Houston is facing a growing stray animal crisis, with BARC expecting to take in over 22,000 animals this year. The city ranks second in dog attacks on postal workers, emphasizing safety concerns. Residents finding strays should check for microchips, use social media to find owners, or consider temporary fostering. Houston's pet owners are required to register and microchip their pets and keep vaccinations current. Mayor Whitmire proposed $1.8 billion for city safety, including funds for BARC, to address these challenges. BARC's intake facility offers services on Sundays for immediate assistance.

Law enforcement ramps up at Jeep Weekend 2025: 275 arrests, 52 felonies, and 42 guns recovered by Sunday.

The incident happened in February when she was found in a ditch in Houston’s Fifth Ward. On Tuesday, Jackson spoke with KPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel on the phone from her hospital bed.

The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association and City Controller Chris Hollins are at odds over a projected $72 million increase in overtime costs for the city's emergency services, with Hollins advocating for audits to address the budget deficit.

The Harris County bomb squad responded to Doss Park in northwest Harris County after a suspicious item was discovered on Saturday.

Deputies are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Humble near Will Clayton Parkway and Village Tower Drive.

The FBI is expanding its investigation into the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, where Shamsud Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in 10 deaths and over 30 injuries.

The mayor has said from day one that public safety has been a huge focus for him as mayor.

Multiple beach access points in Brazoria County have been closed due to extreme high tides.

CenterPoint Energy has released a power restoration timeline for Houston, providing estimated dates for returning service to approximately 80% of impacted residents by Sunday night.