Frank's Grill restaurant in northwest Houston destroyed in fire, video shows
Video shows not much left of Frank's Grill, located in northwest Houston near 18th Street, after a fire overnight.
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Witness followed fleeing suspect after North Fwy deadly shooting, leading deputies to arrest: HCSO
According to the sheriff's office, after the shooter fled the scene, a witness followed him while on the phone with 911, leading deputies to the suspect's arrest....
Pro boxer Hannah Rapp dies after being struck while riding her bike in Brazos County, sheriff says
Professional boxer Hannah Rapp died Saturday after investigators with the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office say she was struck by a vehicle while riding her bike.Deputies were dispatched just before 10 a.m. to the 23000 block of FM 159 for a major crash involving a vehicle and a bic...
20-year-old driver showed signs of intoxication after deadly crash on Southwest Freeway, HPD says
One person is dead, and another is injured after a fatal crash on the Southwest Freeway on Sunday morning, the Houston Police Department said.
Passenger killed in rear-end crash on Southwest Freeway after driver stopped to retrieve bumper, HPD says
One person was killed and another seriously injured early Sunday in a two-vehicle crash on the Southwest Freeway near the Chimney Rock Road exit, according to the Houston Police Department.Officers were called to the inbound lanes around 1:45 a.m. after an Acura and a gray Ford M...
Texas police officer pulls driver from flaming vehicle during routine traffic stop
A Southlake police officer conducting a routine traffic stop on Highway 114 leaped into action to pull a trapped driver from a burning Nissan just moments before it was engulfed in flames....
The Galveston Police Department is looking for victims of car burglaries earlier this week
Two suspects are facing charges in a string of car break-ins along the 8700 block of Seawall Boulevard.According to a Galveston Police Department Facebook post, the break-ins happened Tuesday and Wednesday.Investigators have found many victims on local Facebook pages and believe ...
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service says
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges....
Trump approves Texas flood emergency declaration, authorizing FEMA relief
President Donald Trump approved a federal emergency declaration for 28 Texas counties on Saturday, authorizing FEMA to coordinate disaster relief and reimburse 75% of emergency response costs following severe regional flooding....
Woman hospitalized after being shot multiple times inside La Marque home, police department says
La Marque police said multiple gunshots were fired outside the home, striking the woman who was inside at the time.
No arrest after assault report leads to north Houston SWAT scene
Police were initially called to Briaircliff Drive after a man was reportedly seen assaulting a woman.
Minor shot during gathering near Houston's Discovery Green
Police say the minor was a bystander during a fight that broke up between a group of men Friday night.
Liberty County prisoner escapes Kingwood hospital
Officials say Yorlan Reyes fled from a Kingwood emergency room early Saturday morning.
Juvenile shot during large gathering near Discovery Green in Downtown Houston, police say
A juvenile was shot near Discovery Green, and police are still searching for a suspect, the Houston Police Department said.
Juvenile hospitalized after gunfire erupts near Discovery Green, HPD says
Houston police are investigating after a late-night shooting in downtown left an innocent juvenile wounded near Discovery Green. The incident happened around 9:50 p.m. Friday at Austin and Leeland, where officers said a large crowd had gathered.Investigators said a fight broke ou...
SWAT called to north Houston home after reported assault; suspect refused to come outside, police say
Houston police responded to a reported assault in progress early Saturday at a home in the 400 block of Briarcliff Drive, where officers said a man accused of attacking a woman refused to come outside and prompted a SWAT response.Authorities said a caller reported seeing a man as...
Convicted Harris County double killer arrested in New York after skipping prison sentence for nearly 3 years
A man who admitted to killing two teenagers in northwest Harris County was arrested in Brooklyn after spending nearly three years on the run, following a judge's decision to let him remain free over a weekend before he was supposed to begin serving a 50-year prison sentence....
Forest Service workers held hostage at gunpoint by father, son in CA forest for hours: Authorities
Law enforcement in far Northern California announced the arrests of a father and his adult son in the alleged kidnapping of two U.S. Forest Service workers, who are safe and free after being zip-tied and held at gunpoint for nearly 15 hours in a trailer in a remote area....
Texas buys first state-owned firefighting helicopters to fight wildfires
Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities....
