A suspected catalytic converter thief is in custody after what Houston police described as a chaotic pursuit involving a vehicle chase, an electric scooter, a foot chase and even a swim through Little White Oak Bayou.

A newly obtained search warrant reveals disturbing allegations against a former Katy ISD employee accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old student and communicating with the child through social media.

A Brazoria County attorney was held in contempt after a judge said he repeatedly used a racial slur “in a derisive manner” during a custody trial. Court records show the attorney must submit written apologies or face jail time and a fine.

Parts of the Katy area have sunk about 14 inches since 2007, according to new data from the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, which says some of Houston’s fastest-growing suburbs are continuing to slowly sink as groundwater pumping persists.

The WNBA announced Wednesday that WNBA and NBA owners unanimously approved the sale of the Connecticut Sun and the team’s relocation to Houston ahead of the 2027 season.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

As questions about hantavirus continue circulating online, KPRC 2 took some of the internet’s most common concerns to Dr. Sheldon Kaplan, who said he has worked in infectious diseases at Texas Children’s Hospital for 50 years.

Residents told us they are concerned about squatters, illegal activity and illegal dumping.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

Houston police responded to YES Prep Northline on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a call referencing a possible threat, according to the Houston Police Department.

A small single-engine aircraft crashed near the south end of Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport shortly after noon Wednesday, prompting a rapid emergency response from airport rescue crews, fire officials said.

New court records filed Wednesday in Harris County appear to indicate at least two of Lee Gilley’s three U.S. defense attorneys are seeking to withdraw from the case.

A 14-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle while riding a bike Wednesday morning in Atascocita area, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

After years of violence — including a deadly shooting in 2024 — authorities say this year’s enforcement effort is serious, visible and already underway.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit is investigating a reported inappropriate relationship involving a former school football coach and a student, authorities confirmed Tuesday afternoon.

Two Katy-area toddlers who reportedly drowned in a backyard pool earlier this year had cocaine in their systems at the time of their deaths, according to an update Monday from Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

The head football coach at Klein High School is being investigated over allegations of misconduct stemming from a previous job in another school district.

Drivers along the Katy Freeway are dealing with another major disruption after a tractor trailer struck the Houston Avenue bridge once again.

On the heels of Mother’s Day, a Houston mother and daughter are used their bond and shared sense of purpose to help women facing one of life’s toughest fights.

Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley appeared in a courtroom in Turin, Italy, around 3 a.m. local time Monday, for a hearing to validate his arrest at the Turin Court of Appeals.

Houston police are investigating after a Houston Methodist employee was stabbed inside a parking garage at the Texas Medical Center campus Monday morning.

A man known to children in a Spring-area neighborhood as the “Candyman” is now behind bars after Harris County Precinct 4 undercover investigators say he believed he was meeting a 13-year-old girl near a local school.

A housefire is being investigated in the Cloverleaf area.

A United Airlines flight headed to Houston from Mexico was forced to divert Sunday afternoon after the crew reported a mechanical issue and declared an emergency.

KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed that the two Texas residents who were passengers on the MV Hondius ship that has been at the center of a hantavirus outbreak have been confirmed as residents in the City of Houston, according to city personnel.

A body was discovered in Brays Bayou near MacGregor Park on Wednesday just days after witnesses reported seeing a woman struggling in the water before being swept away the previous Friday during a storm.

At first glance, the email looks legitimate — and that’s exactly why cybersecurity experts say this scam is so dangerous. Criminals are now exploiting PayPal’s real email system to target unsuspecting users. The scam works by sending tiny payments — sometimes as little as one cent — to random PayPal accounts. That action automatically triggers an official email from PayPal, making the message appear authentic.

A routine traffic stop escalated into a major narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of over 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in a trailer and at the suspect’s home, according to law enforcement officials.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) says two Texas residents who were aboard an expedition cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak are currently symptom-free and being monitored as a precaution.

Police are investigating after a man was found fatally stabbed inside an apartment in Houston’s southside on Wednesday afternoon.

Recent headlines surrounding a suspected hantavirus outbreak tied to an international cruise ship have renewed public concern about the rare but potentially deadly disease, especially among people still carrying trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lee Gilley, the 39-year-old Houston man accused of strangling his pregnant wife in 2024 and cutting off his ankle monitor before being caught in Italy this week, is facing a new federal charge connected to his international flight just weeks before his capital murder trial.

