Ashanti Allen found dead: Suspect wanted for capital murder of pregnant Houston woman

Houston police say Kevin Faux, 24, is wanted for capital murder in the death of Ashanti Allen, a pregnant woman who was found dead six days after she was reported missing.

Missing pregnant Houston woman Ashanti Allen found dead; suspect charged

A suspect has been charged after a missing pregnant woman was found dead in southwest Houston on Thursday. Houston police say 24-year-old Kevin Faux is charged with capital murder in the death of 23-year-old Ashanti Allen.

Harris County, City of Houston delay ICE policy votes amid state funding woes

Harris County and City of Houston leaders both hit the pause button Thursday on controversial efforts to reshape local immigration policy, following intense pressure from state officials and a sudden extension from the Governor’s office.

Gov. Abbott says Houston will have to pay back $110M if immigration ordinance isn’t repealed

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the City of Houston will have to pay back around $110 million in public safety funds and still find a way to fully fund the police if they do not repeal an ordinance dictating how police interact with immigration authorities.

Body found in west Houston

A 911 call came in Wednesday about a body seen along South Barker Cypress Road.

North Houston: 3 arrested after shooting involving woman's current, ex-boyfriend

Houston police have placed a woman along with her current and ex-boyfriend in custody after a shooting broke out between them in the north Houston area late Wednesday evening.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here’s what we do — and don’t — know about preparations

Houston’s 2026 FIFA World Cup plans include seven matches at NRG Stadium, a Fan Festival in EaDo, expanded METRO service, rising hotel demand, security funding, and a DR Congo team base camp. Here’s what we know and what remains unclear.

Houston $100M funding crisis: HPD overtime suspended as city hall, Austin clash over immigration policy

Houston faces a public safety crisis as Texas has frozen over $100M in funding. Discover how a dispute over immigration ordinances is impacting HPD overtime and World Cup security plans.

Body found in drainage canal in northeast Houston

An investigation is underway after a body was found in a small drainage canal on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.