Houston Weather Forecast: Here is when and where rain is most likely to occur on Easter Sunday
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A storm system will push a front through most of Texas over Easter weekend, but most of our weekend will remain rain-free until late Sunday. Another round of breezy and most
Easter Sunday forecast is finally coming into better focus
In brief : In this update we take a look at the forecast for Easter Sunday, which does not look too impactful for the greater Houston area. Nonetheless we are likely to see rain showers, and a few sp
9 Houston universities make U.S. News' 2025 list of top graduate schools
HOUSTON, Texas -- Nine prestigious Houston universities have climbed through the ranks in U.S. News & World Report's recently released report of the best graduate schools nationwide for 2025. Severa
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2025 Summer Camps for Kids in Greater Houston
Advertisement Discover exciting adventures for kids of all ages with our top picks for summer camps across Greater Houston in 2025. Summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to start planning a
Houston summer program feels impact of federal DEI funding ban
HOUSTON – Just three months after President Trump signed an executive order halting all federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, the effects are beginning to ripple into l
Former Houston ISD chief operating officer Brian Busby found guilty of bribery
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The former chief operating officer at HISD and a landscaping contractor have both been found guilty of conspiring in a bribery scheme. Brian Busby, who worked his way up fro
Authorities investigating Houston south side shooting that left a man with gunshot wound in the face
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An investigation is underway after a man was shot in the face in Houston's south side on Friday night. The man's girlfriend told police that her boyfriend was involved in an
Theme park experts reveal University of Houston entertainment study could help bring a theme park back to the city
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A new University of Houston study shows what entertainment options Houstonians want, and industry experts reveal it could help entice investors to make it a reality. Houston
Houaton Fire Department says 320 fire hydrants out of service, City departments to conduct ‘complete review’
HOUSTON – One day after the city revealed two fire hydrants were not working as a massive fire engulfed a warehouse in northwest Houston, 2 Investigates learned from Mayor John Whitmire that two depa
Former Houston ISD executive, vendor found guilty on 33 counts in bribery, conspiracy scheme
Colleen DeGuzman A federal grand jury Friday returned guilty verdicts against a former Houston Independent School District executive and a vendor accused in a multimillion dollar bribery scheme. Ove
Houston woman shot by FBI agent in south side is in recovery as the investigation continues, authorities say
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The FBI was back out in south Houston Friday, piecing together what they say happened when an agent shot a woman with a machete on Thursday afternoon. A source briefed on th
Search warrant details murder of suspect in Memphis shooting that left 1 dead, Rapper Sauce Walka injured
HOUSTON – KPRC 2 has obtained a search warrant revealing new details in the death of 21-year-old Jayden Dandridge, who was found fatally shot at an abandoned mall in Houston. Dandridge was identifie
City of West of University has failed to fix 20-year-old water leak on Stella Link Road, residents say
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The city of Houston has been dealing with aging infrastructure, which means hundreds, if not thousands, of water leaks across the city every day. In fact, in 2023 alone, the
Houston: Family receives mother's remains months later, one hour before mortuary received cease and desist
HOUSTON - Donald Gordon says, after seeing the conditions inside Richardson Mortuary on the news and not having his mother Donna Gordon's remains since her funeral on December 21st, he and his fam
Source: Texans signing tight end Irv Smith Jr. to one
HOUSTON – The Texans are re-signing veteran tight end Irv Smith Jr., a former Minnesota Vikings second-round draft pick, to a one-year contract, per a league source. He played in five games with o
Dixie Longate spills the (Tupperware) tea behind the scenes of her one
HOUSTON – The fast-talking, positivity-spreading, red-headed beauty Dixie Longate has been entertaining and inspiring audiences with her one-woman show, ‘Dixie’s Tupperware Party’ for 17 years. Her
Person of interest wanted in connection with shooting that injured 7-year-old boy on Northborough Drive in Greenspoint, HPD says
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A person of interest is wanted in connection with the shooting of a 7-year-old boy in Greenspoint from earlier this month. The Houston Police Department released an image
LIST: Here’s where to get the best crawfish in Houston area, residents say
HOUSTON – Hey Houstonians, we asked and your answered on the best places to get your crawfish fixin. Crawfish season is heating up, and seafood lovers all over the Bayou City are getting their bibs
Mother claims she has not received her daughter's remains from Richardson Mortuary for 15 months
HOUSTON - Racquel Williams says her baby died 13.5 hours after being born, and she trusted Richardson Mortuary to cremate her child. Instead, nearly 15 months later, she has not received her child
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 18, 2025)
In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," our hosts talk with Brandon Rottinghaus , University of Houston political science professor and co-host of Houston Public Media's Party Politics , who d
Think you could make the Rockets half court shot? Helpful tips to get chosen!
HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets have officially blasted their way into the NBA Playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season, and the excitement is off the charts! And speaking of game-day acti
Rapper Boston Richey accused of choking pregnant ex outside Houston club
Rapper Boston Richey , whose real name is Jalen Taheen Foster, is facing charges after being accused of assaulting his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Tatiana “Chanell” Charles, outside a Houston nightclub
Acres Homes Farmers Market partners with METRO to bring fresh produce to food desert
HOUSTON - Twice a month at the Acres Homes Chamber for Business and Economic Development , there is a Farmers Market that has a host of vendors. Starting on Saturday, with the help of METRO, pe
Hello Houston (April 18, 2025)
On today's "Hello Houston," Ernie, Frank and Celeste discuss the big topics of the day including yesterday's University of Houston immigration enforcement protest, Senate Bill 22 which seeks to bring
Rookie Cam Smith homers twice with 4 RBIs to power Astros to win over Padres
HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Cam Smith homered on his first two at-bats and had a career-best four RBIs to power the Houston Astros to a 6-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. Smith connected of
Texans in desperate need of offensive line upgrade as NFL draft approaches
HOUSTON (AP) — After the beating C.J. Stroud took in Houston’s divisional playoff loss to Kansas City it was clear the team’s top offseason priority should be upgrading its offensive line. Instead, t
Local community college trains next generation in cybersecurity
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Cybersecurity is not only for individuals to worry about, but it also affects businesses and community colleges. That is why San Jacinto College is asking lawmakers for $4.5 million t
Man convicted of killing family in Harris County gets death penalty
HOUSTON (KIAH) — A man who plead guilty to killing a family of three will be put to death. Jurors deliberated Xavier Davis' fate for hours in a Harris County court on Thursday. Last month, he plead