Authorities are investigating after a body was reportedly found along Brays Bayou late Wednesday morning in southeast Houston.

A former office manager for the Lakewood Forest Homeowners Association is facing felony theft charges after investigators say she used HOA funds for personal expenses totaling more than $30,000.

A popular smoothie chain is bringing a splash of color — and wellness — to the Houston area with a limited-time menu that’s turning heads.

A new survey from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs shows a tight Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas, with Attorney General Ken Paxton holding a slim lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn just weeks before voters head to the polls.

The team behind Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart has released its first public statement following the tragic deaths of the restaurants’ owners, Matthew and Thy Mitchell, and their two young children.

When a murder-suicide makes headlines, communities are often left shocked and searching for answers. Mental health experts say that reaction can remind people that you never know what’s really happening behind closed doors.

Four people are dead following what investigators describe as an apparent murder-suicide at a home in River Oaks.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

Texas Woman’s University graduate DaQuan Minor, paralyzed from the waist down since a 2013 car accident, made an inspiring walk across the graduation stage using a device that activates his muscles.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has unveiled a $7.5 billion budget proposal that includes a new trash administrative fee and changes to utility charges. City officials say the plan aims to reduce the deficit, but Controller Chris Hollins is raising concerns about its impact on residents and transparency.

A road rage incident in Fort Bend County has landed a Richmond man behind bars for six months.

The 39-year-old man accused of murdering his pregnant wife in October 2024 in the Houston Heights neighborhood was supposed to be in court downtown Houston Tuesday morning, but after a bailiff called his name three times in the hallway, prosecutors detailed what broke in the news last night: Gilley cut off his ankle monitor and fled to Italy.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a new investigation into a drone company he says could pose a risk to Texans’ privacy and security.

Dr. George P. Noon, one of the world's most respected cardiovascular surgeons, passed away on April 30, 2026. A professor of surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and longtime surgical partner to the late Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, Dr. Noon spent decades at the forefront of organ transplantation and cardiac assist device technology, leaving an indelible mark on medicine and the patients he served.

Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting that left a Houston couple and two young children dead at a residence in the River Oaks area.

The commute from Katy into Houston came in at No. 9 nationally, making it the highest-ranked burnout commute in Texas.

Demolition has begun on the Avenida South Parking Garage in downtown Houston, eliminating more than 1,400 parking spaces as part of a major expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center.

A woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say she left her two young daughters alone for weeks without proper supervision at their Katy-area home.

The City of Houston is set to reveal plans for one of its biggest annual celebrations — Freedom Over Texas — during an announcement at City Hall on Monday afternoon.

Houston ranks among the top Texas cities in many ways, but the state’s largest city recently earned a distinction that’s far from flattering: it led the state in stolen vehicles last month.

A third federal lawsuit has now been filed against the mayor of Magnolia, further intensifying a growing legal and political crisis that has unfolded over the past several weeks.

The first phase of demolition for the Alabama Street bridge over Interstate 69 has been completed, with northbound lanes now back open to traffic, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic violence shooting at a home in Cloverleaf that left a 39-year-old woman dead.

With the entire season on the line, the Rockets laid an egg, scoring a season-low total points in a 98-78 beatdown.

No team has ever come back from 3–0. Houston is trying to become the first.

A 10-year-old viewer is stealing hearts after delivering his own storm coverage during Friday morning’s severe weather

As severe weather threatens the Greater Houston area, CenterPoint Energy says it has activated its Emergency Operations Center and is preparing crews to respond to potential outages.

Heavy traffic is being reported on the westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway at the West Loop due to a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning.

As gas prices climb and traffic congestion remains a daily frustration, more Houston-area commuters are taking a second look at public transit — not just as a cheaper option, but as a more predictable way to get to work.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $2.4 million in career training grants for 10 schools across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Gas prices across the U.S. are climbing sharply, reaching their highest levels in nearly four years as global oil prices surge, according to CNN.

Camp Mystic has withdrawn its application for a Texas state license to operate a summer 2026 camp, telling DSHS it doesn’t want any administrative process to move forward while families grieve and investigations continue after last July’s tragedy.

