Houston Police Officers' Union approves new contract with city

The Houston Police Officers' Union has voted in favor of a proposed contract with the city that includes salary increases for officers.

Honduran woman detained by Houston police due to ICE error

A Honduran woman was detained by Houston police for an hour after calling for help during an emergency, due to an error in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) system.

Friend remembers victims murder-suicide shooting in Northwest Houston

A friend of the two people killed in what investigators are calling a murder-suicide at a car meet-up in northwest Houston last week.

2 Houston police officers hospitalized after crashing into pillar

Two Houston police officers were taken to the hospital after crashing into a pillar while making a U-turn early Sunday morning.

UH President, Board Chair address safety concerns after several crimes, including a sexual assault on campus

Following a series of crimes on campus, including a sexual assault, the University of Houston is increasing security measures and addressing student and parent concerns about safety.

Houston crime statistics for 2024: Murders, robberies decrease from 2023

Murders and robberies dropped from 2023 to 2024 while human trafficking cases saw the largest percent increase year-over-year, according to crime statistics released by the Houston Police Department.

Houston-area father seeking justice after his son was discovered dead in a bayou

The family of a man found shot to death in Buffalo Bayou is pleading for the public's help in finding his killer. A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.

Houston Police Department, Houston Fire Department battle in epic snowball fight

The Houston Police Department and the Houston Fire Department took advantage of the snowfall that fell across the Houston area early Tuesday morning and took part in a snowball fight.

Brazoria County Sheriff's Office shooting: Search for violent killer ends

The man who investigators say shot and killed Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jesus Vargas, and then was killed himself, had a long criminal history, and had forfeited on his most recent bond. The deadly gunshots rang out along Stella Link in Southwest Houston.