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Houston crash: 3 people injured following crash involving EMS ambulance
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving an EMS ambulance in Harris County, officials said.
Fort Bend County crash: 10-year-old riding E-bike struck by vehicle, airlifted to hospital
A 10-year-old was airlifted to the hospital following a crash in Fort Bend County on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
University of Houston investigating ‘concerning’ video with faculty member, talk of child sexual exploitation
A UH spokesperson said the university and the UH police department are aware of a video in which an adjunct faculty member is accused of purchasing child abuse materials....
University of Houston investigates video involving adjunct faculty member
The University of Houston says it is aware of video circulating online involving an adjunct faculty member who is also a graduate student. According to UH, the video includes a discussion of child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse materials. UH Police responded to the lo...
25 years later, a Houston firefighter remembers the brother he lost on 9/11
Kevin Maynard's twin brother, Keithroy Maynard, was one of several people with Houston connections killed in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history....
Hello Houston (September 10, 2026)
Today: We discuss what can be done to help make school travel safer for students, look at new data showing misdemeanor marijuana arrests soaring for “HPM in Focus,” and hear a conversation with Motown legend Martha Reeves. Plus, "Current Obsessions."...
Houston Police seeking person seen speaking with victim before deadly South Acres incident
Vinson Lawrence was found deceased inside a vehicle that crashed into a tree early Tuesday morning. Bullet casings were also found at the scene.
Houston immigration attorney arrested, accused of mail fraud, false statements
A Houston immigration attorney has been charged with mail fraud and false statements in connection with allegations that she misled clients about immigration applications and work visas....
Woman riding motorcycling dies in Houston crash with 18-wheeler
A woman riding a motorcycle died after crashing into an 18-wheeler in southwest Houston on Wednesday afternoon, police say.
Houston Fire Department names longtime fire leaders as new executive chief, fire marshal
The Houston Fire Department is moving two experienced leaders into new roles, including the woman who made history as the department’s first Black female fire marshal. Marion Spann has been appointed to Executive Chief of Organizational Support, Houston Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz an...
Watch: Suspect steals police cruiser, crashes into Ohio home
A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.
Sugar Land investing $17.3 million to replace aging fire, EMS fleet
When a fire truck rolls out of a Sugar Land station, firefighters need to know it will be ready for whatever emergency is waiting. But maintaining that readiness comes with a significant price tag — and the city is investing millions of dollars to make sure its fire and EMS fleet...
Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
After spike in misdemeanor marijuana arrests, Houston mayor blames district attorney
The spike in arrests under Mayor John Whitmire coincided with an increase in prosecutions by the district attorney — one year before the current DA took office....
What the fire couldn’t take from Wiltrace Ngoh
Wiltrace Ngoh has already accomplished more than most high school volleyball players could imagine. The Seven Lakes senior holds the school’s single-season blocks record, has represented the United States on the U19 and U23 national teams, and earned an invitation to the Under Ar...
Chambers County sheriff defends Flock cameras, plans to add more
While some communities are questioning Flock cameras, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is defending the technology. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne called the technology one of the best crime-fighting tools developed in the last decade, comparing its effectiveness to DNA and fingerpr...
Mother, brother of man shot by Galveston police officer say no-bill won't stop their search for justice
A Galveston County grand jury has declined to indict Galveston police Officer Joshua Nino De Guzman in the shooting death of Randy Martin, who a civil rights attorney says was unarmed during an altercation following a traffic stop....
Pilot warned Amazon cargo jet was too fast before deadly Miami-area crash, NTSB says
Federal investigators say a cockpit recording from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the aircraft was approaching too fast and urged a go-around moments before the crash....
Houston immigration attorney charged in alleged fraud scheme
Federal authorities arrested a 44-year-old Houston immigration attorney. She is charged with mail fraud and making false statements. Alla Nowowiejski made her initial appearance Wednesday afternoon. According to an indictment, Investigators say Nowowiejski accepted payments from ...
Pasadena residents shaken after teens allegedly open fire near park while livestreaming
Teens allegedly emptied a gun magazine near Parklane Park in Pasadena while livestreaming the incident online.
Colorado crime analyst sentenced to 10 years for manipulating DNA
A former forensic analyst was sentenced to prison after tampering with DNA evidence in cases, upending convictions and forcing reduced sentences for defendants....
Wild video shows person dangling after I-20 crash in Atlanta
A wild crash scene along Interstate 20 in Atlanta is getting plenty of attention on social media after video showed a person's legs dangling from an overpass....
Mother and son killed in accidental Vermont house explosion caused by propane leak
A propane leak caused an accidental house explosion in Granville, Vermont, killing a mother and son and critically injuring another person.
Guhn Road shooting: Man killed at northwest Houston hotel after argument
Police are searching for two suspects who were allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a man at a northwest Houston hotel.
Grand jury takes no action against Galveston police officer in fatal traffic stop shooting
The shooting occurred on May 18 in Galveston. According to police, an officer fired his gun during the traffic stop, injuring the driver of the vehicle. The driver was brought to the UTMB Emergency Department, where he later died....
1 person injured after 18-wheeler crashes into bus shelter along I-10 near Mercury Drive
An 18-wheeler crashed into a bus shelter along the I-10 frontage road near Mercury Drive Wednesday morning, according to METRO and Houston TranStar. The crash happened on IH-10 at Mercury Drive and involved a heavy truck. METRO said the 18-wheeler struck a bus shelter. One person...
