It's been over 40 years since Chuck Wacaser was tragically murdered in his Houston apartment, yet the case remains a heart-wrenching mystery for his family.

A historic rebrand of the Boy Scouts of America has been followed by a small uptick in young people joining what will now be called Scouting America.

Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 2, a bill that will allow school choice and vouchers in the state.

A Texas crisis communications specialist has sued Blake Lively for defamation.

A line of Mexican National Guard and Army trucks are rumbling along the border separating Ciudad Juárez and El Paso, Texas, among the first of 10,000 troops Mexico has sent to its northern frontier following tariff threats by President Donald Trump.

In a recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott, discussions centered around improving border security and addressing the growing challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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In the "Cowboy Carter Chronicles," Digital Producer Jyesha Johnson explores Beyoncé's groundbreaking impact on country music and its historical ties to Black culture. Beyoncé's album, "Cowboy Carter," symbolizes perseverance and reclaiming space, paralleling the post-Civil War era when Black communities established their own towns amidst systemic oppression.

A worship leader at a church in Conroe has been arrested, accused of sexually abusing a young girl who went to the church.

Drivers are asked to plan for extra time in their morning commutes; slow it down, and use low beams. Serious accidents can happen on these foggy mornings and nights!

Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts.

Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and maybe even camp out (hey, free breakfast for a year is worth it). Bojangles is here, Houston—and they’re bringing the flavor.

Steven Lawayne Nelson maintained that he unknowingly participated in the violent church robbery but didn’t harm anyone. His execution was the state’s first for 2025.

Texas’ border spending exploded after Joe Biden’s election, then state leaders signaled a new willingness to reduce it when Trump won. That didn’t last long.

A Texas man has been executed for the killing of a Dallas area pastor who was attacked in his church during a robbery.

De’Andre Wright pleaded guilty to a murder charge in connection to the death of his girlfriend, Jasmine Muldoon.

Ahead of the start of the 2025 NCAA baseball season, college baseball coaches were high on the Texas A&M Aggies’ chances to bring home their first championship in program history.

The gang talks about the State of the State, how Abbott wields power and how many priority bills are too many priority bills.

The NFL is stenciling “Choose Love” in the back of one of the end zones at the Superdome for the Super Bowl on Sunday in an effort to encourage the country after a series of tragedies over the first six weeks of the year.

Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a car explosion captured on video in Detroit with the suspect believed to have fled Detroit and may be traveling to either Tennessee or Texas.

The agency’s reversal comes after a federal judge told the Trump administration it must continue to pay for grants and other programs it abruptly froze last month.

A worker was flown to a hospital by helicopter after being shocked by a live power line in Atascocita.

It might feel rare to hit the 80s in the middle of winter, especially since our average highs this time of year are between 65° and 71°. Believe it or not, it’s not all that unusual. In February 2024, we had four straight days of 80+ degrees on the 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th. Fun fact: every single day in February has a record high of at least 80°.

Missouri City Police Department is under investigation for destroying evidence without a court order, affecting around 100 cases.

He left his job after a KPRC 2 Investigation uncovered questionable contract dealings. Now former Houston Housing Authority CEO David Northern has a new job.

So far, the clues have been slim, but Harris County investigators alongside the FBI are expected to release new surveillance that they say shows the suspect leaving in a black car driven by someone else.

Gov. Greg Abbott said cutting taxes is a top priority, however, state lawmakers don’t have as much money to plug into tax cuts as they did two years ago.

Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for the week of Feb. 3.

One of the latest incidents involves a donation bin at a fast food restaurant in Houston. A manager at an El Pollo Loco restaurant noticed a box appeared on their property without permission, and paperwork associated with the bin seemed to indicate their signature had been used for authorization. However, the manager insists she never signed the paperwork.

A former HISD parent turned district advocate is raising alarms over Houston Independent School District's financial practices, particularly under Superintendent Mike Miles.

