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More stars have been announced to take the stage to present at the Oscars, including Paul Mescal, Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow.

According to a report from NBC News, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will resign at the end of March after just over a year in the role.

We'll be monitoring the sky for spring-like thunderstorms over the next week.

Full-body MRI scans promoted on social media helped one Houston father discover a hidden medical condition. But doctors warn the screenings carry risks.

SkyEye shows a complete closure along both sides of the Gulf Freeway at Vauthier Street after police say a truck carrying rocks crashed and lost its load.

Vampires, two Michael B. Jordans, and a historical take on horror with a side of heart and soul.

The grills have cooled, and the judges have spoken after three days of barbecue, music, and celebration at the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, one of the signature kickoff events for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Sugar Land officials approved a new incentive program designed to help startups stay and grow in the city.

A planned beach home development on the Bolivar Peninsula has stalled after conservationists purchased land to expand a protected coastal habitat.

Austin police will hold a media-only press conference Thursday at noon to release critical details about the March 1 shooting in the West Sixth Street entertainment district.

A DoorDash delivery in New Jersey made it to its intended customer even after the driver was arrested.

A Ring camera captured the terrifying moment the frame of a top bunk came loose, trapping a child sleeping in the bottom bed.

Authorities are reporting major traffic disruptions in both directions on the Gulf Freeway following a crash involving a commercial truck.

IAH is resurfacing Runway 9/27 in a 90-day project to boost safety, lighting and runway life while keeping four runways open for flights.

Shop our top picks for the best March Madness gear to enjoy the game in style.

A total of six people have been arrested in a gold scheme targeting elderly Texans, according to the Friendswood Police Department.

A major crash on the Gulf Freeway in Galveston County has halted traffic in both directions, causing significant delays.

Houston ISD is transforming C. Martinez Elementary into a Future 2 School with hands-on learning, AI tools and a redesigned school day.

After four decades in Hollywood and nearly 90 films, Ethan Hawke, the star of "Blue Moon," is having the moment of his career.

Millions of Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see new restrictions on what they can purchase starting April 1, 2026, when a state-approved change takes effect, limiting certain sugary products.

A small plane struck two homes in Phoenix on Wednesday before crashing nose-down in a backyard, injuring the two people on board and a man in one of the homes, authorities said.

Eyewitness News is again partnering with Gulf Coast Blood for our annual blood drive in honor of the center's mission to meet local demand, which takes about 1,000 blood donations per day.

Police said a man was fatally hit by a car near Salge Drive and Hollister Street on Thursday morning.

Ten films are vying for the Academy's top honor. This year, two movies seem to be pulling away from the pack.

After nearly a century of displacement, the remains of 39 Black Americans buried in Fifth Ward's Historic Evergreen Negro Cemetery will be reinterred on Thursday.

Six Flags plans to sell Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston as part of a $331 million deal involving seven parks across North America.

For many families, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is filled with bright lights, loud music, and bustling crowds.

Keep your composure. Watch the new trailer for "The Testaments," a "The Handmaid's Tale" spinoff starring Chase Infiniti and Ann Dowd.

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the the so-called "Brady Bunch" house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument.

Spring break travel is officially underway in Houston, and airport officials say travelers should expect busy terminals over the next several days.

A global blueprint for living longer, healthier lives is coming to Galveston, and leaders say it could transform both public health and the local economy.

Six people have been arrested in connection with a multi-million-dollar gold scam that targeted elderly people across Texas, according to the Friendswood Police Department.

Images of Punch dragging around the toy bigger than him drew attention to the residents of a zoo near Tokyo. When other monkeys shooed the baby away, Punch rushed back to the toy orangutan, hugging it for comfort.

A Pakistani man charged with plotting a political assassination in the U.S. is testifying in his defense at his attempted terrorism trial.

What is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's bag policy in 2026? Do I need a clear bag? What items are prohibited? See the list here of what you can and can't bring.What is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's bag policy in 2026? Do I need a clear bag? What items are prohibited? See the list here of what you can and can't bring.

