Multiple apartments damaged in southeast Houston fire

The Bellaire fire chief says at least 16 apartment units were damaged by a fire Saturday night.

Deerbrook Mall shooting injures minor, influencer

Two people are injured and another person has been detained after a shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble on Saturday evening.

Texas appeals court tosses injunction against Houston-area midwife

A Texas appeals court on Thursday said Attorney General Ken Paxton's office had not provided enough evidence to warrant an injunction against a Houston-area midwife accused of providing illegal abortions.

Investigation finds no historic cemetery at Tomball property after headstones discovered

An independent investigation into headstones discovered on a property in Tomball has concluded that no cemetery ever existed at the location, according to city officials.

Community meeting held in Houston's East End following deadly ICE shooting

A community meeting on immigration enforcement was held Wednesday night in Houston's East End following the ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

Harris Co. judge repeatedly ended woman's probation 'unsatisfactorily' before new theft charge, records show

A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat offenders to avoid prison.

Italian court blocks Lee Gilley's extradition over sentencing concerns

Gilley faces a capital murder charge in the 2024 death of his pregnant wife, Christa Gilley. He remains in custody in Italy, where a court is deciding whether to extradite him back to the United States.

Coalition calls for citywide shutdown following fatal ICE shooting in Houston

Community organizers and faith leaders held a press conference outside Houston City Hall on Tuesday to demand an independent investigation and accountability following the fatal July 7 shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent.

Father saves 3-year-old son from deadly Spring apartment fire; boy suffers burns to 95% of his body

Authorities have charged a man with murder and arson after an apartment fire in Spring. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said one person was killed, and 13 others were hurt, including 3-year-old Atlas. His family says he suffered burns to 95% of his body and is expected to remain hospitalized for at least 90 days.

Constable Mark Herman urges six school districts to ban unregistered electric motorcycles on campus

Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman has asked Klein ISD, Tomball ISD, Spring ISD, Aldine ISD, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and Humble ISD to adopt policies prohibiting unregistered electric motorcycles on school property.