Vehicle fire causing delays on US-59 and Bissonnet Street, TranStar shows
SkyEy13 was above the scene, which showed the Jeep heavily damaged, as crews investigated.
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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....
Fort Worth city council authorizes $11.25 million settlement in police fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson
The Fort Worth city council approved on Tuesday a $11.25 million settlement for the family of Atatiana Jefferson, who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2019....
Free heart screenings available Sunday for teen athletes in Missouri City
KPRC 2, the Cody Stephens Foundation and Missouri City Fire & Rescue are teaming up to provide free heart screenings for teen athletes this weekend. The community heart screening is open to all athletes ages 11 to 25, regardless of their school, sport, or level of play. The event...
SkyEye13 shows crews put out 18-wheeler fire on I-610 East Loop northbound at Market Street
TranStar reported the heavy truck fire Wednesday morning along an I-610 northbound entrance ramp at Market Street.
Houston man says he was shot, robbed in his senior living complex parking garage
A man who survived being shot during a parking garage robbery is warning others to stay alert as police search for the gunman.
Alleged drunk driver killed after crashing into USPS 18-wheeler on West Sam Houston Tollway: Pct. 5
A deadly crash involving an alleged drunk driver shut down part of the West Sam Houston Tollway on Tuesday night, the Harris County Pct. 5 Constable's Office said....
14 newborns killed in fire at Pakistan hospital, doctor says
A fire at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed 14 newborns, according to a hospital doctor.
Houston police chief’s absence draws questions during heated ICE discussion at City Hall
Questions over how Houston police interact with federal immigration authorities spilled into a heated discussion at City Hall Tuesday, after Police Chief J. Noe Diaz did not appear for a committee meeting where council members expected him to answer questions. HPD instead sent Di...
Driver killed after crashing into USPS truck on west Sam Houston Parkway
A driver was killed after crashing into the back of a USPS truck late Tuesday night in northwest Houston, according to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office. The crash happened around 10:10 p.m. Aug. 25 near 10001 West Sam Houston Parkway North, in front of Grace Church...
Masked man accused of terrorizing people in Philadelphia arrested in Las Vegas
The suspect accused of terrorizing Philadelphia residents while wearing a creepy mask has been arrested in Nevada, authorities announced Tuesday.
Houston crime: Police release sketch of suspect following aggravated robbery in Houston's Third Ward
Houston police are asking for help identifying a man accused of shooting and striking a woman with a firearm while robbing her outside a home in the Third Ward area....
Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention
Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options....
Angleton High School teacher charged one year after inappropriate relationship allegations
A former Angleton ISD teacher was arrested almost one year to the day after the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office began investigating her for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student....
31-year-old career criminal granted bond for violent crime even though she's wanted in 3 states
Veronica Kiana Jones, who has six felony convictions and was wanted on bond forfeiture warrants, was granted a $50,000 bond in Harris County on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge....
Laredo Crime Stoppers Most Wanted suspect arrested at International Bridge
Federal officers have arrested one of Laredo’s most wanted fugitives after catching him at a border crossing for a 2021 shooting that left one dead and five injured....
Former Katy police officer terminated after misusing Flock cameras to track ex-wife, Katy PD says
Through an extensive investigation, authorities say that Rodriguez had misused the Flock system to run his ex-wife's vehicle license plate, according to Katy PD....
HPD Chief Noe Diaz misses meeting on HPD-ICE coordination, draws scrutiny from council
There are questions about why Houston's Chief of Police did not show up to a Public Safety Committee Meeting to discuss a report on HPD calls involving ICE agents....
Calls for resignation, cries for due process — La Marque mayor returns to city hall after arrest
It was Mayor Keith Bell’s first city council meeting since being charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure — and that arrest was hanging over him the entire night. The chambers were packed. Not an empty seat in the room. And it didn’t take long for the discussion to turn heated ...
