Harris County Commissioners approve creation of county's first LGBTQIA+ Commission

In a groundbreaking move, the Harris County Commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of establishing the county's first LGBTQIA+ Commission. Spearheaded by Commissioner Lesley Briones, this momentous decision represents a significant stride towards amplifying the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community and advancing equality within Harris County.

Best neighborhoods to buy a house in Houston

Houston is a large and diverse city, with something to offer homebuyers of all budgets and lifestyles. Here are a few of the best neighborhoods to consider!

Best restaurants in Midtown Houston

These are just a few of the many great restaurants in Midtown Houston. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find something to your taste.

75-year-old child molester given 20-year prison sentence for luring 5-year-old with sundae

Prosecutors say James King, 75, was a little girl's family friend and she was allowed to stay overnight after a party. After his wife fell asleep, they said "he lured the child into the kitchen with the promise of a sundae" and sexually assaulted her.

Houston Columbia Tap Bike Trail attacks: 2 teens charged with robbery

Houston police say Willie Carroll and Deion Christten have been charged in connection to a series of attacks along the Columbia Tap Bike Trail in the Greater Third Ward area.

Harris County Pct. 5 deputy constable, another driver involved in crash at Chimney Rock, Caversham

A Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable’s patrol car nearly went into a bayou after a crash with another driver who left the scene at the intersection of Chimney Rock Road and Caversham Drive, Houston police say.

10 Spring ISD campuses offering free summer meals program

The Summer Meals Program in Spring is offering children, who live in the Spring area and up to the age of 18, access to free breakfast and lunch.

Harris County authorities assist TxDOT in clearing out camps under state highways

Harris County authorities stepped in to help Texas Department of Transportation authorities in cleaning out trash and debris left behind by individuals underneath a freeway overpass.

Gun violence in Texas: How bad will it have to get before we see change?

It took a Harris County deputy getting gunned down to address catalytic converter thefts. How many more people or children will need to die to prevent another mass shooting?

Uplift Harris: Multi-million dollar program provides guaranteed income to residents in need

The 18-month long program looks to help residents in economically disadvantaged areas of Harris County receive $500 a month to help meet basic needs like rent, groceries or child care.

Houston chase ends with shots fired at officers, police say; 3 in custody

A suspect fired shots at police officers after a chase that began in west Houston, authorities say. Three of the four suspects were taken into custody after a search.

Atascocita Fire Department trains as sumo wrestlers with Shogeki Sumo

Atascocita Fire Department tried out sumo wrestling as a new training method to improve their performance and learn new techniques.