Complaints filed regarding $60,000 taxpayer dollars being used for Houston Mayor's podcast, Comptroller says

Houston City Comptroller Chris Hollins released a statement on Tuesday stating complaints have been received regarding taxpayers dollars being used for Houston Mayor John Whitmire's podcast.

Missing swimmer's body recovered at off-road park near Crosby

A man's body has been recovered after he went missing in the water at an off-road park near Crosby on Tuesday afternoon.

2 Houston-area men sentenced to life in prison for roles in murder-for-hire plot against wrong man

Two men have been sentenced to life for their roles related to a conspiracy that resulted in the shooting of a Katy man on his way to work, according to Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.

New Kinder Houston Area Survey identifies 'biggest problem' facing residents

The Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research has released the results of its 45th Annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, shedding light on the economic, environmental, and social issues most pressing to local residents.

Alabama Street Bridge closing for 9 months near East Downtown Houston

TxDOT says the Alabama Street Bridge in East Downtown Houston will close for about nine months starting Thursday at 7 p.m. as part of the larger I-45 project.

Harris County catalytic converter theft sentences rarely hit max under Texas law

A Texas law passed to crack down on catalytic converter thefts after the killing of a Harris County deputy is facing new scrutiny, as a review of recent cases shows none of the convicted offenders received the tougher penalties lawmakers intended.

Harris County: 17 dogs rescued from unsafe living conditions

An owner voluntarily signed over 17 dogs to Harris County Animal Control after an investigation at a home in Harris County, officials said.