A body was recovered from Buffalo Bayou on Thursday morning, prompting an investigation by the Houston Police Department.

A coordinated law enforcement operation in Houston led to the seizure of dozens of weapons and narcotics, authorities said.

As the cost of living continues to rise, college is becoming increasingly out of reach for many families. But a new program from San Jacinto College aims to ease that burden for local students.

Summer travel season is nearly here, and so are the sticker shocks.

Emergency crews are responding to a reported asphalt tank failure in the 300 block of Christy Place, where authorities say there may be a fatality.

A grand jury has handed down a capital murder indictment against a man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy who was playing a neighborhood prank.

One person has died following a reported accident at an industrial property in Sugar Land, according to initial information from authorities.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $20.8 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. to expand its manufacturing operations in Sugar Land.

According to the Missouri City Police Department, officers conducting a standard stop uncovered evidence that led to a large-scale auto chop shop operation.

Two men have been sentenced to life in federal prison for orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that left a Katy-area man seriously wounded as he drove to work.

Three people have been charged after allegedly tampering with thousands of gift cards from stores in several TX counties

An unidentified intruder entered Cypress Woods High School on Tuesday morning, prompting a brief lockdown, according to school officials.

New details have emerged following a shooting Tuesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, where investigators said the person who fired a weapon was the victim of an attempted robbery.

The rollout of Texas’ new Education Freedom Account program is off to a high-demand start, with more than 274,000 applications submitted in less than two months, according to the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program.

The man accused in one of Houston’s most haunting cold cases has died before he could face justice in court.

Un tiroteo ocurrido durante la madrugada en el centro de Houston dejó una persona muerta y dos más heridas, luego de una pelea que terminó en disparos afuera de un club nocturno.

A new snapshot from the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University offers a detailed look at how residents across the Houston region view some of today’s most debated political and social issues.

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University has released its 2025 Area Survey Report, which paints a complex picture of life across the Houston region in 2026.

Prosecutors say a grand jury is expected to indict Gonzalo Leon on a capital murder charge Monday in the shooting death of 11-year-old Julian Guzman.

A shooting involving multiple people and vehicles erupted Sunday evening at a shopping center in southwest Houston, leaving one person dead and others detained as police continue to search for additional suspects.

A deadly train incident is under investigation after a pedestrian was struck Sunday evening in northeast Houston.

Records show former Sweeny Volunteer Fire Chief Tim Webb Sr. has been arrested and formally indicted on multiple child sex crime charges.

A 20-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning following a shooting that erupted during a large after-prom gathering off U.S. Highway 146 in Dayton, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Residents in Houston’s Heights neighborhood say a dangerous intersection has caused crash after crash — and despite repeated attempts to get the city to act, they’re still waiting for a fix.

The Houston police officer who was suspended after an Instagram video surfaced showing her using racist slurs is still receiving pay while the department’s Internal Affairs investigation continues.

Violence against women is a problem we don’t talk about enough—until it hits someone we know. But the numbers already tell the story: globally, nearly one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence.

Travelers flying out of Houston now have a new way to speed through airport security.

With 50 days until Houston hosts the FIFA World Cup, the city is about to see some of its most visible changes yet, and residents will start noticing the transformation almost immediately.

A ground stop was issued at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.

A Harris County grand jury has returned a capital murder indictment against a suspect in one of Houston’s most haunting cold cases, more than three decades after two young people were found brutally killed in west Houston.

A grand jury returned a no bill Tuesday for six detention officers who were involved in a physical altercation with a 32-year-old man at the Harris County Jail who later died after his release.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Houston field office announced it arrested 277 people over a two-week period in April who the agency says were in the country without legal authorization and had prior criminal convictions.

It didn’t take much rain to flood a low-lying underpass along Navigation Boulevard again this week, cutting off a key route in east Houston and renewing concerns about drainage infrastructure and maintenance.

Authorities in Harris County are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a fugitive accused of using fraudulent documents to carry out vehicle registration and title transfer transactions.

La cantante colombiana se ha convertido en una de las artistas más grandes de la música latina, mezclando reguetón, pop y urbano. Canciones como “Tusa”, “Provenza” y “Bichota” la han llevado a lo más alto de las listas a nivel mundial.

Now, Karol G is taking that success back on the road—and Houston is on the list.