With nearly 40% of these cases labeled as 'undetermined,' loved ones like the family of a 22-year-old found in Buffalo Bayou are seeking answers and closure.

The Texas comptroller holds tremendous power over the program, including choosing which companies the state will pay millions to help manage it. Voters will decide who runs the agency next year.

A Trump administration proposal would strip Texas’ more than 86,000 DACA recipients of their work permits — including two nurses who say they’ll move to other states if that happens.

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 Houston Reddit post has sparked discussions about the safety of celebrating Día de los Muertos due to fears of ICE raids. Concerns have risen as ICE's presence has been prominent in cities like Chicago and Los Angeles, leading to the cancellation of celebrations in some places. The original poster, a naturalized U.S. citizen, shared apprehensions about attending events, prompting advice from others to take precautions. An ICE operation in Pasadena further heightened tensions, as a standoff occurred following the attempted arrest of an immigrant previously deported.

For 79-year-old Jeanette Ubernosky, a simple knock on the door means more than just a hot meal it’s comfort and connection.

Months after the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) switched to a new child support payment system, parents across the state say they’re still waiting for money that should have already reached their bank accounts

The state comptroller’s office said it would stop issuing or renewing certifications under the Historically Underutilized Business program. Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said it was the latest step toward ending DEI in Texas.

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.

Democrats say Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is making good progress in practice, coach Steve Sarkisian says.

Temperatures tumble with a real fall feel

In the self-proclaimed “Pumpkin Capital of the U.S.,” Floydada farmers are exporting pumpkins across Texas and the nation.

Did you know that heart attacks in the early morning are more severe and deadlier than those later in the day?

Although the building is supposed to be abandoned, Houston Fire officials say the building is a known hangout spot for the homeless.

As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, the state’s grid manager is trying to plan how to provide enough electricity to meet the demand.

The federal marketplace’s health insurance premiums will cost more for many people. Enrollment runs Nov. 1 to Jan. 15.

With Halloween just around the corner, Houston's law enforcement is stepping up to ensure a safe trick-or-treating experience for everyone.

Texans will vote on a large menu of constitutional amendments Tuesday.

The article outlines the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that voters will consider in the 2025 Texas General Election. These propositions cover a wide array of topics, including funding for education and infrastructure, tax exemptions, criminal justice reforms, and public health initiatives. Each amendment is summarized with its purpose, potential impacts, and the arguments from both supporters and opponents, providing a comprehensive overview of how these changes could affect residents across the state.

A lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that dozens of Dallas’ city ordinances violate the 2023 “Death Star” law.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed a new district attorney for Montgomery County.

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.

At President Trump’s direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to “safeguard” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

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The driver allegedly told the officers the monkeys were a threat to humans because they had herpes and COVID.

Around 9:20 p.m., a confrontation between a man, his girlfriend, and the child's mother escalated in the parking lot, resulting in the man's girlfriend being shot in the leg.

Nearly a month later, the 20-year-old has been arrested and charged.

This new facility is set to triple the number of meals provided to Houston's children in need, expanding from 10,000 to a potential 26,000 meals a day by 2031.

Authorities say a pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Channelview Tuesday evening.

The attempted abduction happened just before 7 a.m. near the 900 block of 28th Street, according to the Galveston Police Department.

Texas families interested in school vouchers will soon be able to apply for what the state is calling Texas Education Freedom Accounts, according to documents obtained from the Texas Comptroller’s Office.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a Sergeant with the agency is in the hospital recovering after his vehicle was rear-ended while he was responding to a stalled vehicle.

Temperatures tumble with a real fall feel

Chicago native Cecile Wright opens Neal & Nettie’s Grocery in Kashmere Gardens, bringing fresh produce, a mobile food truck, and free nutrition education to serve the local community.

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.

According to court documents, the child journaled about the abuse, but the suspect would find the journals and destroy them.

Investigators believe the man raped at least three women.

Maine and Texas are the latest states where Republicans are pushing ballot initiatives targeting noncitizen voting, which is rare.

Drivers, be aware!

In Texas, 3.5 million Texans — including 1.7 million children — rely on SNAP, also referred to as food stamps, each month.

Officers arrived and found the man, who had been shot and was unresponsive.

Rockets take down Nets, 137-109.

With Houston's rents averaging $1,900, co-living is emerging as a game-changer for many people.

Help feed Houston families impacted by the federal government shutdown

The Galveston Police Department is looking for a suspect they say tried to kidnap a 13-year-old girl while she was walking to school Monday morning.

TABC says they were notified on Oct. 7 about an incident which occurred at Bedrock Tavern located on Grant Road. Two patrons were reportedly hospitalized after consuming shots of Jameson whiskey at the bar two days earlier on Oct. 5.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday tossed a three-judge panel's earlier ruling that found the ban violated students' free speech rights. The court's 17 judges will rehear the case.

