Sami’s Gyro House expanded with a second location in South Houston in March Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023 She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication with a focus in multiplatform journalism and a minor in creative writing and served as a writer for the campus newspaper Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Bryce Newberry Brittany Jeffers Holly Galvan Posey Jyesha Johnson Re'Chelle Turner A woman was shot by an FBI agent Thursday evening after allegedly threatening the agent with a machete in southwest Houston near the intersection of Milan Drive and East Anderson Road in the parking lot of the Del Papa Food Store FIRST REPORT: Federal agent involved in shooting outside Del Papa Food Store; Woman hospitalized FBI officials confirmed that an agent was conducting authorized law enforcement activity in the area when the woman The FBI said the agent was not physically harmed Several eyewitnesses told KPRC 2 News they saw the woman holding a machete before the shooting who works part-time at his father’s gas station was present when an FBI agent shot a woman Thursday evening in south Houston which took place near the intersection of Milan Drive and East Anderson Road Khan recalled seeing the scene unfold when he arrived at the gas station “I just saw a bunch of cops all the way lined up till there He left the station briefly and returned about 15 minutes later after receiving a call from his stepmother the woman had already been shot and was being loaded into an ambulance they were putting her in the ambulance and left.” saying she came to the gas station regularly “She comes here every so often,” he explained “She bought some alcohol and that’s pretty much it.” but speculated that it might have been for self-defense The aftermath of the shooting left the area in disarray with Khan mentioning that the street was closed off preventing vehicles from entering or leaving the area “The biggest downside was the whole street was closed The entryway to the mobile homes was closed And some of the cars were stuck here for a couple of hours because of the whole procedures and stuff.” Khan also recalled seeing the woman with the machete when she came into the store And she had the machete with her at the time?” he confirmed if I had to assume probably around this big was the blade and the handle was this big so roughly two and a half feet to three feet.” The investigation into the shooting is ongoing and the FBI has not released further details at this time the agency’s Inspection Division will conduct an independent and objective investigation of the incident The FBI released the following statement regarding the incident: “FBI Houston is on location in the 13000 block of Milan Drive in south Houston responding to an agent-involved shooting Preliminary information at this time is that on Thursday an FBI Houston agent was at the intersection of Milan Dr and East Anderson Rd conducting authorized law enforcement activity when a woman armed with a machete threatened him The scene is currently being processed by the FBI’s Evidence Response Team who will be on-site for several hours FBI’s Inspection Division will conduct an independent and objective investigation of the incident no more details will be released at this time.” Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved He loves the thrill of breaking news and digging deep on a story that gets people talking TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group 2025An agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shot a woman wielding a machete Thursday night on Houston's south side Texas (KTRK) -- An agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shot a woman wielding a machete Thursday night on Houston's south side the Houston Police Department said officers responded to a shooting involving law enforcement in the 13800 block of Milan Drive The shooting happened outside a convenience store FBI Houston stated it was present conducting law enforcement activity but did not release additional details Sources briefed on the incident told ABC News that an FBI Houston agent assisting federal agents on a check for potentially unaccompanied undocumented children shot a suspect who approached the agent with a machete The female suspect was taken to the hospital Her injuries are said to not be life-threatening “I am so thrilled,” said President Dustin B “Having a temple in this southern area will be a blessing to both the members and to the community The south Houston area is burgeoning with new home developments and highway construction which will make a temple more accessible to many and having a house of the Lord in our local community will be a symbol to people of all faiths of our shared commitment to Jesus Christ.” The Houston Texas South Temple was announced by President Nelson on April 7 Details about the temple’s groundbreaking have not yet been released The Houston Texas South Temple will be built in or near Houston The site location and architectural rendering have not yet been released Houston This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Brittany