Woman from NW Harris Co. tests positive for Omicron variant

A woman in her 40s from northwest Harris County has tested positive for the Omicron variant of COVID-19, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Woman fatally shot in driveway in northwest Harris County

Harris County authorities say the woman was found with a gunshot wound to the head, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man sentenced for deadly shooting of Houston Police Sgt. Christopher Brewster

Arturo Solis, 27, pleaded guilty to capital murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the deadly shooting of Houston Police Department Sergeant Christopher Brewster in December 2019.

Boy, 14, arrested in shooting that injured 15-year-old in west Houston

Houston police say the 14-year-old suspect was referred to Harris County Juvenile Probation authorities on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for a shooting that injured a 15-year-old boy.

Aldine ISD: MacArthur HS student allegedly brandished loaded gun during argument

During an argument in the gym locker room on Thursday morning, a MacArthur High School student allegedly brandished a loaded gun at another student but did not fire it, according to a statement from Aldine ISD.

Houston-area colleges, universities offering an on-demand sexual assault hotline

A new partnership is taking on the pervasive issue of sexual assaults on Houston-area college campuses, bringing victims on-demand help and providing measures to prevent sexual assaults.

Law enforcement prepares for 'Porch Pirate Season' ahead of holidays

Local law enforcement says they’re prepared for what some call "porch pirate season". In the weeks leading up to the holidays, thieves target and steal package deliveries left outside homes.

Travis Scott's offer to pay for 9-year-old Astroworld victim's funeral denied by family

The family of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, who died after suffering injuries during Travis Scott’s deadly Astroworld Festival performance, has rejected the performer’s offer to pay for his funeral expenses.

28-year-old mother of 5 murdered last week spoke to FOX in 2020 about being sexually attacked by law officer

It took a lot of courage for Anderson to do that interview last year. She wanted everyone to know what Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Kenneth Reed allegedly did to her. He’s now charged with sexual assault and fired from the sheriff's office.

Houston scientist among many studying Omicron Variant

Since this new variant was first identified and announced in South Africa last week, it has now spread to more than a dozen countries including Canada, as scientists race to figure out how much of a threat Omicron is.

Family of 23-year-old Rudy Pena who died after attending Astroworld speaks out

One of the Astroworld families who lost their son during the November concert returned to Houston Monday to pay their respects. 23-year-old Rodolfo 'Rudy' Pena was one of the 10 people who lost their lives.

Man fatally shot in parking lot of north Harris Co. apartment complex

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, witnesses reported that the man was leaving for work and walking out to his vehicle when he was approached by a male wearing a mask.