Deputy fired after video shows them tailing driver in patrol car without lights activated, GCSO says
Another driver posted a video of a GCSO deputy tailing a driver and impeding lanes, preventing other drivers from passing.
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Man charged in killing of 5-year-old girl admits to firing shots at vehicle, court records show
The man accused of fatally shooting a 5-year-old girl in northwest Harris County admitted to investigators that he fired shots at the vehicle the child was in, court records show....
Family of five witnesses trauma after shooter opens fire on car in Harris County, killing 5-year-old
A northwest Harris County mother is speaking out after her 5-year-old daughter was shot and killed while riding in the family car — and the man accused of pulling the trigger is now facing capital murder charges. Monica Hicks was driving her five children home from her mother’s h...
Body found in Little White Oak Bayou in Near Northside Houston neighborhood
Houston police have confirmed a body was recovered from a bayou in the Near Northside neighborhood.
Houston crime: Investigators solve March 2011 murder case, suspect arrested
An arrest has been made following the death of a woman back in 2011, authorities said.
Man shot by ICE in Austin says he has a bullet lodged in his back and was denied medical care
Mayor Kirk Watson said he wanted the Austin Police Department to be involved in the investigation of the shooting to offer a “clear-eyed, third-party look” at what happened....
Man arrested and charged with woman's murder in connection to 2011 cold case, HPD says
Fifteen years after a woman was strangled to death, her accused killer is now behind bars and charged with murder, according to court documents.
Body recovered from Little Whiteoak Bayou in Near Northside, Houston Police Department says
The Houston Police Department said there were no obvious signs of trauma on the body recovered from Little Whiteoak Bayou.
Suspect arrested, charged in 2011 Houston murder
Houston police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with the 2011 murder of a 38-year-old woman in west Houston. Earnest Harold Smith is charged with murder in the case. He is no longer in the Harris County Jail after posting a $100,000 bond. HPD says Bridget Caldwell wa...
LIVE RADAR: Thunderstorms bring hail and lightning through Houston area
Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-time traffic conditions Check the forecast Share your weather pictures and video Download the free Storm Tracker 2 app...
Jason, Christina Nye, 6-year-old daughter killed in Granville County, North Carolina crash on I-85; son wounded: police
Jason and Christina Nye and their 6-year-old daughter were killed in a Granville County, North Carolina crash on I-85; their son was wounded, police say....
15-year-old arrested after loaded gun found in backpack at Willis High School, officials say
School officials said on Monday that administrators received an anonymous tip from another student, prompting the school to go on hold for the day.
Man charged with capital murder in shooting death of 5-year-old girl in Cypress
A 47-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl who was riding in her family’s car in northwest Harris County. “Our hearts are shattered”: Family asks for help to lay Zah’Layah to rest Jeremy Porter is accused of opening fire on t...
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office fires deputy over driving video: ‘Inappropriate, unacceptable’
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy has been fired after the agency reviewed video footage that depicted the deputy driving a marked unit in an “unacceptable” manner. According to the sheriff’s office, the footage showed the deputy following another vehicle at an ...
Latest in Heights Crime, when does the Pizza Place open, and a recap on Joe Panzarella’s 100-day town hall
Hi👋 Hope you’re having a great Monday! Every time I send one of these out, the open rates are fantastic. So I just wanted to say thank you for reading, and being here. I’m so thankful for you! I’m also working behind the scenes on even more ways for us to connect. That means the...
Vikki Goodwin files police report saying Dan Patrick broke law with AI-generated campaign ads
Goodwin said that two ads depicting "deepfake" images of her violate a campaign law passed by the Texas legislature in 2019.
Apparent skeletal remains found in Third Ward under investigation
Police were called on Friday evening and found what they believe to be skeletal remains.
Teen arrested after sexual assault during Magnolia High School football game, MCSO says
A 16-year-old was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a 15-year-old near Magnolia High School's football field during a game, MCSO said.
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office deputy fired after ‘unacceptable’ tailgating, impeding traffic
A video posted to social media shows the deputy tailgating another car and impeding traffic lanes, which stopped other drivers from being able to safely pass....
