Family members are speaking out after 24-year-old Cory SirDarius Young was fatally shot during a large trail riding gathering in a Northeast Houston strip center parking lot.

Paws For Heroes, a Houston-based nonprofit, is looking for short-term foster homes to help them continue to provide emotional support dogs to veterans with PTSD.

Illegal dumping is overwhelming a Sunnyside street near Worthing High School. Neighbors say trash is spreading, and city leaders are now promising a cleanup timeline.

An organization that feeds one million people in the Houston area each year is warning that some could lose SNAP benefits because of new work requirements.

As Super Bowl week unfolds without the Houston Texans in the spotlight, the franchise finds itself at a familiar crossroads: close, competitive, but still short of the next step.

The death of a 13-year-old boy inside his Humble home on Sunday is raising serious questions about firearm safety.

As food prices remain high, many families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, to help pay for groceries.

A Houston police officer died over the weekend after crashing into a tree on Cypress Mills Place, KPRC 2 News has confirmed.

A bond has been set for a Houston woman accused of killing her boyfriend with a screwdriver in December, according to court records.

Authorities are responding to a report of a body found in Buffalo Bayou.

The Houston Texans are back in the postseason for the third straight year, heading to a frigid and chaotic Pittsburgh environment to take on Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.

VYPE Magazine has dubbed Texas UIL District 17-6A the “District of Doom,” and for good reason.

Recent cold snaps across Southeast Texas may have brought freezing temperatures, but they did not eliminate mosquitoes, according to Harris County Public Health.

Paris Hilton was the queen of the spotlight at the turn of the millennium, and now she just released a new film giving us a look behind the headlines.

Police say a woman in her 20s was exiting a club and crossing the street when a speeding vehicle struck her, dragging her along the road before hitting another car.

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Two men and a woman are being deemed heroes after helping a 61-year-old man who was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street.

Una madre en Houston que dice que cruzó a Estados Unidos de manera ilegal y ha vivido aquí por más de 20 años está compartiendo su historia después de lo que ella creyó era ayuda migratoria legítima y que terminó en presión, amenazas y exigencias de dinero.

The 78-year-old Democrat is up against two younger opponents, including Rep.-elect Christian Menefee, in a district left vacant for 11 months after the death of Sylvester Turner.

A Houston mother says she fell victim to an alleged immigration fraud involving fake lawyers and ICE impersonation. Authorities say these cases are increasing.

Texans host annual senior football showcase, girls flag football showcase Saturday

Looking to strengthen your relationship? Jenn Pinkerton, psychotherapist and connection expert, shares practical tips and tools like her Connection Cards to help couples have deeper, more meaningful conversations.

Residents in the Greater Houston area reported a burning rubber smell. Although the Houston Fire Department acknowledged the issue, they have yet to confirm the exact source of the odor.

A man was killed and a young girl was in the hospital after a crash in southeast Houston.

Authorities in west Houston are searching for Thomas Williams, a 78-year-old Black man also known as Eugene, who went missing on Saturday evening. Williams, six feet tall and weighing 150 pounds, was last seen on foot around 7 p.m. on January 31 in the 11900 block of Richmond Avenue, wearing a green sweater, green pants, and black tennis shoes.

A missing persons alert has been issued for 54-year-old Steve Ramirez, last seen on January 31 around 4:30 p.m. in the 8400 block of Wilcrest Drive in Houston. Authorities believe he may be in imminent danger. Ramirez, a Hispanic man with gray hair and a dragon tattoo on his right bicep, was wearing blue jeans, a black jacket, and red socks, and carrying a red blanket. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department.

La policía de Houston investiga tres tiroteos separados ocurridos en una noche, sin relación entre ellos. El primero y más grave sucedió en Homestead Road, donde seis personas resultaron heridas durante una fiesta que se descontroló. Horas más tarde, en Eastwood Street, un hombre fue herido en una discusión, y en Telephone Road, dos jóvenes fueron baleados tras una pelea en un estacionamiento. La policía busca a los implicados y pide a testigos que colaboren.

The sport’s been in Texas for nearly a century, but has yet to achieve the recognition other industries have. Its recent successes in the state could change all that.

A man was in the hospital after a fight led to a shooting near the Heights.

