Trinity Gardens, Fifth Ward residents speak out after DOJ ends monitoring of illegal dumping

Residents in two predominantly Black and Brown communities say they are frustrated and disappointed after learning the U.S. Department of Justice has ended its oversight connected to illegal dumping in Houston.

Harris County officials detail impact of new bail laws on jail capacity, staffing

New data shows court speed is stabilizing the Harris County Jail population, but officials warn Prop 3 will require a major, funded effort to maintain the pace.

Fire reported at Oxy Vinyls in La Porte; all-clear given

The all-clear has been given after a fire occurred at the Oxy Vinyls facility in La Porte on Tuesday morning, the company said in a community notification.

Man shot by Houston police charged with attempted capital murder of a police officer

A man who was shot while allegedly exchanging gunfire with Houston police has been charged with two counts of attempted capital murder of a police officer and evading arrest with a motor vehicle.

Houston crash on Eastex Freeway leaves 1 dead, 3 injured

One person is dead and three others are in the hospital after a single-vehicle crash in north Houston early Sunday morning, police say.

Unknown burglars suspected of hitting four Katy bars

A string of bar burglaries across Katy has owners on edge as investigators work to determine whether the crimes are connected. Four bars have been burglarized in just the past month.