On Election Day in Pearland, the West Pearland Library is hosting a "Puppy Poll Party," featuring adoptable puppies outside the polling station.

Texas DPS officers say Jorgenys Robertson Cova, 32, was wanted out of Pearland for theft and captured in Houston. He was scheduled for an asylum hearing in Houston on Monday, where he was instead, put behind bars.

There were at least five schools across the Houston metro area that dealt with school threats or violence on Wednesday, resulting in lockdowns or secure modes at campuses, which impacted thousands of students and teachers.

Police are still searching for answers after skeletal remains were found during the investigation into the disappearance of 61-year-old Karen Miles, who has not been heard from in nearly three weeks.

New documents obtained by KPRC 2 have more information on the person of interest in the disappearance of Karen Miles, a Missouri City mother who’s been missing since Aug. 21 ties that man to two other stolen vehicles whose drivers have never been found.

A Pearland facility whose mission is to help physically and mentally disabled people is now under investigation by Texas state authorities.

Police say the teenager was driving a car that crashed. What happened after that crash is what killed him.

A Pearland student says he was singled out and punished for a vape that he didn’t even have.

A Houston man has been arrested in connection to the car burglaries that occurred in Pearland early Wednesday morning.

“The district we’re in, it’s smoke!" a player said. "It’s like the SEC." 💨

A Pearland man is lucky to be alive after being shot at multiple times early Wednesday morning while taking a routine walk with his dog.

The Pearland Police Department is asking the public for help finding one of their police canines who has gone missing.

Friendswood police say three woman have been arrested in connection to an investigation into illegal activities at massage parlors.

Ray and Maranda Ankofski were last seen on June 21 while exploring the Steel Bender Trail east of Moab.

Ray and Maranda Ankofski were last seen on June 21 while exploring the Steel Bender Trail east of Moab.

GOOD NEWS for a Houston-area family, whose flight back home from Paris, France was delayed due to the global computer outage. They were able to board their plane hours after speaking exclusively with KPRC 2 while waiting patiently at the airport.

We've all (or know someone) who has been impacted by financial scams and Pearland Police say it's hard to catch these scammers and banks have just as difficult a time recovering the stolen money.

Authorities in Utah have been searching for a couple from Pearland went missing after they went exploring on a trail. Eight days after they vanished, local authorities have transitioned their search into a recovery effort.

The brother and sister-in-law of a Pearland couple that disappeared while exploring a trail in Utah Friday, are speaking to KPRC 2 about details of that trip as search crews continue to look for them.

Authorities in Utah are searching for a couple from Pearland who were reported missing after they went exploring on a trail.

The Tomball Cougars have capped off their season in dominant fashion, taking down the Pearland Oilers to claim the 6A State Baseball Championship.

Every year, plenty of Houston-area teams battle for UIL State Titles, and regularly have success.

Dominique Anderson, 33, was shot around 12:41 a.m. Friday while driving eastbound on Shadow Creek Parkway at State Highway 288 where the street turns into McHard Road.

A Pearland pasture was flooded by a construction crew working on building a bridge nearby.

Authorities are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy who was last seen Monday afternoon in Pearland.

This week’s KPRC 2 and UTMB Health Athlete of the week is senior Dawson softball play Cara Pittman.

An Amber Alert has been issued for a 17-year-old boy who was reported missing in Pearland.

A ring of suspected thieves have been arrested after Pearland Police say they targeted people who had just left the bank.

Five men were arrested for jugging several victims in Pearland, Texas, the Pearland Police Department said on Monday.

Can rap beef be taken too far?

For parents who are always looking for new spots to entertain the kiddos indoors - this is the perfect place!

This week’s KPRC 2 & UTMB Health Athlete of the Week is A’zyua Blair from Pearland High School.

A Pasadena police officer who authorities said was under investigation after a complaint of invasive visual recording was made apparently took his own life in Manvel Monday.

After closing for several days to allow the owner and staff to recover from a dramatic uptick in business after the highly positive review given by food critic Keith Lee, The Puddery in Pearland has reopened.

If you’re planning to make a drive to the city of Pearland to visit the viral dessert shop, The Puddery, then you may want to double check if they’re open before heading out.

It’s been a couple of days since the arrival of viral food critic Keith Lee, and if you’re still asking “who is Keith Lee?” -- then you haven’t been paying attention.

Voters in Pearland have some big decisions to make in the city’s upcoming Special Election in December.

The community is awaiting more answers after a 10-year-old child was shot and killed at a flea market in Pearland last weekend.

The lighting of Christmas trees at ceremonies across the Houston area will commence the most wonderful time of the year.

A Pearland flea market will reopen this Saturday, days after a shooting left a child dead and four others injured on Sunday.

The suspect, who is accused of firing shots during a fatal flea market shooting in Pearland, turned himself into custody on Tuesday around 10 a.m., according to the Pearland Police Department.

Police identified a suspect on Monday, who is wanted in connection to the Pearland flea market shooting that killed one child and injured four other people.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and capture of the gunman involved in the deadly Pearland shooting that left a child dead and several injured.

According to Chad Rogers, Public Information Officer for the Pearland Police Department, the shooting happened at Cole’s Flea Market in the 1000 block of N. Main Street.

The father of a 6-year-old was arrested Friday in Pearland after the child was found dead with a gunshot wound inside an apartment.

Members of the Pearland High School Marching Band will be among the young musicians from throughout the country who will venture to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to compete in the 2023 Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships this week.

Roller skating is a sport for people of all ages, and a wonderful way to exercise and have fun together.

High School Sports

H-Town Volleyball!

Five Pearland firefighters were injured while battling a fire at a mobile home Thursday.

The rain continues to pour down in the Houston area this Thursday.