Former Katy police officer charged with stalking, misuse of official information involving Flock camera
A former Katy Police Department officer has been charged after an investigation determined he misused the Flock system, officials said.
Repeat DWI offender accused of hurting family in crash still in jail despite out date: Officials
A repeat DWI offender accused of injuring a family of four in a drunk driving crash is still behind bars despite online records showing his out date already past due, according to officials....
N. Texas ‘Ross Fire’ leads to evacuations; 50,000 acres burned
A large wildfire which sparked Monday in North Texas has rapidly expanded, growing to 50,000 acres in just 24 hours and sparking a large response from multiple agencies, including some from Southeast Texas. The “Ross Fire” began Monday afternoon in Palo Pinto County, which is wes...
Convicted felon who skipped out on Chambers County sentencing has been arrested
The 33-year-old man who skipped out on being sentenced after being found guilty of a third-degree felony has since been captured, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Jamarcus Detreon Robinson was found guilty on Monday, Aug. 17, of unlawful possession of a firearm...
Evacuations ordered in rural Texas as wildfire mushrooms within hours
Evacuations are being ordered in rural Texas where a wildfire has quickly expanded to cover more than 78 square miles.
‘You’ve broken my heart,’ La Marque residents react to mayor’s recent arrest for alleged indecent exposure
Mayor Keith Bell was arrested for alleged indecent exposure on Aug. 21. Bell was released on a $75,000 bond over the weekend and was present at Monday’s city council meeting....
2 hospitalized in major crash on US 90 in NE Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said a driver and his passenger were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash along Highway 90 on Tuesday.
49ers owner Jed York contacted fictitious prostitution ad 3 times before arrest
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York used a pseudonym and responded multiple times to a fictitious ad for a prostitute prior to his arrest in Ohio over the weekend, according to an incident report obtained Tuesday by ESPN....
No chief, no answers: HPD's first ICE contact report draws scrutiny without Diaz
Houston’s police chief was a no-show Tuesday as the city’s Public Safety Committee received its first-ever quarterly immigration enforcement report — and both council members and the public wanted to know why. HPD Division Manager Jim Mallard appeared before the committee in plac...
Driver killed in fiery, single-vehicle crash on SH 99 in northwest Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said the driver became trapped after the vehicle burst into flames from the wreck.
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....
La Marque mayor present at meeting where residents called for his resignation after arrest
While some residents are calling for Mayor Keith Bell to resign, others are saying to wait for the legal process to play out.
5-year-old boy and father will be deported after ICE arrest on way to Austin soccer game
Liam Tadeo's father has chosen to return to Mexico with his son rather than risk the child being separated from his family. Liam was due to begin kindergarten in Austin this year....
Dallas to pay nearly $2 million on security for Republican midterm convention
Dallas will pay nearly $2 million on police to provide security for a midterm Republican convention in September, officials said Monday.
Highway 90 crash: 1 person critically injured near Crosby, Life Flight called
Harris County officials are investigating a major crash in Crosby after multiple lanes of US-90 had to be shut down.
Highway 99 crash: 1 dead after vehicle hits pillar, catches fire
Harris County officials report one person is dead after a vehicle caught fire during a crash late Monday evening near the Cypress area.
1 injured in crash on US-90 in east Harris County.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are responding to a major crash at US-90 and Lindstrom Road in East Harris County. One person is critically injured, and LifeFlight has been called to the scene. Accused ringleader of $23M Houston mail theft scheme is also out on bond for m...
Former Katy police officer accused of using Flock cameras, tracking device to stalk ex-wife
A former Katy police officer is facing two felony charges after prosecutors say he used law enforcement technology he had access to through his job to track his ex-wife for months. Sergio Guadalupe Rodriguez is charged with stalking and misuse of official information, both third-...
Residents call for La Marque Mayor to resign following indecent exposure arrest
Several La Marque residents are calling for Mayor Keith Bell to resign following his arrest. He's accused of indecent exposure in Brazoria County.
