Harris County DA warns ICE tactics are stalling prosecutions, announces next steps in ICE investigation
While violent crime in Harris County has dropped significantly, District Attorney Sean Teare is warning that aggressive federal immigration enforcement is creating a dangerous paradox that keeps violent offenders on local streets.
While violent crime in Harris County has dropped significantly, District Attorney Sean Teare is warning that aggressive federal immigration enforcement is creating a dangerous paradox that keeps violent offenders on local streets.
Missouri City police officers rescue autistic boy seen near body of water
Several Missouri City police officers sprang into action to save an autistic boy who was seen near a body of water and it was caught on camera.
Several Missouri City police officers sprang into action to save an autistic boy who was seen near a body of water and it was caught on camera.
Pregnant woman allegedly stabbed in face, arms by 19-year-old church acquaintance
A pregnant woman was hospitalized after a stabbing attack at a home in northeast Harris County, allegedly by a church acquaintance, officials say.
A pregnant woman was hospitalized after a stabbing attack at a home in northeast Harris County, allegedly by a church acquaintance, officials say.
Man in custody after SWAT scene unfolds in Kingwood neighborhood
The owner of the targeted home said he wasn't aware of the suspect being in his home until the SWAT scene.
The owner of the targeted home said he wasn't aware of the suspect being in his home until the SWAT scene.
Houston weather: Heat advisory to continue through Friday
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Houston area through Friday. Highs will reach the upper 90s and low 100s, with heat index values around 106 to 110 degrees.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Houston area through Friday. Highs will reach the upper 90s and low 100s, with heat index values around 106 to 110 degrees.
Army resumes Apache helicopter training after fatal crash near Fort Hood
Less than a week after two U.S. Army soldiers were killed in a deadly crash in Bell County, the U.S. Army has resumed training missions involving Apache helicopters.
Less than a week after two U.S. Army soldiers were killed in a deadly crash in Bell County, the U.S. Army has resumed training missions involving Apache helicopters.
Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond
A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home.
A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home.
Harris County leaders debate proposed property tax increase ahead of September vote
Harris County homeowners could see a significant increase in the county portion of their property tax bills under a proposal being considered as commissioners work to finalize next year’s budget.
Harris County homeowners could see a significant increase in the county portion of their property tax bills under a proposal being considered as commissioners work to finalize next year’s budget.
Houston crash: Harvard Elementary School crossing guard struck by vehicle
The Houston Police Department is investigating after a crossing guard was struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon.
The Houston Police Department is investigating after a crossing guard was struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon.
Human remains found in field behind Houston middle school
Landscapers discovered the remains while working behind Attucks Middle School on Thursday.
Landscapers discovered the remains while working behind Attucks Middle School on Thursday.
8 people treated following 'minor' I-10 East crash involving bus, 18-wheeler
The crash was reported as a "minor fender-bender."
The crash was reported as a "minor fender-bender."
Invasive bug that can kill Texas trees spreads deeper into state
An invasive bug that can destroy certain types of trees in Texas has spread to new parts of the state.
An invasive bug that can destroy certain types of trees in Texas has spread to new parts of the state.
Man found dead in southeast Houston RV fire
A witness reportedly heard an explosion Wednesday night and saw a fire coming from inside an RV.
A witness reportedly heard an explosion Wednesday night and saw a fire coming from inside an RV.
No 'cap': These are Texas’ most-searched slang words in 2026
If you feel like you’re having trouble understanding the latest slang being spoken by youngsters these days, you’re not alone.
If you feel like you’re having trouble understanding the latest slang being spoken by youngsters these days, you’re not alone.
Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
Free AC, heating units offered to eligible Harris County homeowners
Harris County homeowners may qualify for a free window A/C and heat unit through Rebuilding Together Houston.
Harris County homeowners may qualify for a free window A/C and heat unit through Rebuilding Together Houston.
Houston woman loses hundreds of dollars in rental scam
A woman says she is out hundreds of dollars after falling victim to a rental scam in northwest Houston.
A woman says she is out hundreds of dollars after falling victim to a rental scam in northwest Houston.