Houston woman marks friend's birthday on street she died, hopes no one else dies there

It's a somber celebration as a woman remembers her best friend on her birthday at the place where she was killed and she's hoping changes are made to keep others from dying there.

Man charged after holding 6 month old hostage in SWAT standoff

Eric Keith Williams, 29, has been charged with endangering a child after a lengthy standoff with SWAT officers in the 800 block of Skyline Vista in Fourth Ward.

1 dead, 1 injured after crash on Beechnut in Houston

The crash was reported shortly after 1 a.m. in the 12200 block of Beechnut Street in Houston.

Man charged with capital murder in deadly shooting of Houston homeowner on Safeguard St

Houston police say Carl Michael McCloud, Jr., 21, is charged with capital murder in connection to the deadly shooting of James Blanton, 34, who was killed in the 8400 block of Safeguard Street.

Houston police officer shoots suspect on Bellaire Blvd

Houston police say an officer shot joseph Ceasar Taylor, 30, and after being taken to the hospital, was taken to jail and faces several felony charges and three guns were found on his person.

Joshua Gillihan, 14, died from fentanyl poisoning back in August in Cypress

Deaths due to fentanyl for teenagers have tripled across the country and the DEA of Houston is cracking down to try to stop the increased deaths.

Things to do in Houston this weekend, December 16 to 18: Holiday events, festivals, & more

Events and things to do this weekend, December 16 to 18, include the Houston Symphony's Very Merry Pops, an outdoor movie screening, Terrorfest: A Christmas Horror Convention, a Christmas cruise on Buffalo Bayou and more.

Webster teen home after being reported missing

Webster police say a teen is home after he was reported missing earlier this week.

Houston woman, ex-boyfriend dead in apparent murder-suicide

Houston police say a woman, Ja'Dee Annette Turner, and her ex-boyfriend, Milton Wayne Cole, are dead in what is believed to be a murder-suicide.

Houston police provide free service to help reduce catalytic converter thefts

Officers say taking two minutes to paint over and etch on your car's device could save you thousands of dollars in repairs and insurance costs.

Bun B's Trill Burgers to open first brick-and-mortar in Houston

Rapper Bun B announced he will open the first brick-and-mortar location for Trill Burgers, the original Houston pop-up for smash burgers.

Young Galena Park mother survives double lung transplant from COVID

A mother from the Galena Park area is thrilled to be home for the holidays. Last year at this time, she was in the hospital fighting for her life and on a transplant list because of COVID-19.

Troy Khoeler case: State report details investigations before 7-year-old boy's death

The state has released its findings into the death of a 7-year-old boy whose body was found in a washing machine at his home in Spring. They found a troubled history from birth up until the day he died.

Houston house fire on Plumbrook Drive leaves 4 in hospital

Two adults and two teenagers were transported to the hospital after the early morning house fire on Plumbrook Drive near Leawood Blvd in southwest Houston.

Houston-area teacher accused of 'improper conduct' with a student

An investigation is underway at Cypress Woods High School involving a teacher and alleged improper conduct with a student.