Man driving with family fatally struck pedestrian in SW Houston: police

The Houston Police Department says a man who was driving with his wife and kids in his pickup truck fatally struck a pedestrian who was crossing S Kirkwood outside of the crosswalk.

Wanted man admits to killing his grandmother in Cypress, assaulting other family member

Officials say Chad Maydwell admitted to killing his 80-year-old grandmother a month after he was wanted by the Grimes County Sheriff's Office for assaulting another family member.

Man dead from apparent road rage crash in west Harris County, deputies say

Witnesses told deputies they saw a driver following behind another car shooting toward the victim's vehicle before crashing into a ditch and pole.

2 suspected catalytic converter thieves killed in crash after chase with deputies, third suspect hospitalized

Authorities say two alleged catalytic converter thieves died, and a third suspect was hospitalized with serious injuries after their car crashed during a pursuit with deputies in northwest Harris County. 

Drunk driver accused of crashing car with small child inside

Authorities did not disclose the driver's relationship with the child but say further investigation showed she had a prior conviction for Driving While Intoxicated.

4 people shot, 1 killed outside west Harris County sports bar

Deputies say what began as a fight inside a sports bar, soon escalated into a shooting, where several groups of people pulled out guns.

Emotional funeral for Harris County Dep. Darren Almendarez: Wife shares last words

Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Almendarez will be laid to rest Friday, as his family, friends and brothers and sisters in blue bid their final farewell.

Harris Co. Pct. 4 Deputy Jaquim Barthen, who was injured in ambush to return to work on Monday

Deputy Jaquim Barthen, 26, was one of three officers injured in an ambush in north Harris County back in October. Officials with Harris Co. Pct. 4 Constables say he is expected to return to full duty on Monday.

Man in charge of Harris Co. computer system that crashed under fire for lying to commissioners

It's still not known exactly how many defendants got out of the Harris County Jail during a four-day period because the computer system, Jweb, crashed while undergoing routine maintenance.

Man accused of pistol-whipping Houston tire shop employee arrested

The shocking video of the armed robbery gained thousands of views and led to dozens of people calling in tips to law enforcement. It’s thanks to one of those tips that he’s now behind bars.

Cops called on college-bound Houston teen working in his own neighborhood

A Houston high school senior trying to earn money before heading to college says he had the police called on him while working in his own neighborhood.

Entire Houston area under Red Flag Warning through Friday evening

According to the National Weather Service, very dry conditions, along with low humidity levels, and high winds led to the warning being issued.