Ridge Point remains the bullies of Fort Bend ISD as the Panthers beat Hightower is a tight game. Willis blew out Conroe, while Dickinson took down Klein Oak in a 37-8 romp.

A winning lottery ticket was sold in Pearland and the Texas Lottery Commission said the prize has not yet been claimed.

Approximately 85 were seized from a Pearland owner after neighbors told authorities they were found what they said were “neglectful conditions.”

Investigators found a total of 831 images of child pornography, 736 of which contained prepubescent minors. Approximately 100 included sadomasochistic activity. Evidence shows that the suspect has had sexual interest in children since the late 1980s.

Vallenson’s Brewing Company is the place to be for all your craft beer needs in Pearland!

JAMIE GILL ENTERS HER THIRD YEAR LEADING THE PEARLAND OILERS IN 2023, WHICH WILL BE HER 12TH OVERALL AS A HEAD COACH (363-165).

THE SHARKS MAY HAVE FINISHED IN FOURTH PLACE IN DISTRICT A YEAR AGO BUT THAT CAME IN THE ALWAYS TOUGH DISTRICT 23-6A, WHICH INCLUDES THE LIKES OF PEARLAND, PEARLAND DAWSON AND ALVIN TO BATTLE NIGHT IN AND NIGHT OUT.

These Kids Mean Business

A 5-year-old boy with autism was found unresponsive in a pool in Pearland Tuesday, the Pearland Police Department said.

Two people have been arrested and charged after a search warrant execution in Pearland ended with the discovery and seizure of methamphetamine, a handgun, and over $6,000 in currency.

You may have seen them on Tik Tok creating their famous hot-pressed SMASHED Donut!

The City of Pearland announced funeral details for former Mayor Emeritus Tom Reid.

Tejano lovers, you’re in for a treat this summer!

Houston is home to several amazing Black-owned restaurants that contribute to its constantly-growing food scene.

Seven years ago this week, Endy Ekpanyaz, a father, a husband and a beloved Pearland police officer was killed in the line duty by a drunk driver. His wife was last raising their 2-year-old son on her own. Now, a new state law requires a person convicted of intoxication manslaughter to pay child support to the victim’s family.

More than a decade of personal data was stolen from Pearland ISD, according to a letter that went out to parents, staff and students in the district last week.

Animal advocates are deeply divided over whether so-called TNR policies are a good idea. A bill signed by the governor last weekend gives them legal protection statewide.

Pearland Baseball is in the midst of an immaculate postseason--one in which they have yet to lose a game.

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

Senior left-hander Abigail Gutierrez delivered the final pitch of her high school career, which would result in a 5-4-3 double play. A period of anticipatory silence fell upon the crowd as they awaited the umpire’s gesture -- out.

Three Houston men have been sentenced to federal prison for their role in a bank robbery at a Woodforest Bank in Pearland in 2021, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced Friday.

Starved and severely abused. It’s what one Brazoria County woman said happened to her 51-year-old brother who has Down Syndrome, and it all allegedly happened at the hands of the man who was supposed to be taking care of him.

Wednesday at 1pm we're celebrating a student from Pearland ISD who's graduating 3rd in her class. Before heading off to college at MIT, we're highlighting Faith Victoria Ni's high school career which includes using her engineering and AP art skills to create a large art installation that is now a part of her school.

One Pearland mother is pushing for better pay to keep private duty nurses on the job, making sure children have the adequate care they need.

The FBI Texas City Resident Agency are looking for two men linked to a robbery at Navy Federal Credit Union in Pearland on Aug. 9, 2022, according to a release.

There’s been a recent trend of creating themes for Airbnbs.

Pearland enjoyed another stellar season in 2022 under District Coach of the Year winner David Rogers (4th year-92 career wins), finishing first overall in District 23-6A en route to a deep playoff run in which they reached the Regional Semifinals.

A 52-year-old Pearland man pleaded guilty to making false statements in an aircraft maintenance log, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani on Wednesday.

A couple in Pearland is speaking out and warning others after they paid a celebrity interior designer over $5,000 for a customized King bed and never received it.

For the first time since 1980, Pearland girls hoops will be returning to the UIL State Tournament this week.

An investigation is underway after a middle school student was found in possession of a gun on campus, according to Pearland Police Department.

One hundred and counting. That’s the number of antisemitic fliers people who live in one Pearland neighborhood say they found littering their yards on Sunday.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND?

Bed Bath & Beyond has unveiled its list of nearly 150 stores that will shutter by the end of this year.

A Pearland woman claims her fiancé is not getting the proper medication he needs in the Harris County Jail to treat his high blood pressure and prevent him from going into cardiac arrest.

Galentine's Day is celebrated on February 13

A search is underway for a man who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon in Pearland, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office.

You know how it goes in Houston. It is sunny and warm one minute and cold and icy the next. Then, the lights go out. Well, what about all that food in the refrigerator or even worse, a life saving medical device that can’t run? What can you do to prepare your family or your home for a power outage?

From Pearland High School to New York Fashion Week

A Pearland woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in brutally beating and sexually assaulting a man at a northwest Harris County bar in 2021, Harris County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday.

A Pearland home on the market for $810,000 is all about the extras.

Prosecutors say the brutal attack went on for more than 20 minutes back on Feb. 17, 2021.

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Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole says several issues led to them firing former City Manager Clay Pearson, but a $1.3 billion budget miscalculation was the final mistake.

The Dickinson Gators blew out Clear Brook 45-7 to wrap up their regular season finishing 7-3 and third in District 24-6A.

On Wednesday, investigators with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office met with the family of Alisha Cooks and told them that remains found 36 years ago have been positively identified as the missing woman.

Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital is asking for the public’s help to locate the family of a male patient who was admitted on Oct. 21.

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