Jeffers Jyesha Johnson South Houston – A deadly shooting early Sunday morning left one person dead at the Missionary Village Apartments on Corder Street Investigators believe the incident may have started as a domestic disturbance Authorities are continuing to investigate what led up to the shooting Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department and updates will be provided as more information becomes available a Mississippi Delta girl who swapped small-town newsrooms for big-city screens at Houston’s KPRC 2 is all about telling stories—whether it’s on the web you’ll find her outside soaking up nature or hunting down the best food spots locales for the tech industry ranked Houston the No The report by commercial real estate platform CommercialCafe examined the top 20 Southern metros across nine metrics such as the growth rates of tech establishments and employment Like other Texas metros, the study attributes Houston's tech powerhouse status to its growing presence of major tech companies Houston leads the nation with the highest number of patents granted between 2020 and 2024 "The second-largest metro by population in the South, Houston led the region with an impressive 8,691 tech patent grants in the last five years," the report said. "Once synonymous with oil, Houston is increasingly making its mark as a cleantech hub — and patents reflect this shift." In a separate 2024 report, Houston was the No. 22 best tech city nationwide showing that the city is certainly making efforts to improve its friendliness toward the tech industry in 2025 Other top Texas tech hubs in the SouthThe only other Texas metros to earn spots in the report were Austin (No CommercialCafe says Austin saw a 25 percent increase in tech company density from 2019 to 2023 which is the third-highest growth rate out of all 20 metros "Moreover, the metro’s tech scene thrives on a diverse range of segments, including AI and green energy (bolstered by the University of Texas), as well as globally recognized events like [South by Southwest]," the report says with tech companies accounting for more than half of all office leasing activity in 2024 has a far greater diversity when it comes to its tech sector and its thriving economic opportunities The top 10 best tech metros in the South are: This story originally appeared on our sister site, CultureMap.com Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Joy Addison For more than six months residents at The Life at Sterling Woods senior living complex in South Houston have faced an escalating crisis Many wheelchair-bound and mobility-impaired residents are unable to leave their apartments due to a broken elevator and the situation has reached a boiling point as repairs continue to be delayed says the lack of elevator access has left her feeling isolated in her own home and you’re stuck in here with no way to escape,” said Smith who uses a wheelchair due to a combination of health issues including sarcoidosis and kidney disease Smith’s frustrations are echoed by many of her neighbors She says she would usually take the MetroLift to do her daily tasks since she cannot make her way down the stairs SENIOR LIVING: ‘It’s just like nothing I’ve ever seen’: Dozens of senior living facilities without power, generators she has been confined to her second-floor apartment unable to take care of everyday needs like getting her hair or nails done — simple pleasures that have become impossible due to her inability to leave the building The impact of the broken elevator extends beyond just a lack of mobility have been forced to rely on in-home healthcare services leaving some residents without vital medical attention Smith shared her concerns about not being able to seek help for vision issues after cataract surgery “I got a spot in my eye and I’m not sure if it’s a cataract or what “But I can’t get it checked out because I can’t get down the stairs.” The building’s management had originally promised the elevator repairs would be completed by mid-November management said the wrong parts were delivered the complex acknowledged the delay but offered little information on when the elevator would actually be operational NEED TO KNOW: Here are several resources seniors living in the Houston area need to know about Smith says her saving grace is her granddaughter and helps her outside to see a view of her pool I don’t know how I would get my medicine or groceries,” Smith explained For many of the complex’s senior residents the lack of an elevator has become a severe safety issue who also lives at The Life at Sterling Woods says the situation has led to numerous injuries “You have seniors trying to come up and down these stairs throwing their walkers down the stairs then trying to hold the rails to get down The fire department has had to intervene on multiple occasions carrying residents down the stairs so they could attend essential medical appointments The safety of residents has become a major concern As residents continue to wait for a resolution Smith says she has made the difficult decision to check herself into hospice care at home where she