State Rep. Gene Wu says Texas must do more to support public education and address the root causes of youth crime, arguing that underfunded schools and a lack of mental health resources are contributing to problems in the state’s juvenile justice system.During a Houston Community...
This weekend's Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris will go ahead as planned despite the historic heat wave gripping the country and stretching emergency services, organizers said on Friday.Hours after Paris police authorities said they wanted the event canceled, the F...
Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 Russian regions as well as the Russia-held Crimean peninsula, the Black Sea and the Azov Sea, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Friday.It appeared to be one of the biggest drone attacks on Russia...
Houston police say four people have been transported to hospitals after an argument resulted in two groups exchanging gunfire in the Fifth Ward Thursday evening.It happened in the 5300 block of Coke Street.Police say there were two groups of individuals involved in some sort of a...
Four people were injured by gunfire following an incident in Houston's Fifth Ward on Thursday evening, officials said. Houston shooting: Four people injured by gunfire following incident According to authorities, the shooting occurred near the intersection of Coke Street and Fin....
It has been three days since a massive fire at a recycling facility in Houston’s East End.Over 100 firefighters fought the flames at Mammoth Metal Recycling, which burned overnight and into Tuesday. While no injuries were reported and the exact cause remains under investigation, ...
A deadly crash in north Harris County has led to crews shutting down a feeder road to Beltway 8. Beltway 8: Deadly crash stops feeder traffic The crash was reported on feeder road of North Sam Houston Parkway West <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sharmon+Rd+%26+TX-8+Bel...
HPD says they believe that the crash wasn't an accident and that the man intentionally ran over the woman.
Residents on Houston’s East Side are demanding answers after a massive tire fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling sent a cloud of smoke into the air — and left people wondering what they have been breathing.Houston recycling company had history of illegal burning citations before massi...
A woman was killed after she was intentionally run over by a moving truck following an argument with a coworker Thursday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of South Gessner Road.Accor...
Since KPRC 2 first published body camera video showing a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy arresting a Conroe woman during a traffic stop, the video has gone viral on social media.Many viewers asked the same questions: Did the deputy have reason to believe he was in dange...
The Park Police posted surveillance footage and asked for help "identifying the individual depicted here in connection with a Destruction of Government Property investigation."...
Investigators say they worked with multiple agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and arrest the suspect in Lake Jackson.
A suspect is in custody following a deadly incident in West Houston on Thursday afternoon, officials said. Houston crime: Suspect in custody following deadly incident in West Houston According to Houston police, the incident occurred near the intersection of Gessner Road and Wes....
The parents of former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin say excessive force by police and delayed medical care led to his death last year, according to a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Oakland, California, several police officers and an ambulance company.In the law...
Court documents showed that the 20-year-old driver, who is now charged, showed signs of intoxication, and that he did not remember when he had his last drink....
A massive tire fire at a metal recycling facility in Southeast Houston has left community members deeply concerned over the dangerous pollutants their childr......
An Angleton man was arrested on 18 counts, including aggravated sexual assault of a child and trafficking, records show. According to the Lake Jackson Police Department, Adrian Gerard Johnson, 25, was arrested on Monday. Police say Johnson was indicted by a grand jury on several ...
Police said the 80-year-old man died after being hit by a driver while he was crossing the road with his wife, who had just gotten off work.
A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing keepsakes and valuables from a Houston cemetery mausoleum with her toddler in tow. The Harris County Pct. 5 Constable’s Office says Renee Amber Fennel, 37, was arrested Wednesday on charges of burglary and theft from a graveyard. Earlie...
They've died from artillery fire, aircraft crashes, gunfire, disease — even by execution — in conflict zones and elsewhere around the world.Over the 180-year history of The Associated Press, 38 journalists have fallen on the job while working for the independent not-for-profit ne...
The 37-year-old woman whom officials called the "Crypt Crook" was taken into custody on Wednesday, but that wasn't her first run-in with police.
Air Alliance Houston will hold a news conference Thursday morning following the large fire at Mammoth Metal Recycling in southeast Houston that burned for more than 24 hours and raised ongoing concerns about air quality in nearby communities.The briefing comes after the fire at t...
A major traffic backup is impacting drivers on the Southwest Freeway this morning after a crash involving a heavy truck led to a hazmat spill near Bellaire Boulevard.Sky 2 video shows the slowdown stretching along IH-69 Southwest Freeway, with traffic coming to a near standstill ...
Multiple lanes are impacted after a heavy truck crashed in southwest Houston Thursday morning. According to Houston Transtar, multiple northbound lanes of I-59 Southwest Freeway at Bellaire Boulevard are closed after a heavy truck caught fire around midnight. The incident caused ...
Houston police are searching for the suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run in north Harris County. Sergeant Griffith with the Vehicular Crimes Division reports the incident happened near Airline Drive and Old Airline Drive. Deadly hit-and-run crash on Airline Drive A veh......
A missing giraffe in the Texas Hill Country has inspired a flood of humorous social media posts from local agencies and organizations across the state.Houston Weather: Summer Heat Settles In Through The End Of JuneGracie the Giraffe was reported missing from Cedar Hollow Ranch in...
A woman who investigators say was recorded taking items from inside a west Houston cemetery mausoleum is now in custody, according to Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Terry Allbritton.PREVIOUS: Woman accused of stealing jewelry from the dead at a mausoleum in west HoustonThe co...