Man accused of stealing SUV with 2 children inside leads police on 17-mile chase, HPD says
Two children are home safe after police say a man stole their father's SUV with them still inside, then led officers on a 17-mile chase through Houston that reached speeds of more than 100 mph....
Family speaks after Glenn Pysher killed in Upper Pottsgrove police shooting in Pennsylvania: 'He ended up at the wrong house'
Glenn Pysher's family is speaking out after the 22-year-old was killed in an Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania police shooting.
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....
2 Houston restaurants burglarized days apart, owners say break-ins add to small business struggles
Two Houston restaurant owners are cleaning up and assessing their losses after separate burglaries just days apart, with both crimes captured on surveillance video....
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....
Deadly crash on Hardy Toll Road near East Richey Road, Harris County Pct. 4 says
A deadly crash on the Hardy Toll Road at East Richey Road has caused major traffic delays in the area, Houston TranStar cameras show.
Data shows some crime numbers remain the same after 2024 police patrol increase in Third Ward
Statistics within the Third Ward area showed that aggravated assaults, robberies, and theft of and from vehicles increased slightly in most categories....
Former Liberty County deputy arrested, facing child porn charges, court records show
A former Liberty County sheriff's deputy is now facing multiple charges including child pornography, according to court documents.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York arrested in Ohio on suspicion of engaging in prostitution
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges Monday after being arrested in Ohio on suspicion of engaging in prostitution....
Neighbor sentenced after shooting teen while he buried pet guinea pig
A man was sentenced to prison for shooting a teen who was burying his pet guinea pig last year. The shooting happened shortly after midnight on July 25, 2025, in the 7700 block of Belgard Street in southeast Houston. Police said Emmanuel Menchaca, who was 18 years old at the time...
Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to 2025 shooting of teen, sentenced to 9 years behind bars
John Martin Dixon, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List in 2025, has taken a plea deal in connection with the shooting of a teen in 2025.
Harris County crash: Driver charged following weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child
A driver has been charged in connection with a weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child.
Video appears to show San Francisco Muni driver asleep before 2 empty trains crash
A video appears to show a train operator falling asleep moments before a July 31 crash involving two empty Muni trains.
Houston police officers asked an Uber driver to help in a chase. Was he required to say yes?
What would you do if police suddenly asked to borrow your car in the middle of a chase? That's exactly what happened to an Uber driver in Houston earlier this month....
La Marque mayor arrested on indecent exposure charge, residents call for resignation
La Marque Mayor Keith Bell is facing a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge after being arrested Friday at a business park in Angleton. Bell posted a $75,000 bond the following day, according to records. The arrest is drawing sharp reactions from residents of La Marque, a city of...
Phoenix, Arizona police Officers Luis Vasquez Jr., Antonio Felix face felony charges after alleged unreported traffic stop
Phoenix, Arizona police Officers Luis Vasquez Jr. and Antonio Felix face felony charges after an alleged unreported traffic stop.
Liberty County deputy arrested on multiple charges, court docs show
A Liberty County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested on several charges, jail records show.
Humble man arrested after 'thousands' of AI-generated child porn images found, Pct. 1 says
Deputies said "thousands of AI-generated images of child pornography" were found on a computer and hard drive at the man's home.
Homicide detectives investigating after body found by driver in Houston’s 5th Ward
An investigation is underway after a body was found Monday in Houston’s 5th Ward, according to the Houston Police Department. The body was discovered by a driver just before 9 a.m. at Jensen Drive at Interstate 10. Police responded and confirmed the body at the location. The caus...
Man found dead on East Freeway in east Houston, Houston police say
Investigators said officers responded to a person-down call after a man was found dead on the East Freeway near Jensen Drive.
Houston-area man arrested for thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography
A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they say are thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, Harris County Constable Precinct One Alan Rosen announced Monday. Alexander Bigelow, 29, has been charged in an ongoing investigation by Con...
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....