feels safer and more comfortable “I’ll stay here until the elevators are fixed and I can be mobile again,” Smith said Despite numerous attempts to reach management for comment no one responded to an emergency line call placed by our reporter The office of The Life at Sterling Woods was also closed for the Thanksgiving holiday leaving residents without answers on when the issue will be resolved BREAKING FREE: Officials seeing increase in domestic violence among senior couples The ongoing situation has left many wondering why it has taken so long to repair the elevator especially given the critical needs of senior residents who depend on it for basic mobility “People are here because they’re elderly or sick Those stairs are treacherous for them.” As the complex moves into the holiday season pressure is mounting on management to prioritize the well-being and safety of its residents those living on the second and third floors of The Life at Sterling Woods are left waiting — and hoping — for a resolution that will allow them to once again live with the independence they once had Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Joy Addison joined the KPRC 2 News team in November of 2024 She is a native Mississippian and moved to Houston in 2019 South Houston vs Pearland - 6pm - 4/22/2025 - Baseball - Live from Pearland High School Houston’s restaurant scene promises a little bit of everything Here’s a guide to help you make some sound decisions on where to dine In recent years, no city's culinary profile has risen more quickly than Houston's. The city is not only home to several James Beard Award-winning and nominated culinarians but it's also a haven for some of the largest and most thriving immigrant populations that infuse the region with unique flavors and cuisines Texas's biggest and most diverse city is arguably one of the country's most underrated dining destinations Use this as a guide to immerse yourself and taste your way through Houston's remarkable culinary culture where Chef G will undoubtedly serve up some unapologetic Thai dishes including spicy drunken noodles and massaman curry When the number of options seems overwhelming here are some picks that hit every single time chef Aaron Bludorn’s fourth restaurant that’s nestled in a hotel which wraps in some of Houston’s favorite cuisines into its Michelin-recommended omakase a tasting menu that explores the cuisine of a different region of the Mediterranean each season A total of 17 restaurants received Bib Gourmands and seven restaurants received the “recommended” designation which features brisket enchiladas on select days of the week which serves some of the best chicken and waffles in the city which provides a fusion of Vietnamese dishes with a unique Space City flair nailing dishes like buttery jerk fish collars dreamy dips made with charred vegetables and grilled meats which serves a melty potato-based queso and bistec chimichangas There are plenty of simple joys to be found in neon orange queso But look deeper into Houston’s culinary scene and you’ll find plenty of restaurants that offer excellent takes on some of Mexico’s finest regional cuisines Grab classic street tacos from the Tacos Tierra Caliente truck then head to Caracol for coastal Mexican cuisine Continue your tour of Mexico with a stop at Downtown’s Xochi for tlayudas several dining establishments offer special deals where kids dine for free which is complete with plenty of booze (like barrel-aged whiskey and frozen gin and tonic) and tacos It might be named after a shopping mall, but the food in Houston's Galleria area is decidedly better than food court fare. Modern Indian restaurant Musaafer serves a wide-ranging menu that stuns every single time, while Etoile Cuisine Et Bar offers undeniable French plates de résistance like a lemon-saffron risotto with shrimp and slow-braised short rib with pommes mousseline and Cabernet syrup Rice Village which means diners can probably dedicate a whole day to exploring everything Chinatown offers Bellaire warm bowls of pho loaded with a giant short rib at Yummy Pho and Bo Ne Vietnamese Iced Coffee — A potent blend of Vietnamese dark roast Houston’s favorite way to start the morning typically stuffed with sausage or ground meat Viet-Cajun Crawfish — A fusion of two of Houston’s most prominent cuisines Eater Houston is updated multiple times every weekday with breaking news stories (restaurant openings • Bookmark the Eater Houston homepage. New stories will always show up near the top, along with select important stories pinned to the top. Other stories will flow down toward the bottom of the page as they get older. Also, check out our big sister, Eater.com • Subscribe to our newsletter which goes out every weekday evening and includes links to the day's top stories • Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for updates on new stories and more throughout the day Have questions that have not been answered here Here are some ways to get in touch with the Eater Houston staff: • Send us a tip using our tipline • Interact with us on Facebook or Twitter Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Ahmed