Decomposed body found near N. Eldridge, Addicks Reservoir by bicyclist
A decomposed body was found near the Addicks Reservoir just north of Katy Freeway on Monday evening, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Decomposed body found near N. Eldridge Parkway in west Houston
Houston police are investigating after a bicyclist reported finding a decomposed body Monday evening in west Houston. According to Houston Police Department Lt. Horelica, the bicyclist called 911 around 6:10 p.m. Aug. 10 after discovering the body in the vicinity of the 1400 bloc...
7 defendants now on the run after being found competent to stand trial, released on bond
Five of the seven defendants are charged with violent crimes. In about the last month, we've found a total of 10 defendants who skip bond after being found competent to stand trial and are nowhere to be found. It makes us wonder how many more are out there....
Fulshear Police Department launches e-moto, e-bike, e-scooter safety campaign amid growing concerns
The Fulshear Police Department is stepping up education and enforcement surrounding e-motos, e-bikes and e-scooters as the devices continue to grow in popularity, particularly among younger riders....
Navy veteran accused of running over valet workers outside new 1111 bar
A man identified in court records as a Navy veteran is accused of running over two valet workers outside the new 1111 cocktail bar on Westheimer Road after not being allowed into the VIP area, according to records. Ademola Adejobi, 49, was arrested just after 3 a.m. Saturday on t...
League City voters could decide the fate of flock cameras in the city
The cameras are meant to help police departments locate and arrest suspects involved in crime, however, residents around Harris and Galveston counties have expressed privacy concerns, especially in light of a Pasadena police sergeant resigning after allegedly using Flock cameras ...
Multiple northbound lanes of Highway 288 blocked after accident involving heavy truck
Multiple northbound lanes of Highway 288 are blocked at Holmes Road after an accident involving a heavy truck. Houston Transtar cameras show the accident. Only one lane is getting by at this time. Prepare for delays if in the area....
Man charged with murder in deadly Houston bus stop shooting
A man has been charged after a deadly shooting at a Houston bus stop last month, police say.
LIVE RADAR: Scattered showers and storms developing over parts of Southeast Texas
Scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed across parts of Southeast Texas late Monday morning. Rain chances will continue to increase through the day before dropping after 5 p.m. Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-time traffic cond...
Man found dead in Brays Bayou near Gulf Freeway: HPD investigating
HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after a man was found dead in Brays Bayou near the Gulf Freeway Monday morning. Houston Police Department investigators said the initial call came in as a possible drowning around 10:15 a.m. People in the area discovered a man in the wat...
18 prepared foods under alert as jalapeño Salmonella outbreak sickens 345
Health officials said the recall covers prepared wraps, bowls and salads distributed across 24 states.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call....
Teen passenger shot in Houston on I-45 near Airtex
A teen was taken to the hospital after he was shot in a pickup truck on I-45 in north Houston on Sunday night, police say.
Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot....
Some Houston-area residents have growing concerns with the expansion of Flock cameras
Flock Safety says its cameras help solve crimes. But there have been cases of misuse by law enforcement.
A month later, Nolan Wells’ death still defies answers
This article was originally written by Joseph Williams for Word In Black. A month after a Black teenager vanished during a boating trip to a Mississippi barrier island with his white friends, officials have arrested three people, subpoenas have been issued, and his body has under...
Lamar CISD reminds families of e-bike rules; motorized mini-bikes and similar devices banned on campuses
The Lamar CISD Police Department is reminding students, parents, and guardians of the rules on riding to eBikes and other motorized vehicles to school. The district says legal e-bikes are allowed on campus if they have functional pedals and meet state speed limits ,generally 20–2...
Florida officer finds missing naked toddler wandering in road alone: Deputies
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911....
14-year-old killed in shootout, 3 others injured, Bryan police say
A teen boy is dead after a shooting erupted in a Bryan neighborhood, according to the Bryan Police Department. Police identified the deceased as 14-year-old D’Antwon Miles. Investigators said the gunfire broke out in the 1200 block of W. 17th Street when two groups began shooting...
Passenger killed in Brazoria County UTV wreck; driver arrested
Richwood Police say a woman was ejected from a UTV during a rollover crash.
Police-involved shooting leaves gunman and victim dead inside Houston parking garage
Police say one man was standing over another man who had been shot. Officers opened fire after the suspect allegedly didn't drop his weapon.
Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday....
AMBER Alert canceled for 8-year-old last seen in San Antonio
A statewide Amber Alert is active for 8-year-old Leanna Contreras, abducted in San Antonio. Authorities are searching for suspect Marco Lopez and a silver Ford Focus....
Houston police shoot and kill armed suspect standing over unresponsive man at Westheimer parking garage
Houston police were called to an apartment complex parking garage in the 8800 block of Westheimer Road around 11:45 p.m. Saturday after a report of a person down, authorities said. Officers arrived minutes later and encountered an armed man standing over an unresponsive person wh...
Motorcyclist critically injured after 100-mph Texas DPS chase on I-45 in Houston
A motorcyclist was critically injured after crashing during a high-speed pursuit with a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper in Houston, authorities said....
Jalapeño recall spurs alert for meat, poultry items from Kroger, Walmart, Albertsons, and others
A recent Salmonella outbreak that has made hundreds sick across 27 states has spurred a new public health alert for multiple meat and poultry items sold at major grocery and convenience store chains....
Motorcyclist injured after refusing to stop for DPS trooper, crashing into barriers on I-45
A motorcyclist was critically injured Saturday night after a high-speed crash on the North Freeway while troopers tried to stop the rider, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. DPS said a trooper spotted a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed without a license plate...
