After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's path has become clearer since the dismissal of a federal investigation.

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

Sam Ryder's neck was bothering him and he wasn't sure he could swing.

Texas A&M defensive tackle meets with Texans

Respondents to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey expressed concern about a reduction in consumer demand and a potential recession.

Abbott’s closed-door address to the Federalist Society at UT Law Thursday drew peaceful protests.

The Houston Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying two teen girls involved in a violent robbery in Downtown Houston on December 17, 2024.

The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is expressing concern over the impact of rising tariffs on the state's foodservice industry, which employs 1.4 million workers. The TRA highlights that increased tariffs could elevate food prices, thereby increasing business costs for local restaurants, particularly affecting smaller operators. They emphasize the importance of strategic tariff use and advise businesses to discuss pricing with suppliers and consider alternative products. TRA urges consumers to support local restaurants to help sustain the industry and the communities it serves.

These Houston area chefs and restaurants are the best of the best, have you tried them?

Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change.

The Frisco community is voicing support for Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Frisco Memorial High School who was fatally stabbed by a fellow high school student at a track meet.

With Wednesday night’s victory over the Utah Jazz, the Houston Rockets have clinched a top six seed in the NBA playoffs and avoided the play-in tournament.

The University of Houston Cougars have are making their way to the NCAA Men’s Final Four in San Antonio.

Deputies said the driver pulled his passenger out of the car after the crash and did not appear intoxicated. He also passed field sobriety tests.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man in connection with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.

In their place, Brianna, Holly, Miguel, and Jake will be featured in future storm cycles.

Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s population booms.

A woman and her boyfriend have been arrested and charged after police say they tried to cover up abusing her child, according to the Tomball Police Department.

Weather forecasts sometimes warn of storms that can unleash rains so unusual that they are described as 100-year or even 500-year floods.

Saturday storm system may bring showers and storms during Final Four Watch Party

Authorities did not say how the individuals arrested in Hays County may be tied to the Venezuelan gang. It was also unclear what criminal charges people may face, though drugs were seized.

Baytown police confirmed with KPRC 2 the dogs belonged to the baby’s parents. Since then, those dogs have been seized by animal control.

We actually have a chance to break record mid-week. As you get the kids ready for school, you might want to dress them in layers, by 7 a.m., we will be in the 60s and hit our high in the 80s by afternoon. Plus, the humidity will make it feel a little warmer too!

If passed, ICE agents can then train deputies and jailers on how to identify and apprehend undocumented immigrants.

That journey hit a setback this week when she discovered someone had stolen her generator — a key component of her operation.

Senate Bill 16 would create new barriers for voters and new burdens for election officials.

A 1-year-old baby was rushed to a hospital Tuesday afternoon following a dog attack, according to Baytown Police Department.

The legislation was written after the state’s largest wildfire scorched more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle last year.

Owner Randy Hines teaches Tessa and Derrick his kolache-making techniques

Will the House agree to ban consumable hemp products? If not, Lt. Gov. Patrick says he’ll THC us in a special session.

The Texas Senate has passed a bill that will crack down on organized fuel theft rings across the state.

Are you heading to San Antonio this weekend to support the Houston Coogs?

Low severe weather threat north of Houston Wednesday

Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is set to host a job fair in Sugar Land on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

An advocacy group called Make Texans Healthy Again (MHTA) praised the move by the Texas Senate in a news release as a way to keep people from using food stamps to buy soda, candy or other “ultra-processed products with no nutritional value.”

The Houston Cougars are headed to the Final Four this weekend! If you're not going to San Antonio to watch them in person, here are some spots around town you can visit and watch! Let us know where you're missing the game.

Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith and Azzi Fudd have reached out to a mental health professional for help at one point, seeking assistance to cope with the increasing pressure on college basketball players.

We actually have a chance to break record mid-week. As you get the kids ready for school, you might want to dress them in layers, by 7 a.m., we will be in the 60s and hit our high in the 80s by afternoon. Plus, the humidity will make it feel a little warmer too!

The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the lookout for an inmate who escaped from Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital.

On May 3, many Texans will vote on local leaders and initiatives. Here's how to check for elections in your area and register by April 3.

The senator’s embrace of the state party chair could neutralize a potential threat as Cornyn faces a challenging primary terrain.

The women’s Final Four is full of star players, top seeds and historic programs.

A suspected shooter is in serious condition after turning the gun on himself after killing two women in what appears to be an attempted murder-suicide Monday night outside a movie theater in Webster.

A major crash has shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 on the San Jacinto River bridge.

Madison Booker scored 18 points and No. 1 seed Texas used its stifling defense to reach the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2003, beating well-traveled point guard Hailey Van Lith and second-seeded TCU 58-47.

Investigators have identified a man who was found dead at a Montgomery County home Saturday.

The House Public Education Committee voted to advance a pair of priority bills to create education savings accounts and to raise how much state money public school districts receive.

Paxton’s office launched an investigation into the district’s policy after an administrator was caught on tape discussing a possible loophole in the state’s ban.

The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the lookout for an inmate who escaped from Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital.

Watch rain chances if you are traveling to the Final Four in San Antonio

Need to rehome your pet safely and legally in Houston? We've got you covered with a curated list of trusted animal rescue centers!

Dow, a major producer of chemicals and plastics, wants to use next-generation nuclear reactors for clean power and steam at a Texas manufacturing complex instead of natural gas.

At the hearing, the state provided evidence that Carlos Portillo-Molina, 45, began sexually abusing two children starting when they were between 7 and 8 years old.

Harris Co. Attorney Christian Menefee, who is running to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, will hold a news conference calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for the 18th congressional district.

State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply. These are some of the ways the state could spend the money.