Humble HOUSTON – Authorities are piecing together what led up to a man’s death overnight Sunday after police found his body inside a vehicle in a South Houston parking lot ALSO OVERNIGHT: Uber driver killed after hit by own car while checking vehicle on east Houston freeway It’s unclear how everything transpired, and details are limited due to how active police are in their investigation. However, based on the preliminary details shared by Lt. Izaguirre with the Houston Police Department police first got the call just before 12:30 a.m in the 1100 block of Edgebrook near Hobby Airport The Houston Fire Department told officers there was an unidentified man found dead in a vehicle’s passenger seat and the driver was the one who alerted them but it’s unclear where it happened and what the motive behind the shooting was Izaguirre also said they have a man detained at the scene but only as a person of interest and will be questioned by homicide detectives It’s not specified if the person of interest is the driver who first called 911 SEE ALSO: Toddler dies in apparent accident after being found unresponsive in neighbor’s pool but KPRC 2 will continue to update this story as it develops expert on "The Simpsons," amateur photographer film & tv reviewer and race/religious identity scholar Joined KPRC 2 in Spring 2024 but has been featured in various online newspapers and in the Journal of South Texas' Fall 2019 issue Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Michael Horton Authorities are investigating a shocking situation in a south Houston backyard Wednesday afternoon Just after 4:30 p.m., the Houston Police Department responded to a report that skeletal remains were found in a home’s backyard in the 8500 block of Lee Otis St An autopsy is being performed by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences The identity and cause of death of the victim are not available at this time Anyone with information in this situation is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024 from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023 Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Holly Galvan Posey A motorcyclist is dead after leading police officers on a chase late last night near the Gulf Freeway and 610 in the city of South Houston. The incident happened just after 11 p.m. when South Houston police attempted to pull over a motorcyclist for speeding Officers chased the motorcyclist northbound on the Gulf Freeway but the pursuit was terminated just south of the Loop due to the high speed officers in the area witnessed the rider taking the transition ramp from 45 to westbound 610 SEE ALSO: ‘I wish I would’ve hugged him:’ Search continues for missing 14-year-old JaDynn Jones in Mission Bend The motorcyclist hit a guardrail on the transition ramp and was thrown from the bike falling onto the main lanes of the southbound Gulf Freeway below The motorcycle continued without its rider eventually coming to a stop near Woodridge and the 610 feeder road South Houston police officers located the rider on the freeway below and immediately began life-saving measures until Houston Fire Department personnel arrived and took over the man was pronounced dead at the scene by HFD Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division is conducting a parallel investigation with South Houston Police The identity of the motorcyclist has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024 leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Ay Caramba, a Tex-Mex restaurant, opened in south Houston in late July. (Courtesy Ay Caramba) Rachel joined Community Impact in April 2023 and covers government in Pearland, Friendswood and the Bay Area. She graduated from Baylor University in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. When she's not writing, Rachel enjoys trying new recipes, listening to live music and spending time in the great outdoors. The Aliana eatery will open as the third in the Greater Houston area, joining the first in Richmond near FM 1093—opening Oct. 16—and a second in Spring, which will open in 2025. (Courtesy P. Terry’s Burger Stand) Kelly joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in June 2017 after majoring in print journalism and creative writing at the University of Houston. In March 2019, she transitioned to editor for the Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood edition and began covering the Spring and Klein area as well in August 2020. In June 2021, Kelly was promoted to South Houston managing editor. Chelsea Thomas UnmuteWhile this place may look like a chaotic relative’s party garage, the food and kind service are impressive, especially when you’re watching someone belt out karaoke at midnight on a Saturday. We say embrace the vibe, grab a handful of bò lá lốt, and appreciate that whimsical places like this exist. But these restaurants remind you why you're glad you're here The best places where you can easily roll up and drink with a big group Chelsea hails from a long-line of Texans and Houstonians who like to eat and spend time outdoors She also hopes to one day have a pet opossum.