Raúl Castro indicted: US charges former Cuba president
The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation.
The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation.
27 bricks of cocaine wash up on Galveston beach
Galveston police say 27 individually-wrapped packages of cocaine washed up on a beach Tuesday morning.
Galveston police say 27 individually-wrapped packages of cocaine washed up on a beach Tuesday morning.
Houston shooting: 1 killed outside Richmond Avenue business
Police are investigating a deadly shooting off of Richmond Avenue in west Houston on Wednesday morning.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting off of Richmond Avenue in west Houston on Wednesday morning.
Traffic: I-45 North Freeway at Main Street lanes closed due to heavy truck crash
Drivers should expect traffic delays on the North Freeway near the Northside after a crash involving an 18-wheeler.
Drivers should expect traffic delays on the North Freeway near the Northside after a crash involving an 18-wheeler.
3 shot, injured near Channelview apartment; suspect on the run
Investigators are looking into the shooting of three males at an apartment complex in Channelview.
Investigators are looking into the shooting of three males at an apartment complex in Channelview.
Driver warns others after 'bad gas' incident in Spring Branch
An employee at the Circle K along Long Point Road says four to six customers reported problems and that there was water in the gas. The employee says the issue has since been resolved.
An employee at the Circle K along Long Point Road says four to six customers reported problems and that there was water in the gas. The employee says the issue has since been resolved.
Galveston mother speaks out after son killed in officer-involved shooting during traffic stop
The mother of Randy Martin is calling for transparency after the 47-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a Galveston traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
The mother of Randy Martin is calling for transparency after the 47-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a Galveston traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to killing Houston mechanic over $500 repair days before Christmas 2022
One of two men facing murder charges in connection of the death of a Houston mechanic days before Christmas in 2022 has pleaded guilty to the crime, according to court records.
One of two men facing murder charges in connection of the death of a Houston mechanic days before Christmas in 2022 has pleaded guilty to the crime, according to court records.
Second murder suspect this month vanishes after cutting off Harris County ankle monitor
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.
Recall reannounced for power banks after charger causes fire on plane, death to 75-year-old woman
A recall affecting more than 400,000 power banks has been reissued after federal regulators reported additional incidents, including a fatal fire and a separate onboard airplane fire.
A recall affecting more than 400,000 power banks has been reissued after federal regulators reported additional incidents, including a fatal fire and a separate onboard airplane fire.
River Oaks: Family members release statement following murder-suicide of Houston restaurant owners, children
Family members of Thy Mitchell, the mother killed in a River Oaks murder-suicide, have released a statement on social media.
Family members of Thy Mitchell, the mother killed in a River Oaks murder-suicide, have released a statement on social media.
Baytown shooting: Man shot outside nursing home, suspect arrested after pursuit on I-10
A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside a nursing home in Baytown on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside a nursing home in Baytown on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Adlong Johnson shooting: Woman killed in Crosby, suspect charged with murder
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in Crosby on Monday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in Crosby on Monday afternoon.
Ground stop lifted at Houston's Bush Airport after disabled aircraft on runway
An issue with an aircraft on the runway at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport prompted a ground stop on Tuesday, officials say. It has since been lifted.
An issue with an aircraft on the runway at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport prompted a ground stop on Tuesday, officials say. It has since been lifted.
Sabine Pass crash: At least 4 people killed after van crashes into Hotard bus on Highway 87
At least four people are dead following a crash between three vehicles in Sabine Pass, officials said.
At least four people are dead following a crash between three vehicles in Sabine Pass, officials said.
Dickinson dog rescue: 'Tupac' saved after 3 days at bottom of hill with broken leg
A dog, now named "Tupac", was rescued Sunday after spending three days at the bottom of a steep hill in Dickinson with a broken leg, Bayou Animal Services & Adoption Center says.
A dog, now named "Tupac", was rescued Sunday after spending three days at the bottom of a steep hill in Dickinson with a broken leg, Bayou Animal Services & Adoption Center says.
Video: Car crashes into Hidden Omakase in Houston
Hidden Omakase is temporarily closed after a vehicle slammed into the Houston restaurant on Monday.
Hidden Omakase is temporarily closed after a vehicle slammed into the Houston restaurant on Monday.
CenterPoint Energy activates emergency operations for severe storms
CenterPoint Energy is preparing for the incoming several days of heavy rain and storms in the Houston-area.
CenterPoint Energy is preparing for the incoming several days of heavy rain and storms in the Houston-area.
Pasadena ISD considers closing or consolidating two schools
Parents and staff in Pasadena ISD are raising concerns after district leaders announced McMasters Elementary and Tegeler Community School could face closure or consolidation.
Parents and staff in Pasadena ISD are raising concerns after district leaders announced McMasters Elementary and Tegeler Community School could face closure or consolidation.
Make-A-Wish surprises Houston 4-year-old battling blood disorder with VIP Monster Jam trip
A Houston-area 4-year-old battling a serious blood disorder received the surprise of a lifetime Monday when Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Gexa Energy announced a VIP family trip to Monster Jam in Austin this June.
A Houston-area 4-year-old battling a serious blood disorder received the surprise of a lifetime Monday when Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Gexa Energy announced a VIP family trip to Monster Jam in Austin this June.