Houston police officer hit, killed pedestrian on Aldine Bender in Harris County

A Houston police officer hit and killed a pedestrian in the 5500 block of Aldine Bender Road in north Harris County, authorities say. His family identified him as 24-year-old Caleb Swafford.

Uber driver details frightening moments held at gunpoint in west Houston
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Two men are on the run after trying to carjack and rob an Uber driver in west Houston. FOX 26's Gabby Hart caught up with the driver who managed to get away uninjured despite a gun to his head and several cryptic threats.

Channelview couple dead in second murder-suicide in Harris County in 24 hours

A Channelview couple in their 20s were found shot to death in another apparent murder suicide Wednesday morning. This marks the second murder-suicide in Harris County in the last 24 hours.

Twitter plans to relax ban on political advertising

Twitter banned all political advertising in 2019, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spreading on social media.

Officials investigating man found dead in Harris County jail cell

Officials said Jacoby Pillow, 31, was arrested for trespassing on the evening of New Year's Day and was about to be released on bond two days later. However, officials said he "assaulted a detention officer."

Police searching for 2 men seen on video holding rideshare driver at gunpoint

"Get the (expletive) out the car before I kill you," one of the robbers is heard saying while pointing a gun at the driver. "I'm trying to give you a chance to live."

HPD says 2022 homicide clearance rate best in three years

Houston Police says 2022 was the highest homicide clearance rate the department's had in the last three years.

FOUND: Houston police searching missing woman said to have dementia

The Houston Police Department needs your help locating a missing person. Authorities are looking for 82-year-old Joynell Jenkins.

A look back at 2022’s most pivotal moments of space exploration

This year saw dozens of rocket launches and space science milestones that will help us better understand Earth and our universe.

Houston PD officer hits, kills pedestrian with cruiser on East Fwy

Officials said the officer was driving on the freeway when he suddenly felt a bump so severe it caused the airbags in the cruiser to deploy.

Authorities increasing security on Houston METRO after recent shootings

Houston Metro Transit Police and the Houston Police Department are increasing security after recent incidents on buses and trains.

Rebecca Creek Distillery commemorates bicentennial with special edition bottles

Proceeds from the limited edition bottles will go to support several causes including tributes to fallen Texas Rangers and DPS troopers, scholarships for children of active Rangers, and relief funds for active and retired Rangers.

Off-duty Harris County deputy shot possibly at club on Chimney Rock

It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but we're told the off-duty deputy was talking with a woman when another man arrived, confronted the two and a heated argument took place before an apparent gunfight ensued.