Schatzline, who represents Fort Worth, is one the most conservative members of the Legislature’s lower chamber.

The sights, sounds, and tastes make Island Oktoberfest one of Galveston's most anticipated fall traditions.

The Liberty County mother who was accused of attempting to drown her three children after giving them NyQuil has been handed a bond of $3 million.

The suspect's condition is unknown.

Some air conditioning repair companies are telling homeowners they must replace their entire HVAC systems due to new refrigerant regulations, but industry experts say that’s not the case.

Nearly 900,000 people in the Houston area rely on SNAP benefits to buy groceries, but those payments could stop in November if Congress doesn’t reach a deal to fund the government by tomorrow.

Authorities in Texas say a baby is expected to make a full recovery after it was pulled from under a vehicle that had flipped during a crash.

After Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued last year, Dr. May Lau said she is moving to Oregon and doesn't need a Texas license anymore.

Authorities are looking for a 12-year-old boy after they say he stabbed his 13-year-old sister Friday evening.

With Halloween right around the corner, some families in the Jordan Ranch subdivision say their real-life nightmare has already begun and it’s not ghosts or goblins. It’s rats.

The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history.

Student enrollment at Texas colleges topped 1.6 million as of fall 2025, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Week 9 of college football has mainly seen the expected outcomes.

A takeover is meant to correct the course of struggling school districts. But it can become a fraught process since the district’s elected school board loses its decision-making power.

The Matagorda County Judge said the county’s budget doesn’t allow for “large-scale assistance” efforts

Hawkins spent two years as Texas’ top appellate attorney, but resigned soon after not signing onto Attorney General Ken Paxton’s 2020 election challenge.

The mother who was accused of attempting to drown her three children after giving them NyQuil is now facing felony charges nearly a month later.

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Police said the man's body was found near a known homeless encampment.

The post from the official Alamo account was condemned by Republican Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, who said “woke has no place at the Alamo.”

The crash happened around 7:10 p.m. at the intersection of West Baker Road and Country Club Drive.

Thousands of Texas families could soon lose access to the food assistance they depend on. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the federal agency that funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), says there is not enough money to pay for full November benefits if the government shutdown continues past the end of October.

An investigation is underway after two adults and a child were all found dead Thursday afternoon inside a home in Montgomery County.

The Statue of Union stands as a new landmark with an old lesson that peace, kindness, and understanding are what truly connect us.

The North Texas district is the 11th since 2000 to be taken over by the state and the second largest after Houston ISD.

The woman's parents have since created the Savannah Memorial Foundation, which hosts an annual 5K run and walk to raise money for Bay Area Turning Point

The cuts could impact as many as 300 seniors in Harris and Galveston counties

The chase ended when the suspect's vehicle hit road spikes and veered off 290 into a lake near James Muse Parkway.

Deputies say a 78-year-old man shot and killed his wife’s son after the son tried to break up a fight between the couple.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth joined KPRC 2 News at 8 a.m. on the KPRC 2+ livestream Thursday to answer all of your election questions.

Firefighters say the grandfather sustained serious burn injuries when he went back inside the apartment to try and save the two children.

Some students and professors say recent changes and scandals chill speech at universities. Others argue that conservative opinions can now be shared more freely.

Jacqueline Williams stood in disbelief at the entrance of her new home in Houston’s Sharpstown neighborhood, tears welling in her eyes.

The State of Texas Health and Human Services tell KPRC, SNAP benefits may not come in November if the government shutdown doesn’t end by Monday.

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.

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.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the Washington Commanders’ game at the Kansas City Chiefs because of an injured right hamstring and Marcus Mariota will start in his place.

The U.S. Senate must confirm the appointment. The Granbury Republican previously announced he would not seek another Texas Senate term.

The council meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

A Houston renter wrote to ‘2 Helps You’ saying she’s been waiting for months for her security deposit. Investigator Amy Davis started asking questions and that led to 25+ people getting deposit refunds.

Officers said the two women, who are well-known in the area, were fighting, which spread to the middle of the road and were rolling around on the ground when they were hit.

The 5th Circuit last year overturned its previous ruling that allowed racial groups to band together to challenge voting maps, laying the groundwork for Texas’ mid-decade redistricting.

“There’s nothing we can do out there,” Penny Dougherty said. “We have a pool that we rarely use. The kids don’t want to go out here — it’s too noisy.”

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.

An East Texas farm sued the local groundwater conservation district that has authority over the aquifer that would be pumped. As part of a settlement, the district has voided its original permits.

A man is dead after authorities say a forklift overturned on him, killing him.

Matthew and Eleanor are joined by Tribune D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum and radio host Chad Hasty to unpack the three candidates vying to be the Republican nominee for Senate in 2026.

Several rainbows and messages were displayed on the sidewalk where the crosswalk was removed in Montrose.

Deputies said the child was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive.

The cause of the fire is still unclear.