Houston police leaders face backlash for missing City Council discussing immigration report

The Houston Police Department's top leaders are facing criticism after they did not attend the city's Public Safety Committee meeting where they were listed to present the immigration report.

Third Ward neighbors frustrated with city leaders, police over nightlife chaos

A Houston neighborhood says nonstop weekend partying is turning their streets into a nightmare and contacted city leaders who they say have been inconsistent on enforcement.

Houston weather: More triple digit heat on the way for Wednesday

Highs reach the upper 90s to low 100s through Wednesday with heat index values climbing above 105°. A Heat Advisory remains in effect Tuesday and has been extended through 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Montrose restaurant owner loses thousands to tap-to-pay fraud as local BBB warns small businesses

Owner Leighton Dickson estimates losing $5,000 to $6,000 across 30 to 40 chargebacks since opening on Mother's Day, a growing trend verified by Leah Napoliello of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston.

Family raises concerns over air conditioning issues at Houston ISD’s Oates Elementary

A concerned relative of students at Oates Elementary School is raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues at the Houston ISD campus as temperatures remain high across the Houston area.

Paralyzed cancer survivor from Houston launches home repair nonprofit

Childhood cancer survivor Kris Kivi launched 4K Hands of Hope after a tumor removal surgery left his leg paralyzed. The nonprofit delivers free emergency home repairs to elderly residents, veterans, and single parents across the Houston-area.

Elderly Montrose property owner handcuffed, detained after pulling gun on homeless people

A Houston property owner said she was detained by police after confronting people she says were camping outside her vacant Westheimer Road building while carrying an unloaded gun.

HPD Uber pursuit video raises questions about civilian vehicle policy

Houston Uber driver Anthony Baines transported HPD officers during a foot pursuit, raising questions about civilian consent, police policy, safety and insurance coverage.

Houston weather: Heat advisory extended through Tuesday

A Heat Advisory has been extended through 7 p.m. Tuesday. Highs climb near 100° inland, with steamy humidity pushing the feels-like temperature into the 106° to 110° range.

Houston-area man arrested for thousands of AI-generated child pornography

A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they describe as thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, according to authorities.

3 Houston USPS mail carriers, 2 others accused of check theft scheme

Two Houston residents and three U.S. Postal Service mail carriers are facing federal charges after allegedly participating in a scheme to steal checks from mail routes and sell them, according to federal court documents.

Texas has second most Flock cameras in the country raising privacy concerns

While law enforcement agencies praise Flock cameras as a critical crime-fighting tool, privacy advocates warn it is quietly constructing a digital footprint tracking everyday citizens.