An 18-year-old man has been arrested days after a man riding a bicycle was killed in a fatal hit-and-run in Galveston.

Authorities made several arrests after discovering an illegal setup tapping into city water and electricity at a southwest Houston property, raising safety concerns amid the area’s growing homelessness challenges.

The Houston Police Department served a warrant at a Houston funeral home after the owners are accused stealing the identities of the deceased and operating the business without a license.

Many area grocery stores will remain open on Thanksgiving Day.

Unlicensed chiropractor Joshua Gomez, already facing sexual assault charges, has been charged again in connection with a separate case, authorities said Wednesday.

Livingston police gave out “turkey tickets” instead of citations to 20 drivers ahead of Thanksgiving, surprising them with $20 H-E-B gift cards.

A group of Buddhist monks walking from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., on a cross-country peace journey received unexpected help after their escort vehicle was destroyed in a crash in Dayton, Texas.

A Houston animal rescue group is urgently seeking temporary foster homes over the Thanksgiving holiday as its facility reaches capacity with homeless dogs, cats and puppies.

If you could think of one Houston road that would be deadly to cross, what would come to mind for you?

Dozens of police units and a SWAT team surrounded a home in Galveston County Thursday afternoon for several hours before finding out the barricaded suspect escaped.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead and another was left injured following a burglary at an apartment complex in the River Oaks, according to the Houston Police Department.

NRG Stadium — best known for football games and concerts — on Wednesday became the first sports and entertainment venue designated a “No Trafficking Zone”

Major League Baseball is heading back to NBC-affiliated stations like KPRC 2 next season!

A major head-on collision has closed westbound lanes on Spring Stuebner Road, just off I-45.

Texas Attorney General says Fort Bend County commissioners can hire an outside law firm for redistricting, resolving a dispute with the county attorney over who controls the process.

A man in Atascocita is raising concerns after he says he received his early voting ballot in the mail two weeks after the 2025 Election Day in Harris County.

A man in Spring pleaded guilty to charges related to sending inappropriate messages and requesting explicit photos from a minor.

A man was hospitalized Monday night after being shot in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

After 25 years of uncertainty, the family of Almond Gene Little finally has closure. Little, who vanished in 1999, was recently identified by Houston Police after his remains were found. The case is now officially closed.

A love triangle in northeast Houston turned violent — and it was all caught on camera.

Here’s what families should know before buying a plot in a cemetery.

A Sedgwick County, Kansas woman has pleaded guilty to lying to federal authorities after claiming her estranged spouse, who’s an astronaut, accessed her bank account while deployed to the International Space Station, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced.

Houston Independent School District will host its first School Choice Fair of the school year, giving families a chance to explore neighborhood, magnet and specialty school options ahead of the district’s application window.

A Salvadorian national is now in custody after being accused of attacking and sexually assaulting a woman before leaving her for dead in the woods more than two years ago.

Houston may have a growing population, but this year it didn’t quite make the cut for the world’s “Top 50 Best Cities.”

Seven people from the Houston area have been charged in a superseding indictment tied to an alleged Medicare fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei said.

Hassan Al Gharawi, a 54-year-old Iraqi national, was convicted Thursday of conspiring to violate U.S. gun export laws, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced.

Many Texans will see their SNAP food benefits hit their Lone Star Cards starting Thursday.

Make sure you have your golden tickets!

Three Houston residents have been found guilty of participating in a scheme to fraudulently secure the release of Harris County inmates using falsified bail bond documents.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman caught on camera stealing from an elderly resident at a Pearland assisted living facility.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, Independence Heights community leaders are calling on Houston-area residents to help families facing immediate food needs.

Officials said there is an estimated 8-inch hole in the earthen embankment at Carter Lake, a mid-sized lake on private property.

Just in time for the holiday season, family-owned Living Designs Furniture is offering their first ever tent sale! With prices up to 75% off, you can take home a brand new sofa, love seat, ottoman, chair or sectional and have it delivered tomorrow. They offer all kinds of styles and fabric options -- including performance fabric that can stand up to stains! Watch the full segment to learn why Living Designs offers unmatched quality and affordability.