Houston hip-hop pioneer DJ Michael “5000” Watts, best known for helping popularize the city’s signature “chopped and screwed” sound, has died.

A Houston mother is demanding accountability after she says her 4-year-old daughter was mistakenly placed into the wrong car during school dismissal at Bastian Elementary School.

The daughter of woman who was found dead Monday evening under a bridge near Daikin Park, said she tried to convince her mother to stay with her.

A Houston father is speaking out after his son, Keith Porter Jr., was shot and killed by an off-duty U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on New Year’s Eve in Northridge, California.

After a Facebook callout prompted dozens of questions from viewers, KPRC 2 spoke with an immigration attorney to explain the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and what its presence in the Houston area means for residents.

A melee at a middle school basketball game Thursday night at Hambrick Middle School is under investigation by Aldine ISD administration.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday issued a statewide disaster declaration aimed at preventing the potential spread of the New World screwworm fly into Texas, citing concerns about the threat it poses to livestock and wildlife.

From growing up in Trinidad and Tobago to working in some of the world's top kitchens. Season 22 Top Chef winner chef Tristen Epps opens up about how his heritage influenced his cooking style. Plus, how he wants Houstonians to rethink the way we see Caribbean cuisine.

Texans add former Giants assistant coach Brian Ferentz

Commenters on Facebook are reacting to viral footage showing a Houston security guard getting into a fistfight with two separate men near a food truck in a supermarket parking lot.

Despite this recent arctic plunge our temperatures failed to set records

Houston is set to join a nationwide day of action this weekend as residents plan multiple demonstrations calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, to leave their communities.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the Office of Emergency Management announced another round of warming centers will open across the city in response to a National Weather Service forecast calling for a hard freeze this weekend.

Authorities in Houston have released new surveillance footage, in hopes of learning more information on a fatal shooting last year.

Houston gets a pulse of arctic air this weekend will lead to temperatures below 32 degrees!

A Harris County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who was arrested earlier this week on state charges, has now also been charged federally.

A teen is recovering in the hospital after being shot while sitting in her pickup truck Friday morning.

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For the first time in the Houston area, a federal grand jury has indicted a 34-year-old man who allegedly used artificial intelligence apps to create child pornography using photos of victims he knew.

The family of Kristopher McGregor, a former University of Houston football player who died in-custody at the Harris County jail last year, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the county.

Pipe bursting cold expected Monday and Tuesday morning

Do you feel safe on METRO buses and rail lines? That’s the question we posed to riders Thursday as police investigate another deadly incident on Houston’s transit system.

More changes are impacting the Humble Police Department after the city manager confirmed Thursday that the department has seen its second administrative leave involving leadership in as many months.

If you were born and raised in Houston, you’ve been to the rodeo more times than you can count, and you’re somehow just learning about The Hideout, you’re definitely not alone.

Illegal dumping is on the rise across Houston, with hundreds of reports to 311 in just weeks. For some property owners, it’s a costly problem while residents and law enforcement struggle to keep up.

It's a new book by former KPRC-TV reporter ReShonda Tate. She wrote the story behind the marriage of pianist and child prodigy Hazel Scott and politician Adam Clayton Powell Jr. It was a relationship shaped culture, politics, and civil rights. ReShonda joins Houston Life's Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera to unpack why this love story was as influential as it was complicated.

AAA Texas: Winter Storm Disruptions Push Gas Prices Higher

According to a study by OnlyGuider, Texas residents spent nearly a quarter of a billion dollars on OnlyFans in 2025, placing the state second nationwide in total spending at approximately $248.5 million.

Harris County Precinct 2 is putting new money behind an ongoing effort to clean up dangerous and neglected properties that officials say threaten public health and safety.

The theft was reported last month at the Houston Premium Outlets Mall along the Northwest Freeway, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

The stars are dishing on the romance, drama, and all the jaw-dropping moments everyone will be talking about.

Houston hip-hop icon DJ Michael “5000” Watts, founder of Swishahouse Records, has been hospitalized due to serious health issues.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has ended a yearslong investigation into how the General Land Office handled $1 billion in disaster aid.

One year after a deadly DC plane crash, a Houston figure skating coach reflects on the childhood friends she lost, and the legacy they left behind.

Families and staff in Aldine ISD are expected to attend a community meeting tonight at Teague Middle School as the district continues its ongoing “optimization” process.

