Authorities seek help identifying man after body found on bank of Houston bayou
Harris County authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a man whose body was found on the bank of Houston’s Brays Bayou last week.
Harris County authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify a man whose body was found on the bank of Houston’s Brays Bayou last week.
Broken elevator at Tomball senior facility causes weeks of frustration
One of the building’s elevators has been out of service for nearly three weeks, forcing residents with mobility challenges to walk long distances or navigate stairs to reach a working elevator.
One of the building’s elevators has been out of service for nearly three weeks, forcing residents with mobility challenges to walk long distances or navigate stairs to reach a working elevator.
Top Houston news stories of 2025: Bayou mysteries, viral scams and headlines that shocked us
From bodies in Houston's bayous to elaborate scams, these are some of our most-read, most-shared, and most-talked-about stories that impacted the community in 2025.
From bodies in Houston's bayous to elaborate scams, these are some of our most-read, most-shared, and most-talked-about stories that impacted the community in 2025.
2 shot near Bush Airport, possibly from same bullet: HCSO reports
Two people were reportedly shot, possibly by the same bullet, while driving north of Bush Airport, officials say.
Two people were reportedly shot, possibly by the same bullet, while driving north of Bush Airport, officials say.
4 masked men accused of assaulting elderly man during Spring home invasion
Four people, including three juveniles, have been detained after allegedly violently assaulting an elderly man during a home invasion in Spring, officials report.
Four people, including three juveniles, have been detained after allegedly violently assaulting an elderly man during a home invasion in Spring, officials report.
Senator Paul Bettencourt files administrative election complaint, alleges illegal votes were cast
Senator Paul Bettencourt filed an administrative election complaint against Harris County with the Secretary of State’s office. In it, he accused the county of having registered voters on the rolls using P.O. boxes, including several UPS store locations.
Senator Paul Bettencourt filed an administrative election complaint against Harris County with the Secretary of State’s office. In it, he accused the county of having registered voters on the rolls using P.O. boxes, including several UPS store locations.
Man found shot in crashed car along US 290 in Jersey Village
Jersey Village police are investigating after a man was found shot inside a vehicle on the side of the highway late Sunday night.
Jersey Village police are investigating after a man was found shot inside a vehicle on the side of the highway late Sunday night.
Man charged with cockfighting after 300+ roosters found near Crosby: HCSO
A man has been charged with cockfighting after hundreds of roosters, including several dead ones, were found at a property near Crosby on Saturday, authorities say.
A man has been charged with cockfighting after hundreds of roosters, including several dead ones, were found at a property near Crosby on Saturday, authorities say.
Harris County murder suspect accused of killing man during argument, burning body in truck
A suspect is accused of shooting and killing a man during an argument and then burning his body in a pickup truck early Christmas morning.
A suspect is accused of shooting and killing a man during an argument and then burning his body in a pickup truck early Christmas morning.
Roughly 1M gallons of spent sulfuric acid leak at Channelview facility: officials
Roughly 1 million gallons of spent sulfuric acid leaked from a storage tank at a Channelview facility on Saturday morning, some of the chemical spilling into the ship channel, officials say.
Roughly 1 million gallons of spent sulfuric acid leaked from a storage tank at a Channelview facility on Saturday morning, some of the chemical spilling into the ship channel, officials say.
Almeda car fire victim found on Christmas Day was shot, Harris County officials say
A death is under investigation by Houston police after a body was found shot inside a burning vehicle by Houston firefighters.
A death is under investigation by Houston police after a body was found shot inside a burning vehicle by Houston firefighters.
Harris County deputy rescues woman from burning car on I-45: bodycam video
Video shared by Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office shows a deputy rescuing a woman from a burning, overturned vehicle on I-45.
Video shared by Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office shows a deputy rescuing a woman from a burning, overturned vehicle on I-45.
Houston firefighters discover body inside car fire in Almeda
A person was found dead inside a car fire by Houston firefighters on Fellows Road and Del Papa Street in the Almeda area.
A person was found dead inside a car fire by Houston firefighters on Fellows Road and Del Papa Street in the Almeda area.
Harris County wanted fugitive arrested at Courtyard Marriott Hotel
James Willis, III, a wanted fugitive with multiple felony warrants out of Harris and Dallas County, was arrested by law enforcement agencies at a hotel on Tuesday.
James Willis, III, a wanted fugitive with multiple felony warrants out of Harris and Dallas County, was arrested by law enforcement agencies at a hotel on Tuesday.
Harris County law enforcement increasing safety awareness during holiday shopping
As last-minute holiday shopping ramps up, law enforcement officials are urging shoppers to stay alert and take extra precautions to avoid becoming targets of crime. Harris County Constable Precinct Four says deputies are increasing patrols in busy retail areas throughout the holiday season.
As last-minute holiday shopping ramps up, law enforcement officials are urging shoppers to stay alert and take extra precautions to avoid becoming targets of crime. Harris County Constable Precinct Four says deputies are increasing patrols in busy retail areas throughout the holiday season.
Harris County authorities seeking information on fatal November hit-and-run
Jose Escobar-Felix was fatally struck late November in the northwest Harris County. Anyone with information can contact the sheriff's office or Crime Stoppers.
Jose Escobar-Felix was fatally struck late November in the northwest Harris County. Anyone with information can contact the sheriff's office or Crime Stoppers.
One killed in alleged shootout at north Harris County apartment complex
Authorities say two men got into an argument and shot at each other.
Authorities say two men got into an argument and shot at each other.
East Houston domestic violence victim dies weeks after stabbing, family says
Kimberly Gilliam died three weeks after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband, who police say then set himself on fire.
Kimberly Gilliam died three weeks after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband, who police say then set himself on fire.
Fred Hartman Bridge reopens after fatal crash
The deceased driver allegedly struck a boat and trailer connected to a stalled vehicle.
The deceased driver allegedly struck a boat and trailer connected to a stalled vehicle.
Bellaire police chief retires amid investigation
Bellaire PD Chief Onesimo Lopez Jr.T was recently placed on leave during an investigation into an employment matter.
Bellaire PD Chief Onesimo Lopez Jr.T was recently placed on leave during an investigation into an employment matter.