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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.