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.

A man was arrested and now facing multiple charges after a video showed him brutally assaulting a 9-month-old Labrador mix, according to constables with Harris County Precinct 1.

One man was left dead and another injured following a shooting Thursday night in north Harris County, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.

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 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.

Ground stops are possible at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston due to staffing issues.

Court documents have revealed more details about former NFL star Adrian Peterson’s arrest in Sugar Land on DWI and weapons charges.

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

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a statement to KPRC 2, calling for the Democrats in the senate to approve legislation to bring an end to the government shutdown that has lasted nearly a month.

Former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg appeared back in court Tuesday morning in the latest court appearance for an alleged gag order violation.

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.

Former Texas high school football legend and NFL star Adrian Peterson was arrested in Sugar Land.

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.

A Houston police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a pickup truck crashed into his patrol vehicle while he was assisting with traffic control on the North Freeway.

A major accident has stopped traffic on Houston’s North Freeway Saturday morning.

As the Houston area is hit with severe thunderstorms Saturday morning, CenterPoint Energy is reporting thousands of outages in the area.

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

At her lowest point, a friend encouraged her to contact The Women’s Resource, a Houston nonprofit that helps women and girls achieve financial independence. The organization offers free programs, classes and coaching on career development, budgeting, savings and financial planning.

At Lasagna House in Spring, the smell of fresh pasta fills the kitchen, but this week, the focus is on something else — giving back. As the government shutdown continues, restaurant owner Matt Vernon says no federal worker in his community should go hungry.

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.

A man has now been arrested after evidence linked him to a double shooting in Kemah that left a man dead nearly two weeks ago.

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.

In a gritty, dramatic and controversial double overtime game, the Rockets came up just short, falling 125-124.

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.

Texas A&M has been fined $50,000 by the Southeastern Conference after video footage from Saturday’s game against Arkansas captured a team staffer appearing to tell a player to fake an injury.

Several stolen vehicles worth over $200,000 in total have been recovered in the Houston area, according to the Harris County Theft detectives.

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.

A 4-year-old child was rushed to a hospital Monday afternoon after suffering from a gunshot wound at a southeast Houston apartment complex.

The mother of a child who died in July after being found in an extremely hot car has now been charged with murder, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A driver appeared in court Monday morning after being accused of killing two people while driving under the influence.

The mother of a child who died in July after being found in an extremely hot car has now been charged with murder, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Harwin Drive, a longtime favorite shopping destination for Houstonians seeking affordable goods, is facing significant challenges due to steep and unpredictable tariffs.

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.

A possible suspect has been detained following a deadly shooting Friday morning in Spring, according to Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s deputies.

A heated confrontation erupted during a Houston City Council meeting Wednesday morning after remarks by Police Chief Noe Diaz about a case involving a mother separated from her autistic son.

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.

The City of Sugar Land announced it is investigating a cyber-incident that has disrupted its internal network infrastructure, according to a statement released by city officials.

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.

What was first reported as a road rage shooting in Sugar Land has led to multiple shootings across Houston, leaving four people dead, according to KPRC 2 sources.

A hazmat spill has closed all southbound lanes of SH-146 after Texas on Wednesday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.

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.

Ground stops are possible at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston due to staffing issues.

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.

The main northbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway at Weslayan Street are closed following a three-vehicle crash, according to Houston TranStar.

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

KPRC 2 has obtained court documents that detail the state of mind of a woman accused of shooting all four of her children early Saturday in Brazoria County.

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 man died after being pulled from the water off the Galveston Seawall on Saturday, according to Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Austin Kirwin.

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.

Authorities are responding to the scene of a possible explosion at a high-rise building in Downtown Houston.

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.

Governor Greg Abbott will announce a new public safety initiative Wednesday aimed at reducing violent crime and enhancing protections for Texans.

With the 2025 government shutdown now underway, struggling families in the Houston area are left to wonder how nutrition programs will be impacted by a potential lapse in funding.

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.

“Scorigami” is achieved when a final score is achieved for the first time in the history of a sports league. The emergence of sports gambling has given way to fans who cheer for spreads, totals and moneylines rather than traditional teams. Scorigami rejects both traditional and money-based fandom. Fans of Scorigami celebrate uniqueness and chaos.

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.

A box truck chase through west Houston ended in a crash, gunfire, and the driver’s arrest.

A man has been identified as a suspect in a power tool heist after he posted the stolen tools on Facebook Marketplace using his personal profile.

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.

KPRC 2 has learned that Rafael Romero, a man charged after the death of a beloved cheerleader at Edna High School on Dec. 5, 2023, is expected to take a plea deal on Thursday morning, according his attorney.

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.

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

La Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Texas (PUC) pospuso este martes una decisión sobre dónde construirá Entergy una línea de transmisión de 150 millas, un proyecto destinado a abastecer de electricidad a los suburbios en crecimiento de Houston.