Lifeguards needed in Houston: How to apply, earn $300 bonus

A shortage of certified lifeguards is having Parks and Recreation rotate what pools are open for visitors. They are offering a $300 bonus for those who work through the summer. Here’s how to apply.

1 dead, another injured after crash in east Houston

The 20-year-old driver died and a passenger was taken to the hospital after a crash on the East Freeway service road.

Man shot to death in roadway in northeast Houston

Police say a man was shot and killed in the middle of the roadway at the intersection of Carolwood Drive and N Wayside Drive in northeast Houston.

5 killed by Texas escapee died from gunshots, stab wounds

A Texas grandfather and his four grandsons killed by a prison escapee died from gunshots, sharp force injuries and stab wounds, a medical examiner’s report said.

Single parent foster homes welcomed, needed as foster parent shortage impacts Harris Co.

As the foster parent shortage continues to impact children in Harris County, local foster care agencies are making yet another appeal, this time to a more specific group.

Woman shot in the face in north Houston

Houston police are investigating after a woman was shot in the face near Jensen and Sumpter early Wednesday morning.

Judge lowers $500,000 bond for convicted serial armed robber to $5,000

Harris County 182nd Criminal District Court Judge Danny Lacayo ignored the DA's request for a $5,000 bond. He lowered it to just $5,000.

Domestic violence murders on the rise in Houston

One solution to rising domestic violence homicides? HPD's fairly new Domestic Abuse Response Team is spreading the message that help is available.

2 Katy brothers accused of hurling objects at officers during U.S. Capitol riot

Two brothers from Katy have been charged in connection to the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, and are accused of hurling objects at law enforcement officers.

2 found dead in southeast Houston apartment

Police are investigating the deaths of two people in an apartment in southeast Houston.

Houston PD chief says attorney made ‘false claim’ about Jalen Randle’s gunshot wound

Attorney Ben Crump, who is representing the family of a man who was fatally shot by a police officer, released a response after Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said the attorney made a "false claim" about Jalen Randle's gunshot wound.