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Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the announcement on Tuesday, crediting Texas’ legal environment. Exxon has based its operations in the Houston area since 1989.

As spring break approaches and families begin spending more time at pools, beaches, lakes, and other waterways, the YMCA of Greater Houston is encouraging children and adults to start swim lessons early to improve water safety before summer.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing to the north and west of the Houston metro area Saturday.

It doesn’t take long to realize the number one athlete on that list is Spring native Chad Hedrick, who competed in not one but two Olympic Games in speed skating.

Authorities are seeking public assistance to find 20-year-old Zedia Barrera, who is autistic and nonverbal, and missing in Spring since Thursday afternoon. Last seen at the 3100 block of Cliff Swallow Court, she was on foot wearing gray clothing, sunglasses, white shoes, and a blue leg brace.

A 26-year-old man named Ben Jerry Gage Jr. has been charged with capital murder for allegedly robbing and shooting Rashad Gumbs, 31, in December 2026, in Spring, Texas. Gumbs succumbed to his injuries days later, and Gage Jr., who was already in custody for another capital murder charge involving a teenager found shot in a ditch, is currently held at the Harris County Jail.

A 16-year-old who was selling items online is in the hospital after authorities say he was shot three times after meeting up with a group who tried to rob him during the sale.

A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy who was shot with his own gun by a three-year-old family member will not face charges.

An investigation is underway after a person’s body was found in a waterway just off the North Freeway in the Spring-area Thursday.

Harris County Precinct 4 deputies arrested a suspect in Spring wanted on a charge of impersonating a police officer.

A 3-year-old child gained access to a firearm, striking an off-duty Harris County deputy.

A high school student at a Spring ISD campus has been arrested Friday after being found in possession of a firearm on campus, according to Spring Independent School District officials.

A peculiar problem is plaguing residents in northwest Harris County: pigs on the loose and they’re outsmarting attempts to catch them.

For years, neighbors have complained about the Park on Westview Apartments, calling it a growing problem.

W.W. 'Cotton' Weaver, a 93-year-old former Fire Chief and last surviving member of the Spring Fire Department's 1953 volunteer group, passed away after a brief illness. Known for his lifelong dedication to firefighting and emergency medical care, his leadership left a significant and lasting impact on the department.

Days after Johnny Ray Green was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexual assaulting a Spring ISD 10th grader, the 43-year-old has been charged with an additional felony.

A Spring man with multiple felony convictions has been taken into custody and charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Spring ISD high school student last September.

A Spring ISD mother says her four-year-old daughter was slapped twice in the face by a substitute teacher inside her Pre-K classroom, an allegation now under investigation by the district.

Harris County deputies brought an evading pursuit to an end Friday morning after a suspect crashed into multiple vehicles in Spring.

MindSprout Montessori in Spring offers families and students a personalized path towards education. The school offers a teacher-led, Montessori learning environment with tailored academics and flexible scheduling for families who want something different than traditional school settings.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says deputies are actively searching for a missing 23-year-old man considered endangered.

Lynette Warren, 67, was last seen around 1:15 p.m. Saturday at a Hilton Garden Inn in Spring, located at 23535 Northgate Crossing Boulevard.

An 11-year-old child was struck by a vehicle Tuesday in Spring, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

A Spring daycare worker has been arrested and charged with endangering a child.

Spring ISD said patrols will be increased on their bus routes and around their campuses.

Spring ISD said patrols will be increased on their bus routes and around their campuses.

Deputies and Spring ISD Police are investigating after a suspect stopped a school bus near Birnam Wood Blvd in Spring and threatened the driver and students with a weapon.

Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 are investigating a shooting that unfolded early Wednesday afternoon in the Spring area.

A homeless encampment that had been growing for months behind a shopping center on Louetta Road was cleared Tuesday, but property managers and business owners say the move offers only temporary relief.

An undercover operation led to the arrest of a woman on prostitution charges at a massage parlor in Spring.