Texas National Guard soldiers can arrest and detain people for entering the U.S. illegally from Mexico under an agreement with the Trump administration that expands the military’s role in immigration enforcement.

Law enforcement say a 14-year-old who was riding a bicycle was hit by a truck in the northern part of Harris County Monday.

A Texas State Representative from North Texas has filed a bill to make “jugging” a new category of criminal offense.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding a missing 67-year-old man.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Franklin Joseph Perkins previously worked at the Kuk Sool Won martial arts studio and Gulf Coast Gymnastics, both located in Alvin.

After the snow and ice, residents in Porter experienced another "Brown Water Day." KPRC 2's Re'Chelle Turner first reported the issue weeks before but there's still something in the water.

After failed attempts in 2021 and 2023, southeast Texas lawmakers have filed bills to require generators in nursing homes and assisted living centers.

A peaceful protest is happening at a Houston-area park to advocate for immigration rights and protection for undocumented immigrants in Texas.

Kansas coach Bill Self is going for comic relief after the biggest blown lead in a loss in the storied program's history.

The tariffs, which also target China, are scheduled to go into effect Tuesday. They prompted immediate efforts to retaliate.

February brings love letters, pink sweaters, and often strong cold fronts! Here’s what we typically see this month.

Satou Sabally is heading to the Phoenix Mercury as part of a three-team trade.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in all state agencies, emphasizing merit-based advancement over race-based preferences.

Texas ordered a ban on the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek on government devices days after the popular chatbot has shook investors and the tech community in recent weeks for its ability to compete with OpenAI.

Gabrielle Aguirre talks about the ups, downs, and keys to becoming a boss lady

Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, is under scrutiny after Superintendent Mike Miles disclosed unauthorized spending that bypassed board approval.

February brings love letters, pink sweaters, and often strong cold fronts! Here’s what we typically see this month.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced the first round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th Texas legislative session, outlining a conservative agenda that includes school choice, banning THC, and placing the Ten Commandments in schools.

As immigration crackdown efforts ramp up across the U.S., the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and community residents will join to speak out on the fear some migrants have been feeling.

After the snow and ice, residents in Porter experienced another "Brown Water Day." KPRC 2's Re'Chelle Turner first reported the issue weeks before but there's still something in the water.

Despite the challenges, Fleming Middle School said it's seeing improvements in math, science, and reading

Exxon Mobil’s fourth-quarter adjusted profit managed to beat Wall Street’s expectations, as the oil and gas company increased production in Permian and Guyana.

Dude was probably not expecting his night to go the way it did.

Tomball police said the hospital was temporarily placed on lockdown as a precaution.

Across the country, dairy producers have dumped milk and infected chickens have been killed, including millions of egg-laying hens, causing egg prices to skyrocket.

After successful campaigns for House allies, the governor is in a position to set an ambitious course for the legislative session.

Neighbors called 911 in August after waking up that Sunday morning to find the home on Plains River Drive on fire. Inside, investigators found Kelly Masciarelli, her son Kolin Foster, and his girlfriend Cameryn Richard dead.

A federal judge filed a last-minute order extending a court agreement ensuring protections for children in federal custody the day after it ended.

One of the most prolific kickers in NFL history is denying claims that he behaved inappropriately during multiple massage treatments.

Fans of the 80s cult classic "Heathers" is coming to the stage as a musical but it's still darker than ever in a high-energy performance for one weekend only!

Houston’s main electrical company backed off plans to raise rates after facing sharp criticism for its response to massive power outages after Hurricane Beryl.

A cold front is bringing strong storms today, with potential hail and tornado warnings in eastern counties.

If you plan to pay by mail, we want to remind you to double-check everything!

Trump’s new directive that aims to increase death sentences clashes with some Texas lawmakers’ efforts to add guardrails to capital punishment.

“Now that we have this coverage, what do we do to make sure women can get it?,” one health advocate said.

