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Firefighters with the Houston Fire Department were working to put out a fire in downtown Houston Saturday evening. According to HFD, the fire occurred at a shopping center located at 2323 San Jacinto Street. Initial details were limited, however, crews continued to work on the blaze throughout...

The community is remembering a former Harris County District Attorney who died Friday. According to information from his family, 89-year-old Carol Vance died on the morning of June 24. His daughter-in-law, Mimi Vance described him as being a revered member of this community, having been Harris...

On Saturday, thousands of people packed downtown for the Pride Houston Celebration and Parade. This year, there are six Grand Marshal’s and KPRC 2 spoke to one of them. Meet Travis Torrence! “I’m a lawyer, a community organizer, a philanthropist, I’m Black,” Torrence said. “I’m queer, and I’m...

Cristian Javier struck out a career-high 13 over seven innings, and Hector Neris and Ryan Pressly finished off a combined no-hitter as the Houston Astros shut down and shut out the New York Yankees 3-0 on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. This game was a scoreless pitching duel until J.J...

A 16-year-old teen stabbed her father during an apparent fight that turned physical inside a southwest Houston apartment complex, Houston police said. Officers responded to an apartment complex in the 12100 block of Fondren Road at around 11 p.m. According to HPD Lt. R. Willkens, the...

“Get serious about mental health support.” The murders of 19 innocent children and their teachers in Uvalde last month has pushed the discussion about mental health near the top as a part of gun control legislation. The U.S. Senate passed a gun safety bill this week that is designed to make it...

Two men are dead and two others are injured after a fight between two groups led to a shooting inside a home in southeast Houston, according to Houston police. Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 4200 block of Madden Lane near Leitrim Way at around 1:30 a.m. According to HPD...

Saturday’s Forecast: With high pressure in control, temperatures range from 100 to 102 degrees through today. We’ll challenge record highs Saturday. There is a less than10% chance to pick up a stray shower or thunderstorm but most of us will be dry with uncomfortable heat. Burn bans in...

The Houston Health Department is now involved in the quest for answers at the Sterlingshire Apartment Complex, and sent several inspectors to the property Friday. This comes as more news of deplorable conditions are being brought to light and tenants say management continues making matters even...

Authorities are responding where they say a man was killed during a double shooting in southwest Houston Friday afternoon. According to Lt. Crowson with the Houston Police Department, the shooting took place in front of a liquor store around 5:40 p.m. in the 2400 block of Fondren Drive. It is...

The body of a man was reportedly found dead next to a railroad track in northeast Houston, according to police. Authorities with the Houston Police Department say they received a call about the dead body around 6:22 p.m. on Friday evening. When officials arrived to the 6600 block of Hirsch...

Businesses are stepping up for their employees and offering to cover the costs for them to seek abortion care after the Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade. The court’s overturning of the landmark court ruling is likely to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. In some...

Since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ruling, many anticipate that it will lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Organizations against the decision have already planned protests, while other organizations who agree with the decision will hold a prayer vigil on...

Hey Houston, National Food Truck Day is June 24! (As if we needed another reason to feast😋) According to NationalToday.com, Friday is “a special day to champion food trucks and encourage the hardworking men and women whose food businesses support the local economy.” The website continues on to...

The Houston Health Department said a third Houston-area resident has been diagnosed with monkeypox Friday afternoon. The first two cases were confirmed on June 18. The department said although the three cases were linked to international travel, there are no known connections between the three...

An investigation is underway after a suspected robber was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in northwest Harris County Friday afternoon. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies with Precinct 3 responded to reports of a shooting in the 9000 block of Melody Park Lane...

Your A/C is probably working overtime lately. We don’t have to tell you that it is HOT in Houston. Is there enough power to go around? Could we have blackouts? We are looking into this. Other team highlights this week: New details about what was going on behind the scenes during the Uvalde...

A judge brought up concerns about the bond condition that says a couple accused of prostitution and child endangerment is not allowed to have contact with their 7-year-old daughter. The judge said she believes it’ll do more harm to simply cut her off from all of her family. For now, the judge...

Reactions poured in from national organizations and celebrities following the Supreme Court’s decision to end the 49-year constitutional protections for abortion on Friday. Here’s what organizations are saying: Planned Parenthood Texas “Today, the U.S. Supreme Court erased nearly 50 years of...

An 18-year-old mother and her 7-month-old baby have been reported missing, according to the Houston Police Department. Officers said the mother, Kennedy Greene, and the child, Kodi Davis, were both last seen on June 14 in the 8100 block of Fannin Street. The 7-month-old reportedly has...