Houston-area cooling centers: Air-conditioned facilities open to the public
If you're trying to get out of the heat, head to one of these air-conditioned cooling centers in the Houston area.
If you're trying to get out of the heat, head to one of these air-conditioned cooling centers in the Houston area.
Carjacking suspect shot and killed in SE Houston, HPD says
A carjacking suspect is dead after the driver shot him several times, Houston Police say.
A carjacking suspect is dead after the driver shot him several times, Houston Police say.
Male shot to death in street in east Harris County
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, someone walking their dog heard gunshots and found the male, believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, shot in the roadway.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, someone walking their dog heard gunshots and found the male, believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, shot in the roadway.
Man shot in car was able to drive away for help, Houston police say
Houston police say the man, described as a young adult, was talking to two people who were outside of his car when one of them fired into his vehicle. He was shot in the neck and drove a few blocks away for help.
Houston police say the man, described as a young adult, was talking to two people who were outside of his car when one of them fired into his vehicle. He was shot in the neck and drove a few blocks away for help.
Driver fled after fatally hitting teen who was running from dog: sheriff
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the 16-year-old was being chased by a dog when he ran into the roadway and was hit by a pickup truck. Authorities are searching for the driver.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the 16-year-old was being chased by a dog when he ran into the roadway and was hit by a pickup truck. Authorities are searching for the driver.
Data shows number of offenders on multiple felony bonds has skyrocketed in the last 3 years
The Harris County DA's Office compiled the data for a Senate Committee Hearing on Senate Bill 6. That bill went into effect January 1, and it makes judges more accountable when it comes to granting felony bonds.
The Harris County DA's Office compiled the data for a Senate Committee Hearing on Senate Bill 6. That bill went into effect January 1, and it makes judges more accountable when it comes to granting felony bonds.
$30K reward offered after grand jury no bills robbery victim for deadly shooting of Arlene Alvarez
Houston police say the victim of a robbery shot at a vehicle he thought the suspect had gotten into, but it was actually an innocent family’s pickup truck. Arlene Alvarez, 9, was shot in the backseat.
Houston police say the victim of a robbery shot at a vehicle he thought the suspect had gotten into, but it was actually an innocent family’s pickup truck. Arlene Alvarez, 9, was shot in the backseat.
Harris Co. approves $7 million investment aimed at improving, protecting mothers and children
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis introduced the maternal and child health program to the Harris County Commissioners Court.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis introduced the maternal and child health program to the Harris County Commissioners Court.
1 dead, 2 injured after SUV crashes into bridge, bayou in SE Houston
One man died and two others were taken to the hospital after an SUV crashed under a bridge and went into a bayou in southeast Houston on Sunday evening, police say.
One man died and two others were taken to the hospital after an SUV crashed under a bridge and went into a bayou in southeast Houston on Sunday evening, police say.
Houston-area teen preparing for big jiu-jitsu competition
Sophia Gonzalez, a 13-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor from the Houston area, is preparing for one of the biggest competitions in the world.
Sophia Gonzalez, a 13-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor from the Houston area, is preparing for one of the biggest competitions in the world.
Young child possibly drowns in Atascocita, authorities say
Authorities are at the scene of a possible drowning involving a young child in Atascocita's subdivision Walden on Lake Houston.
Authorities are at the scene of a possible drowning involving a young child in Atascocita's subdivision Walden on Lake Houston.
Family members react to Baytown cemetery plot theft, search continues for suspect
Authorities need your help identifying two suspects caught on video stealing vases from a cemetery plot in Baytown.
Authorities need your help identifying two suspects caught on video stealing vases from a cemetery plot in Baytown.
Houston Education Association encourages Houston ISD to keep COVID-19 paid sick leave
After Houston ISD announced it will stop offering COVID paid sick leave days for its employees, the Houston Education Association encourages the school district to change its mind.
After Houston ISD announced it will stop offering COVID paid sick leave days for its employees, the Houston Education Association encourages the school district to change its mind.
Tomball man arrested for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A Tomball man has been arrested for assaulting law enforcement officers, by spraying them with a chemical irritant during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
A Tomball man has been arrested for assaulting law enforcement officers, by spraying them with a chemical irritant during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Houston police searching for man charged with brother's murder
Houston police are searching for Kyle Andrew Coolack, 37, who has been charged with murder for the deadly shooting of his brother earlier this year.
Houston police are searching for Kyle Andrew Coolack, 37, who has been charged with murder for the deadly shooting of his brother earlier this year.
Gun buyback event to be held in Houston on July 30
A gun buyback event will be held in Houston on July 30 and offer the public gift cards ranging from $50 to $200 in exchange for different types of firearms.
A gun buyback event will be held in Houston on July 30 and offer the public gift cards ranging from $50 to $200 in exchange for different types of firearms.
Passenger in vehicle shoots two sisters on sidewalk in SE Houston: police
Police say someone in the backseat of a vehicle shot two sisters who were standing on the sidewalk in southeast Houston.
Police say someone in the backseat of a vehicle shot two sisters who were standing on the sidewalk in southeast Houston.
Four dead after argument turns into shootout at Cypress Ridge Apts in north Harris County, authorities say
Four people are dead after authorities say an argument turned into a shootout at a north Harris County apartment complex Saturday night. It happened at the Cypress Ridge Apartments on Bammelwood Drive around 11:30 PM.
Four people are dead after authorities say an argument turned into a shootout at a north Harris County apartment complex Saturday night. It happened at the Cypress Ridge Apartments on Bammelwood Drive around 11:30 PM.
Body believed to be of missing 13-year-old found along San Jacinto River shoreline
A search for a missing 13-year-old turned tragic after investigators say they found what they believe to be the teen's body along the San Jacinto River shoreline.
A search for a missing 13-year-old turned tragic after investigators say they found what they believe to be the teen's body along the San Jacinto River shoreline.
3 teens among 4 shot to death at northwest Harris County apartment complex, deputies say
Authorities are piecing together what led up to a shooting at a northwest Harris County apartment complex, where three teenagers were among four people killed.
Authorities are piecing together what led up to a shooting at a northwest Harris County apartment complex, where three teenagers were among four people killed.