Humble Police Chief Dan Zientek has resigned effective immediately according to city leadership.

Students at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.

The death of a 13-year-old boy inside his Humble home on Sunday is raising serious questions about firearm safety.

A 13-year-old boy is dead after a shooting inside an apartment in north Harris County Sunday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Two toddler girls were pronounced dead Wednesday after they were found in a swimming pool at a Katy-area home, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Norman Johnson, 42, was denied bail by a Harris County judge after being accused of fatally shooting Trinette and Christopher Lopez in Katy, Texas. Authorities suspect the motive may be tied to a child custody dispute, as the Lopez's adopted daughter is Johnson's biological child. Johnson, originally from Austin, was apprehended in Williamson County on a separate harassment charge. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 10.

Norman Johnson, 42, appeared in Harris County court for the first time after being charged with the murder of a Katy couple, Trinette and Christopher Lopez, last month. Johnson, related to Trinette and the biological father of the couple's 7-year-old adopted daughter, is suspected of committing the murders due to a child custody dispute. He allegedly drove from Austin, waited outside the Lopez home, and opened fire before fleeing. Johnson was later arrested on a separate warrant and linked to the murders through surveillance and toll records, and now faces capital murder charges with a court appearance scheduled to set his bail.

The couple found dead inside a Katy-area home Monday morning have been identified, and the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has confirmed the cause of their deaths.

A son was arrested for allegedly shooting his father in the face in Kingwood, Houston. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tinechester Drive, where the victim was working in his garage and was shot by his son. The suspect initially fled but was later apprehended by Cleveland Police. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.

Images have surfaced showing a large body of water flooding the streets of a Kingwood neighborhood.

Four Houston firefighters were in the hospital after a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Kingwood.

Four Houston firefighters were in the hospital after a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Kingwood.

Authorities are addressing a natural gas leak in Fort Bend County, specifically at Sienna Parkway and Bees Passage/McKeever Road. The area is closed in all directions while hazmat teams and the Missouri City Fire Department monitor air quality. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and follow detours.

Silver Alert: Kelvin Joseph Butler, 61, missing from Missouri City since Dec. 22. Last seen on Cambridge Lane. Call Missouri City PD at (281) 403-8700.

Missouri City police arrested one suspect early this morning after a smash-and-grab burglary triggered a foot chase along the highway.

Missouri City police confirm four teenagers have been arrested in connection to a shooting in a Walmart parking lot that left a 22-year-old man dead.

After months of legal wrangling over water service, Willis ISD and the City of Conroe have agreed to drop their lawsuits and appeals, clearing the way for a new agreement that local leaders say will save taxpayers money and provide more stability for schools.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of sexually abusing two 10-year-old children following an investigation that began earlier this week in Porter.

Houston-based social media influencer “Kandy Red Bread” made his first appearance in a Montgomery County courtroom Wednesday morning, facing felony child sexual abuse charges that have sparked outrage—and renewed calls for harsher punishment under Texas law.

A quiet morning sent a loud message across Montgomery County.

Affordable rent, top-ranked health care, and parks within walking distance — here’s why Pasadena is a top Texas city for retirees.

District attorneys in Harris, El Paso and other counties say some cases, including murders, have been hobbled or lost because witnesses were detained, deported or too scared to come to court.

Parents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.

Juan F. Lopez of Hockley, Texas, received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after subduing an armed shooter at a Pasadena high school event.

Students at several Houston-area high schools are planning a student-led walkout on Friday, Feb. 6, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, according to information shared by students and community organizers.

A surprise makeover gave teachers at Silver Lake Elementary a brand-new space to relax and recharge, thanks to a furniture donation from American Furniture Warehouse and the Houston Home and Garden Show.

Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.

Pearland police are asking for more possible victims of a registered sex offender to come forward after being tied to several indecent exposure cases.

A 26-year-old man named Ben Jerry Gage Jr. has been charged with capital murder for allegedly robbing and shooting Rashad Gumbs, 31, in December 2026, in Spring, Texas. Gumbs succumbed to his injuries days later, and Gage Jr., who was already in custody for another capital murder charge involving a teenager found shot in a ditch, is currently held at the Harris County Jail.

A 16-year-old who was selling items online is in the hospital after authorities say he was shot three times after meeting up with a group who tried to rob him during the sale.

A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy who was shot with his own gun by a three-year-old family member will not face charges.

Deputies and Spring Fire crews rescued three adults and nine dogs, including five puppies, from a house fire on Farm Hill Road in Harris County.

As part of Black History Month, we are taking a look at part of history that many of us were not taught in school.

A Sugar Land man who is accused of fired a gun at deputies with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office deputies has now been added to the Texas DPS’s top 10 most wanted fugitives list.

A fatal crash is under investigation in Sugar Land Sunday after a driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle just after midnight, according to police.

Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.

Known for our boots, cowboy hats and bbq, the Lone Star state has been a hot commodity, but especially so in recent years. But... one city in particular is better than the rest, or so this study shows.

The Woodlands Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Two additional arrests have been made as part of a Montgomery County proactive investigation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.

Explore The Woodlands with Houston Life to see the kind of magic you can enjoy during the holiday season.