Houston mayor, police chief say claims of serial killer in Houston are false

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says there is no serial killer believed to be on the loose in the city after multiple bodies being found in bayous over multiple days.

2 women found dead at Spring apartment complex

Two women have been found dead at a Spring apartment complex, officials announced Tuesday.

13-year-old shot north of Houston; mother detained

A 13-year-old is injured after a shooting in Harris County, just north of Houston on Tuesday evening, Harris County officials say.

Day 4: Tony Earls Jr. trial in Houston death of Arlene Alvarez

The trial for Tony Earls Jr. continued in Houston on Monday morning. Earls is charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022.

3 killed in apparent double murder-suicide in apartment on Walters Road: HCSO

Harris County detectives have determined the three people found in an apartment complex on Walters Road were killed in a double murder-suicide.

Tony Earls Jr. trial: Prosecution, defense rest in trial

The prosecution and defense have rested in the trial of Tony Earls Jr. Earls Jr. is charged with manslaughter in the death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022.

Harris County crime: 3 shot on Pintan Lane

A teen and two young men were injured in a shooting in a Harris County neighborhood on Sunday night, authorities say.

Nearly $20,000 of jewelry stolen from Kay Jewelers store, suspects on the run

Harris County Precinct 5 deputies are investigating a burglary at a Kay Jewelers store where neatly $20,000 worth of jewelry was allegedly taken.

Harris County community members, commissioners share thoughts ahead of 2026 FY budget proposal

On Thursday, Commissioners Court was held at the Harris County Administration building where commissioners heard from community members about many different agenda items, including some who shared concerns about the 2026 FY budget.