New DNA technology is bringing renewed attention to a 45-year-old Christmas Day double murder in Houston. The Texas Department of Public Safety says evidence in the 1980 killings of Estella and Andrew Salinas has been submitted for modern analysis, and a $6,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest.

Two people were found dead Thursday night at an apartment complex in downtown Houston.

Houston police have arrested two suspects and are searching for two more in connection to a mass shooting at a nightclub, where two people were killed and 15 injured. The arrested suspects are Jessie Alfred and Curvis Lenton, while Jaquavian Alfred and Joseph Raines remain at large, all charged with murder.

Houston Police Department has released surveillance footage of two men accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a Bellaire convenience store on New Year’s Eve.

Multiple lanes on the East Freeway at Lockwood are shut down due to a deadly wrong-way crash on Tuesday morning.

A former Prairie View police officer is wanted after being accused of using his authority to sexually harass a civilian during a traffic stop, according to court records.

Houston police are searching for the driver who ran a red light and crashed into an unmarked police vehicle Thursday night, sending an officer to the hospital.

A Houston detective was injured in a Midtown crash involving a stolen vehicle that overturned and caught fire. The incident began earlier in the day when the vehicle was reported stolen and later spotted by police, leading to a chase. The detective, unrelated to the chase, collided with the stolen car, resulting in minor injuries and burns, while the suspect, who escaped the burning vehicle, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges. Both the detective and the suspect were hospitalized but are expected to recover.

Family members are speaking out after 24-year-old Cory SirDarius Young was fatally shot during a large trail riding gathering in a Northeast Houston strip center parking lot.

Authorities in Houston have released new surveillance footage, in hopes of learning more information on a fatal shooting last year.

A teen is recovering in the hospital after being shot while sitting in her pickup truck Friday morning.

Do you feel safe on METRO buses and rail lines? That’s the question we posed to riders Thursday as police investigate another deadly incident on Houston’s transit system.

Houston police are investigating a targeted shooting after a 20-year-old man was killed inside his apartment on Lands End Drive.

Houston police are investigating multiple deaths reported downtown over the past two days, though officials say no foul play is suspected in any of the cases.

Charges have been filed against a Detroit man who allegedly traveled to Houston and returned to Michigan after fatally shooting a woman multiple times at an Eastex Freeway storage unit in November.

A Houston police officer shot and killed a suspect this afternoon in the Kashmere Gardens area.

A report has been filed to Houston Police Department after an unknown person was captured on video vandalizing Pride flags outside of Houston’s Montrose Center.

Man shot in the leg after an altercation in a parking lot near North Freeway and Crosstimbers; hospitalized in non‑critical condition. HPD seeks tips.

Newly released body camera and surveillance footage show how a routine traffic stop for expired registration on Dec. 4 near Antoine Drive and West 34th Street in northwest Houston escalated into a police shooting.

Catch up on the latest news updates from Houston and around the world.

Harris County Grand Jury to review evidence after an EaDo shooting that killed 33-year-old Sebastian Jimenez. Shooter claims self‑defense, police say.

Houston police released a man with no charges after he allegedly chased a woman by car, ran a stop sign and fatally struck a 43-year-old bystander on Corder Street in Houston's south side.

A man in was killed after being struck by an SUV while riding a bicycle in east Houston, according to police and fire officials.

Houston police are investigating the death of an inmate who died at Ben Taub Hospital last week.

A Houston man accused of an aggravated robbery and carjacking was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a lengthy police pursuit that spanned multiple parts of the city.

Officers say the woman was found pinned underneath a car

Houston police have revealed new details in the ongoing investigation into Unique Green, the owner of a funeral home that was raided during an active funeral service last month.

Houston police say a driver has been charged after allegedly running over two women fighting in the street on Cullen Boulevard, then leaving the scene.

Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Antoine Drive after a suspect fired at officers during a traffic stop

A Houston Police Department K-9 is recovering after being choked to the point of unconsciousness, according to court records, by a man who was homeless and refused to leave an apartment unit near NRG Park.

