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The Texas Department of Transportation’s accident statistics are in, and they paint a bleak picture of Houston area drivers. There is now empirical evidence that in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic, fatal accidents shot up in Houston. According to data provided by TXDOT, during the same...

Among the hundreds of suspects who participated in a riot and attack at the U.S. Capitol building, 14 were from the Houston area, and dozens more were from Texas. What happened on Jan. 6, 2021 is a day many say they will never forget and an event which divided Americans across the nation. On...

The Pasadena and Greater Houston community is remembering the life of country music icon and local legend, Mickey Gilley. Gilley, known as the “Original Urban Cowboy” passed away at the age of 86. His friends, loved ones, and the City of Pasadena are holding a memorial service Thursday at 6:30...

Charges have been filed in the missing person’s case of Felicia Johnson, who disappeared after leaving a Houston nightclub nearly two months ago, according to the Houston Police Department. Chukwuebuka Nwobodo, 28, was charged with murder and tampering with evidence on Thursday. He is currently...

The Houston Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a woman they say attempted to rob a store while pointing a knife at the clerk. According to HPD’s robbery division, the incident occurred in the 13100 block of Dunlap Street back on May 8 around 11 a.m. Surveillance...

This Texas kid is continuing to make his home state proud! Eleven-year-old Orion Jean took the stage on Wednesday as the closing keynote speaker of the 2022 Rotary International Convention. Officials say he was able to speak to and inspire 11,000 adults from around the world during his speech...

In anticipation of the extreme heat this weekend, the City of Houston activated its public health heat emergency plan, which provides resources for those who need to take refuge from heat. The National Weather Service is predicting heat index values will surpass 105 through the weekend. Anyone...

A beloved Katy restaurant is expanding. Phat Eatery will open its second location in the Grogan’s Mill Village of The Woodlands in early 2023. With 7,800 square feet of space, the new location at 2290 Buckthorne Place is more than twice as big as the original and will seat as many 180 guests in...

Department of Homeland Security issues national terrorism advisory system bulletin regarding threat environment across the U.S. The department of homeland security recently issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) due to the “continued heightened threat environment across the United...

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday that he sent a letter directing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to create the new position of Chief of School Safety and Security. Abbott said the Chief of School Safety and Security will be a recognized expert on school security and...

The family of a man who was fatally stabbed in Greater Third Ward is asking for the community’s help in identifying the suspect involved. The stabbing was reported on Nov. 18 in the 3500 block of Drew Street. Houston police said Michael Berry was found stabbed in that location and taken to a...

An off-duty Brazoria County Officer who was sent to Uvalde to assist other law enforcement agencies following the deadly shooting at an elementary school that claimed 21 lives last month was fired on Wednesday, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said. According to the department, Deputy...

A suspect has been arrested and charged after fatally shooting his accomplice and injuring a victim during a robbery in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Julio Arnoldo Osorio Saca, 18, has since been charged with murder and aggravated robbery. On Tuesday, police...

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will host its 25th annual powwow in The Pavilion at Coushatta Casino Resort this Friday and Saturday. The powwow is one of the largest Native American gatherings in the southern United States where world champion Native American dancers and singers gather to...

The pace of apprehensions along the southwest border has not slowed since reaching record numbers in fiscal year 2021. A deep political divide remains over how to handle those caught illegally crossing the border, as well as enacting immigration reform as a whole. KPRC 2 Investigates recently...

A 46-year-old Houston man has been taken into custody on charges of sex trafficking and could possibly spend the rest of his life behind bars, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced. Larry Odell Lewis, self-proclaimed as “Lavish,” was arrested Wednesday after a federal grand jury returned an...

Passes are now on sale for the Comicpalooza convention happening this summer in Houston. Comicpalooza, dubbed by its website “the largest pop culture festival,” will be held July 15-17 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Guests for the 2022 convention have not yet been announced...

The last two years have transformed how people entertain in their homes, placing a greater importance on outdoor spaces. One of the summer’s emerging design trends is the concept of bringing indoor furniture and décor outdoors to achieve a cozy feeling. New York-based interior designer Mikel...

A cold case has been partially solved after a woman who was kidnapped 40 years ago has been found alive, according to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The family of “Baby Holly” can now find peace in knowing she’s alive and well thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Texas Attorney...

A fight between two groups of men outside an east Harris County trailer park led to a man being fatally stabbed early Thursday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say it happened at a trailer park located in the 1500 block of North Market Loop near Decker Drive in Baytown...