La policía de Houston investiga un tiroteo mortal dentro de una vivienda en el East End que dejó a un hombre muerto y a una familia tratando de entender cómo todo terminó de esta manera.

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Incomes and education attainment among Texans have increased, while poverty has declined.

Two Democrats are competing to serve out the rest of Sylvester Turner’s term. The winner will have a two-week incumbency advantage before early voting begins in the March primary.

A man is dead after a shooting inside a home in Houston’s East End Thursday morning.

Harris County deputies tried to pull over a red Corvette for a traffic violation Wednesday evening, but instead of pulling over, the driver allegedly led authorities on a 16 mile long chase.

A man who authorities say was allegedly exposing himself to passengers aboard a METRORail train is dead after a fight between him and responding deputies led to a shooting.

Houston drivers are spending more time than ever stuck in traffic, with commuters losing more than 3.75 days to rush hour congestion last year, marking a two-hour increase from the previous year.

After a major gift card fraud bust tied to nearly $14 million in losses, investigators say the scam has now made its way into the Houston area.

Old Town Katy is full of small‑town charm and big flavor, and Tanji Patton of "GoodTaste with Tanji" stopped by to prove it.

Looking for a job in the Greater Houston area? Multiple companies are hiring across industries including food & beverage, healthcare, senior care, skilled trades, legal, pet care, and seasonal events. Positions range from merchandisers and drivers to caregivers, technicians, and administrative roles — many with competitive pay and flexible hours. Check out the full list of openings and apply directly through the links provided.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the city is handling immigration differently than other communities as residents voice fear and frustration at a heated city council meeting.

KPRC 2 welcomes its newest evening anchor, Stephania Jimenez, as she makes her Houston debut tonight at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Today on Houston Life, Jimenez shared her journey to Houston, her Texas roots, and what it means to step into a role built on accountability, trust, and serving our community. Get to know the journalist behind the desk and why she’s excited to get to work for Houston viewers.

A water main break is causing disruption for residents in a southeast Houston neighborhood Wednesday.

A 56-year-old man in custody at the Harris County Jail died at a hospital, four days after suffering a medical emergency at the jail.

One of the most important role players for the Houston Rockets will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season.

Mayor John Whitmire is expected to make an announcement Wednesday afternoon regarding the future of the FIRST Championship in Houston.

An investigation is underway at a east Harris County motel after a body was discovered Wednesday by Pct. 3 deputies.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the Jan. 25 crash of a Bombardier CL-600 airplane at Bangor International Airport in Maine.

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As if we need any more, drivers across the Houston area may be noticing new potholes forming after the recent Texas freeze, and experts say freezing temperatures are often to blame.

The Harris County Tax Office will be holding a press conference to discuss important information for property owners in the Houston area as tax season nears.

Texans tight ends coach Jake Moreland fired, team moves on from Ben Bolling

TxDOT avanza con la demolición del puente de Alabama Street cerca del centro de Houston, con cierres de carriles y rampas por el proyecto I-45.

Houston police are investigating a targeted shooting after a 20-year-old man was killed inside his apartment on Lands End Drive.

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The Houston Fire Department responded late Tuesday after a car ignited inside a southwest Houston garage.

TxDOT is moving forward with the Alabama Street bridge demolition near downtown Houston, bringing lane and ramp closures tied to the I-45 project.

Even though the winter freeze has passed for now, heating problems lingered Tuesday at multiple Houston ISD campuses, raising concerns for students and families as cold temperatures continued across the region.

A Humble mother is putting her daughter’s sweet 16 party on hold after bad weather forced the cancellation of the event at the Humble Civic Center—but that wasn’t the only challenge the family faced.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal crash on the Northwest Freeway feeder road in northwest Harris County.

Two people have been charged with capital murder in the home invasion that killed a 72-year-old woman early Monday morning on Lockwood Drive in Houston.

A Harris County district judge has denied bond for Brayden Smith, the 17-year-old suspect in a fatal shooting on a Houston METRO bus earlier this month.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Delaware nurse practitioner accused of illegally shipping abortion-inducing drugs into the state.

January is the perfect time to map out your travel plans for the year. Travel experts Emily Kaufman and Tommy DiDario joined Houston Life to share what travelers can expect in the year ahead.

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