Houston secures nearly $10 million for flood prevention efforts

Houston secures nearly $10 million for flood prevention efforts. But some residents are skeptical about the upcoming project.

New video of suspect in deadly shooting at Houston convenience store

Houston police are searching for the suspect in the deadly shooting of a 26-year-old clerk at a convenience store on Homestead Road.

Texas residents urged to report damage from recent severe weather

Residents in Texas who have damage from the strong storms are encouraged to report that damage to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

Hot housing market leads to skyrocketing property appraisals

If you own a home in Harris County, your property has likely gotten more valuable in the last year. The Harris County Appraisal District has started mailing this year's property appraisals, and some describe the numbers as 'unprecedented'.

Harris County Judge grilled following 'bid rigging' allegations

Four days after search warrant affidavits filed by the Texas Rangers implicated at least three senior advisors to Judge Lina Hidalgo in what appears to be an $11 million bid-rigging scheme, the leader of Harris County did her best to convince reporters "it’s not what it seems."

How to make your home safer in tornadoes, hurricanes

Severe weather season is here and hurricane season is fast approaching. There are steps you can take now to make your home safer when a storm hits.

Houston police release body-worn camera video following deadly PlazAmericas Mall shooting last month

The Houston Police Department has released body-worn camera video following a deadly shooting at PlazAmericas where a San Jacinto County Precinct 1 Constable and the suspect were killed.

2 retired HCSO members found dead in possible murder-suicide: sheriff

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says a man and a woman found dead in a possible murder-suicide are retired members of the sheriff's office.

Man fatally struck on Eastex Freeway; 2 drivers fled: HCSO

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says two drivers fled after hitting a pedestrian on the Eastex Freeway. The pedestrian died from his injuries.

Who's responsible for setting high gas prices

Oil prices have moderated a bit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but gasoline prices have remained at near-record levels. For those who wonder why, it's because there's money to be made. Those profits though may not be going where you imagine.

What you should do if your power is out during severe weather

As the expected severe weather moves across the Houston-area into Tuesday, the first item most residents will be the most concerned about is power and gas lines.