Houston weather: Storms possible in the area on Thursday
Rain and storm chances are possible on Thursday across the Houston area.
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HPD: Man fatally shot in southeast Houston on Broadway Street
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting after officers were called to the 8400 block of Broadway Street around 1 a.m. Friday.According to the Houston Police Department, officers arrived and found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound. The Houston Fire Department responded and pro...
Daredevil climbers hid in Empire State Building before stunt
Investigators now believe the suspects entered the Empire State Building the night before and hid there overnight.
Summer heat with low rain chances for July 4th weekend
Increasing moisture levels will lead to scattered storm chances as we head into July 4th weekend.
Tropics remain pretty quiet heading into July
The tropics remain relatively quiet for the end of June and heading into July.
Harris County Precinct 4 splash pads open early to beat triple-digit heat this Fourth of July
With Houston’s heat index pushing into triple digits, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is giving families a cooler option — and more time to use it.Starting July 3, splash pads across Precinct 4 parks will open two hours earlier than usual, welcoming visitors at 8 a.m. The fre...
Texas Hill Country flood relief fund distributes $82 million one year after disaster
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised $150 million in total, helping fund housing, mental health services and rebuilding efforts.
2 Newsletter: Fourth of July holiday weekend nears + a new KPRC 2 documentary
Good morning, Houston.☀️The Fourth of July holiday weekend kicks off tomorrow, and if you’re making plans—fireworks, cookouts, travel, or just trying to beat the heat—we’ve got you covered. In today’s newsletter: the top local stories, a few “Things 2 Know,” and a powerful new KPRC 2 documentary,...
Houston Fourth of July weekend forecast: Hot, humid and mainly dry
Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and the forecast for Houston and Southeast Texas is looking very summer-like: hot, humid and mainly dry.There will be a few isolated rain chances around, especially during the afternoon hours, but most outdoor plans should be in good shape. The bigger concer...
Trump Accounts start July 4: What parents need to know
Here's what parents and families should know about Trump Accounts.
Jury convicts Houston man Erik Arceneaux of murdering then girlfriend Maria Rodriguez
Nearly eight years after Houston mother Maria Rodriguez disappeared without a trace, a Harris County jury found her then-boyfriend Erik Arceneaux guilty of murdering her.On Thursday, jurors found Arceneaux guilty of murder after less than three hours of deliberation, bringing an end to a case pro...
A year after deadly floods, Texas lawmakers haven’t addressed training for emergency coordinators
In legislative hearings after last year’s July 4 floods, the state’s emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials to decide whether...
Fireworks eye injuries: Houston Methodist expert shares 5 tips to stay safe this July 4th
With the nation’s 250th Independence Day right around the corner, a Houston Methodist ophthalmology expert is urging families to take a closer look at fireworks safety — specifically when it comes to protecting their eyes.Dr. Andrew Lee, the Herb and Jean Lyman Centennial Chair in Ophthalmology a...
Repairman found dead inside vacant Atascocita home; HCSO seeks search warrant
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a home in the 12400 block of Crathie Drive in Atascocita around 10:45 p.m. Thursday after being flagged down about a repairman’s truck parked outside a residence, authorities said.Investigators learned the 31-year-old man had gone to the hous...
Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon
Interpol on Friday identified the main suspect in the Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia as a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine who remains at large. The police organization named Anastasiia Berezovska as the suspect in a Red Notice posted on its website ...
Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East Montana
This story contains descriptions of suicide and attempted suicide, including methods used.ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, non...
Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday condemned senators who blocked changes to a world-first social media ban for children, saying tech giants would use the delay to destroy incriminating documents that could be used as evidence against them.The government this week introduced to ...
The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections
The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend. It is capitalizing on the unpopularity of a government that’s trying to reform the sluggish economy, and eyeing promising prospects of power in an eastern region this fall. Yet the anti-migration nat...
Venezuelans are rushing to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply
Speaking in a hushed voice, Rosa López recalled how she had to sidestep the rows of bodies lying under a harsh sun as she helped her daughter search for her missing husband. Even her years working as a nurse did not prepare her for the sight of the dozens of dead wrapped in sheets or blankets.“We...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1596: The First Automobile?
Episode: 1596 Looking for the “first” automobile. Today, let’s try to find the first automobile.