Flock cameras across Houston: Who has access and what happens when they’re misused?
An investigation that began with questions about records inside the Pasadena Police Department has grown into a broader look at how Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras are being used across the Houston area. The Pasadena case prompted a broader question: how are F...
Authorities warn scammers are using real arrest information to target families
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers using information about recent arrests to target an arrested person’s family and demand money for bail or other supposed fees....
Road rage leads to crash and shooting involving several people on West Loop, police say
Two people were shot, and a third person was hurt after a road rage situation led to a crash and a shooting on the West Loop Sunday night, according to HPD....
Newark NJ Transit bus attack: Man punches, pepper-sprays woman who bumped into child, police say
Police say a man punched and pepper-sprayed a woman on an NJ Transit bus in Newark after she bumped into a child when the bus stopped short.
Houston road rage shooting leaves 2 injured along I-610 West Loop
Houston police are working to piece together a messy road rage shooting that left two people hospitalized.
Road rage on 610 leaves 2 shot, 7-year-old unharmed
Houston police are trying to piece together a road rage incident involving three vehicles that stretched for miles along the 610 Loop, leaving two people shot and others injured in a crash. A 7-year-old child was inside one of the vehicles during the incident. Police said an arme...
Arrest made after 5-year-old girl killed, two children injured in Northwest Harris County car shooting
47-year-old Jeremy Porter has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting death of Zah’Layah Walter, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez....
ICE agent shoots man in North Austin, victim hospitalized
A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in North Austin, prompting a joint investigation by Austin police, Texas Rangers and HSI.
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow
Moscow's mayor described Sunday's attack as the largest drone attack on the Russian capital.
‘Light of my life’: Mom speaks out after 5-year-old daughter killed in Cypress
A 5-year-old girl is dead and two other children were injured after a vehicle carrying a mother and her five children was struck by gunfire Saturday night in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . RELATED: 5-year-old girl killed in apparent roa...
16-year-old arrested after reported assault at Magnolia High School
Officials say the teen is accused of sexually assaulting another teen during a football game.
Gun pulled during Midtown fight; 3 bystanders shot
Police say a suspect fired shots during the fight, then continued shooting after getting in a vehicle.
3 bystanders shot after suspect fired gun during fight near Midtown, HPD said
Authorities said the three victims were innocent bystanders to a large fight that happened in the area.
Montgomery County detention officer killed in motorcycle crash in Austin County, MCSO says
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said the 21-year-old officer served with the agency for two years before he was killed in the motorcycle crash.
21 arrested in Harris County Precinct 4 prostitution investigation
Twenty-one men were arrested Sept. 16 during an undercover prostitution investigation in Harris County Precinct 4, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Investigators said the men, who range in age from their early 20s to late 60s, were arrested after alle...
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office mourns detention officer killed in Austin County motorcycle crash
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Detention Officer Anon Vaughn Hoffman, 21, who died in an off-duty motorcycle crash in Austin County on Saturday. Texas DPS said Hoffman was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that collided with a Volkswagen Atlas ar...
3 bystanders injured after gunfire follows fight in Midtown, police say
Three people were injured in a shooting early Sunday after a fight escalated into gunfire in Midtown, according to the Houston Police Department . The initial shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. in the 400 block of West Gray Street. HPD Lt. Ali said a person involved in the fight ...
Arrest made after 5-year-old girl killed in apparent road rage shooting in northwest Harris County, HCSO says
A 5-year-old girl is dead and two other children were injured after a vehicle carrying a mother and her five children was struck by gunfire Saturday night in northwest Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say they responded to the shooting at appr...
Montgomery County Detention Officer killed in motorcycle crash
Montgomery County Detention Officer Anon Hoffman, a two-year veteran whose parents also work for the sheriff’s office, has died following a motorcycle crash in Austin County....
MCSO Special Victims Unit arrests teen in Magnolia High School sexual assault case
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Thursday night to a reported sexual assault at Magnolia High School during a football game. Deputies were dispatched to the school at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, where they met with a 15-year-old victim. The vic...