1 dead, another hospitalized after shooting in northeast Houston, police say
One person is dead and another has been hospitalized following a shooting in northeast Houston, according to Houston police. Houston Police Department homicide investigators are at the scene near the 8000 block of Mesa Drive. Police confirmed one male was found dead at the scene,...
3 persons of interest sought in deadly northeast Houston shooting of Floydrick Washington
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three persons of interest in the deadly shooting of Floydrick Washington, who was killed while stopped at a red light in northeast Houston earlier this year....
Man dies after accidental shooting during family dispute, Houston police says
Police said a man died after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach during an argument with his sister.
Man in wheel chair hit, killed by car while crossing street in SE Houston
Police said a man in a wheelchair was hit and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street in southeast Houston Friday night.
Man dies after shooting during argument with sister at northwest Houston home
A man died after being shot during a dispute with his sister Friday night at a home in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department . Investigators said the man, about 22, and his sister, about 25, were arguing at a residence in the 5500 block of Bingle Road arou...
Driver killed in collision after running red lights in SE Houston, police say
Police said a driver was killed after running two red lights while speeding before colliding with another car in south-east Houston early Saturday morning....
Woman killed in high-speed crash after running red lights in southeast Houston, police say
Houston police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that happened early Saturday around 1:40 a.m. at the intersection of Telephone Road and Reveille Street. According to preliminary information, a car was traveling south on Reveille at a high rate of speed when it went th...
League City man faces murder charge after police say he stabbed parents, killing mother and injuring father
A League City couple was stabbed Friday evening inside their Oaks of Clear Creek home, leaving the wife dead and the husband hospitalized, according to police. Their adult son was arrested and is now facing a murder charge. View this post on Instagram The League City Police Depar...
Teen turns himself in weeks after fatal shooting of 16-year old in Durham Park neighborhood
A teen suspect has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jadiel Rodriguez, Houston Police announced. Rodriguez was shot and killed on May 7 in the 8700 block of Blackhawk Ridge Lane at approximately 3:55 p.m. A second male was also wounded in the incid...
Mother’s boyfriend arrested after bringing unconscious 2-year-old to Spring gas station
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged nearly 24 hours after an unconscious 2-year-old girl was brought to a Spring gas station. Gerardo Gonzalez, 29, is charged with injury to a child while the young girl continues fighting for her life, according to Harris County Sheri...
Teen’s courage brings down Houston gang member and sex trafficking ring
A 16-year-old girl who was lured into one of Houston’s notorious neighborhoods for sex trafficking, found a moment of courage that helped bring down her abuser and an entire sex trafficking ring. Like a lot of predatory sex crimes, this one started on social media. In October of ...
Harris County crime: Driver in custody following shooting during road rage incident
One driver is in custody following a shooting that occurred during a road rage incident, officials said.
Former Montgomery County detention officer arrested
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Miguel Cortez-Gonzales, 27, was arrested in connection with an alleged assault of an inmate.
Person of interest sought in SE Houston teen shooting; another teen arrested
Police say a 16-year-old turned himself for the shooting death of another 16-year-old in May. Officials shared a photo of a person of interest they're looking to speak with....
LIVE RADAR: Pop-up showers across the Houston metro right now
Isolated thunderstorms are popping up throughout the Houston area this 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 Tracker 2 app...
Georgia woman arrested after kittens thrown from vehicle, police say
Valentina Tobon Henao, 25, was arrested after allegedly throwing multiple kittens out of a vehicle in Brookhaven.
Police officer arrested after using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife
A North Carolina police officer was arrested and charged after it was found that she used the city's license plate reader cameras to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife....
Missouri neighbor accused of killing mother and teen daughter after confronting family over dispute
A mother and her teenage daughter were shot dead inside their Missouri home by a neighbor who stopped over to complain about a "dispute," police said.
Person found dead in wooded area in west Houston
Police are investigating after a person was found dead in a wooded area in west Houston on Friday morning.
Houston police investigating reports of a body found in wooded area near Buffalo Bayou, Beltway 8
Police are investigating after receiving reports of a body found in a wooded area of west Houston, near Buffalo Bayou and the Sam Houston Beltway. The Houston Police Department said they got the call around 8:55 a.m. Friday in the 10400 block of Deerwood Road. Law enforcement lat...
South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket’s moon crash
NASA expects its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to fly over the crash site next week to view the aftermath.
Man arrested for running two unlicensed care homes in Montgomery County, vulnerable residents found bedridden
A Montgomery County man is facing criminal charges after investigators discovered he was operating two unlicensed personal care homes out of residential houses where bedridden and disabled seniors were living without required fire safety equipment or state licensing. Jeffrey Cana...
Blaze at Galveston seafood warehouse leaves manager devastated: "We lost everything"
A massive fire that tore through a seafood distribution facility reignited Thursday, forcing crews to continue battling hot spots at Texas Gulf Seafood along Galveston’s waterfront. The blaze originally broke out along Galveston’s waterfront Wednesday night, just before 8:45 p.m....
Galveston seafood warehouse fire raises questions about impact on local seafood industry
The fire broke out Wednesday night at Texas Gulf Seafood near 7th Street and Wharf Road on Pier 7.
Sugar Land house fire possibly caused by lightning
No injuries have been reported.
WATCH: Dashcam captures the split second a routine Tennessee traffic stop goes sideways
A shocking dashcam video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment a patrol cruiser was blindsided during a traffic stop, sending it crashing into another vehicle....