Houston Police Department looking to hire more officers amid increase in crime
More officers could mean less crime in Houston. Do you have what it takes to become a Houston Police officer? HPD is now hiring more officers.
More officers could mean less crime in Houston. Do you have what it takes to become a Houston Police officer? HPD is now hiring more officers.
Houston-area leaders standing by as hostage situation in Colleyville unfolds
As an intense situation in Colleyville, Texas unfolds where at least four people were taken hostage at a synagogue, Houston-area leaders are holding steady, offering thoughts and prayers.
As an intense situation in Colleyville, Texas unfolds where at least four people were taken hostage at a synagogue, Houston-area leaders are holding steady, offering thoughts and prayers.
3 people shot, 1 dead during apparent gunfight in southeast Houston
Authorities believe it started when two men knocked on the front door of a home near Sunnyside and a gunfight ensued between them and two men inside, killing the homeowner.
Authorities believe it started when two men knocked on the front door of a home near Sunnyside and a gunfight ensued between them and two men inside, killing the homeowner.
16-year-old girl shot, killed while walking dog in southwest Houston, police searching for killer
Houston Police are searching for the person(s) who shot and killed a 16-year-old girl as she was walking her dog in Southwest Houston. It happened around 9:30 PM Tuesday on the 5100 block of Markwood Lane.
Houston Police are searching for the person(s) who shot and killed a 16-year-old girl as she was walking her dog in Southwest Houston. It happened around 9:30 PM Tuesday on the 5100 block of Markwood Lane.
Man found shot to death outside car in 'high prostitution area' of Houston, authorities say
Officials say a man was found without pants shot to death in what is considered a "high prostitution area" of Houston.
Officials say a man was found without pants shot to death in what is considered a "high prostitution area" of Houston.
POLICE: 3 shot, 1 dead outside after-hours-night club in southwest Houston
Houston police are piecing together what led up to a deadly shooting outside an after-hours club on the city's southwest side.
Houston police are piecing together what led up to a deadly shooting outside an after-hours club on the city's southwest side.
Houston police report 70% murder clearance rate for 2021, family waiting for justice reacts
According to Houston Police, of the 473 murders last year, about 70% of them were cleared.
According to Houston Police, of the 473 murders last year, about 70% of them were cleared.
Video released of gunfight with Houston police after man threatened 'to kill' family member
Authorities have shared new video of an officer-involved shooting in December, when police said Marc Limon, 26, threatened “to kill” a family member and led them on a brief chase before a gunfight ensued.
Authorities have shared new video of an officer-involved shooting in December, when police said Marc Limon, 26, threatened “to kill” a family member and led them on a brief chase before a gunfight ensued.
Nearly 10 arrested by Houston police officers for celebrating New Years with gunfire
Chief Troy Finner with the Houston Police Department said about 9 residents were ringing in the New Year with gunfire but "the only celebrating they did was in jail."
Chief Troy Finner with the Houston Police Department said about 9 residents were ringing in the New Year with gunfire but "the only celebrating they did was in jail."
Police release body-worn camera video following fatal crash involving pedestrian in SE Houston
The Houston Police Department has released body-worn camera following a deadly crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on December 4.
The Houston Police Department has released body-worn camera following a deadly crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on December 4.
POLICE: Teen driving stolen vehicle shot by deputy at NRG Stadium
Authorities say the teen was spotted 'driving erratically' and after a brief chase and confrontation, the constable deputy discharged her weapon and shot her several times.
Authorities say the teen was spotted 'driving erratically' and after a brief chase and confrontation, the constable deputy discharged her weapon and shot her several times.
Suspect wearing 'tactical vest' killed following gunfight with HPD officers
Two officers were responding to reports of 'shots fired' when a man wearing a type of 'tactical vest' began immediately shooting at them.
Two officers were responding to reports of 'shots fired' when a man wearing a type of 'tactical vest' began immediately shooting at them.
Are you a soft target? Examining ways to make criminals think twice before victimizing you
In a 3-part series called “Are you a soft target,” FOX 26’s Gabby Hart answers those questions and pulls in experts to help people become a hard target.
In a 3-part series called “Are you a soft target,” FOX 26’s Gabby Hart answers those questions and pulls in experts to help people become a hard target.
Suspect in deadly ambush of Harris County Pct. 4 deputies was arrested in Dep. Atkins' handcuffs
The 19-year-old suspect in in the ambush of three Harris County Pct. 4 deputies that left one dead and two injured, was arrested with fallen Deputy Atkins' handcuffs.
The 19-year-old suspect in in the ambush of three Harris County Pct. 4 deputies that left one dead and two injured, was arrested with fallen Deputy Atkins' handcuffs.
Man shot in gunfight with Houston police after threatening 'to kill' family member
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in east Houston, where we're told the suspect was injured.
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in east Houston, where we're told the suspect was injured.
Crash with downed power lines causes all lane closure on SW Freeway
Crash with downed power lines had all lanes across U.S. 59 SW Freeway going northbound closed off for several hours.
Crash with downed power lines had all lanes across U.S. 59 SW Freeway going northbound closed off for several hours.
POLICE: Human skull found in front of northeast Houston home
Authorities say the remains were found in front of a northeast Houston home, but it's unclear who they belong to, or how they got there.
Authorities say the remains were found in front of a northeast Houston home, but it's unclear who they belong to, or how they got there.
11-year-old girl shot in the face during apparent drive-by in SW Houston
Police say the caller told them an 11-year-old girl was shot in the face and when they arrived, rushed her to the hospital.
Police say the caller told them an 11-year-old girl was shot in the face and when they arrived, rushed her to the hospital.
Alleged drunk driver crashes into back of Houston police patrol cruiser
Officials say an unidentified driver, believed to be intoxicated, crashed into the back of an HPD patrol cruiser and detained as a result.
Officials say an unidentified driver, believed to be intoxicated, crashed into the back of an HPD patrol cruiser and detained as a result.
Man hit, killed by officer in HPD patrol car during chase in south Houston
Authorities say it happened during a vehicle pursuit when a man was hit and killed by an officer in an HPD patrol cruiser.
Authorities say it happened during a vehicle pursuit when a man was hit and killed by an officer in an HPD patrol cruiser.