Person taken into custody at Cypress Woods High School after brief lockdown

Cypress Woods High School was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday morning due to an unidentified, unarmed person inside the building, school officials say.

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.

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.

Baytown father charged with capital murder in 7-week-old son's death

Capital murder charges have been filed against 26-year-old father Christopher Leon Jenkins in Baytown for his alleged involvement in the death of his 7-week-old son.

Driver shot to death in SUV at northeast Houston intersection

Police are searching for a shooter after a driver was shot to death in his vehicle at an intersection in northeast Houston on Wednesday night.

SWAT team called for person at Harris County courthouse

A SWAT team was called to the Harris County Criminal Courts on Thursday after reports of a person acting erratically.

Standout Klein Oak student-athlete and mother killed in tragic Monday crash

A Spring mother and her 18-year-old son, a standout senior athlete at Klein Oak High School, were killed Monday evening in a two-vehicle crash on I-45 in Madison County. Kenny Kabano is now being memorialized by his classmates and former school community.

Harris County detention officers 'no billed' for man's death while leaving jail

A grand jury has decided not to prosecute six Harris County detention officers for the death of Alexis Cardenas. He became unresponsive during an incident as he was leaving jail in July 2025.

Spring ISD teacher allegedly ran from police while half naked, HPD says

A Spring ISD middle school teacher was arrested and is facing charges after leading police on a chase and running from officers while half naked, according to authorities.