Health officials said that the case is an adult female, age 50-60, associated with recent international travel. County health officials said that they are actively investigating the case.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers has become the first major league player to strike out 10 times in the first three games of a season.

The Houston Astros kicked off their 2025 season with a three-game series against the New York Mets. After splitting the first two games, they met Saturday night for the third and final match of the road trip.

Madison Booker scored 17 points and No. 1 seed Texas outlasted fifth-seeded Tennessee 67-59 in a tight battle Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

David Young, an 83-year-old man from Houston, Texas, has been reported missing since March 25. He was last seen leaving his residence near the 500 block of Seminar Drive in the Greenspoint area.

Hundreds of animals rescued from a fur and urine farm in Ohio are now finding new homes in Texas, with more on the way. Bears Etc. in Huntsville has already moved nearly 30 animals to a rescue near San Antonio.

Scudder takes over after a difficult 2024 election for the party.

Authorities with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a man who robbed a woman outside a bank has been taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle while running from a deputy.

Several bills have been filed in the Texas House and Senate this legislative session aimed at addressing the problem of truancy in Texas.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reaching out to counties using COVID-era grants to stop spending those funds as it evaluates $877 million in grant cancelations by the federal government.

Some 14,800 wildfires have burned 1,105 square miles so far this year — well above the 10-year average.

The race to fill a Texas congressional seat has candidates but no election date more than three weeks after Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death left a vacancy in a stronghold for Democrats, who are eager to cut into Republicans’ narrow U.S. House majority.

On April 3, the city council will vote on a new ordinance that could reshape how platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo operate.

Houston’s vibrant arts scene is set to shine once again as the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown returns,

Truancy remains a significant challenge in Texas, with around one million children reported truant each year. Recent investigations by KPRC 2 have shed light on the state's efforts—or lack thereof—in addressing this pressing issue.

HCC Coleman College’s simulation lab is a cutting-edge facility designed to provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences that elevate their careers in health sciences. Dr. Lutricia Harrison, President of HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, said the campus reflects HCC’s commitment to preparing students for various health fields by providing real-world experiences.

Authorities are on the hunt for Christopher David Hernandez, who was convicted of murdering a man over a parking dispute.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reaching out to counties using COVID-era grants to stop spending those funds as it evaluates $877 million in grant cancelations by the federal government.

An update shared by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board revealed the two workers who died were trying to escape moments after a gas leak at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery.

Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border has let up but rescues are still ongoing after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport.

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law, while a court fight continues.

Our KPRC 2 and UTMB Health Athlete of the Week for the Week of March 27 is Cinco Ranch Baseball star Lucas Franco. Franco is one of the top players in the state of Texas and has been a big part of the Cougars program since his freshman year. Now as a senior, he leads a young Cougars team who are trying to contend for their usual deep playoff run.

Wilyer Abreu dedicates this two-homer game to his newborn twin boys.

Some health care providers in support of Senate Bill 2880 said people who are mailed abortion pills aren’t given instructions and do not receive follow-up care.

In February, eviction rates in Houston soared, with a significant increase in people being forced out of their homes for nonpayment.

A Waller County judge enforces a temporary injunction to keep medical clinics owned by Maria Rojas closed.

A federal judge’s finding that extreme heat in Texas prisons is unconstitutional could lead to the state being ordered to spend billions to install air conditioning to cool them off.

A six month long investigation led to the arrest of a Galveston smoke shop owner and the seizure of $1.6 million. Sheriff’s detectives raided three Hazy Daze smoke shops.

Miguel Espinoza, accused of driving drunk and killing a family of four in a golf cart in Galveston, pleaded guilty before his trial began.

Yolanda Saldívar, the woman who killed music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez 30 years ago and serving her life sentence for the last three decades, has been denied parole, according to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Superior HealthPlan’s CEO, whom lawmakers grilled about the company’s alleged hiring of private investigators, was reportedly fired after the inquiry was announced.

Authorities have issued a Clear Alert for a woman missing in Montgomery County that is believed to be in imminent danger.

Imagine that... Investigators said they were called to scene where a young man was "mad" because he was woken up "to go to school and now he has a gun in [his] hand" only to find out she made false claims and "no gun was displayed during the altercation."

A Texas judge last month ordered Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who practices north of New York City, to pay the penalty for allegedly breaking that state’s law by prescribing abortion medication via telemedicine.

The Texas senate has passed a bill that would expand death penalty eligibility for individuals convicted of murdering children.

A county clerk in New York has refused to file a more than $100,000 judgment from Texas against a New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.

The Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS) invites the public to a free, community-wide event hosted by Frances Moody Buzbee on Saturday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moody Mansion, located at 2618 Broadway.

Five years after Jeremey Vasquez disappeared from Victoria, Texas, at age 16, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has released an age-progression image to aid in the search.

Only Gov. Greg Abbott can call for a special session. But in his role presiding over the Texas Senate, Patrick can block any bill from passing, giving him leverage to compel overtime sessions by killing must-pass legislation.

A judge will hear arguments on a temporary restraining order by the AG's Office to shut down the medical clinics owned by Maria Rojas, who is accused of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license.

The Houston National Cemetery will host a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony

A new Texas law mandates significant operational changes for the Texas motor vehicle industry effective July 1, 2025.

Lashareya Durden has rented a unit from CubeSmart storage on Atascocita Road for almost a year. She said she first had suspicions that someone had tampered with her unit when she found the lock had been changed.

TCU standout guard Hailey Van Lith says it was difficult, but she's glad to have shared publicly about mental health struggles she says she dealt with early in her basketball career.

A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don’t have air conditioning is “plainly unconstitutional.”.