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A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal home invasion shooting that left one man dead at a southeast Houston apartment, Houston police said Thursday. Nathan Nichols, 30, is charged with capital murder in the death of 47-year-old Kendall Lee. He was taken into custody on July 19 in...

A mother in Alvin has accused the city’s school district of mishandling an alleged violent attack against her daughter, at the hands of another student. The victim, who has been referred to as “Janie” to protect her identity, has special needs. According to her mother, Janie, who was...

TxDOT launched a statewide “Be Safe. Drive Smart” outreach campaign that will offer tips to keep everyone safe on Texas roadways. According to a statewide report, pedestrian fatalities from traffic crashes increased to 15% in 2021. In the Houston area, there were 1,466 traffic crashes involving...

A man charged with possession of controlled substance has been reversed due to findings of perjury and false evidence that was presented by former Houston Police Department Officer Gerald Goines, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office said. Goines, who is tied to a deadly botched home...

Authorities are reminding pet owners of the dangers heat poses to outdoor animals after they said five puppies died from heat distress in west Houston. “This was very disturbing because of the number of animals that died in this heat, and it’s preventable. That’s what’s really sorry about this...

Many purchases made within the App Store and Google Play Store are subject to an app tax, according to the Coalition for App Fairness. Rick VanMeter of the Coalition for App Fairness appeared on KPRC 2+ Thursday to share more about this tax. For his insights, watch the interview in the video...

Whether whipping up a quick, easy meal for your family or serving as the ultimate host, our expert chef has recipes to help do dinner differently. Expert tip: Once you bring your groceries home for the week, prep all your ingredients and store them in the fridge or freezer to quickly pull...

A man in his 70s is the the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in Montgomery County for 2022, according to Texas Department of State Health Services. The Montgomery County Public Health District said the patient resides in the 77301 zip code and is currently hospitalized. MCPHD confirmed...

According to the CDC, emergency department visits for eating disorders among teen girls doubled during the pandemic. Dr. Ana Brown, Clinical Director of the Eating Recovery Center in The Woodlands, appeared on KPRC 2+ to talk more about this problem. For Brown’s insights, watch the full...

Former Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt is helping a Houston area woman during a time of need for her and her family. A fan named Jennifer Simpson took to social media on Wednesday to sell a pair of JJ Watt’s women’s edition Reebok sneakers and a Watt’s jersey, in addition to, baked goods...

Cheese lovers can now enjoy a cheesy martini after Velveeta introduced its first-ever cocktail “Veltini.” Velveeta, a Kraft Heinz Company brand, has teamed up with BLT Restaurant Group to create the exclusive menu item for the summer The Veltini will be available at selected BLT locations...

A teen suspect was arrested after a man and three teens were shot and killed at a north Harris County apartment complex last weekend, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. Eric Reyes, 18, is charged with murder in the shooting death of 25-year-old Carlos Arrellano. Reyes was arrested and...

Question: Update on Fountain View Drive construction, when is all this work going to finish? Answer: Traffic is a mess out in southwest Houston, west of the Galleria area. Drivers have battled bumper-to-bumper traffic on Fountain View Drive, especially as they make their way to US-59 the...

Houston police are asking for the public’s help in finding a mother and son that have reportedly been missing since Wednesday night. Officers said Samanda Ramos, 39, and her son Brandon Ramos, 7, were last seen in north Houston in the 800 block of E. Rittenhouse Street around 9 p.m. According...

Thursday’s Forecast: It will be another incredibly hot day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the triple digits. With the humidity it will feel between 104-110°. Make sure you are careful in the afternoon heat as it will be relentless all day. Record-setting hot July: We are on track to...

Two carjacking suspects have died and three other suspects were injured after a pursuit that ended in a crash in north Harris County Wednesday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said they responded to reports of a carjacking in the 6900 block of Vicky Springs around...

A family is calling for justice after a 47-year-old man was shot and killed by a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy earlier this month. The family of Roderick Brooks said they expect a full investigation of the moments leading up to Brooks’ death. Family, loved ones, community leaders and pastors...

After the discovery of non-airborne mold on campus, Fort Bend Independent School District leaders announced that Barrington Place Elementary students and staff will spend the 2022-2023 school year at neighboring campuses. In a statement on its website, the district said, minor mold growth was...

The boardwalk is a booming business for the city of Kemah. However, Mayor Carl Joiner says negative social media posts by city employees is hurting tourism, but city council members call his claims ridiculous. “Kemah is a great place,” Joiner said. He says he’s trying to keep it that way by...

Firefighters were responding to a fire in northwest Harris County on Wednesday night. According to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, the residential fire happened in the 7300 block of Pebblemill Lane. The HCFMO says a woman and a 15-year-old boy were transported following the fire. They...