Texas students' overall math scores dropped from 2022. But English learners and fourth-grade Black students did better than their peers elsewhere.

An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing teenage girl from Missouri City.

A man accused of killing five people in Texas in 2023 after a neighbor complained that he was keeping a baby awake by firing a gun in his yard late at night has pleaded guilty to murder charges and will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

The criminal charges against two former aides of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, related to a controversial $11M COVID-19 outreach contract, have been dismissed.

The move comes just days after federal agents launched immigration operations in various Texas cities.

Assembling bold flavors, rich in tradition at the latest concept restaurant in Houston's midtown

A San Jacinto County property owner said he’s spent thousands on maintaining the abandoned property next door.

Restrict THC, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the Patrick priorities.

President Trump has reignited his hardline immigration stance with the reappointment of Tom Homan as the nation’s ‘border czar.’

You’ve had all of the yearly check-ups and everything seems fine. Still, your child could have a deadly heart condition that could strike at any moment. This terrifying reality led one family to push for more testing to help as many people as possible in the area.

Legislators allowed doulas and community health workers to bill Medicaid last session. They’re hoping it’s just the beginning.

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston is awaiting federal guidance on a funding pause but remains committed to serving over 4,300 seniors and adults with disabilities through its Meals on Wheels program.

A hot mic moment during a Liberty County Commissioners meeting has sparked outrage among animal advocates, after audio captured Judge Jay Knight and Commissioner David Whitmire mocking advocates following a public comment session on the county’s stray and loose-owned dog crisis.

In this week’s episode, we talk about state House politics, proposals for the budget and the condition of water infrastructure in the state.

Law enforcement are searching for a man they say robbed a mailman at gunpoint near Tomball.

Investigators said they pulled over a car in a Sugar Land neighborhood and found several homemade community mailbox keys and a trash bag full of stolen mail.

According to the governor, 5,400 immigrants in Texas have a warrant for their arrest.

Attorney Sarah Corning with the ACLU of Texas explains the expedited removal process and what it means for anyone who could be facing deportation.

Ending birthright citizenship, increasing oil drilling, and leaving WHO are just a few bills the state’s Republicans pushed in Congress this month.

KPRC 2 Investigates found that drones from Mexico are increasingly flying into the U.S., posing risks by spying and smuggling drugs, which has led President Trump to demand urgent action to protect our communities.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking for anyone with any information or relevant concerns to reach out to them after arresting a man for allegedly possessing child pornography.

As Texas continues to be at the forefront of immigration enforcement, understanding your rights is essential during encounters with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Alex Bregman is one of the greatest players on the field and in the clubhouse of the Houston Astros’ golden era, but he is also expensive.

The 400 members of a special tactical unit left bases in Houston and Fort Worth on Monday morning, according to the governor’s office.

Vanderbilt is back in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 for the first time since 2014, ranked No. 23 this week.

Emboldened by Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination and disdain for pandemic-era mandates, skeptics are pushing for bills to make it easier to opt out of vaccines.

The Houston division of the Drug Enforcement Administration is assisting in deportation efforts across Harris County, leading to multiple arrests and detainments Sunday.

In this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, we’re taking a new look at barbecue. In Texas, barbecue means meat smoked low and slow, but as host Chris Shepherd explains internationally barbecue takes on a different interpretation with meat cooked fast over fire or charcoal.

The Houston Astros made a caravan stop in College Station, bringing General Manager Dana Brown, Manager Joe Espada and four Astros players to speak with sports management students at Texas A&M.

A fatal crash has shut down all lanes of Aldine Westfield Road in north Harris County.

A man has been taken to a hospital after authorities say he was shot at the American Legion Hall in Crosby.

Two fugitives listed on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List have been captured by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

About two-thirds of fast food and counter workers in the U.S. are women, many supporting their families on those wages.

Salvador Saucedo was able to escape custody around 7 p.m. Thursday night while at Mid Coast Medical Center.