Two weeks ago, Margarita Barron’s life took an unexpected and painful turn.

A Richmond mother says her 9-year-old son walked into class looking for help and walked out in tears.

Houston police are asking the public for help identifying two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery in southwest Houston.

A doctor at Texas Children’s Hospital is wanted on a felony charge after being accused of using his phone to record up a woman’s skirt at the hospital.

A list of reported road rage incidents that has happened in Houston since the start of 2025.

The body of a father who entered the Trinity River trying to save two children whose kayak overturned this weekend has been recovered.

Family and friends of 24-year-old Da’vion Perry are remembering his life.

Abbott kicks off reelection campaign in Houston, promising to give Texans more control over property taxes and rising costs.

A local Little League organization is reeling after thieves targeted their baseball field twice within 24 hours, stealing copper wiring and causing an estimated $15,000 in damage.

Officials said there is an estimated 8-inch hole in the earthen embankment at Carter Lake, a mid-sized lake on private property.

A bomb squad has responded to a suspicious items discovered Saturday night at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.

As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches on, homelessness is growing more visible across the Houston area — and one woman says the state’s 211 helpline, meant to connect people to services, did not help when she needed it most.

A driver has been arrested after a roadway shooting left one woman injured Saturday near FM-529 and Glen Chase, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were working to find out if alcohol was a factor in a wrong-way crash that killed a 5-year-old girl in northeast Harris County.

A stray dog named Marie has captured the hearts of firefighters at Montgomery County’s Fire Station 81 after wandering into the station this fall.

Before dawn on Halloween, families in southwest Houston experienced chaos during a federal ICE operation. Among those affected was Erik Cornejo, a lifelong Houstonian and U.S. citizen, who says masked agents surrounded him and sprayed him with mace without warning.

Denver Harbor, one of Houston’s oldest Mexican American neighborhoods, is feeling the pressure of gentrification. Residents say investors and developers are moving in, property values are climbing, and families who have lived here for generations are being forced to make difficult choices.

In the heart of Denver Harbor, a small bakery that’s been open for 55 years is fighting to stay alive. Owner Rene Porras, a Vietnam veteran, says fear of immigration raids has driven away the customers who once filled his tables.

A person responsible for the shooting death of a woman in northeast Houston Wednesday morning is still on the run as investigators continue to look for leads.

Ground delays are in place at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) because of continued staffing issues.

BakerRipley is offering food fairs at its various campuses across Houston in November as the government shutdown continues to impact Houstonians who depend on SNAP benefits and other nutrition assistance programs.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is clearly not a fan of the prospect of people moving to Texas from New York City.

KPRC 2 received more information on how the federal government is calculating the reduced SNAP benefits for the month of November as the government shutdown endures its record-tying 35th day.

Attorneys representing Fort Bend County Judge KP George have filed a motion seeking to disqualify District Attorney Brian Middleton from prosecuting Judge George’s criminal case.

Highfield, who became a U.S. citizen in 2001 after emigrating from England, says he’s been summoned seven times in the past 20 years — six times in Harris County and once for a local magistrate’s court.

Sugar Land police continue the search for burglars after a series of home invasions in the First Colony community and near Sweetwater Country Club.

Help is on the way as the Houston community comes together to collect food, clothing and other essentials for Jamaica, which was hit hard by Hurricane Melissa.

Neighbors in the Harvest Green subdivision of Richmond had quite a surprise on Sunday afternoon when an alligator crossed the street, holding up traffic.

A young man was shot and killed near an apartment complex in the North Houston neighborhood.

Polling locations and sample ballots county by county for Texas general and special elections for Nov. 4, 2025.

KPRC 2 News announced today that longtime morning anchor Owen Conflenti is leaving the station.

Newly unsealed search warrants reveal that Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner is under investigation for allegedly misusing taxpayer money to pay county employees to care for her elderly mother.

