A woman used Text to 911 to alert authorities about being held against her will, leading to a rescue in Brazoria County.

If you enjoy soft ripened cheeses, it's important to check your fridge following a recall due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Savencia Cheese USA has voluntarily recalled certain soft cheeses produced at their Lena facility due to the presence of this harmful bacteria, which can cause serious foodborne illnesses.

A Dallas man was sentenced to 93 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to sell thousands of fake Texas paper vehicle tags.

Houston Police found a body in a southwest Houston shopping plaza

He was treated by doctors from the audience who were successfully able to relocate his right arm.

New York City is temporarily turning a cruise ship terminal into a shelter and services hub for asylum-seekers.

The Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is preparing for a Hard Freeze and Wind Chill Watch in effect from Thursday to Saturday.

How prepared is the state’s power grid to handle extreme weather?

KPRC 2′s news crew in Louisiana assisted a man who got into an accident as Hurricane Ida barreled down on the state.

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2017, file photo, Larry King attends the 45th International Emmy Awards at the New York Hilton, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. In its early years, “Larry King Live” was based in Washington, D.C., which gave the show an air of gravitas. Originating from Washington on the Mutual network, “The Larry King Show” was eventually heard on more than 300 stations and made King a national phenomenon. “Larry King Live” debuted on June 1, 1985, and became CNN’s highest-rated program.

March of Dimes working to address maternity-care desertsPublished: November 17, 2020, 6:07 pmThe March of Dimes is working to provide maternity care to people who live in areas where its not readily available.

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Houston Newsmakers: Cornyn confident but not comfortablePublished: November 1, 2020, 2:03 pmHis lead in the polls against opponent MJ Hegar is between 5 & 10 percentage points, depending on which poll you look at, but Senator John Cornyn (R) is not breathing easier.

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Houston company hopes to pump new life into Oil and Gas industry that’s been crushed by COVID-19Published: September 28, 2020, 6:39 pmIt’s no secret that COVID-19 has put the U.S. economy in a serious crunch. And the heart and soul of Houston’s economy, the oil and gas industry, has been especially hard it.

Good deals available as Houston’s travel and tourism industry begins a slow recoveryPublished: September 4, 2020, 6:54 pmHouston’s travel and tourism industry has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotels, bars and restaurants, and airports that pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the regional economy each year have shed tens of thousands of jobs since March.

Harris County Clerk sued by state, county GOP over effort to send ballot by mail applications to all registered votersPublished: August 31, 2020, 6:49 pmThe state of Texas filed suit against Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins Monday in an effort to stop him from sending vote by mail applications to all 2.4 million registered voters in the county.

Here's what Hurricane Laura sounded like in Port Arthur, Texas. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745.

Here's what Hurricane Laura sounded like in Lafayette, Louisiana. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745.

KPRC 2 reporter Brandon Walker talks with Vanessa Guillen's friends following their return from Washington D.C. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745.

"Free Grace!" - Michigan Teen Jailed For Failing To Do HomeworkPublished: July 20, 2020, 9:17 amProtesters say the same sentence, for a probation violation, wouldn't have been handed down to a white teen.

The body of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25, arrived in Houston Sunday ahead of a scheduled public viewing Monday and a funeral service Tuesday. George Floyd and his family are safely in Houston," Acevedo said in the Tweet. There will be a public viewing in Houston on Monday, June 8 followed by a private funeral service on Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. Both the public viewing and private funeral will be held at The Fountain of Praise church, located at 13950 Hillcroft Ave in Houston. Click here for more information about the public viewing and funeral.

Published: May 31, 2020, 11:47 amIf you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745.

Ask 2 Live chat brings KPRC 2 anchors and fans togetherPublished: May 29, 2020, 7:34 pmOn Wednesday, May 27, after the day's storms passed, KPRC 2's Dominique Sachse; Kris Gutierrez; Frank Billingsley; Khambrel Marshall and VP/General Manager Jerry Martin joined an intimate bunch of KPRC 2 fans for a live Q & A.

