Worker killed following asphalt storage tank rupture in South Houston

Crews are currently on standby waiting to clean up following a deadly industrial accident in South Houston on Wednesday afternoon.

Missing swimmer's body recovered at off-road park near Crosby

A man's body has been recovered after he went missing in the water at an off-road park near Crosby on Tuesday afternoon.

2 Houston-area men sentenced to life in prison for roles in murder-for-hire plot against wrong man

Two men have been sentenced to life for their roles related to a conspiracy that resulted in the shooting of a Katy man on his way to work, according to Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.

Person taken into custody at Cypress Woods High School after brief lockdown

Cypress Woods High School was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday morning due to an unidentified, unarmed person inside the building, school officials say.

New Kinder Houston Area Survey identifies 'biggest problem' facing residents

The Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research has released the results of its 45th Annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, shedding light on the economic, environmental, and social issues most pressing to local residents.

Harris County catalytic converter theft sentences rarely hit max under Texas law

A Texas law passed to crack down on catalytic converter thefts after the killing of a Harris County deputy is facing new scrutiny, as a review of recent cases shows none of the convicted offenders received the tougher penalties lawmakers intended.

Harris County: 17 dogs rescued from unsafe living conditions

An owner voluntarily signed over 17 dogs to Harris County Animal Control after an investigation at a home in Harris County, officials said.

Baytown father charged with capital murder in 7-week-old son's death

Capital murder charges have been filed against 26-year-old father Christopher Leon Jenkins in Baytown for his alleged involvement in the death of his 7-week-old son.

Driver shot to death in SUV at northeast Houston intersection

Police are searching for a shooter after a driver was shot to death in his vehicle at an intersection in northeast Houston on Wednesday night.

SWAT team called for person at Harris County courthouse

A SWAT team was called to the Harris County Criminal Courts on Thursday after reports of a person acting erratically.