Newly released video shows Houston police officers knocking on a hotel room door during a hostage situation that unfolded early Thursday morning at a southeast Houston hotel.The incident happened at the WoodSpring Suites on Cityscape Avenue.According to investigators, a woman tex...
One man has been placed in custody after holding his girlfriend hostage inside a hotel room in the South Acres area, Houston police report. Lieutenant Larry Crowson reports the incident began around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday after south-east patrol officers were called to a Woodspri...
Authorities said the truck was hauling tomatoes before it caught fire, causing several northbound lanes along the freeway to close near Bellaire.
A horrifying mid-air emergency unfolded when a plane was diverted after the captain experienced a medical episode during the flight.
Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets as communities across the South American country sustained damage.Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency in an add...
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.Arnold is accused of being the “primary conspirator” before three men in their late teens were held at gunpoint, battered ...
What started as a traffic stop for a turn signal violation and dim license plate lights ended with a Conroe woman in handcuffs, pleading for help and repeatedly asking for a female officer.KPRC 2 exclusively obtained bodycam video showing the May 21 arrest of 40-year-old Elizabet...
The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and firework stands across Texas are open for business as people stock up for holiday celebrations. Rosenberg passes ordinance aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks In Rosenberg, city leaders passed a new <a href="https://public...
An Indiana man was charged Wednesday on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media.Kevin Singh, 48, faces felony charges for stalking and intimidation, as well as a misdemeanor harassment charge. He was arre...
A landmark Texas privacy law designed to shield the families of murder victims from public trauma is facing a modern-day crisis in the digital "true crime" era. Texas privacy law 13 years ago, Texas passed Senate Bill 1512, a statute aimed at keeping graphic crime scene photograp...
The Houston Fire Department is reporting the massive fire that caused a huge plume of smoke to fill the sky earlier this week is now completely out. Southeast Houston fire completely out, officials say Officials said the hazard has been mitigated. Authorities stated that ......
A former Army solider pleaded guilty last week to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, the Department of Justice announced. Seth Herrera, 36, from El Paso, pleaded guilty to child exploitation crimes, including attempted production of child sex...
A woman who was caught on camera stealing a Knicks parade garbage can was apparently fired from her job shortly after a video surfaced and went viral.
A second federal investigation is now open into the Katy Tesla crash that killed a woman in a home. Katy Tesl...
A church employee has been arrested following 18 felony grand jury indictments for sexual-related offenses involving children, according to the Lake Jackson Police Department....
48 hours after flames ignited at an East End Houston recycling plant, we’re learning new information about the materials on site at Mammoth Metals Recycling.According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, any facility that recycles tires is required to register with t...
A man is in Galveston County custody for a Texas City double shooting that later killed one of the victims, according to police. <...
There is Tesla news. Texas crash victim Martha Avila's family filed a lawsuit against the car company and driver.
The leader of a secretive South Korean church was arrested on suspicion of election influence Wednesday as authorities widened an investigation into allegations that he illegally recruited thousands of followers into the conservative People Power Party. The Shincheonji Church has...
What’s in the air? East Houston residents demand answers after Mammoth Metal Recycling fireResidents on Houston’s East Side are asking a pressing question in the wake of a large outdoor recycling fire: What exactly are they breathing?The air near the intersection of Kellogg and L...
A chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams and several other people have been arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme involving a city contract, according to a person familiar with the matter.Frank Carone, along with his brother and two ...
Sugar Land police are searching for a suspect who left the scene of a traffic stop where an officer was injured. Officer injured during traffic stop According to officials, around 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday, a Sugar Land Police Department officer conducted a routine traffic stop on a v...
Good morning, Houston.☀️We have so much to talk about, but first, happy hump day. Can you believe we are halfway through the week? I can’t. But that makes sense because most of us were out on Monday, enjoying the long holiday weekend. But let’s get into the news of the day. The f...
Those driving southbound on the North Freeway near Greens Road may experience delays due to a heavy truck crash reported by Houston TranStar.
As electric bikes and scooters become more popular among teenagers, doctors are warning families about the risk of serious injuries, especially traumatic brain injuries.One Houston-area teen knows those dangers firsthand.Halle Neely was riding her electric scooter without a helme...
The Webster community is coming together to help more than a dozen families after a fire ripped through an apartment complex over the weekend. Webster community supporting families displaced following fire Officials now believe a lightning strike may have caused the fire. 1......
The Houston police officer who was fired after posting a racially charged and profanity-laced video on social media was involved in dozens of misdemeanor and felony cases, according to a review by ABC13....
The family of 76-year-old Martha Avila, killed when a Tesla crashed into their Katy-area home, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla and the driver.The lawsuit, filed Monday in Harris County, comes just days after the June 19 crash that killed Martha Avila and left her...
A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Tesla was at least partially responsible when one of their cars slammed into a west Harris County home and killed a 76-year-old woman....
For the first time since a massive fire tore through a Houston recycling facility, the managing director of Mammoth Metal Recycling is speaking publicly.Managing Director, Prateek Desai, told KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel that the company is making sure this doesn’t happen aga...
A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.The Trump administration's reversal of long-standing policy against arrests at immig...
Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit in Texas after a crash that allegedly involved the company's Autopilot system left a 76-year-old grandmother dead inside her family's home. Lawsuit filed against Tesla following deadly crash in Katy The lawsuit, filed in Harris County....
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