Houston approves proactive apartment inspections, cracking down on 'high-risk' rentals

Houston City Council passes an Apartment Inspection Ordinance, moving from a complaint-based system to proactive enforcement. The measure aims to hold "high-risk" landlords accountable and ensure safe living conditions for all Houstonians.

Immigration enforcement concerns linger for some ahead of Houston’s World Cup preparations

As Houston prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, immigration advocates say concerns surrounding enforcement remain top of mind for some families following a contentious City Hall debate over how Houston police interact with federal immigration authorities.

Houston police return to home of Lee Gilley to possibly serve a warrant

Authorities have returned to the home of Lee Gilley, the husband accused of killing his pregnant wife, then allegedly cut off his GPS monitor to flee the U.S. to Italy, where he was later apprehended.

Disgruntled employee who allegedly pointed gun at security guard at HEB now behind bars

The disgruntled employee who allegedly pointed a gun at a security guard at HEB and caused the store to temporarily lock down, has been identified, according to court records.

Person of interest sought in deadly shooting outside SE Houston club

Police are looking to question Rudy Gomez Jr. about the April shooting outside Paradise City. Gomez is not considered a suspect.

River Oaks couple killed in suspected murder-suicide identified as Traveler’s Table owners

Family and friends have identified the family of four killed in a suspected murder-suicide at a River Oaks home on Monday afternoon. Matthew and Thy Mitchell owned Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart in Montrose.

Houston weather: Scattered storms possible on Wednesday

Rain chances look to return to the Houston area late Wednesday. Some of those storms could produce brief heavy rain, hail and gusty winds.

Houston mayor unveils FY2027 budget proposal with new municipal fees

Facing a "broken financial system" and years of structural instability, Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Tuesday unveiled a FY2027 budget proposal that introduces new municipal fees for garbage and infrastructure to avoid what he called an "unaffordable" property tax hike.

Cinco de Mayo Houston 2026: Events, food and festivals

Houston kicks off extensive Cinco de Mayo festivities today across Downtown, Montrose, and Uptown, featuring mariachi performances, tequila tastings, and street food parties.

HPD officer fired after racist video still has active peace officer license, TCOLE says

Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, fired after a racist video surfaced, still has an active peace officer license, according to TCOLE. The DA is now reviewing her cases.

Video: Pregnant Houston-area woman says dogs attacked her pet

A pregnant Houston-area mother says she was forced to defend herself in her own yard after dogs attacked her pet.

TX-18 debate: Menefee, Green participate in Democratic primary runoff debate

Democratic Congressmen Christian Menefee and Al Green will participate in a debate on Monday evening. They face off in a primary runoff on May 26 to represent Texas’ 18th Congressional District.