Houston area hit with heavy storms during Labor Day Weekend
Southeast Texas dealt with hours of heavy rain on Sunday, causing some drivers to get stuck in high water. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson gives a 5 p.m. update on conditions, Reporter Leslie DelasBour shares a live look of the high water aftermath, and Photojournalist Chandler Watson shared video of a car rescue.
Houston’s FBI Reveals First Top 10 Most Wanted List, $50K Reward
Imagine seeing a name on a wanted list that has a $50,000 reward attached to it. That’s the reality for one local fugitive.
Stolen vehicle catches fire after suspects crash during overnight chase
HOUSTON, TX – An overnight police pursuit ended in a fiery crash in northeast Houston. The crash occurred around 1:10 a.m. in the 6500 block of Lockwood. The chase lasted less than 15 minutes. Two suspects were inside a stolen vehicle that caught fire after crashing. Police were able...
Popular TV personality ends 6-year tenure at Houston station
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Dangerous flooding hits Houston interstates during Labor Day storms
We’re tracking thunderstorms as dangerous flooding develops along key routes, including the Gulf Freeway and I-10. With many people moving their Labor Day grilling plans indoors, our KPRC 2 weather team and I are keeping a close eye on the forecast through our app. Right now, Daji is showing...
Atlanta Man Accused of Robbery Leads Houston Police on High-Speed Chase, Crashes into METRO...
A high-speed chase in The Woodlands area of north Houston ended in a crash involving a Houston METRO bus. The chase began after 24-year-old Jontravous Jones from Atlanta, GA, was reported to have stolen multiple luxury handbags from a local Louis Vuitton store, as reported by FOX 26 Houston. On...
Assistant City Manager Lori Houston, who led charge on Project Marvel, announces departure
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. Assistant City Manager Lori Houston has announced she is leaving her position. The 47-year-old has been with the city for 23 years. She is credited for being a key figure in the creation of Project Marvel,...
Elon Musk’s Houston Tunnel To Stop Flooding
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that Elon Musk, alongside a U.S. Representative, has been lobbying Texas officials to allow his Boring Company to construct tunnels in Houston. While the tunnels could offer a cheaper alternative for flood control, experts warn they may not be as...
2 Klein Cain High School students diagnosed with active tuberculosis, parents notified
HOUSTON – Klein Cain High School has confirmed two cases of tuberculosis in a letter sent to the entire school community. Two siblings, who are students at Klein Cain High School, were diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) following testing. District officials said the students who were diagnosed with active...