Guns, pills and cash: Illegal narcotics discovered during search warrant in northeast Houston, HPD says
Images posted by HPD showed guns, drugs and cash that were seized by police in northeast Houston.
This Week in Texas: Fuel prices, Senate race, social media firestorm
This Week in Texas, we discuss fuel prices and Houston's role in the future of energy. Also, our political insiders offer their takes on the U.S. Senate race....
Security video shows car crashing through fence into Fort Worth backyard near children in pool
Authorities said the driver of the vehicle was cited for reckless driving after crashing through a fence in Fort Worth into a backyard with multiple children in the pool....
Person of interest sought for questioning in deadly north Houston shooting
Police note that this person is not charged in connection to the Feb. 2026 shooting.
School bus carrying 14 students crashes into multiple vehicles in Odessa, video shows
Police said the bus driver was speeding when the bus ran off the road and into a private parking lot, where it hit two cars.
Man fatally shot outside apartment complex in southwest Houston, HPD says
Police said two men were drinking outside an apartment complex when another man approached and shot one of the men.
Man wanted for questioning in deadly shooting on Houston's northside, HPD says
Police said 25-year-old Jason Moses Guzman Jr. is not charged in the case, but is wanted for questioning in the deadly shooting of a 33-year-old man on Feb. 11....
Houston crime: Suspect arrested after reaching 120 mph in stolen vehicle chase
A man was arrested after deputies chased a stolen vehicle through southwest Houston at speeds reaching about 120 mph, according to Harris County Precinct 7 officials....
Man shot, woman arrested, after struggle over gun on METRO bus, HPD says
A man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and a woman was arrested after a struggle over a gun on a METRO bus in River Oaks, according to HPD.
University of Houston student-athlete accused of assaulting pregnant person
A University of Houston student-athlete has been arrested and charged with assaulting a pregnant person, according to court records.
Former Harris Co. Pct. 6 deputy constable pleads guilty in 2024 deadly wrong-way crash: Records
A former Harris County Precinct 6 deputy constable has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash in 2024, according to court records....
Woman in custody after man shot on Metro bus in southwest Houston
A woman was taken into custody Friday afternoon after a man was shot on a Houston Metro bus in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Investigators say the two were arguing and fighting over a gun when the man was shot in the hand. The shooting was reporte...
Houston shooting: Suspect arrested following weekend shooting in Northside/Northline area
An arrest has been made following a deadly weekend shooting that occurred in Houston's Northside/Northline area.
Investigation underway after deadly shooting outside Conroe courthouse, police say
According to officials, the shooting was self-inflicted by a suspect who was set for sentencing on Friday morning at the Lee Alworth building.
AVOID AREA: All northbound main lanes blocked on SH-249 at Cypresswood after concrete truck catches fire
A concrete truck caught fire during Friday afternoon’s rush hour, causing major traffic delays in northwest Houston. The flames were quickly extinguished, but cleanup and debris removal on northbound SH-249 at Cypresswood Road are expected to take hours. Drivers are asked to avoi...
Is car crime getting worse in the Greater Heights? Here’s what the HPD data shows
Many of you across the Greater Heights have been telling me you’re seeing more car thefts, break-ins and stolen vehicle parts in your neighborhoods. But is car crime actually increasing? To find out, I analyzed thousands of Houston Police Department crime reports from three ZIP c...
Texas urges home insurers to offer discounts for storm-resistant upgrades
Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires....
19-year-old arrested for another's shooting death on I-45
19-year-old Eddie Lopez Jr. was arrested for the death of 19-year-old Rafael Martinez Jr.
Emergency crews respond to recycling facility fire in Galveston, fire department says
The Galveston fire chief said that emergency crews were called out to a fire at a recycling facility involving a metal debris pile.
Top Texas Republicans knew Bo French’s history of racist comments. They supported him anyway.
The Railroad Commission candidate is under fire from fellow Republicans for a post that said a picture of college students celebrating a football victory shows “how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners.”...
Former top lawyer for RODEOHOUSTON avoids trial with guilty plea
The former general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has finally reached a resolution in his online solicitation of a minor case more than two years after being arrested by the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office. Jeffrey Downing, 48, pled guilty Thursday d...