Three suspects arrested in string of aggravated robberies across Houston region
Investigators say three suspects used firearms during at least seven aggravated robberies in Fort Bend and Harris Counties, targeting multiple food trucks and businesses in the area....
Man shot multiple times during argument at northwest Houston hotel
A man in his 50s was shot to death Tuesday night at a northwest Houston hotel, according to police. Houston police officers were called around 10 p.m. Sept. 8 to the HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof, located at 5959 Guhn Road, following reports of a shooting. Investigators said the ...
Galveston Police Department officer receives 'no bill' in deadly May 2026 shooting
A Galveston Police Department officer has received a "no bill" following a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred earlier in the year.
14-year-old boy shot at Tidwell Park
Houston police are investigating the shooting Tuesday evening at Tidwell Park in northeast Houston. According to a post on X, the teen is in stable condition at a hospital. Northeast and Patrol Support officers are at Tidwell Park 9700 Spaulding. 14 year old male with a gunshot w...
Houston shooting: 14-year-old shot at Tidwell Park, 3 possible suspects detained
Three possible suspects have been detained following a shooting at Tidwell Park, Houston police said.
LIVE RADAR: Isolated storms moving through Southeast Texas
Isolated showers and thunderstorms have developed across parts of Southeast Texas Tuesday afternoon. 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...
Jarred Morgan of 100 Black Men Houston on empowerment mission
Jarred Morgan isn’t interested in being the loudest person in the room. His leadership style is quieter — thoughtful, curious, and deliberate. But there is an unmistakable fire behind his commitment to strengthening Black communities, particularly Black men and young people. A Ho...
Man charged with intoxication manslaughter after deadly Houston crash
A 50-year-old man has been charged after a deadly crash in southeast Houston on Friday night.
Victims identified in fatal Amazon cargo jet crash at Miami airport
Authorities in Miami identified the five people killed when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, crashing into vehicles and catching on fire....
Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired....
Southeast Houston crash: Man in flipped vehicle on Hickok Lane possibly shot
A deadly early-morning crash in southeast Houston is being investigated as a potential shooting by Houston police.
Amazon cargo jet crash: Voice, flight recorders recovered as investigation continues
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
Houston shooting: Suspect charged with capital murder in shooting deaths of apartment leasing manager, agent
Houston police arrested a 53-year-old man accused of fatally shooting an apartment complex leasing manager and leasing agent during an argument over his lease terms, court documents stated....
Houston police looking for male suspects in connection to shooting death of 34-year-old man
Houston Police Department is looking for two male suspects in connection to the death of a 34-year-old man, a spokesperson told KPRC 2. According to HPD, officers responded to an apartment complex on S. Gessner and Jason St. around 4:15 a.m. Monday morning. This is the La Carmona...
Harris County crime: Elderly woman found dead inside duffel bag, son charged with murder
documents are detailing new information following the death of an elderly woman last week in Harris County.
Stray bullet from nearby lounge fight kills Frito-Lay worker inside Sam's Club
A deadly argument outside a Nashville lounge sent a bullet tearing through the metal wall of a nearby Sam’s Club, killing an innocent Frito-Lay worker as he counted products in the chip aisle, police said....
Snoop Dogg is hiring an international ice cream taster, and the job pays $30K
Dream job alert: Snoop Dogg is looking for someone to travel the world, eat ice cream and get paid $30,000 to do it. The rapper’s Dr. Bombay ice cream brand is hiring an International Ice Cream Taster for a three-month contract, and applicants can apply from anywhere in the world...
Man critically injured in drive-by shooting at North Point Drive apartment complex
A man was shot multiple times Sunday night in what he told police was a drive-by shooting outside a Houston apartment complex. Houston Police Department officers responded at approximately 9:20 p.m. to 220 North Point Drive, where they found a male victim with multiple gunshot wo...
Woman, 2 children die after small plane crashes in California
Two children and a 41-year-old woman have died following a plane crash Saturday afternoon in central California, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported. A fourth person remains in critical condition....
Stray bullet pierces roof of Houston-area fire station, barely missing firefighter
Fire officials and law enforcement remind the public that shooting a gun into the air is not a harmless act—it is illegal deadly conduct.
Houston police seek suspect in reported armed shoplifting
Detectives are asking for help identifying a man accused stealing items from a store in downtown Houston then threatening a security guard. Police say it happened around 3:15 p.m. on July 22 on Elgin Street near Fannin. According to police, the security guard saw the suspect conc...
Amazon plane crash near Miami airport kills at least 5, strikes vehicles
An Amazon plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport Sunday and struck multiple vehicles just outside the airport, leaving at least five people dead, according to authorities....
Houston police looking for suspect in armed robbery in northwest Houston
The Houston Police Department needs help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a business on W 34th Street near the Northwest Freeway. According to police, the suspect was in a gray or silver SUV with dark-tinted windows and was wearing a ski mask when he walked in the busines...
Man exits moving vehicle on Gulf Freeway before being hit, killed by another vehicle
Police say the man got into a fight with his sister in the vehicle before stepping out onto the southeast Houston freeway.
Argument between couple leads to girlfriend's father shooting boyfriend
Police say the incident included an argument between the couple, a fight between the girlfriend's brother and boyfriend, and her father shooting at the boyfriend twice....