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A Cypress man was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of a prolonged attack in which he smashed his way into an 86-year-old woman’s home, beat her and repeatedly raped her, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday. Jack Flynn Carlin II, 55, was naked and in the...

The last two years have seen a record-high surge in people seeking their first homes, with first-time homeowners making up more than a third (34%) of all homebuyers in the last year. However, house hunting, down payments, and closing costs are just the beginning of the journey. David Steckel...

Better weather, longer days and more schedule flexibility means home improvement season is here. Mallory Micetich, home care expert at Angi, joined KPRC 2′s Lisa Hernandez and Owen Conflenti on KPRC 2+ Wednesday to share some renovation strategies to save you time, money and curb some of the...

Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian accident that happened in southeast Houston Wednesday morning. Information is still preliminary, but police said a vehicle struck a man who was walking in the 10600 block of Fuqua at Beamer around 9:30 a.m. This is a developing story. We...

Medical experts with Texas Children’s Hospital will provide parents with useful information about the baby formula shortage Wednesday. A news conference will be held at 11 a.m. KPRC 2 is carrying a livestream of the event. Dr. Stan Spinner, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Texas...

Red Sox starter Nathan Eolvaldi needed just five pitches to get the Astros out in order in the first inning Tuesday night. Houston responded by hitting five home runs off him as part of a nine-run second to tie the MLB record for most homers in an inning, ending his night on its way to routing...

The above NOAA pic of the Atlantic Ocean skies full of Saharan dust is from 2006 and you can imagine that any tropical showers and storms would have a zero percent chance of forming in that kind of atmosphere. Those dusty skies are dry for one thing and particulates are falling downward toward...

From identity theft to check washing, the mail theft problem is troubling. A months-long KPRC 2 Investigation uncovered an enterprise where organized thieves are selling stolen checks and mailbox keys for thousands of dollars online. We are looking at how thieves are doing it, where it’s the...

Drivers are currently experiencing traffic delays after an 18-wheeler hit a bridge on the East Freeway Tuesday. It happened around 8 p.m. on East Freeway and Wayside. According to Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes, drivers have been experiencing delays as long as 17 minutes or more. Drivers are...

Wednesday’s forecast: Plenty of summer heat is expected today. Temperatures climb to the mid-90s. Humidity levels start increasing too, so it will feel hotter as we head toward the weekend. Weekend rain possible: Our next cold front we’re tracking will affect southeast Texas this weekend...

An investigation is underway after police said two men were injured in a shooting outside a bowling alley in southwest Houston Tuesday. It happened on Boone Road near Bissonnet. According to officers with the Houston Police Department, employees at the bowling alley were cleaning up and...

Puppy scams are not new. Con artists play on your emotions with the promise of a sweet, new furry friend that, in the end, victims learn may not even exist. The KPRC 2 Investigates team has a new twist on the old puppy scam that uses real pictures and videos of puppies that are actually for...

The mother of a teenager who died in a crash last year said her daughter will be recognized at an upcoming graduation ceremony. Stephanie Mendoza is still struggling with the loss of her daughter Annamaria Graciela Morales, 17. “Every morning I wake up and I have to remember that my baby is...

An investigation is underway after Harris County sheriff’s deputies said a man shot his ex-girlfriend and her daughter before turning the gun on himself Tuesday. It happened right before midnight in the 2500 block of 4th Street. According to HCSO Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the Galena Park police and...

One 10-year-old is making a difference in bringing needed medical supplies to Ukraine. Sebastian Blachno has spearheaded efforts to help Ukrainians in a big way after being inspired while attending a Ukraine rally in Houston with his parents. “I know that lots of people are suffering because...

A woman severely injured during a car crash is suing the Ford Motor Company and a Brazoria County dealership over a recalled airbag she said should have been replaced long before the accident. According to the lawsuit, Sara Morgan suffered “life-scarring personal injuries” when a Takata airbag...

For the second year in a row, KPRC 2 is paying tribute to the hard-working heroes in our medical community. We will recognize some of our “May Heroes,” with our HITCH mobile stage live from the Texas Medical Center on Wednesday, May 18. Coverage starts on KPRC 2 News at Midday (11 a.m.) and...

Dr. Stephen Klineberg, the founding director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and the creator of the Kinder Houston Area Survey, discussed the number one concern our neighbors are worried about -- the economy. The report found that 47% of Black and 40% of Hispanic Houston-area...

The Houston Rockets, who had the worst record in the NBA this season will select third in the upcoming draft. That was by virtue of Tuesday’s NBA Draft lottery. The Orlando Magic won the lottery for the right to pick first overall. Entering Tuesday night, Houston had a 14.5% chance of earning...

Houston police are looking into a string of slashed tires in the Third Ward area near Hutchins and Jefferson. Police said at least five vehicles were damaged on Monday, May 16. Investigators said the passenger side tires of each of the vehicles were slashed. Victim Jamal Talley said he was on...