The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safety
Read full article: The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safetyThe 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.
Family speaks out after woman’s body found in barrel, boyfriend charged but not with murder
Read full article: Family speaks out after woman’s body found in barrel, boyfriend charged but not with murderHouston police are investigating a deadly incident involving a recovered body that officials believe was the girlfriend of a Honduran national. The man remains in the Harris County Jail with an ICE hold.
Woman possibly squatting fatally shot after fight with security guard at apartment complex near NRG Park
Read full article: Woman possibly squatting fatally shot after fight with security guard at apartment complex near NRG ParkThe shooting happened at a complex in the 2100 block of Holly Hall Street.
Houston man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for exploiting ‘very young’ minor
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for exploiting ‘very young’ minorA man from Houston has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison after admitting to coercing and exploiting a minor.
Texas Agriculture issues urgent alert as invasive pest detected in multiple counties, including Houston area
Read full article: Texas Agriculture issues urgent alert as invasive pest detected in multiple counties, including Houston areaTexas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an urgent alert this week to producers across the state to inspect their pastures for a newly detected and highly damaging pest.
Man who shot, killed attorney at Katy Freeway McDonald’s in 2024 sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Man who shot, killed attorney at Katy Freeway McDonald’s in 2024 sentenced to life in prisonA man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 46-year-old attorney Jeffrey Limmer, who fatally shot at a McDonald’s along the West Interstate 10 service road in May of 2024.
Federal oversight on illegal dumping in minority neighborhoods dismissed, leaving Trinity Gardens residents worried
Read full article: Federal oversight on illegal dumping in minority neighborhoods dismissed, leaving Trinity Gardens residents worriedA federal complaint alleging that Houston picked up illegal dumping less frequently in Black and Latino neighborhoods has been dismissed—bringing an end to federal monitoring that residents and city leaders say helped keep their streets cleaner and safer.
More than $20K in stolen truck tailgates recovered; suspect wanted
Read full article: More than $20K in stolen truck tailgates recovered; suspect wantedInvestigators with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 said deputies have recovered more $20,000 worth of stolen truck tailgates after authorities linked a notorious tailgate thief to more than 20 thefts across Harris County.
Man in custody after crashing car during chase, running over HCSO deputy’s foot
Read full article: Man in custody after crashing car during chase, running over HCSO deputy’s footA person is reportedly in custody after being involved in a chase with Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies that ended in a car crash.
1,000 cities in Texas, including Houston and Galveston, under Paxton investigation
Read full article: 1,000 cities in Texas, including Houston and Galveston, under Paxton investigationTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping review into the financial practices of nearly 1,000 cities across the state, including major metros such as Houston, Galveston, Dallas and San Antonio, to determine whether local governments are complying with state audit and transparency laws.
Astros announce sale of Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Corpus Christi Hooks, Fayetteville Woodpeckers to ownership group
Read full article: Astros announce sale of Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Corpus Christi Hooks, Fayetteville Woodpeckers to ownership groupThe Houston Astros announced they are selling three of their minor league affiliates — the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Triple-A), Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A), and Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Single-A).
Houston funeral home owner accused of $2M theft, forgery, and fraudulent estate claims in new search warrant
Read full article: Houston funeral home owner accused of $2M theft, forgery, and fraudulent estate claims in new search warrantHouston 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.
Angleton ISD employee flown to hospital after being hit by school bus while walking to work
Read full article: Angleton ISD employee flown to hospital after being hit by school bus while walking to workAn employee at Angleton Independent School District was flown to a hospital Tuesday morning after being hit by a school bus, according AISD.
Houston leads Texas in vehicle thefts — here are the models getting stolen the most
Read full article: Houston leads Texas in vehicle thefts — here are the models getting stolen the mostHouston ranks among the top Texas cities in many ways, but the state’s largest city recently earned a distinction that’s far from flattering: it led the state in stolen vehicles last month.
‘Buy now’: Houston ticket broker says FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices are sky-high and trending upward
Read full article: ‘Buy now’: Houston ticket broker says FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices are sky-high and trending upwardIt’s been just three days since the schedules were established for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and ticket prices are already through the roof.