1 hospitalized after shooting at SE Houston car wash; fleeing suspect fired shot at pursuing Pct. 2 deputy
The Harris County Pct. 2 Constable’s Office says one person was shot in the chest at a car wash in southeast Houston Friday and the fleeing suspect allegedly fired a shot at a pursuing deputy.It happened in the 10800 block of Sabo Road around noon Friday.The constable’s office sa...
METRORail train struck by Houston Fire vehicle near Museum District
Three people on the train reported injuries after the crash.
'She no longer has a voice': Baytown police say Kalie Goodwin is believed dead after new indictment
Kalie Goodwin now believed dead as Baytown PD pursues murder charges against her accused kidnapper. PREVIOUS: Suspect in disappearance of Baytown woman indicted on kidnapping charge in caseInvestigators now believe Kalie Goodwin is dead and the man they say is responsible has bee...
Man killed in moped crash in southeast Houston, according to police department
The Houston Police Department said a man was killed in a moped crash on the southeast side of the city.
Over 30 Houston organizations, labor groups call for 'emergency protest' to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
More than 30 community organizations and labor groups will hold a press conference Friday to call for citywide participation in an emergency protest Sunday demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent on July 7 in east Houston.The press co...
Body camera video released of Wilmington, Delaware police shooting that killed 19-year-old Kadir Skinner; family calls for charges
Body camera video was released of the Wilmington, Delaware police shooting that killed 19-year-old Kadir Skinner; his family is calling for charges.
Texas attorney found dead after arrest on alleged prostitution-related charges
A Texas attorney has been found dead after he was involved in an investigation by the Texas Rangers, according to the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office.
As smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the US, can wearing a mask help?
Wearing a mask can help protect you -- as long as it's the right kind of mask.
Suspect charged after shooting inside Cypress Kroger; security expert shares tips on how to survive a violent situation
The man accused of opening fire inside a Kroger grocery store in northwest Harris County is now facing a felony charge as investigators continue piecing together what led to the shooting.According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, Kaden Ausbrooks has been charge...
Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges....
1 person dead in motorcycle crash on Wayside Drive
Houston Police tell us a motorcyclist died after a crash this afternoon just after 3:30 p.m. in Greater East End Houston.The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved.It happened at the intersection of Wayside Drive and Avenue W. Investigators are still on scene, working to determ...
3 Alvin ISD workers fired after allegedly mishandling special education students, principal says
Principal Dana Green said in a statement to Nolan Ryan Junior High families that the incident involving the inappropriate physical handling of students occurred in May, at the end of the 2025-26 school year....
River Sentry flood detection system, installed on Guadalupe River after July 4 flood, alerted campground to 2026 flood
Just over a year after the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood on July 4, 2025, Kerr County experienced yet another major flood along the river.Six months after last year’s flood, a groundbreaking flood detection system was installed at several camps along the river and on Thursda...
Baytown standoff subject arrested after shooting father, pistol whipping mother
Police say a woman shot her dad in the hand, pistol whipped her mother, and fled to a camper with her son.
Baytown woman accused of shooting father, pistol whipping mother and sparking standoff: PD
Police said 42-year-old Melissa Rodriguez had shot her dad and pistol-whipped her mom, and after, took her 3-year-old son into the camper parked on the driveway....
Meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home contains 'extraterrestrial' amino acids
Only one fragment was recovered, and that's because it punched through the ceiling of a master bedroom in a Hillsborough, New Jersey, home.
Baytown standoff ends with woman’s surrender; accused of shooting father and pistol-whipping mother
A standoff in Baytown between law enforcement and an armed woman ended with her surrendering and being taken into custody Thursday.The Baytown Police Department says they were called at approximately 1:15 p.m. to a reported family disturbance in the 400 block of Rollingwood Drive...
2 men charged in connection with shooting death of 25-year-old in southeast Houston, police say
Authorities said that on March 21, the night of the shooting, officers were patrolling the area when they heard multiple gunshots and found the victim on the street....
Weekly Crime Report 07/09/2026-07/15/2026
Weekly Crime Report 07/09/2026-07/15/2026
Flash flood emergency occurring in same Texas region as Camp Mystic tragedy
There is growing concern about rapidly rising creeks and rivers across the Texas Hill Country following hours of torrential rain.
