Shootout injures suspect, security guard in Houston's Chinatown

Police say an argument escalated when a security guard confronted a couple about a dog being brought into a store.

Montrose coalition backs $27M street overhaul, but demands design upgrades for long-term safety

The City of Houston and Montrose TIRZ 27 are finalizing plans to completely reconstruct a 1.6-mile stretch of West Alabama Street, adding new pavement, updated sidewalks, and flashing crosswalk signals. A coalition covering 52,000 residents welcomes the construction but is urging planners to add concrete pedestrian refuge islands and wider pathways before blueprints are locked in.

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall along Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Friday night, bringing extreme winds and life-threatening storm surge to the area. 

Woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Rice Village

Police say the woman was on a crosswalk on University Boulevard when she was hit by a vehicle.

Texas man who made online threats toward ICE, President Trump gets over 2 years in prison

A North Texas man who authorities said repeatedly made violent threats toward ICE agents and President Donald Trump has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison. 

Texas DPS trooper rescues injured owl off I-10

A Texas state trooper had a "hoot" of a day on Thursday after spotting an injured owl along I-10. 

Talarico spotted at Austin City Limits after Paxton launches tipline for sightings

Democratic Senate candidate and Texas state Rep. James Talarico was spotted at the Austin City Limits festival on Friday just hours after his Republican rival and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a tipline asking supporters for sightings.

Vance casts doubt on livestreaming Hasan execution: ‘I’m not going to be watching it’

Vice President JD Vance questioned whether the Pentagon will livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, while saying he would not watch it if the broadcast proceeds.

2 men found shot to death in Houston's Buffalo Bayou days apart

Houston police say the deaths of two young men who were found shot in Buffalo Bayou days apart are likely connected.