KPRC 2 Investigates reporter Amy Davis uncovers years of alleged theft inside Houston Public Works, where higher‑ranking employees approved hundreds of thousands of dollars in questionable, taxpayer-funded purchases, raising new concerns about fraud and oversight after the station’s earlier “DRAINED” water department investigation.

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Houston’s new on-demand heavy trash pickup program is on hold as Mayor John Whitmire says the city wants to “do it right instead of quick.”

Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Houston Livestock Show honored nearly 4,000 military personnel, with 500 recruits.

A driver was able to safely exit their vehicle before it was hit by a train in northwest Harris County on Thursday.

A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.

Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire Wednesday night at a refinery facility in east Harris County.

A 27-year-old man was sentenced to federal prison after authorities say he lured a 13-year-old girl away from her family and forced her to engage in prostitution on Houston’s Bissonnet “track".A 27-year-old man was sentenced to federal prison after authorities say he lured a 13-year-old girl away from her family and forced her to engage in prostitution on Houston’s Bissonnet “track".

The Houston DEA seized more than 200 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside spools of rope.The Houston DEA seized more than 200 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside spools of rope.

The Houston area will remain unseasonably warm and sticky through the end of the work week. Rain and storm chances ramp up late Saturday into Sunday.The Houston area will remain unseasonably warm and sticky through the end of the work week. Rain and storm chances ramp up late Saturday into Sunday.

A measles outbreak at the Fort Bliss immigration camp has infected 14 detainees and forced a total lockdown of the facility.A measles outbreak at the Fort Bliss immigration camp has infected 14 detainees and forced a total lockdown of the facility.

Beavers are the superstars of "Hoppers." The filmmakers regard them as the animal superheroes of the environment. They worked with scientists to learn all about beavers as they created a story about the importance of community.

In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by Supreme Court are due refunds.

A man who police say isn't licensed to practice dentistry is accused of seeing patients at his Sharpstown apartment.

J.J. Watt, former Houston Texans star, is being inducted into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Houston's legendary athletes.

New data shows nearly 80% of applicants for Texas’ Education Freedom Accounts program are already enrolled in private schools.

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a reward for information about anyone responsible for the fatal hit-and-run of Fort Bend Deputy Kenneth Lewis.

The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office responded to burning tanks in east Harris County, extinguishing the fire with no reported injuries but ongoing safety checks.

Now 19 years old and a senior at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, Lee is the Republican nominee for Fort Bend County district clerk.

President Donald Trump says he will soon endorse a candidate in the Texas Republican Senate runoff and urged the rival candidate to drop out of the race.

Five Apache choppers were parked at a Houston-area airport on Wednesday morning, and there's a reason they're there.

A Fulshear woman says her husband is trapped in Qatar as U.S.-Iran tensions rise, with no way out amid airspace closures and ongoing attacks.

Neighbors on Riddlewood Lane have been complaining about this South Loop property for years. A fire made things worse.

A big construction milestone on I-69 means some drivers will need to find an alternate route this weekend.

Bellaire police arrested a suspect accused of trying to break into a local gym Tuesday night that serves children on the spectrum. Police say they believe Erick Garcia-Pena is connected to several other burglaries at We Rock the Spectrum Gym on Ferris Street.Bellaire police arrested a suspect accused of trying to break into a local gym Tuesday night that serves children on the spectrum. Police say they believe Erick Garcia-Pena is connected to several other burglaries at We Rock the Spectrum Gym on Ferris Street.

The Austin community came together Wednesday evening to hold a vigil for those lost in the mass shooting on 6th Street Sunday night.The Austin community came together Wednesday evening to hold a vigil for those lost in the mass shooting on 6th Street Sunday night.

Bill Cooper has spinal stenosis, which affects his balance. It might take him a little while to get inside Special Pals from the parking lot, but what he's accomplished makes it all worth it.Bill Cooper has spinal stenosis, which affects his balance. It might take him a little while to get inside Special Pals from the parking lot, but what he's accomplished makes it all worth it.

