At just 12 years old, Kush Kalra is one of only eight Scholastic Kids Press reporters in the country — a role that lets him share what young readers are excited about through the eyes of their peers.

Despite the federal government shutdown, the Wings Over Houston Airshow will go on at Ellington Airport Oct. 18–19, featuring aerial performances, vintage aircraft, and family-friendly exhibits.

A man who lured a young girl into his vehicle while she was walking in a Meadows Place neighborhood and later sexually assaulted her in 2023 has been sentenced.

A person was taken into custody following a standoff with Houston police SWAT team in Midtown.

Gonzalez Garcia, who has autism, disappeared on Oct. 4 while his mother was selling fruit on the northwest side of Houston. He went to use the restroom and did not return.

The closure of Funplex, a once-popular family entertainment venue, marks the latest in a series of recreational facility closures affecting Houston’s west side communities, particularly in the Alief area.

Fort Bend County took a significant step Thursday toward redrawing its political voting districts. Jacob Lee, chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, presented five proposed maps to the Commissioners Court that could reshape the county’s political landscape.

After a roller-coaster 2025 season that saw the Houston Astros miss the postseason for the first time since 2016, the team has parted ways with head athletic trainer Jeremiah Randall.

Hervey entrusted an estate sale company to sell her family’s precious belongings - sterling silver, antique glassware, and cherished furniture from her childhood. Two years later, she’s still waiting for payment of more than $2,000, but the greater loss is the irreplaceable memories these items held.

A gas leak prompted the evacuation of McReynolds Middle School in east Houston Wednesday morning, leaving several students hospitalized with heat-related symptoms, Houston Fire Department said.

The City of Houston has announced plans for its first “Front Door Superhub,” a centralized facility aimed at addressing homelessness with a comprehensive, all-in-one approach.

Two people have been stabbed in a neighborhood in Channelview.

A criminal case involving Liberty County Pct. 3 Commissioner David Shirell Whitmire, who is accused of using his public office to solicit sex and exploit a woman desperate for help with a child custody case, is now in the hands of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, according to court documents.

An explosion at an oil refinery Monday morning left three people with minor injuries.

A passenger was arrested Sunday evening after attempting to open a door on a United Airlines flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials said.

A search is underway for a swimmer who went missing at Galveston beach Saturday morning

Homicide detectives are investigating after a body was found in the woods Friday morning in northwest Harris County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Houston is preparing for a permanent change to how drivers move between Downtown and East Downtown.

The Texas Department of Transportation says crews will begin reconstructing U.S. 90A eastbound by closing the eastbound main lanes and shifting traffic onto the westbound main lanes at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.

A Union Pacific train has been stalled for hours on the tracks, causing heavy traffic between the Southwest Freeway and San Felipe Street on Friday afternoon.

Harris County residents have until Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election.

The Houston Food Bank is preparing for a possible surge in demand as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens to affect federal employees and SNAP benefit recipients.

We're learning more about the bodies found in the bayou so far this year.

Imagine walking into your apartment and see two uninvited men inside holding several of your personal items. That was the reality for two Houston residents who walked into a home invasion happening inside their apartment on Aug. 26 in southwest Houston.

A 12-year-old was hospitalized after being shot in west Houston.

The father of the three children who were rescued from a pond with their mother in Liberty County has now been arrested on unrelated charges of animal cruelty.

A bomb threat prompted an evacuation at Lone Star College Park in northwest Harris County on Tuesday morning.

Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that unfolded in north Harris County.

Investigators are still searching for suspects in the cyber-attack that targeted the Fort Bend County Library System last February.

Three teenagers were arrested in Harris County after breaking into vehicles.

A dangerous street race on Highway 249 in Harris County ended in flames Thursday night, injuring several people and resulting in criminal charges for a driver.

A Jackson County judge has accepted a guilty plea from Rafael Romero in the murder of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina, a beloved Edna cheerleader.

Three lawsuits have been filed against Harris County Emergency Services District No. 9, also known as the Cy-Fair Fire Department, after allegations of workplace discrimination and sexual harassment by paramedics.