Trial begins for man accused of fatally shooting attorney at Katy Freeway McDonald’s
Read full article: Trial begins for man accused of fatally shooting attorney at Katy Freeway McDonald’sThe trial began Monday morning for Anthony Martin Landry, 57, who is charged with murdering 46-year-old attorney Jeffrey Limmer in a shooting at a McDonald’s along the West Interstate 10 service road in May of 2024.
1 killed in overnight crash on US-290; outbound lanes shut down for investigation
Read full article: 1 killed in overnight crash on US-290; outbound lanes shut down for investigationOne person was killed early Monday in a crash that shut down all outbound lanes of U.S. 290 near 34th Street, according to Houston police.
‘Damn right’: Kevin Durant reaches 31,000 career points in Rockets’ blowout 117-98 win vs. Suns
Read full article: ‘Damn right’: Kevin Durant reaches 31,000 career points in Rockets’ blowout 117-98 win vs. SunsFriday night, the Houston Rockets hosted the Phoenix Suns in a matchup of the two primary teams in last summer’s blockbuster trade that brought Kevin Durant from the desert to Clutch City.
Multiple bomb threats reported at schools, grocery stores across Galveston County this week
Read full article: Multiple bomb threats reported at schools, grocery stores across Galveston County this weekEarly this morning, KPRC 2 was alerted to a bomb threat at Clear Creek High School in Galveston County.
One dead after crash that led to gunfire and three attempted carjackings across Houston
Read full article: One dead after crash that led to gunfire and three attempted carjackings across HoustonA serious crash involving multiple vehicles unfolded in Southeast Houston after a man reportedly fired shots and stole somebody’s car.
Encampment cleared in Spring, but property owners fear it will return
Read full article: Encampment cleared in Spring, but property owners fear it will returnA homeless encampment that had been growing for months behind a shopping center on Louetta Road was cleared Tuesday, but property managers and business owners say the move offers only temporary relief.
911 calls from Hill Country floods to be released today, Kerrville PD announces
Read full article: 911 calls from Hill Country floods to be released today, Kerrville PD announcesThe Kerrville Police Department announced Thursday that it will release the 911 calls from the deadly Hill Country flood that occurred on July 4, 2025.
TIMELINE: Officials detail hours before Texas A&M student’s fatal fall from Austin high-rise apartment
Read full article: TIMELINE: Officials detail hours before Texas A&M student’s fatal fall from Austin high-rise apartmentAuthorities in Austin have revealed new information about the case of Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M University student who died on Nov. 29 in Austin, just hours after attending a tailgate for the A&M-Texas rivalry football game.
‘Suspicious’: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee representing parents of A&M student who died from Austin apartment fall
Read full article: ‘Suspicious’: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee representing parents of A&M student who died from Austin apartment fallThe parents of a 19-year-old Texas A&M student who was found dead at an Austin apartment complex last weekend have hired prominent Houston attorney Tony Buzbee and are urging anyone with information about her final hours to come forward.
Volunteer youth pastor arrested, charged with possession of child pornography after alleged confession
Read full article: Volunteer youth pastor arrested, charged with possession of child pornography after alleged confessionA volunteer youth pastor at a Houston-area church was arrested on child sex abuse material charges.
Houston woman credits Lone Star Legal Aid with preventing eviction as nonprofit faces major federal funding cuts
Read full article: Houston woman credits Lone Star Legal Aid with preventing eviction as nonprofit faces major federal funding cutsA Houston woman who says she was wrongfully evicted during the pandemic is speaking out about how Lone Star Legal Aid helped her win her case — as the nonprofit now faces the possibility of losing nearly half of its federal funding.
Houston police K-9 injured after being choked by squatter who refused to leave apartment
Read full article: Houston police K-9 injured after being choked by squatter who refused to leave apartmentA 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.
Three men charged with capital murder in 2023 West Houston apartment shooting
Read full article: Three men charged with capital murder in 2023 West Houston apartment shootingThree Houston men have been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man at a West Houston apartment complex two years ago.
TSA says Sunday marks highest screening total in agency history
Read full article: TSA says Sunday marks highest screening total in agency historyThe Transportation Security Administration said Monday that it screened a record 3,133,924 people at airport checkpoints on Sunday, the highest single-day total in the agency’s history, pushing all 10 of the busiest days on record to the last two years.
