5 years since Santa Fe High School shooting, new statue unveiled to honor 10 victims

May 18, 2023 marks 5 years since the deadly mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in 2018. Ten people were killed and 13 wounded in the event that changed the entire community and now, a new statue was unveiled to honor those who died.

TEA answers questions about the state takeover of Houston ISD

As the state assumes control of Houston ISD, many questions loom over the future of the district. A member of the Texas Education Agency arrived in Houston to shed light on some of these pressing concerns.

New vehicles ranked in the top 5 for most stolen cars in Houston for April

The Houston Police Department has released new data revealing the most targeted vehicles by thieves this year. With an alarming average of 53 cars stolen per day in Houston, Sgt. Tracy Hicks from HPD's Auto Theft Crime Task Force emphasizes the importance of preventing this avoidable problem.

Samuel Olson Murder: Accused killer, Theresa Balboa sentenced to prison

"She wanted less time," Sarah Olson, Samuel's mother said about Theresa Balboa. "She admitted to what she did…for 52 years and a chance of parole in 26. My son did not even get 6 years of life, and she still gets a chance at one?"

Harris County deadly crash: Pedestrian hit by Pct. 4 deputy constable

A deputy with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office fatally struck a pedestrian on Tuesday morning, authorities confirm.

Pivotal House vote moves Texas closer to banning puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids

The House gave initial approval to a bill that would ban doctors from providing transition-related care to children. This is the furthest point the measure has reached in the Legislature.

United Airlines pilots picket outside Houston's Bush Airport ahead of summer travel season

Thousands of United Airlines pilots across the country are demanding better working conditions and hundreds picketed outside Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport in full uniform.

Body found in Houston's Brays Bayou amid search for missing man

The man who was found dead in Brays Bayou has not been identified, but police say his description is similar to that of a man who went missing earlier this week after jumping into the water to save two children.

Houston crime: Teen accused of randomly shooting students with pellet gun

A 17-year-old was arrested in Harris County and accused of randomly shooting students with a pellet gun as they walked home from school.