Casa Blanca Lounge has been a staple of downtown nightlife since 2017, but the general manager says ongoing construction on Main Street has put the business in crisis.

A 12-year-old was hospitalized after being shot in west Houston.

If it feels like road rage is everywhere, a new study suggests you’re not imagining it.

A former director of the Houston Habitat for Humanity ReStore is facing theft charges after being accused of embezzling more than $177,000 from the nonprofit, according to court documents.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of vandalism cases that caused more than $214,000 in damage to newly built homes in two communities.

Houston police have arrested a man who was allegedly involved in a fatal shooting during a robbery in west Houston over the weekend.

The Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) delayed a decision Tuesday on where Entergy will build a 150-mile high-voltage transmission line, a project meant to supply electricity to Houston’s fast-growing suburbs.

The body that was recovered in a Houston bayou earlier this week has been identified as a missing University of Houston student.

The decomposing corpse has been recovered from an impounded vehicle registered to Houston-singer D4vd has been identified as a 15-year-old girl.

Two people remains hospitalized with severe injuries, one after being stabbed outside a Pasadena Walmart, the other after being hit by a vehicle, and the suspect in both incidents is the same man.

Hispanic Heritage Month began September 15, honoring the culture and contributions of Latinos across the country. Here in Houston, celebrations are taking shape in neighborhoods like Second Ward — or Segundo Barrio — where residents say the month is about more than tradition.

Texans affected by last month’s Spring Branch apartment fire on Teague Road can now apply for federal disaster assistance.

Red eyes, sore throat, headaches—welcome to fall allergy season, Houston!

Human remains have been found underneath the carpets of a home that was abandoned after Hurricane Harvey.

A defense attorney for the man charged after the death of an 11-year-old boy, who was fatally shot while playing a ding dong ditch prank in Houston’s Eastside in August, is asking for a case file on an unlawful carrying of a weapon charge against an older cousin of the victim on scene the same day, KPRC 2 has learned.

Hundreds of people gathered for a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk, the late conservative activist who was shot and killed in Utah last Wednesday.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz took action to remove profane graffiti that mentioned Charlie Kirk from Highway 59 in Houston.

A man was hospitalized after being shot at a children’s soccer game in Aldine.

A police officer was injured after being involved in a car wreck with a city vehicle in southwest Houston.

The Deer Park community is rallying behind a local police officer who was involved in a major car accident while driving to work.

Legendary Texas quarterback Vince Young hosted a 20th anniversary tailgate celebration in Houston to honor the Texas Longhorns’ historic National Championship victory over USC.

Despite opposition from attorneys on both sides of the case, Chambers County Judge Chap B. Cain III announced Friday morning that he will allow one television camera inside the courtroom for Sarah Hartsfield’s upcoming murder trial.

An active law enforcement investigation in the Kingwood area has led multiple schools to go into a restricted mode.

At least one injury was reported following a shooting inside a Walmart store in northeast Harris County.

What was supposed to be the first high school football game for a 14-year-old Splendora drill team member turned into a night her family says they’ll never forget.

The Katy Freeway has been shut down in both directions after a caller reported that a bomb was inside of a car on the road.

Houston Independent School District released a statement confirming that a student was hit by a car near Lamar High School Tuesday morning.

A decomposing corpse has been recovered from an impounded vehicle registered to D4vd, a singer originating from Houston.

A 60-year-old Houston bridge suffered its second collision in three days when a truck crashed into it Saturday night, marking the structure’s 68th recorded strike and prompting hazardous materials cleanup.

Deputies in Liberty County are searching for a man accused of opening fire outside a Cleveland bar early Sunday morning, leaving one person dead and five others hurt.

Two electrical workers were injured after a transformer exploded in The Woodlands on Monday afternoon.

An investigation is underway after a man was shot by a Harris County deputy Saturday night outside a retail store in northwest Harris County.

A person has been detained following a home invasion Saturday night at an apartment complex in Montrose, according to the Houston Police Department.