Church Suing Over Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order Destroyed By ArsonistPublished: May 25, 2020, 12:54 pmGraffiti reading "Bet you stay home now you hypokrits" was found in the parking lot of the First Pentecostal Church in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

KPRC Senior Scholarship: Lauren ButlerPublished: May 22, 2020, 6:18 amKPRC2 teams up with Texas Mattress Makers to give away the 17th scholarship for students heading to college.

KPRC Senior Scholarship: Samra VaidPublished: May 20, 2020, 6:18 amKPRC2 teams up with Texas Mattress Makers to give away the 16th scholarship for students heading to college.

KPRC Senior Scholarship: Richard GuzmanPublished: May 18, 2020, 6:25 amKPRC2 teams up with Texas Mattress Makers to give away the 15th scholarship for students heading to college.

KPRC Senior Scholarship: Austin WesneskePublished: May 15, 2020, 6:34 amKPRC2 teams up with Texas Mattress Makers to give away the 14th scholarship for students heading to college.

KPRC Senior Scholarship:Published: May 1, 2020, 6:21 amKPRC2 teams up with Texas Mattress Makers to give away the latest scholarship for students heading to college.

KPRC Senior Scholarship: Meet Bryan RodriguezPublished: March 11, 2020, 6:19 amKPRC2 teams up with Texas Mattress Makers to give away the sixth scholarship for students heading to college.

KPRC Senior Scholarship: Daniela HernandezPublished: March 4, 2020, 6:21 amKPRC2 teams up with Texas Mattress Makers to give away the fifth scholarship for students heading to college.

HOUSTON – A major race to watch on Super Tuesday is the race for Texas Congressional District 22 that covers most of Fort Bend County. The seat will soon be vacated by Republican Rep. Pete Olson who chose to not run for reelection. Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls and conservative activist Kathaleen Wall are headed for a May 26 runoff election to determine who will win the party ticket for District 22 race in November. See the results of the Texas Primary below:RepublicanDemocratAmong those vying for the Republican ticket was political newcomer Peirce Bush, grandson of President George H.W. He was the first member of his family to lose a race in Texas in more than 40 years.

KPRC Senior Scholarship: Elizabeth OgoloPublished: February 26, 2020, 6:50 amKPRC2 teams up with Texas Mattress Makers to give away the fourth scholarship for students heading to college.

Test it Tuesday: Will flameless, fuel-free lighter work in the wind and rain? Published: February 18, 2020, 8:08 amWe put the Atomic Lighter to a test to find out if it works as advertised.

6-Year-Old Completes 1,000 Acts Of KindessPublished: February 12, 2020, 8:37 amLiliana Hake says she has no plans to stop performing good deeds, and hopes her acts of kindness will inspire others.

KPRC Senior Scholarship: Ryan McDonaldPublished: February 12, 2020, 7:29 amKPRC2 teams up with Texas Mattress Makers to give away the second scholarship for students heading to college.

KPRC Senior Scholarship: Alyssa GroverPublished: February 5, 2020, 7:51 amKPRC2 teams up with Texas Mattress Makers to give away the first scholarship for students heading to college.

KPRC 2 Vice President and General Manager Jerry Martin wishes Bill Balleza a happy retirement from KPRC 2. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745.

Wisconsin 911 operator helps rescue Green Bay human trafficking victim being held captive in the Dominican Republic. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745.

Finders Keepers? Man Returns $27,000 In Lost CashPublished: January 24, 2020, 7:53 amGeorge Condash couldn't believe what he found blocking the ATM lane outside of his Westland, Michigan credit union.

Las Vegas Homeless Ordinance Draws ProtestPublished: January 22, 2020, 8:29 amDozens of protesters block the Las Vegas street to show opposition to strict new homeless ordinance set to take effect in February.

Playground Fight: Neighbors Sue Over Terminally Ill Boy's PlayscapePublished: January 21, 2020, 7:15 pmTexas family says they secured HOA's approval before constructing slide-and-swing set for their terminally ill 3-year-old now at the center of a neighborhood lawsuit.