Macy’s posted a surprise third-quarter profit and its strongest comparable sales in more than three years as an extensive overhaul of the 167-year-old New York department store begins to resonate with shoppers.

It’s not often you hear a firefighter tell you they were scared. But that’s exactly what a Cy-Fair Firefighter shared after riding out a tornado in the garage of a home that was just struck by lightning.

Residents of the Colony Creek neighborhood have been working to pick up the pieces after a recent storm caused significant tornado damage in the area.

When an EF-2 tornado tore through Spring on Tuesday, it didn’t just splinter trees and damage homes, but also caused chaos and panic. That’s for us humans, so imagine what the family pets were thinking.

After a tornado damaged homes in neighborhoods across Houston’s northside yesterday, officials are working to help pick up the pieces and provide assistance to communities who are in need.

Monday afternoon, we’ll start to see storms moving in from the south and west as they get drawn in from the front arriving at night.

If you were affected by the tornado on Monday, Harris County officials are making sure you know where to get help.

Residents in a Spring neighborhood described the seconds they had to take cover as a tornado barreled through their community.

A fast-moving storm swept through a northwest Harris County neighborhood Monday afternoon, causing significant damage but no reported injuries.

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

Live Más Café comes to the Houston area with Mexican mocha iced coffees, Strawberry Limonada Refreshers, Churro Chillers, free merch, and fun at the grand opening in Spring.

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

During an undercover sting in Klein, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies stopped 51 drivers who sped past a stopped school bus.

Denny’s said Monday that it’s being acquired by a group of investors who will take the breakfast chain private.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says all lanes of West Hardy Road are shut down in Spring after a major crash involving a pedestrian.

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.

Constable Precinct 4 deputies and emergency crews respond to a two-vehicle crash at FM 2920 and Falvel Road in Spring, leaving one person trapped and lanes blocked.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office is asking the public for help finding a 60-year-old man who went missing from a group home in Spring.

Deputies and federal agents are asking residents to avoid the Spring area as an active search continues for a man who fled from a traffic pursuit.

Stephanie Pinon, a Memorial Chase resident, says she was walking her dog, Saucony, when a loose dog charged them.

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

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said it happened at the Windsong Village Apartments in the 2900 block of Hirschfield Road.

First stop: Spring, Texas. We roll in to see Chef Thomas Billie running the kitchen like a boss and his wife Elizabeth who is keeping the dining room humming — which is important, because the place is packed. Why? Well, maybe because Chef Thomas just snagged the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas.

Houston area renters say landlords are tacking on fee after fee, adding hundreds of dollars to their monthly rent. One renter in Spring contacted 2 Investigates’ Amy Davis to ask if landlords can require tenants to pay for services they don’t want.

A TikTok video appearing to show an unruly man at a Spring restaurant has gone viral online.

A hunt is underway for a man in all black, firing several gunshots in the Spring area, causing an elementary school nearby to go on temporary secure mode.

Their schedule is packed with a lineup including high-energy fitness classes, hands-on kids activities and lots more.

When your life is on the line, seconds matter. When paramedics rush into your home, hospital corridor or the side of the road, their job is simple and brutal: keep you alive — and do it fast.

A car theft suspect’s dramatic escape attempt came to a halt in Spring, TX, when he crashed a stolen vehicle and tried to hide in a trash can.

A former Marine with combat experience has created a special class to teach children how to beat the bullies at their own cruel game.

A house in Spring caught on fire after it was struck by lightning Friday.

A 16-year-old girl whose disappearance prompted an Amber Alert has been found safe, according to authorities.

Car thefts are a problem across the country and Texas is at the center of the crime spree.

A 16-year-old faces a charge of attempted aggravated sexual assault after investigators say he attacked at least two women at Jesse Jones Park in northern Harris County.

A man is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Spring.

Two men have been arrested in Spring for throwing rocks at a passing car as part of an apparent social media trend.