In total, six people were injured in the two crashes.

Four people in total were hospitalized after the crash.

Man killed and a woman hospitalized in a southwest Houston parking lot shooting early Friday morning; police are investigating and searching for a suspect.

The crash happened the day after Christmas in 2021.

Two men and a woman were arrested.

Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer is proposing a change to HPD’s general orders that would give officers discretion over when to contact immigration authorities. The Houston Police Union is rejecting the idea, saying officers are legally required to notify agencies about open warrants.

Houston police are asking for help locating families of unclaimed cremains recovered from Richardson Mortuary after Hurricane Beryl damaged the building in 2024.

HPD says it started just before 1 p.m. Friday when they received two 911 calls.

The Houston Police Department is looking to recruit officers from the New York Police Department who may be upset with the outcome of the 2025 mayoral election.

Houston police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl found unresponsive at an Ashford Point Drive apartment. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results.

A Houston man, Talib Smith, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for kidnapping, assaulting, and carjacking an elderly woman in May 2023.

One person died and three others were injured in an early-morning shooting Sunday at 6900 Ashcroft, according to the Houston Police Department.

Investigators said one person died and three others are in the hospital.

Houston police are investigating a late-night shooting that left a man critically injured Friday night in northwest Houston.

A Houston police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a pickup truck crashed into his patrol vehicle while he was assisting with traffic control on the North Freeway.

Police said the man's body was found near a known homeless encampment.

A 4-year-old child was rushed to a hospital Monday afternoon after suffering from a gunshot wound at a southeast Houston apartment complex.

Harris County SWAT responded to a domestic disturbance on Fleming Drive in East Houston.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at the Cleme Manor Apartments on Thursday night, where an 18-year-old man was shot in the upper abdomen and later died at the hospital.

A person was taken into custody following a standoff with Houston police SWAT team in Midtown.

A man was shot and killed at a north Houston apartment complex early Friday. Police are searching for the suspect.

The search remains underway for a gunman who shot at an HPD patrol car in east Houston.

The westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway have been shut down at Beltway 8 after a pedestrian was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler.

The discovery was made around 7:50 a.m. at 4512 Katy Freeway service road. This is near the intersection of the Katy Freeway and Shepherd Drive.

Three men were shot outside Catina Barbra in Woodland Heights, Houston, following a brawl that erupted when a man refused to leave a bathroom.

Police say a man armed with a pipe was shot by security after a fight at a Houston water treatment facility Friday morning.

A man was shot in the hand while sitting in his driveway in east Houston. Police say the shooter pulled up in a car and opened fire.

Houston police have identified Joanne Zamora as the woman found murdered in 1992, and investigators are now piecing together her life and relationships as they reopen the decades-old cold case.

Houston police are investigating a deadly crash on Westheimer Boulevard that left two people dead.

The 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, but Houston police say they are searching for the two remaining suspects.

The Houston Police Department released body worn camera video of moments that led up to the deadly shooting of an armed robbery suspect on Aug. 10.

Authorities are looking into a crash in downtown Houston involving an HPD officer Tuesday morning.

After 32 years, the identity of a woman known as "Harris County Jane Doe," found in a Houston wooded area in 1992, has been confirmed as Joann Zamora through investigative genetic genealogy by Moxxy Forensic Investigations

Doorbell video showed the ex-boyfriend assaulting the woman, leaving her with bruises and scars, according to investigators. When the friend tried to intervene, police said the ex turned on him as well.

A man was shot and killed after an argument with his girlfriend in southwest Houston.

Investigators said Gonzalo Leon, 42, has been charged with shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman, who witnesses said was last seen running from a house, after ringing the doorbell, "just prior to suffering a gunshot wound."

Officials and residents in The Heights say a police cruiser crashed through a fence dangled over a ledge at the pool of a home Sunday afternoon.

A shooting occurred in west Houston on Thursday night around 9:30 p.m. near Briar Forest Drive and Brentworth Drive, following a dispute between two groups at an apartment complex.