Texas A&M student dies hours after attending tailgate for football game; mother questions investigation
Read full article: Texas A&M student dies hours after attending tailgate for football game; mother questions investigationA Texas A&M University student died just hours after attending a tailgate for the school’s rivalry game against Texas in Austin on Friday night.
Two Rice University students robbed at gunpoint, suspects still at large
Read full article: Two Rice University students robbed at gunpoint, suspects still at largeTwo students were robbed at gunpoint last night near West Lot 2 on Rice University’s campus, according to the Rice University Police Department.
Armed robbery suspect shot by HPD officer after holding store employee hostage
Read full article: Armed robbery suspect shot by HPD officer after holding store employee hostageAn investigation is underway after a Houston police officer opened fire on an armed robbery suspect in north Houston Monday morning.
Authorities bust active rooster-fighting ring behind north Houston business, find dead roosters in black bags
Read full article: Authorities bust active rooster-fighting ring behind north Houston business, find dead roosters in black bagsDeputies said they found the ring behind a business that was advertising for tacos and drinks.
Houston mother becomes a U.S. citizen after two decades as groups help residents move through long process
Read full article: Houston mother becomes a U.S. citizen after two decades as groups help residents move through long processA Houston mother who spent more than 20 years as a permanent resident said fear, money and uncertainty kept her from applying for citizenship.
Apartment complex partially evacuated after train derailment in Houston’s East End
Read full article: Apartment complex partially evacuated after train derailment in Houston’s East EndAn apartment complex in Houston’s East End was partially evacuated after several rail cars derailed, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Unlicensed chiropractor among 80 arrested in Harris County sweep targeting violent offenders, sexual assault cases
Read full article: Unlicensed chiropractor among 80 arrested in Harris County sweep targeting violent offenders, sexual assault casesA sweeping multi-agency operation in Harris County has resulted in the arrest of dozens of violent offenders and sexual predators. Officials announced the results of the warrants round up targeting violent offenders during a news conference on Tuesday.
Colony Creek residents rally to recover from recent tornado damage
Read full article: Colony Creek residents rally to recover from recent tornado damageResidents of the Colony Creek neighborhood have been working to pick up the pieces after a recent storm caused significant tornado damage in the area.
Recovery efforts are ongoing after Monday’s severe weather in Harris County
Read full article: Recovery efforts are ongoing after Monday’s severe weather in Harris CountyAfter a tornado damaged homes in neighborhoods across Houston’s northside yesterday, officials are working to help pick up the pieces and provide assistance to communities who are in need.
Houston police searching for 18-year-old charged with capital murder in double shooting
Read full article: Houston police searching for 18-year-old charged with capital murder in double shootingHouston police have charged a young man in connection with a double fatal shooting earlier this month on Windswept Lane.
One killed, multiple injured in shooting at southwest Houston event space
Read full article: One killed, multiple injured in shooting at southwest Houston event spaceA late-night gathering in southwest Houston turned deadly early Sunday morning when gunfire erupted at an event space located between South Post Oak and Vandalia Way.
18-year-old arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run that killed Galveston man riding bike
Read full article: 18-year-old arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run that killed Galveston man riding bikeAn 18-year-old man has been arrested days after a man riding a bicycle was killed in a fatal hit-and-run in Galveston.
Illegal water, power setup found at southwest Houston homeless encampment, police say
Read full article: Illegal water, power setup found at southwest Houston homeless encampment, police sayAuthorities made several arrests after discovering an illegal setup tapping into city water and electricity at a southwest Houston property, raising safety concerns amid the area’s growing homelessness challenges.
Funeral in Houston stopped mid-service as owners face identity-theft accusations
Read full article: Funeral in Houston stopped mid-service as owners face identity-theft accusationsThe Houston Police Department served a warrant at a Houston funeral home after the owners are accused stealing the identities of the deceased and operating the business without a license.
Unlicensed chiropractor faces new sexual assault charge in serial case
Read full article: Unlicensed chiropractor faces new sexual assault charge in serial caseUnlicensed chiropractor Joshua Gomez, already facing sexual assault charges, has been charged again in connection with a separate case, authorities said Wednesday.
Turkey tickets replace citations in Livingston police holiday outreach program
Read full article: Turkey tickets replace citations in Livingston police holiday outreach programLivingston police gave out “turkey tickets” instead of citations to 20 drivers ahead of Thanksgiving, surprising them with $20 H-E-B gift cards.