California farmer and food marketer spar over who can sell white nectarines
Thousands of visitors have flocked to Cesar Mora's farm in central California this week to gather free nectarines.He's giving his harvest away rather than watching it rot as he's locked in a legal battle with a company that claims exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows. He'...
Steam railway that travels through the Swiss Alps celebrates its 100th anniversary
Train enthusiasts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway this weekend as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration.The Furka Pass, at an altitude of 2,431 meters (7,976 feet), is among Switzerland's highest Al...
World shares are mixed after Dow hits a new record, as some AI shares bounce back
World shares were mixed Friday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average set another record, as some key AI related stocks rose while others extended losses. The future for the S&P 500 gained 0.3% while that for the Dow slipped 0.2%. U.S. markets will be closed Friday for the Independence Day holida...
Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing
Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where he was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake. He is also a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal.In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled ...
Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine
Despite severe fuel shortages across Russia, President Vladimir Putin appears unbothered by Ukraine’s increasing attacks on his country’s oil refineries.He has shrugged off the setback for one of the world’s leading oil-producing nations as “not critical,” dismissed ceasefire proposals and insist...
Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
In the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen Eskås finally called time. Portugal advanced to the round of 16 after a 2-1 win against Croatia at Toronto Stadium on Thursday. That doesn't even begin to tell the story of the most dramatic of c...
Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?
President Donald Trump reshaped this year’s U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists to replace them. Now the question is whether he’ll put his money where his mouth is.With four months to go until November’s elections, it's still unclear how much MAGA Inc....
A fairytale at MSG: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding set to take place
Today will be a fairytale. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is slated to take place Friday at Madison Square Garden, where the couple's closest friends and family — and several hundred more — will attend what is expected to be an elaborate event inside the iconic New York venue. Many of th...
Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey. But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the U.S. president to secure his presence at the Ankara event — an appearance that may even come ...
Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70
Lam Wing-kee, a former Hong Kong bookseller who became a symbol of resistance to Beijing's crackdown on speech freedom after he was seized by Chinese authorities in late 2015, has died in Taiwan, the island's official Central News Agency reported, citing an unnamed source.The news agency didn't g...
Pat Onstad ecstatic for Canada's World Cup journey to Houston
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has already given us so many heart-warming moments and heart-stopping games that we’ll need months to review and comprehend fully. For Houston Dynamo President of Soccer and General Manager Pat Onstad, this week has been a full-circle reunion with the Canadian men’s soccer...
Records claim Katy Tesla crash suspect overrode 'self-driving' mode before fatal incident
According to officials, evidence disproved the suspect's claim of the Tesla being on autopilot before the deadly June crash.
Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller loses his no-hit bid in the 7th inning against the Angels
Bryce Miller took a no-hitter into the seventh inning for the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night before Nolan Schanuel led off with a bloop single to right field for the Los Angeles Angels.The right-hander struck out seven and walked none through six innings, throwing 50 of his 69 pitches for str...
Hundreds applied for $411k job filled by late Congresswoman's daughter
13 Investigates how Harris County decided who to hire for its $411,000 county administrator position that about 400 people applied for.
Liberty County pastor arrested on child sex abuse charges
George Finney, senior pastor of New Life Kenefick Church, was arrested Monday. KPRC 2 News reporter Corley Peel reviewed court documents revealing disturbing details about the allegations.The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation began after the child, made an outcry to an adult....
Maria Rodriguez disappearance: Erik Fardell Arceneaux found guilty of Houston woman's 2018 murder
Eight years after the disappearance of 29-year-old Maria Rodriguez in Houston, a man has been found guilty of her murder.
Liberty County pastor arrested, charged with child sex crimes, officials say
Records confirm George Finney, the pastor at New Life Kenefick in Liberty County, is facing multiple charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child 14 or younger.
METRO bus involved in multi-vehicle crash, 7 people taken to hospitals, HFD says
A METRO bus was involved in an accident with four other cars on the south side of Houston, which resulted in seven people being rushed to area hospitals, according to HFD.
Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Guardians over White Sox 6-5 in AL Central showdown
Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.Cleveland (46-42) rallied from a three-run deficit and ...
Southwest Houston crash involving bus injures at least 9; one in custody
According to METRO officials, one of the private vehicles struck the bus and tried to leave.
Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Iran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with banners across Tehran urging the public to rise up in support of the Islamic Republic after the devastating war that killed the 86-year-old cleric. The country's theocracy plans to see millions f...