Body reported in empty field near Denmark Street, HPD says
Houston police are investigating reports of a body found in northeast Houston on Thursday morning.
Houston activates FIFA World Cup emergency hub, launches public safety alert system
As Houston gets ready to take the global stage, city officials are locking down their safety and communication plans. The city has set up two distinct text message tracks depending…
Houston shooting: Suspect points gun at man and child, officers on Westheimer; suspect now in local hospital
The Houston Police Department is on the scene following an officer-involved shooting on Thursday evening, officials said.
Houston dog rescue seeks help after screwworm restrictions halt out-of-state adoptions
A Houston-area nonprofit dog rescue is urgently seeking adopters, foster families and donations after new restrictions tied to Texas screwworm concerns abruptly halted plans to transport 16 rescued dogs to…
Texas man declared dead by Social Security forced to prove he was alive after benefits stopped
A Texas man says he spent weeks trying to convince the Social Security Administration that he was still alive after receiving a condolence letter informing him of his own death.
Family continues calls for justice after deputy fired in John Mendoza Jr. shooting
Friends and family of John Mendoza Jr. are continuing their calls for justice after former Brazoria County Deputy Kevin Tippit was fired for violating department policy involving the handling and…
Texas AG warning Big 12 about sanctioning Texas Tech following recent court order regarding Brendan Sorsby
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to leaders of the Big 12 Conference stating that any effort to sanction Texas Tech following a valid court order regarding QB…
Harris County Flood Control Director resigns from her position
Dr. Tina Petersen, the Harris County Flood Control District Director, has resigned after a push to remove her from office due to severe project backlogs.
HPD: Man admits to death of transgender woman found near Brays Bayou
Daniel Ceron has been arrested for the death of Persia Amarra Conway.
Magnolia youth softball coach arrested for online solicitation of a minor
Nathan Scott Velez, the coach of a youth softball team, was arrested in Harris County for online solicitation of a minor.