Good Samaritan donates new escort vehicle to Buddhist monks injured in Dayton crash
Read full article: Good Samaritan donates new escort vehicle to Buddhist monks injured in Dayton crashA group of Buddhist monks walking from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., on a cross-country peace journey received unexpected help after their escort vehicle was destroyed in a crash in Dayton, Texas.
Houston animal rescue asks for temporary Thanksgiving fosters to help ease overcrowding
Read full article: Houston animal rescue asks for temporary Thanksgiving fosters to help ease overcrowdingA Houston animal rescue group is urgently seeking temporary foster homes over the Thanksgiving holiday as its facility reaches capacity with homeless dogs, cats and puppies.
Barricaded suspect slips away during SWAT standoff at home along Highway 6 in Galveston County
Read full article: Barricaded suspect slips away during SWAT standoff at home along Highway 6 in Galveston CountyDozens of police units and a SWAT team surrounded a home in Galveston County Thursday afternoon for several hours before finding out the barricaded suspect escaped.
Home invasion turns deadly after masked men break down door at apartment complex near River Oaks
Read full article: Home invasion turns deadly after masked men break down door at apartment complex near River OaksAn investigation is underway after a man was found dead and another was left injured following a burglary at an apartment complex in the River Oaks, according to the Houston Police Department.
NRG Stadium declared a ‘No Trafficking Zone’ after survivor shared her experience
Read full article: NRG Stadium declared a ‘No Trafficking Zone’ after survivor shared her experienceNRG Stadium — best known for football games and concerts — on Wednesday became the first sports and entertainment venue designated a “No Trafficking Zone”
Fort Bend County commissioners can hire outside law firm for redistricting, Texas AG says
Read full article: Fort Bend County commissioners can hire outside law firm for redistricting, Texas AG saysTexas Attorney General says Fort Bend County commissioners can hire an outside law firm for redistricting, resolving a dispute with the county attorney over who controls the process.
‘Thought it was unusual’: Atascocita man says his mail-in ballot arrived 2 weeks after election day
Read full article: ‘Thought it was unusual’: Atascocita man says his mail-in ballot arrived 2 weeks after election dayA man in Atascocita is raising concerns after he says he received his early voting ballot in the mail two weeks after the 2025 Election Day in Harris County.
Spring man pleads guilty to exchanging explicit messages, photos with teen girl
Read full article: Spring man pleads guilty to exchanging explicit messages, photos with teen girlA man in Spring pleaded guilty to charges related to sending inappropriate messages and requesting explicit photos from a minor.
More than 20 rounds fired at man who drove himself to nearby Jack in the Box after being shot in north Harris Co.
Read full article: More than 20 rounds fired at man who drove himself to nearby Jack in the Box after being shot in north Harris Co.A man was hospitalized Monday night after being shot in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Family finds closure 25 years after Houston man’s disappearance
Read full article: Family finds closure 25 years after Houston man’s disappearanceAfter 25 years of uncertainty, the family of Almond Gene Little finally has closure. Little, who vanished in 1999, was recently identified by Houston Police after his remains were found. The case is now officially closed.
Love triangle turns violent: Husband left injured after he says wife’s lover runs him over in northeast Houston
Read full article: Love triangle turns violent: Husband left injured after he says wife’s lover runs him over in northeast HoustonA love triangle in northeast Houston turned violent — and it was all caught on camera.
Ex-wife admits to lying about Houston astronaut hacking her bank account from space
Read full article: Ex-wife admits to lying about Houston astronaut hacking her bank account from spaceA Sedgwick County, Kansas woman has pleaded guilty to lying to federal authorities after claiming her estranged spouse, who’s an astronaut, accessed her bank account while deployed to the International Space Station, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced.
HISD to host its first School Choice Fair ahead of application window
Read full article: HISD to host its first School Choice Fair ahead of application windowHouston Independent School District will host its first School Choice Fair of the school year, giving families a chance to explore neighborhood, magnet and specialty school options ahead of the district’s application window.
Salvadorian national wanted in sexual assault case in Houston arrested
Read full article: Salvadorian national wanted in sexual assault case in Houston arrestedA Salvadorian national is now in custody after being accused of attacking and sexually assaulting a woman before leaving her for dead in the woods more than two years ago.