Houston pool hall owner shoots suspected intruder armed with crowbar in Acres Homes
A 70-year-old pool hall owner shot a suspected intruder Thursday after police say the man charged at him with a crowbar during an apparent burglary attempt in Houston’s Acres Homes area.The shooting happened around 2 a.m. Thursday at a pool hall in the 7200 block of North Shepher...
Houston pool hall owner shoots intruder who charged him with crowbar
A 70-year-old pool hall owner shot an intruder early Thursday morning after the man allegedly charged at him with a crowbar during a break-in attempt on the 7200 block of North Shepard.The incident happened around 2 a.m.Houston Police Department Lt. Wilkens said officers responde...
Family demands answers after 43-year-old man dies following Houston police Taser incident
The Harris County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of Alejandro Corona Jr. a homicide, months after he died following a Taser deployment by Houston police outside his east Houston home....
Tesla Katy crash: NTSB releases preliminary report after vehicle crashed into home, killing 76-year-old woman
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report after a Tesla vehicle crashed into a Katy home in June killing 76-year-old Martha Avila....
Man accused of assaulting La Marque police officer during I-45 struggle faces multiple charges
A 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges after La Marque police said he assaulted an officer during a struggle on the shoulder of Interstate 45 following a 911 hang-up call involving a woman in distress....
Montgomery County human trafficking operation leads to 61 arrests, 28 victims rescued during FIFA World Cup
A months-long operation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation during the FIFA World Cup led to dozens of arrests and the recovery of nearly 30 victims, according to Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable Ryan Gable....
Harris County crime: Driver of stolen vehicle in custody after fleeing from authorities
A suspect is in custody after attempting to flee from Harris County authorities in a reported stolen vehicle.
Preliminary NTSB findings: Driver in fatal Tesla crash in Katy overrode self-driving mode
A report released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board corroborated findings by Harris County law enforcement in the aftermath of the June 19 crash....
Multiple people injured after reports of shots fired inside Kroger in NW Harris County, Pct. 4, Texas says
Deputies responded to reports of multiple people shot inside a Kroger outside Houston, Texas on Wednesday afternoon, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said....
Arcola Mayor Fred Burton arrested on five felony charges in Fort Bend County
According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney's office, Burton has appeared before a magistrate judge.
Detained men who witnessed fatal ICE shooting seek special visas to prevent deportation, attorneys say
According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a U visa or U nonimmigrant status, is for victims of crimes who may be “helpful to law enforcement or government officials” in an investigation....
At least 1 person injured after report of shots fired inside Kroger in NW Harris County, Pct. 4 says
An investigation is underway after at least one person was injured inside a Kroger store on Wednesday afternoon in northwest Harris County following reports of shots fired, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies....
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, police chief ask Texas Rangers for independent investigation into deadly ICE shooting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the police chief asked the Texas Rangers for an independent investigation into a deadly ICE shooting.
At least 1 wounded after shots reportedly fired inside Cypress Kroger store
The Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office says there is a heavy law enforcement presence at a Kroger store in Cypress after a reported shooting inside the store.The agency says the store is located in the 20300 block of Cypresswood Drive. The constable’s office says there were ...
Tesla driver manually overrode FSD, reached speeds of more than 70 mph in deadly crash: NTSB report
The agency's preliminary report confirmed the driver manually overrode FSD by pressing the accelerator all the way before crashing into a home, killing a woman inside....
Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution....
Houston officials request a Texas Rangers investigation into ICE shooting. Here’s what that means
Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz sent a letter, at Mayor John Whitmire’s request, to the Texas Department of Public Safety, requesting such an investigation. The fatal shooting has already prompted local and federal investigations....
Arcola Mayor Fred Burton arrested on several charges, including illegal voting, indictment says
Fred Burton was taken into custody overnight on five charges, which include illegal voting and tampering with government records.
HCSO credits Flock cameras to bank robbery suspect's arrest
Authorities said the suspect was found wearing the same outfit and had the handwritten note and money from the bank.
In reversal, Mayor Whitmire says ‘HPD is conducting an investigation’ into ICE shooting
Whitmire and the Houston Police Department repeatedly claimed last week the department lacked jurisdiction to investigate, which was disputed by local legal experts....
Arcola Mayor Fred Burton arrested on 5 charges
Arcola Mayor Fred Anthony Burton has been arrested on several charges, officials confirm.
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