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A Frontier Airlines flight headed to Los Angeles struck and killed a person who was reportedly walking on a runway during takeoff Friday in Denver.

Music from Janet Jackson, Heart, Selena, Eric B and Rakim, Tupac Shakur and more has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Court documents allege a welfare check at a Cypress home revealed an extensive marijuana grow operation, including multiple plants, an oil extraction device, gummies, and more.

A Northbrook Middle School English teacher is in jail following shocking allegations involving the possession and distribution of child pornography.

Dozens of officers and hundreds of community members gathered at the Fondé Community Center in Houston to honor fallen members of the Houston Police Department.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead with blunt force injuries in the kitchen of the southwest Houston business where he worked, according to HPD.

The back door was unlocked, the car was gone, and a man was dead. HPD homicide is looking for answers at a Houston business.

After HISD announced upcoming changes to its special education programs, the Department of Education opened a disability discrimination investigation into the district.

A federal civil rights office just opened an investigation into HISD.

Prosecutors wanted the gag order in the Lee Gilley case after the Houston capital murder suspect allegedly fled to Italy using fake documents.

The Texas A&M University System has issued a cease-and-desist letter to TexAM University for "infringing upon or diluting Texas A&M's trademarks."

Mother's Day 2026 is coming up quickly, but our guide ensures you'll find a fabulous last-minute gift that arrives in time to celebrate Mom.

Have you seen the surprise episode of "The Bear"? "Gary" leaves us with big questions heading into Season 5! See what the stars reveal and watch on Disney+ and Hulu.

A cold front expected late Sunday could will pull dew points into the 50s all next week.

Joanne Bennett was in her kitchen cleaning when she was shot in her stomach. Investigators believe the teen was outside in a lot firing.

SEG Solar will develop a 4-gigawatt facility in the Houston area with an investment of over $200 million that will create 800 new jobs.

A southwest Houston man is accused of shooting into a car with three young children inside, according to charging documents.

Photos of the big gator were shared on social media.

The bullet passed inches from his daughter. A Harris County deputy shares what happened.

What is normally home to football games is now a full-scale construction zone as NRG Stadium undergoes a dramatic transformation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Montgomery County is joining an FBI pilot program this September that could change how quickly suspects are connected to cold cases.

Court documents show a Brazoria County attorney was found in direct contempt after repeatedly using a racial slur during a child custody trial. Both attorneys involved have issued statements.

Cameras won't be banned from the high-profile murder case of the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk, a Utah judge ruled Friday.

More storms are possible for parts of Mother's Day weekend as another cool front approaches.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened a disability discrimination investigation into the over concerns tied to the district’s proposal to centralize certain special education services.

A disturbing discovery in a New Caney neighborhood has sparked an animal cruelty investigation after multiple dead dogs, and even a pig, were found stuffed inside plastic bags along a residential street, alarming nearby residents and prompting a call for answers.A disturbing discovery in a New Caney neighborhood has sparked an animal cruelty investigation after multiple dead dogs, and even a pig, were found stuffed inside plastic bags along a residential street, alarming nearby residents and prompting a call for answers.

Businesses and residents in Houston’s EaDo say overlapping construction projects are hurting access and traffic ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub.

The Italian court ordered Lee Gilley to stay behind bars in Italy. He's back in court on Monday for a hearing.

According to neighbors who spoke to ABC13, Joanne Bennett was cleaning her kitchen when the bullet came through her home and struck her.

The former FBI director will no longer appear in court on Monday in Greenville and now has a scheduled date in June in New Bern.

As court cases targeting major social media platforms move forward across the country, many parents are asking the same question: Who is responsible for keeping children safe online? While judges weigh the legal responsibility of tech companies, mental health experts say families should not wait for the outcome of those cases before taking action at home.

The scene is located near the 16500 block of Courtland Circle.

The judge in the case of a husband accused of killing his pregnant wife in 2024 has issued a gag order, according to court records.The judge in the case of a husband accused of killing his pregnant wife in 2024 has issued a gag order, according to court records.

