More than 11 million job openings leave some employers struggling to operate and grow

The government reports that a nationwide labor shortage continues with 11.3 million job openings posted across the country. It's all part of the topsy-turvy world created by the pandemic.

Hidalgo staffer implicated in 'bid-rigging' scandal gets new, higher paying County job

One of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's senior aides implicated in an alleged $11 million "bid-rigging" scheme left her staff for a new job just five days after Texas Rangers served search warrants on the judge and members of her inner circle.

Houston father shot in the head during home invasion

A Houston home invasion on Coulson Street left a father hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the head.

Houston police chase ends in fiery crash between patrol SUV, innocent driver

The Houston Police Department says the officer was in pursuit of a suspect when the patrol car and an innocent driver’s vehicle collided in an intersection.

Loved ones remember couple killed by speeding driver on Sunday

Loved ones are in mourning after a husband and wife were both run over and killed on Westheimer, just west of the Galleria area.

Tree trimmer dies after contact with power line in NW Harris Co.

A tree trimmer died after coming into contact with a power line in a northwest Harris County neighborhood on Monday, authorities say.

Teen undergoes preventive surgery in Houston to avoid deadly condition

After his mother almost died from a rare heart condition, a teen learned that he too was at risk of aortic dissection and underwent preventative surgery. The family shares their story to help save others' lives.

Family of 13-year-old killed behind wheel calling for justice 2 weeks after apparent road rage shooting

The boy's family says they can’t speak to why or how the 13-year-old ended up behind the wheel in the first place, but they say all kids make mistakes and that he didn’t deserve to die because of his mistake.

Mother charged with leaving her 2 children in 'filthy hotel room'

One mother is facing charges after officials said she left her two children in a ‘filthy hotel room for an extended period of time.’