Houston woman loses hundreds of dollars in rental scam

A woman says she is out hundreds of dollars after falling victim to a rental scam in northwest Houston.

TSU names new athletic director, men’s basketball coach amid pushback over hiring process

Texas Southern University announced on Wednesday that they've hired Ashley Robinson, two-time National Athletics Driector of the Year, to be the new Vice President and Athletic Director.

Houston weather: Heat advisory in effect Thursday

High temperatures in and around Houston are expected to be around 100 the next several days. It will stay mostly sunny Thursday with the humidity making it feel like it's 106 to 112 the next few days.

Houston City Council passes ordinance expanding requirement for AC in rental housing

Houston City Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday that will expand the requirement for air conditioning in residential rental properties by eliminating an exemption that allowed property owners to install window screens instead.

Officer injured in SE Houston; search for suspect

A search is underway after an officer was injured in southeast Houston on Wednesday morning, authorities say.

Man detained by ICE after reporting Houston Home Depot shooting

A 54-year-old man who dialed 911 to report a gunman outside a Houston Home Depot found himself taken into federal custody by immigration agents at the scene.

HISD mom concerned over daughter’s bus stop assigned 3 miles away from home

A Houston ISD mother is pushing for changes after she says her 10-year-old daughter was assigned a bus stop about three miles from their home.

Houston Pets Alive in desperate need of new play yard

Over the years, Houston Pets Alive has saved thousands of lives as dogs and cats facing euthanasia at BARC and Harris County Pets or animals with medical needs.

Man charged for allegedly shooting 3 people in passing vehicles in Houston

A man has been charged for allegedly shooting three people in their vehicles on Friday in northeast Houston. He was then shot by police and a trooper.

Kingwood senior apartment complex's broken elevator raises safety concerns

Several senior apartment complex residents in Kingwood are worried about their safety because of ongoing elevator problems, such as overheating and break downs.

Broken elevator at Kingwood senior home frustrates residents
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Residents of Kingwood Senior Village say an elevator in the building has been out of service for eight weeks, leaving residents frustrated.

Motorcycle crash closes Sam Houston Tollway lanes

Emergency crews are on the scene of a major crash involving a motorcycle on the Sam Houston Tollway, local authorities said Sunday afternoon.