Texas House Democrats sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott urging him to declare a state of emergency and fund SNAP benefits for 3.5 million Texans who will lose food assistance in November due to the government shutdown.

There is a heavy police presence near the Baytown Hyatt & Convention Center, according to a tip received by KPRC 2.

Lynn Price, the former owner of controversial Houston restaurant Turkey Leg Hut, has been indicted on new weapons charges.

A new way to help long-stay dogs find forever homes is underway at the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter in Rosenberg.

A person has been detained after a car drove through the entryway of a fruit market near NRG Park.

The U.S. Coast Guard and the Texas General Land Office are responding to an oil spill reported Tuesday night near the Port of Galveston.

A Houston man says he continues to show up for work every day — even though he hasn’t received a paycheck in nearly a month.

Federal agents and officers cleared the scene after law enforcement activity drew a crowd earlier today, Pasadena Police Department officials said.

Federal agents and officers cleared the scene after law enforcement activity drew a crowd earlier today, Pasadena Police Department officials said.

With the 2025 federal government shutdown now entering its fourth week, many Houstonians who depend on nutrition assistance programs, such as SNAP benefits, are concerned that their resources could be delayed.

The Flying Saucer Pie Company, a longtime Houston favorite for pies and other baked goods, is asking for community help this holiday season.

One person died and three others were injured in an early-morning shooting Sunday at 6900 Ashcroft, according to the Houston Police Department.

Houston police are investigating a late-night shooting that left a man critically injured Friday night in northwest Houston.

One person has died, and another was critically injured after a car wreck in Houston’s northside.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting in east Houston, believed to have stemmed from a family dispute.

Wall Street closed the week with record highs on Friday as the S&P 500 topped 6,800 for the first time in history.

Fort Bend Independent School District is facing criticism from a mother who says the district delayed action after her first-grade son was allegedly sexually assaulted by fellow students at Rosa Parks Elementary School.

Houston Public Works will temporarily lower Lake Houston by 12-inches to prepare for a cold front that is expected to bring heavy storms and rain across Southeast Texas this weekend.

Congressman Al Green will host a press conference Thursday afternoon to address the government shutdown impacting SNAP benefits and healthcare.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is asking a judge to set a $1 million bond for a man accused of child sexual assault.

The Houston Rockets had a bittersweet start to the 2025-26 NBA season, going toe-to-toe with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder before ultimately coming up just short in a game that took two overtimes to sort out.

SNAP benefits are at risk for hundreds of thousands in the Houston area as the government shutdown continues, leaving many families uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table.

Some of HISD’s highest-performing high schools could soon gain more independence under an initiative being explored by the district.

An active search is underway for an 11-year-old boy who went missing early Wednesday morning in Fort Bend County, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

An investigation is under after human skeletal remains were found inside a portable restroom Tuesday in downtown Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

With the 2025 federal government shutdown now entering its fourth week, many Houstonians who depend on nutrition assistance programs, such as SNAP benefits, are concerned that their resources could be delayed.

Parents in the Elyson community say they have been warning for months that something like this would happen. Two children riding their bikes to McElwain Elementary were hit by a car at a crosswalk many families use every morning.

Three Houston-area residents have been killed Tuesday in a small plane crash in Lafayette Parish, according to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.

A man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies connected to the accidental self-shooting of a child in an apartment complex in southeast Houston.

Childcare in Texas looks very different than it did just a few years ago. While demand remains high, many families are struggling to afford it.

Exact Sciences is facing backlash for sending unsolicited Cologuard colon cancer screening kits to consumers, sparking privacy concerns and financial anxieties.

A former car salesman is accused of running a months-long scheme that defrauded more than a dozen customers out of thousands of dollars while working at a Houston-area Kia dealership.

A suspect was taken into custody after injuring another person in a shooting in southeast Houston.

The HHSC warned the benefits will not be distributed for November if the shutdown goes past Oct. 27.