A suspect involved in the fatal stabbing of a bicyclist at a east Houston trail early Aug. 7 has been arrested and charged.

The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Bland, and despite no bullet holes found on the car, both adults sustained injuries.

A pedestrian was both stabbed and struck by a vehicle in an early morning incident on N. Drennan Street in east Houston.

HPD confirmed the southbound lanes have been shut down at Spur 5 and are expected to remain closed while officers conduct their investigation.

A pedestrian was both stabbed and struck by a vehicle in an early morning incident on N. Drennan Street in east Houston.

The driver of a vehicle involved in a police pursuit has been charged with two counts with murder after his car struck another vehicle and caused a fiery crash.

Houston police are warning residents about a crime trend called "jugging," where criminals target individuals leaving banks with large cash withdrawals, often following them to their next location to rob

The family of Tony Underwood, a man who died after being shot during an incident on April 30, is speaking out.

A 5-year-old girl drowned in an apartment complex pool in west Houston after wandering away from her home alone.

When your life is in danger, minutes count. This is why Houston police have to prioritize the more than 1 million calls for help the department receives each year.

A 19-year-old man was shot near Eleanor Tinsley Park following an altercation involving a group in a parking lot along Allen Parkway, with safety concerns rising due to late-night gatherings and illegal scooter vendors.

A man who was shot by Houston police officers during a chase back in April has died.

A Shady Acres woman said noise from nearby bars forced her to move out of her home. Houston Police is cracking down on neighbors nearby nightclubs and bars, issuing 115 citations in a weekend sweep targeting noise and other violations. Residents hope peace is finally on the way.

A man in southeast Houston was shot while burying a pet guinea pig in his backyard with his younger brother.

A driver involved in a car wreck that killed a husband and wife in Kingwood has been charged with intoxication manslaughter.

Houston Police say two men have been taken to a hospital after a shooting just off the North Freeway Monday.

The historic building, more than 100 years old, now houses both the Houston Police Department’s Central Patrol Station and Special Operations division.

A man and woman both died after they were involved in a two-car collision with a suspected drunk driver in Kingwood.

A Houston police officer was arrested Tuesday afternoon for driving while intoxicated after he crashed into a METRO bus, KPRC 2 News has confirmed.

Justin Guzman, 22, turned himself in to police Monday and is the second person to be arrested and appeared in Probable Cause Court overnight, where they alleged he fired 10 shots in the Galleria Mall parking garage, killing Anthony Sanders, 30.

Harris County prosecutors have dropped three felony charges against Tony Underwood, who was shot by Houston police during a confrontation in April, citing his grave medical condition.

A Houston family gathered this weekend for a long-awaited reunion—an event meant to bring joy, laughter, and love. Instead, it became a time of remembrance and heartache, as they honored the lives of two beloved relatives, both murdered years ago, with no arrests ever made or any suspects identified.

Marko Cinan, 23, has been charged with murder for the shooting death of Anthony Sanders, 30, in a parking garage near the Galleria on June 3.

Houston police released video footage showing the moment a driver, Maxie Ray Whitaker, was shot by an officer after attempting to run him over near The Galleria on May 25.

Devin Burgess was arrested after admitting to breaking into a building on Houston's north side for the third time, specifically targeting TVs.

A man in northeast Houston was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing a woman in an apartment on McHenry Street.

A tragic incident where 31-year-old Abdul Rahman Waziri was shot and killed following an argument over parking will now be referred to a grand jury for review, according to Houston police.

Houston's new traffic safety push is targeting road rage and reckless driving.

Houston police released body camera footage of a fatal shooting involving an officer and a suspect armed with a baseball bat and concrete in Spring Branch on May 23.

Cornejo faces murder charges for fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Argelia Diaz Maya, in a west Houston restaurant, a case identified as domestic violence-related.

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was found shot dead at a north Houston apartment complex.

A teen was arrested in Montgomery County after evading arrest in a stolen car. After his arrest, authorities learned that he planned to steal more.