Texas Capitol Christmas trees delivered by horse-drawn carriage
A festive holiday tradition continues at the Texas Capitol as Christmas trees, including a massive 28-foot display in the House chamber, arrive by horse-drawn carriage, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the historic ornament program.
Houston City Council to vote on ordinance to place curfew for motor scooters
The City of Houston is considering an ordinance that would amend Chapters 26 and 45 of the City’s Code of Ordinances. If passed, it would add a curfew for motor scooters from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m., along with other enforcement measures.
1 arrested, 1 injured in shooting at Austin Central Library
Austin police said one person has been transported to the hospital after what they are calling a “critical incident" in downtown Austin Saturday.
Explosion at Downtown Houston hotel under construction; multiple workers injured
Six workers were injured in an explosion involving water heaters at a hotel under construction in Downtown Houston on Thursday, officials say.
Charlie Kirk candlelight prayer vigil to be held in Houston
The Houston community will gather Sunday, Sept. 14 for a candlelight prayer vigil to honor Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative student organization Turning Point USA.
Houston woman charged with DWI after pedestrian dies in downtown crash
A 67-year-old man was killed in a fatal auto-pedestrian crash Sunday on North Chartres Street in Downtown Houston.
Man shot during altercation in Downtown Houston; three suspects detained, police say
The victim was reportedly shot multiple times, but he is expected to recover.
Motorcycle rider thrown off Houston overpass in crash
Houston Police continue to investigate a motorcycle crash that happened just after 1:30 a.m. on the North I-45 Freeway interchange overpass to the South 59 Freeway.
Horse collapses, dies on downtown Atlanta sidewalk
Police are investigating the death of a horse that was found on a sidewalk in downtown Atlanta.
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Pony Express relay trots through Austin
Dozens of horses and riders trotted through Austin as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's Pony Express relay to deliver rodeo invitations to state leaders.
Man found dead in backseat of Houston police officer's vehicle
Houston Police are investigating the death of a man in his 40s after his body was found in the backseat of an officer's vehicle in Downtown Houston on Saturday afternoon.
Man shot by Houston police officer in Downtown
A man was shot by an officer while police were attempting to detain a woman in Downtown Houston,= after it was reported the two were trespassing.
Suspect arrested in September Downtown Houston murder
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the September 26 murder of 23-year-old Sostenes Briones.
Houston small business: Discover vintage furniture finds at Lich Goods
Lich Goods is an online store based in Houston, Texas, specializing in vintage furniture.
Houston train crash: Abandoned SUV hit in Downtown near Main Street
A train hit an abandoned SUV on the tracks in Downtown Houston, officials say. Traffic is being impacted.
Houston crime: Man shot in head at Prairie & Fannin intersection, suspect at large
A man was shot in the head in downtown Houston.
Woman killed riding a scooter in Downtown Houston, victim hit by an 18-wheeler
The driver of the large truck, however, failed to stop at the scene and fled.
America's downtown areas slowly springing back to life, research on cell phone activity shows
Across the country, cell phone data is being used to track the rate of downtown recovery post-pandemic in a new study. The study showed the southern part of the U.S. is bouncing back.