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A child is now dead after they were reportedly trapped inside a hot car on Friday afternoon in southwest Houston, police say. Officials from the Houston Police Department said they received a call around 1:30 p.m about the child who was left in the vehicle in the 5100 block of Ingomar Way...

The Harris County Elections Process is in the spotlight again after a last-minute change was announced days before a primary run-off election. On Election Night, Harris County’s elections administrator said the plan for May 24 was simple -- to use law enforcement and deputized county employees...

A woman was taken into custody and a man is still on the run after both have been charged in a shooting that happened on May 7 in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Michael Henry McCaskey, 41, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and felon in...

Emotions were high Friday as family and friends gathered outside the 351st District Court room demanding justice, hoping that an execution date be set for Arthur Brown Jr., who was convicted three decades ago in the brutal execution-style murders of four people, including a pregnant teen. They...

Several children were assessed by a school nurse after the air conditioner refrigerant line began leaking inside their school bus on Friday. According to a spokesperson for the district, the incident occurred after the children had left Challenger Elementary School. The kids were said to have...

A bond has been set at $10,000 for a pastor accused of committing indecent assault against a woman since 2020, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. Gregorio Maldonado, 44, Pastor of Casa de MAAM, was arrested and charged with indecent assault on Wednesday. Deputies said the...

Three children were found unattended inside an apartment during a fire in east Harris County, according to Harris County Fire Marshal’s office. Firefighters were en route to the Bayou Palms Apartments located in the 13400 block of Woodforest Boulevard Friday afternoon. All three children were...

In 2019, the West Loop between the Katy Freeway and the Southwest Freeway was named the most congested highway segment in the state of Texas, and now in the country, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The ongoing intricate, mega-sized project to rebuild the West Loop/Southwest...

A large pothole has shut down three lanes at I-10 eastbound near SH 99, according to deputies with Chambers County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said in a Facebook post that TxDOT crews are currently fixing a “large hole” that formed in the center lane of the highway. Only one lane of traffic is...

A suspect seemed to have ignored the “Thou shall not steal” commandment when he stole a woman’s credit cards as she was praying in the chapel of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic church -- and then went on a shopping spree, according to court records. Brian Keith Wilson, 56, has been charged with...

Deputies from the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office are searching for 15 people who escaped from a vehicle during a traffic stop on Thursday. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted to stop a silver GMC Sierra pickup truck for a traffic violation on US-59 near Pierce, but the driver...

You probably know by now, that our Bill Spencer has a passion for helping people. This week he’s helping families save money on one of the most important things: healthcare. Plus, why does Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo say she expects to be indicted? We are always following the latest...

A woman was charged after she shot a man inside an apartment in southwest Houston on Wednesday night, according to Houston police. Police said it happened at the Crossing at Berkley Square in the 5900 block of North Braeswood Boulevard shortly before 9:30 p.m. Officers initially responded to a...

Family, friends, and loyal customers attended the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of Sunshine’s Vegan restaurant. Sunshine’s Health Food Store & Vegetarian Deli has served the Houston community for over 30 years and opened its second location, located at 1202 Lockwood, on Saturday. “I never...

Texans and Texas businesses can save on certain water- and energy-efficient products from May 28-30 for the sales tax holidays. “Anyone who’s lived through a Texas summer knows triple-digit temperatures, outdated water systems and inefficient appliances can put a strain on our water supplies...

Sometimes the temptation to have a double scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day wins out despite you knowing your gut is sensitive to dairy. Or maybe it’s not dairy and you’re still feeling bloated or tired after eating. Well, many folks are turning to food sensitivity tests to figure out...

This week’s KPRC 2 and UTMB Health Athlete of the Week is Pearland Oilers junior Abigail Gutierrez. The Lady Oilers’ pitching ace has been phenomenal all season, helping lead Pearland to the regional semi-finals with a record of 14-1. In last week’s regional quarter-final game against Clear...

The Grand Parkway is used by thousands every day. It’s a 184-mile toll road connecting seven counties around Houston. With construction in northeast Houston coming to an end as the new stretch of pavement from New Caney down to Dayton opened on Thursday, May 19, the vision of creating the...

Houston SPCA’s smallest felines are ready for the pomp and circumstance. The animal organization said that over 193 neonatal kittens were cared for in the site’s lifesaving nursery, which opened in March. Photos provided by the Houston SPCA showed the kittens holding a tiny graduation cap that...

Homicide detectives ware investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a car in Third Ward Friday morning. According to Houston police, the man’s body was found inside a vehicle in the 3400 block of Tuam shortly before 11 a.m. Police said a suspect driving a white vehicle was seen...