HCSO releases body cam footage from violent arrest with woman accused of trespassing, punched by officer
Officials are releasing bodycam footage of what led up to a violent arrest in east Harris Co. where a woman was seen punched by a deputy.
Cy-Fair FD: Girl, 3, in critical condition after parents found her in pool
According to the Cy-Fair Fire Department, a 3-year-old girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition after her parents found her in a backyard pool.
Gas leak tapped along Southwest Fwy; feeder at Shepherd still closed
Emergency crews have tapped a gas leak in southwest Houston, and the feeder remains closed to traffic for repairs.
Police: Texas City officer injured during struggle with man
According to the Texas City Police Department, an officer who responded to a crash was injured during a struggle with a man he was trying to take into custody.
Man charged with intoxication manslaughter following deadly, head-on crash in southeast Houston
Houston police say there were alcohol bottles and cans located inside the sedan.
Abbott fires back after federal judge blocks executive order on migrant vehicles
Abbott's order banned the transportation of migrants within Texas by anyone other than law enforcement, according to reports.
Pct. 2 toll road deputy struck by pickup truck in SE Houston, authorities say
A toll road deputy was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop, according to the Harris County Constable’s Office Pct. 2.
Police: Man shot, killed by fiancée's nephew at Sugar Land home
According to Sugar Land police, the nephew had an argument with someone at the home and was told to leave. Investigators believe the nephew later returned and fired several rounds through an exterior door.
President Biden tells Abbott, others to 'get out of the way' of vaccine push
President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.
Fort Bend ISD parents create petition to continue virtual learning
Fort Bend ISD parenting create a petition to continue virtual learning for 2021-22 school year.
District court judge grants bond for 35-year-old capital murder suspect, even though he’s on parole
In 2015, he got seven years for felon in possession of a weapon. After serving a year, Jacquet was released on parole and will remain on parole until May 2022.
First black male valedictorian at his high school, headed to Harvard and hoping to encourage other young men
A Harvard bound Houston teen who was the first black male valedictorian at his high school has written a book and is working to inspire other young black men.
What happened to the Topo Chico? There's a national shortage of the popular beverage
After tight supplies of toilet paper and disinfecting wipes during the pandemic, another shortage has hit the nation, at a tough time of year. A favorite Texas beverage is getting hard to find.
Some homebuyers say builders are cancelling contracts
Some say builders are cancelling their contracts and putting the homes back into this hot real estate market at much higher prices.
Judge blocks Texas troopers from stopping migrant transports on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19
A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Bond revoked for suspect accused of killing 17-year-old after Astros game
A $350,000 bond that was set for a man accused of killing a 17-year-old who was on the way home after a Houston Astros game has been revoked.
COVID-19 is spreading fast among Texas’ unvaccinated. Here’s who they are and where they live.
The Texas Tribune found that there are two main groups within Texas’ unvaccinated population: white conservatives in rural areas, and Hispanic and Black people in big cities.
Congressman Al Green, State Rep. Ron Reynolds arrested during protest in Washington D.C.
U.S. Congressman Al Green and Texas State Rep. Ron Reynolds, both from the Houston area, were arrested during a voting rights protest in Washington, D.C., according to their offices.
Tamyra Mensah-Stock, of Katy, 1st Black U.S. woman wrestler to win gold
As Tamyra Mensah-Stock celebrated winning her Olympic gold medal, she hoped her victory would encourage Black girls in the United States to consider wrestling.
Texas ranks 15th worst state for property tax; Humble among worst cities, study shows
While Texas has a higher property crime rate than the national average, two greater Houston area cities are among the worst.