Houston drops out of global top 50 ‘Best Cities’ list. Here’s our ranking for 2025
Read full article: Houston drops out of global top 50 ‘Best Cities’ list. Here’s our ranking for 2025Houston may have a growing population, but this year it didn’t quite make the cut for the world’s “Top 50 Best Cities.”
Feds: Houston network of 7 women billed Medicare $110M for hospice care patients who weren’t dying
Read full article: Feds: Houston network of 7 women billed Medicare $110M for hospice care patients who weren’t dyingSeven people from the Houston area have been charged in a superseding indictment tied to an alleged Medicare fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei said.
3 convicted in large-scale fraudulent bail bond investigation in Houston
Read full article: 3 convicted in large-scale fraudulent bail bond investigation in HoustonThree Houston residents have been found guilty of participating in a scheme to fraudulently secure the release of Harris County inmates using falsified bail bond documents.
Police ask for help identifying woman caught on camera stealing jewelry from elderly woman in Pearland living facility
Read full article: Police ask for help identifying woman caught on camera stealing jewelry from elderly woman in Pearland living facilityAuthorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman caught on camera stealing from an elderly resident at a Pearland assisted living facility.
Help feed families: Independence Heights hosts Nov. 20 food distribution, needs 400 turkeys
Read full article: Help feed families: Independence Heights hosts Nov. 20 food distribution, needs 400 turkeysWith Thanksgiving around the corner, Independence Heights community leaders are calling on Houston-area residents to help families facing immediate food needs.
No leaks detected at Carter Lake dam in Polk County; water level down by 2 feet
Read full article: No leaks detected at Carter Lake dam in Polk County; water level down by 2 feetOfficials said there is an estimated 8-inch hole in the earthen embankment at Carter Lake, a mid-sized lake on private property.
From their family to yours: Living Designs Furniture offers big savings at first tent sale
Read full article: From their family to yours: Living Designs Furniture offers big savings at first tent saleJust in time for the holiday season, family-owned Living Designs Furniture is offering their first ever tent sale! With prices up to 75% off, you can take home a brand new sofa, love seat, ottoman, chair or sectional and have it delivered tomorrow. They offer all kinds of styles and fabric options -- including performance fabric that can stand up to stains! Watch the full segment to learn why Living Designs offers unmatched quality and affordability.
‘He came home crying’: Richmond mother says teacher’s comment left her 9-year-old son humiliated
Read full article: ‘He came home crying’: Richmond mother says teacher’s comment left her 9-year-old son humiliatedA Richmond mother says her 9-year-old son walked into class looking for help and walked out in tears.
Doctor accused of using phone to record under employee’s skirt at Texas Children’s Hospital
Read full article: Doctor accused of using phone to record under employee’s skirt at Texas Children’s HospitalA doctor at Texas Children’s Hospital is wanted on a felony charge after being accused of using his phone to record up a woman’s skirt at the hospital.
‘Unimaginable tragedy’: 2 children, father die after kayak overturns in Trinity River
Read full article: ‘Unimaginable tragedy’: 2 children, father die after kayak overturns in Trinity RiverThe body of a father who entered the Trinity River trying to save two children whose kayak overturned this weekend has been recovered.
Thieves hit OFC Little League field twice in 24 hours, causing $15,000 in damage
Read full article: Thieves hit OFC Little League field twice in 24 hours, causing $15,000 in damageA local Little League organization is reeling after thieves targeted their baseball field twice within 24 hours, stealing copper wiring and causing an estimated $15,000 in damage.
Carter Lake water level reduced below damaged area on dam; evacuees may now return home
Read full article: Carter Lake water level reduced below damaged area on dam; evacuees may now return homeOfficials said there is an estimated 8-inch hole in the earthen embankment at Carter Lake, a mid-sized lake on private property.
Bomb squad responds to suspicious item found at apartment complex in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Bomb squad responds to suspicious item found at apartment complex in northwest Harris CountyA bomb squad has responded to a suspicious items discovered Saturday night at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies.
Homeless woman says 211, state help line failed her when she needed it most
Read full article: Homeless woman says 211, state help line failed her when she needed it mostAs the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches on, homelessness is growing more visible across the Houston area — and one woman says the state’s 211 helpline, meant to connect people to services, did not help when she needed it most.