Six individuals were arrested in connection with an organized "gold bar" scam that defrauded elderly Texans of approximately $2.8 million by posing as federal agents.Six individuals were arrested in connection with an organized "gold bar" scam that defrauded elderly Texans of approximately $2.8 million by posing as federal agents.

Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night. Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night. 

The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is en route to a plant fire, where there are multiple reports of burning tanksThe Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is en route to a plant fire, where there are multiple reports of burning tanks

People across Houston have taken notice of several military helicopters flying around the city.

Eight months after Texas officially replaced temporary paper tags with metal plates, law enforcement officials say the move has successfully dismantled the "ghost car" industry that once plagued Houston.Eight months after Texas officially replaced temporary paper tags with metal plates, law enforcement officials say the move has successfully dismantled the "ghost car" industry that once plagued Houston.

Steven "Hot Tub" Ryals, the 74-year-old president of the Lubbock Bandidos chapter, faces up to 20 years in federal prison following a raid that uncovered over three pounds of meth at the club's headquarters.Steven "Hot Tub" Ryals, the 74-year-old president of the Lubbock Bandidos chapter, faces up to 20 years in federal prison following a raid that uncovered over three pounds of meth at the club's headquarters.

Actor Laurence Fishburne will appear at Comicpalooza 2026 in Houston as the pop culture convention returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center in May.

The losses affected Democrats and Republicans. Some of them faced close races, and a couple of upsets came as a surprise to political insiders.

Trump's candidates won the Republican nomination in 24 of 28 U.S. House of Representatives primary elections. The other four are going to a runoff election in May.Trump's candidates won the Republican nomination in 24 of 28 U.S. House of Representatives primary elections. The other four are going to a runoff election in May.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated state emergency response resources ahead of a severe weather threat at the direction of the governor.The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated state emergency response resources ahead of a severe weather threat at the direction of the governor.

Three people were shot during an argument in north Harris County on Wednesday morning, authorities say.Three people were shot during an argument in north Harris County on Wednesday morning, authorities say.

A crash on FM 1484 has claimed two lives and injured another.

A Houston man charged in the 2023 shooting of multiple law enforcement officers has been sentenced to life in prison.A Houston man charged in the 2023 shooting of multiple law enforcement officers has been sentenced to life in prison.

The race to replace Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is headed to runoffs after no candidate reached the 50% threshold in the primary election.

In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.

The race for the nomination for U.S. Senate was close throughout Primary Election Night.

Three people were hospitalized after a shooting inside a north Harris County home, and investigators say an argument may have happened just before gunshots rang out.

Witnesses told investigators with the Houston Police Department that the motorcyclist was speeding down Woodway and weaving in and out of traffic.

Abbott resoundingly defeated his 10 Republican challengers, while Hinojosa defeated the other seven Democrats in the running.

Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton will compete in a May runoff for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.

Three Democrats and five Republicans will vy for the spot to lead the state's biggest county.

Dallas police arrested a masked man near Ken Paxton's watch party after finding ammunition in his vehicle in Uptown.

The extension comes as many Dallas County voters have been turned away from their polling place due to new restrictions, which could delay results.

Gas prices jumped 11 cents per gallon overnight nationwide amid intensifying conflict involving Iran, according to AAA. Analysts say prices could continue climbing.

Three innocent people, including a child, were taken to the hospital, according to a DPS spokesperson.

Hannah Yonko was found lying on 59th Street next to the Kroger on Seawall Boulevard in October 2024. Her mother is accused of killing the child.

The area hasn't seen much multifamily development in recent years.

The wreck briefly had all lanes shut down. It's now cleared.

The 20-story building, which changed hands less than three years ago, will serve as FCCU's new headquarters.

Woodside Energy and the Texas Entrepreneurship Exchange for Energy launched a program for internships and graduate development

Texas wins the Governor’s Cup for the 14th straight year after attracting more than 1,400 projects and $75 billion in investment in 2025.

In addition to state and local candidates, Texas ballots will also include multiple propositions this election. Here is what that means.