HOUSTON – Texas Southern University Board of Regents addressed why they made the decision to place the school’s president on paid administrative leave. In November, a TSU employee was fired over admissions issues. Lane told KPRC 2 he was caught off guard when he first heard of the news. The board replaced Lane with Kenneth Huewitt as acting president. We thank the TSU community for its patience while we balance the competing interests of respect for ongoing internal investigations and external criminal investigations with the desire to provide additional context for our recent Board action.

DODGER FAN WANTS TO FILE SUIT AGAINST ASTROSPublished: January 16, 2020, 11:35 amDodgers fan who wants to file lawsuit over the cheating scandal with Astros.

A North Carolina dog gives birth to a puppy perfect for St. Patrick's DayIf you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745.

Officials said the accused gunman is also a student at Bellaire High School. “Our hearts go out to that student’s family, his friends, his classmates and the staff here at Bellaire High School,” she said. She said Bellaire High School is expected to be open Wednesday with heavy security present but later announced in a press release that classes will be canceled. HISD released the following statement:“HISD will cancel classes for students at Bellaire High School tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15. The city of Bellaire Mayor Andrew S. Friedberg released the following statement:We're all shocked and devastated by this afternoon’s senseless tragedy at Bellaire High School.

HOUSTON – Things got heated Friday in court when Maleah Davis’ biological father, Craig Davis, jumped across the courtroom to attack suspect Derion Vence on Friday, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. The DA’s office confirmed Friday afternoon that Vence appeared to the 308th court for a case. According to the DA’s Office, Craig Davis was an observer during proceedings in court and then jumped across the bar to attack Vence. Court documents reveal Vence is accused of striking Maleah with a blunt object, causing her to hit another blunt object and fall to the floor. He said he was knocked out during an attack and when he regained consciousness, Maleah and the family’s car were gone.

HOUSTON – A McDonald’s employee said she’s recovering after she was mistaken by a K-9 as the bad guy. Houston Police responded to a robbery at the McDonald’s located on 10323 East Freeway Tuesday just after midnight. The Houston Police Department said it’s Tactical Operations oversees the K-9 Units and they rely on information from individuals or businesses to give them information before they send the K-9 to the scene. HPD said in this case, a McDonald’s manager told Tactical Operations that all employees were out of the restaurant and they believed everyone was accounted for. The police department said Tactical Operations will put together an “after-action” report and take a look at everyone’s actions to see how to prevent incidents like this in the future.

Getting paid to attend a professional sporting event while eating all the delicious food the arena has to offer might sound like a fever dream to a hungry sports fan, but this can be a reality if you snag this NBA food taster job. The website Pickswise is offering a lucky individual $500 to become to official food taster for the NBA season. If you're picked, you'll get to travel to different NBA arenas to try the best grub they have to offer. The official food tester will be given $500, tickets to the games and an allowance to purchase food at the arena. Entering the competition is simple by following the steps on the Pickswise website.

It also attracts lots of “Fixer Upper” fans who are looking for a close getaway or lunch pit stop. Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise InstituteDr. Pepper originated in Waco and serves as the oldest major soft drink in America. The museum celebrates this in the birthplace of Dr Pepper and allows visitors to view the historic Dr. Pepper collection along with showing Dr. Pepper science demonstrations at the liquid laboratory. Fixer Upper' tours“Fixer Upper” and “Fixer Upper: Behind the Design” are popular HGTV shows where Waco natives Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines give client homes complete makeovers. Waco allows a handful of “Fixer Upper” fan tours that will take guests through the rich history of Waco and its sights, along with pointing out some notable “Fixer Upper” spots along the way.

She's expecting a boy; his name will be Rivers Monaco Roth. The 5 pm anchor and mother to four other boys says she's craving ice. Freeman was part of the big KPRC baby boom of 2011. The Houston native says her cravings have changed throughout her pregnancy and that right now she's craving OJ, lemonade and fruit juices. The former beauty pageant star says she's craving watermelon, sorbet and chips--and that she has a big aversion to chicken.

Skimming is a growing crime. It's when thieves copy your credit card information with devices they put on or inside of credit card readers or pay terminals.

Fueling up -- nearly everyone in Houston has to do it. For many people, all it takes to pay is a quick swipe of a credit or debit card. But that swipe could put you at risk if a crook has hidden a...