O'Donnell Middle School in Alief placed on lockdown, later lifted
An investigation is underway after O'Donnell Middle School in Alief was placed under lockdown on Friday afternoon.
Construction employee hit, killed by work equipment in north Harris County, officials say
An employee was allegedly crushed by a heavy item from a crane he was operating.
Elderly man found after going missing in Southwest Houston
The man was reported missing after he was last seen Tuesday near Hiram Clarke Road and Tidewater Drive.
Deadly shooting involving security guard reported near Houston's NRG Stadium
Police say one person was killed and another was hospitalized after a fight between a guard and a "trespasser."
Alief ISD bus struck by vehicle; no injuries reported, district confirms
Alief ISD confirms a school bus was struck by a separate vehicle.
Impaired teen driver arrested in Greater Greenspoint; accused of kidnapping, assault, officials say
Authorities allegedly found the teen speeding with seven passengers overnight.
Pedestrian fatally struck by METRO bus in Southwest Houston
Traffic on North Holmes Road is being rerouted during the investigation.
Trinity Gardens, Fifth Ward residents speak out after DOJ ends monitoring of illegal dumping
Residents in two predominantly Black and Brown communities say they are frustrated and disappointed after learning the U.S. Department of Justice has ended its oversight connected to illegal dumping in Houston.
Bissonnet crash: Houston police investigating deadly auto-pedestrian crash
An investigation is underway following a deadly auto-pedestrian crash in Houston, authorities said.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston tickets: How to sign up for random selection
FIFA has opened its next phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup. Here's what to know if you're hoping to score tickets.
Fatal East Aldine crash shuts down road to Eastex Freeway
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says a vehicle was found turned over and on fire.
32-year-old man shot during gun battle with Houston Police was supposed to be serving time in Nevada
Jacques Bassey got into a shootout with Houston Police last week. According to records, he was supposed to be serving time for at least one out of 13 charges.
Houston Council candidates in runoff make final pitch for support
On Saturday, voters in Houston will choose a new voice to represent them on City Council as an "at-large" member representing the entire population.
Woman walking in Houston's Third Ward hit, killed by SUV that crashed into parked cars: police
A woman who was walking in Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood on Tuesday night was killed when she was hit by an SUV that crashed into a group of parked cars, police say.
Judge rules mistrial for suspect in deadly 2022 Houston police chase; family reacts
Yasmir Reyes was on trial for felony murder after he allegedly ran a red light while fleeing police on June 13, 2022. The resulting T-bone crash killed Chaz Joubert, a 27-year-old rideshare driver and injured a 16-year-old passenger. The defense argued that jurors were able to see Reyes' leg shackles during the trial.
Houston, Dallas, Austin among Texas cities spending big bucks on OnlyFans
Houston, Dallas and Austin all made the list of top 20 highest spending cities in North America in 2025.
Houston chase: Pursuit for suspect reaches speeds of 100 mph, ends near The Galleria
A high speed chase in Houston on Wednesday afternoon ended with a suspect in custody.
Tips to avoid scams while using AI shopping tools
Up to 60% of consumers are expected to use AI for holiday shopping this year to find gift ideas and deals. But cybersecurity experts warn that they’re already spotting holiday shopping scams.