISD parent is speaking out after her seventh-grade daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by another student at Bleyl Middle School, and the family is now questioning how the incident was handled.

KPRC 2 Investigates examines why some illegal game rooms across Texas continue reopening after raids — exposing loopholes, taxpayer costs, and a cycle law enforcement says isn’t stopping.

Charges against the co-owners of Richardson Mortuary in Houston were dropped after prosecutors said they could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, though charges may be refiled.

Surveillance footage and employee admissions led to felony charges against a Houston insulation company accused of illegal dumping in north Houston.

With the FIFA World Cup just weeks away, Houston and Harris County leaders say security preparations are already underway to handle what could be one of the largest events in the city’s history.

Harris County Precinct 4 is expanding free summer food programs for families, offering fresh produce, free meals for kids, pop-up grocery stores and more.

Now that Election Day is over, polling locations have closed and votes have been counted, candidates vying for the support of voters now know where they stand.