There is no World Cup, without a pitch to play on, and on Friday, we got an inside look at what is now known as Houston Stadium, formerly known as NRG Stadium. Crews are prepping and installing the grass, which is a mix of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial rye grass. There is no World Cup, without a pitch to play on, and on Friday, we got an inside look at what is now known as Houston Stadium, formerly known as NRG Stadium. Crews are prepping and installing the grass, which is a mix of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial rye grass. 

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Houston in just 36 days, but for many locals, the biggest question isn’t excitement—it’s affordability.

In 1927, Congress passed a law barring the USPS from mailing concealable firearms unless they were from licensed dealers in an effort to curb crime.

A proposal before Houston City Council would remove limits on campaign loan repayments for mayoral, citywide, and district candidates.

Houston police are trying to determine how and when a man was killed after an employee found a coworker dead inside a business.

A community vigil has been announced for those wishing to honor and pay respects to the Mitchell family, according to a post on Facebook.A community vigil has been announced for those wishing to honor and pay respects to the Mitchell family, according to a post on Facebook.

The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on "unidentified anomalous phenomena."

A wet, active pattern remains across the Houston area for this weekend.A wet, active pattern remains across the Houston area for this weekend.

Nearly 500,000 people have watched KPRC 2’s docuseries “Bodies in the Bayou” on YouTube, and hundreds more have shared it on socials. The conversation it’s sparked has raised one question: Why aren’t there more cameras watching Houston’s waterways?

After her son spent 113 days in a NICU, one Colorado mom will finally get to celebrate Mother's Day with her whole family together at home.

Have you seen him? Houston police need help finding missing man last seen in the Texas Medical Center.

Hulu shares the trailer for Mindy Kaling's new comedy series, "Not Suitable For Work." Jay Ellis, Ella Hunt, Avantika Vandanapu, and more star.

17 Mother's Day gifts that will actually make her daily life better, more comfortable, not just something to sit on a shelf.

Prosecutors say they're seeking the death penalty for a man accused of killing two University of South Florida students from Bangladesh.

A southeast Houston barbershop and salon is out about $8,000 after a thief found a creative and destructive way to get inside.

A Spring Branch ISD teacher is accused of possessing child pornography, officials said.A Spring Branch ISD teacher is accused of possessing child pornography, officials said.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board issued the cease-and-desist to TexAM in Richardson at the direction of Governor Abbott.

A bomb squad was called for a “suspicious device" at a home off Louetta Road.A bomb squad was called for a “suspicious device" at a home off Louetta Road.

Houston crews are racing to install the World Cup pitch as FIFA tournament preparations enter a critical phase weeks before kickoff.

KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed that the two Texas residents who were passengers on the MV Hondius ship that has been at the center of a hantavirus outbreak have been confirmed as residents in the City of Houston, according to city personnel.

A high-profile plan to rename one of the East End’s thoroughfares has hit a sudden procedural snag as city officials and community leaders grapple with the cultural fallout of stripping Cesar Chavez’s name from the boulevard.A high-profile plan to rename one of the East End’s thoroughfares has hit a sudden procedural snag as city officials and community leaders grapple with the cultural fallout of stripping Cesar Chavez’s name from the boulevard.

Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.

The state of Texas and several youth camps have reached an agreement over a new state law requiring camps to have end-to-end fiber optic internet.

Authorities say neighbors’ complaints about suspicious activity led to the discovery of a large marijuana grow operation near Livingston.

Judge Peyton Peebles has ordered the forfeiture of Lee Gilley’s $1 million bond after Gilley fled to Italy before his capital murder trial, initiating the process for the state to recover the bond from the bonding company and co-signers.

The Pentagon on Friday released its first round of documents related to Unidentified Anomalus Phenomena and several reports outline decades-old sightings across the Lone Star State and a conversation between mission control in Houston and Gemini 7 that describes an encounter with a “bogey” and particles that look like the “path of a vehicle."The Pentagon on Friday released its first round of documents related to Unidentified Anomalus Phenomena and several reports outline decades-old sightings across the Lone Star State and a conversation between mission control in Houston and Gemini 7 that describes an encounter with a “bogey” and particles that look like the “path of a vehicle."

The Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will soon step up enforcement of seat belt and distracted driving laws.The Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will soon step up enforcement of seat belt and distracted driving laws.

Houston police are investigating after an employee at an Alief business was found dead on Friday.Houston police are investigating after an employee at an Alief business was found dead on Friday.

After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.

Maleighna Hernandez was seen April 28 in northwest Houston. Anyone with information can call Houston Police.Maleighna Hernandez was seen April 28 in northwest Houston. Anyone with information can call Houston Police.

A League City resident won a $7.5 million Texas Lottery scratch ticket after stopping at a gas station before a dog grooming appointment.

Southwest Texas school districts are investigating a nationwide Canvas breach that exposed basic student info.

A fire at an apartment complex in north Harris County led to a multi-agency emergency response and resident evacuations on Friday.

An 18-wheeler was blocking off northbound Highway 99 near Highway 90.An 18-wheeler was blocking off northbound Highway 99 near Highway 90.

His trial was set to begin in weeks. Now federal prosecutors say he cut off his ankle monitor and ran.

Major traffic shifts are coming to the Midtown area this weekend as crews plan to demolish the second portion of the Alabama Street bridge.Major traffic shifts are coming to the Midtown area this weekend as crews plan to demolish the second portion of the Alabama Street bridge.

Texas has been experiencing a major drought for the past couple of years, but an active weather pattern has resulted in marked improvement in the state’s dryness.Texas has been experiencing a major drought for the past couple of years, but an active weather pattern has resulted in marked improvement in the state’s dryness.

Court documents reveal new details about the deadly shooting at a Galena Park basketball court that led to arrests and a citywide park curfew.

Management says pest control has visited multiple times. The 87-year-old resident says she's still desperate for help.

A KHOU 11 Investigates analysis of Houston police data shows most neighborhoods are getting safer, but Third Ward is moving in the opposite direction.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office seized the driver's Dodge Charger after the chase.

A major development is unfolding on Friday in the case of a Houston man accused of killing his pregnant wife and fleeing the country weeks before his capital murder trial was set to begin.

The shooting happened near Dobie 9th grade center and a park.

The sheriff's office said there are no life-threatening injuries, but the main lanes at West Airport will be closed until at least midnight.

A suspect has been arrested for harboring a runaway child and simple kidnapping, police say. More charges could be filed because the offense crossed state lines.

He said he wants proof that districts are displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms and have voted on prayer in school.

The Houston leg of the tour will run from May 8 through May 25 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Multiple factors, including an ending lease and economic challenges led Platypus Brewing partners to fully shift to a new project which is bigger than beer.

Raids around the Houston area are part of a two-week-long surge targeting mail theft and fraud which investigators say often funds other criminal activity .

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said anyone who receives the document should not scan the QR code and report it immediately.

At first glance, the email looks legitimate — and that’s exactly why cybersecurity experts say this scam is so dangerous. Criminals are now exploiting PayPal’s real email system to target unsuspecting users. The scam works by sending tiny payments — sometimes as little as one cent — to random PayPal accounts. That action automatically triggers an official email from PayPal, making the message appear authentic.

Two people who were on the ship were from Texas, according to health officials. Those two people aren't showing symptoms.

Three people who were on the MV Hondius have died. The two Texans onboard are back in the U.S. and haven't shown any symptoms, according to health officials.

Houston and Galveston drivers are now paying more than $4 a gallon as Texas gas prices hit their highest average since 2022.

Authorities say the 16-year-old was communicating online with an 18-year-old from North Carolina about targeting a Houston synagogue.

A new Houston-area lifestyle TV series hosted by Mickey Patel will spotlight Sugar Land neighborhoods, businesses and community stories.

The FAA, as of 9:15 a.m., reports an average delay of 77 minutes for departures from Bush Airport due to runway construction.

A Cypress woman recounts losing $90,000 in an elaborate scam involving a fake federal agent.