Bellaire police officer involved in major crash after driver runs red light

A Bellaire police officer was injured after their patrol vehicle was hit by a driver who ran a red light near the intersection of Hillcroft and Willowbend, officials say.

Train derailment in Houston's East End; apartment evacuated as precaution

A train derailment was reported Wednesday on Hughes Street and Harrisburg Boulevard. It could take 12–14 to get the train back on track.

How to fry a turkey for Thanksgiving: Safety tips to avoid dinner disaster

Despite warnings every year, someone tries to deep-fry their turkey and it just ends up in disaster. Here's safety advice to avoid Thanksgiving turning into an emergency.

Clerk shot multiple times by suspects in southeast Houston robbery, police investigate

A convenience store clerk was shot multiple times by two suspects who approached him as he was leaving a store in southeast Houston, according to Houston police officers.

Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

4 detained, 2 guns recovered after shooting at Houston METRO Rail Center

Four suspects were detained and two firearms recovered after a reported dispute and gunfire at the Fannin South Transit Center, though no injuries were reported.

Bellaire Police Chief placed on paid administrative leave

The City of Bellaire has confirmed Bellaire Police Chief Onesimo Lopez was placed on paid administrative leave.

Ex-TV anchor sentenced to 10 years for $63M PPP Fraud

A co-founder of the lender service Blueacorn was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $63 million in restitution for orchestrating a scheme that fraudulently secured over $63 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Houston tornado: NWS confirms 2 twister touchdowns on Monday

The National Weather Service has released their damage survey following Monday's severe weather in the Houston area.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

Texas clamps down on ID requirements for vehicle registration

Those looking to register a vehicle in Texas will need to prove they entered the country legally after the state Department of Motor Vehicles clamped down on the identification requirements.