FBI Houston agents arrested Andrew David Sikes in Montgomery County for allegedly making a death threat to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, intending to impede and intimidate him in his official duties.

As families prepare to mark Independence Day, some in Spring are dealing with heartbreak and disbelief.

Authorities are looking into what led up to a driver crashing into a northwest Harris County donut shop, where a woman was injured.

A fire broke out at a junkyard in the Spring area off of the North Freeway, causing the feeder road to be temporarily closed.

Chef Thomas Bille just took home the prestigious title of Best Chef: Texas at the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards!

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shut down six massage businesses in various cities across Texas, including Midland, Katy, Spring, Houston, Plano, and Big Spring, due to suspected human trafficking activities.

Houston's own Thomas Bille has won the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas, and the story behind his success is truly inspiring.

A 3-year-old toddler was hit by a car in the Spring area.

Employees were arrested at a massage parlor in Spring after an undercover officer was offered sexual acts at the business.

A 3-year-old child was rushed to the hospital after being found unconscious in a pool Friday afternoon in Spring, according to Harris County Pct. 4.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said it happened in the 23500 block of Wintergate Drive in Spring.

Macy’s sales and profit slipped in its first quarter and the department store, citing more cautious customers and the impact that a trade war launched by the U.S., trimmed its profit forecast for 2025.

Tragic incident in NW Harris County: A 4-year-old found unresponsive in a pool on Glenhill Drive has been taken to the hospital.

A 17-year-old named Edward Walther from Spring, Texas, disappeared on Wednesday morning, last seen leaving his home on Park Shadow Court.

Benjamin Frakes, 39, has been charged with capital murder for the shooting deaths of his father, Franklin Frakes, 72, and stepmother, Florentina Frakes, 56, in their Spring home.

A double murder that shook a Spring neighborhood has resulted in the arrest of a suspect, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A concerned neighbor, who hadn't heard from the couple, found the tragic scene on Fitzwater Drive.

Spring Independent School District (Spring ISD) has officially opened its nationwide search for a new superintendent of schools.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says an investigation is underway after a man and woman were found dead in Spring.

Authorities say a hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a 76-year-old pedestrian Tuesday evening in Spring has been apprehended.

Constable deputies said a driver threw a burrito at Arturo Villareal's car after they "exchanged words" and followed him around a Dollar Tree parking lot. That's when investigators say Villareal turned his car around and slammed into the other driver's car.

Authorities are searching for a man who was captured on video reaching into a tank and stealing a turtle from a Spring pet store.

The FBI has arrested a man on child pornography charges who they say is linked to a man previously arrested for filming himself and others sexually assaulting a child in the bathroom at the Galleria Mall.

A kindergarten teacher at a Conroe ISD school has been arrested for allegedly trying to meet a minor he met online.

It’s been six weeks since 22-year-old Jonathan Scott’s body was found with gunshot wounds in a Spring neighborhood near Rayford Forest Lane and Brookhaven Street.

Warm temperatures, humidity, and standing water create the perfect environment for mosquitoes to breed, especially in the spring. And with more rain on the way, we need to be ready for them!

It may not be summer, but with highs in the 80s this week and above-average temperatures next week, it’s time to prioritize hydration.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body of Jonathan Scott, a 22-year-old man, found dead in a Spring neighborhood on March 8.

An investigation is underway after a homeowner was pistol-whipped and robbed during a home invasion in Spring. It happened after he opened his door for a woman who set him up, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office.

A man dubbed a shooting suspect by constable deputies is behind bars but not before they found some sizeable bags of marijuana, a bit of cash, a container with pills hidden inside and a gun. A bloody shirt was also recovered, but the context behind that was not disclosed.

The family of 11-year-old Braydin Barlow want further investigation into his death. Barlow's body was found in Cypress Creek on Friday.

The incident unfolded when the homeowner confronted two suspects breaking into their car, leading to shots being fired.

First responders are searching a creek in the Spring area after a 11-year-old child reportedly fell in and has not resurfaced.