Firefighters are battling a large house fire in Missouri City on Saturday afternoon.

The northbound lanes of the Eastex Freeway near Lyons Avenue is at a complete closure due to a hazmat spill following a crash involving a cement truck, according to Houston TranStar and Police Department.

A Harris County deputy was involved in a major two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 249, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Life Flight responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Friday afternoon in Humble area, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4, Mark Herman.

A 28-year-old Marine veteran died Thursday night after he was found wounded in northwest Harris County, with investigators later determining he had suffered at least one gunshot wound rather than injuries from a suspected hit-and-run incident.

On Aug. 14, 2025, at about 7:19 p.m., a female jogger was groped while running the trail at Holly Bay Park in Pasadena, Texas.

A Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to the humane treatment of animals is joining forces with one of the city’s most trusted sources for domestic violence prevention and assistance.

A jury found Tavores Henderson, the man who killed a Nassau Bay police officer during a traffic stop, guilty of aggravated assault of a public servant, prosecutors announced.

Authorities have responded to the scene of a gas fire in a Tomball neighborhood.

The general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been arrested Tuesday after being accused of engaging in sexual activity with a minor online, according to investigators with Constable Alan Rosen’s Office.

Multiple eastbound lanes on the Katy Freeway are blocked after an 18-wheeler overturned during a crash on Thursday morning, according to Houston TranStar.

Katy High School has been among the top programs in the sport for decades. With nine state titles, 15 title game appearances and 43 total playoff appearances, the Tigers are as battle tested as they come.

If you needed another sign that 2025 is flying by, look no further! We’re already getting pumped for the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

A 17-year-old teen charged in connection with her 8-year-old brother’s brutal death is speaking exclusively with KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel. Kara Walker faces charges of injury to a child in the tragic case that shocked the community.

Two left lanes have been blocked off from traffic on I-69 Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8 as crews work to repair damaged concrete, according to TxDOT.

It looks like a patch of wilderness dropped into the middle of a proud Houston neighborhood — years of unchecked growth have turned into what neighbors call a “jungle” just a few doors down from their homes.

Court documents have revealed more information about a homeowner who was charged with murder after allegedly shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman, who knocked on his house’s door and ran away.

Conroe Independent School District is moving ahead with implementing a new state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in K-12 public classrooms, despite opposition from some parents and the absence of penalties for non-compliance.

Last week, KPRC 2 revealed how a closed CVS store in Cypress has become a massive illegal dumping site.

A few high-water locations are being reported on some Houston area roads due to heavy storms moving across southeast Texas.

A robbery suspect fleeing in a vehicle crashed into a Houston METRO bus, causing multiple injuries.

Klein Cain High School has confirmed two cases of tuberculosis in a letter sent to the entire school community.

A 9-month-old baby was rushed to a hospital Friday afternoon following a dog attack in northwest Harris County, according to constable deputies with Harris County Pct. 4.

The Board Room is a new, locally owned wine bar and café specializing in artfully crafted charcuterie boards.

Families at Glenwood Village Condominiums in southeast Houston say they are paying hundreds each month in rent or HOA fees, but their homes are unsafe and falling apart.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday afternoon on IH-45 in Conroe, according to Conroe Police Department.

A woman is dead and two children were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a submerged vehicle in a causeway in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Three people were hospitalized following a major two-vehicle crash in southwest Houston.

Houston police have released surveillance video of two wanted suspects tied to the fatal shooting of a man at an apartment complex in northwest Houston in July.

A man has been arrested after being accused of violently assaulting a 20-year-old autistic man while he was fishing along the shoreline of Galveston Island, the Galveston Police Department announced Wednesday.

Authorities are investigating a serious car crash in northwest Harris County.

Two pastors were arrested on federal charges for allegedly running a $50 million labor trafficking and money laundering operation tied to their church network.

The Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees named Dr. David Vinson as the lone finalist for superintendent of schools.

Residents at a Sugar Land senior living facility are reporting missed medical appointments and dangerous falls due to broken elevators.