Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to 2025 shooting of teen, sentenced to 9 years behind bars
John Martin Dixon, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List in 2025, has taken a plea deal in connection with the shooting of a teen in 2025.
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Harris County crash: Driver charged following weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child
A driver has been charged in connection with a weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child.
Houston-area man arrested for thousands of AI-generated child pornography
A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they describe as thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, according to authorities....
La Marque mayor arrested on indecent exposure charge, residents call for resignation
La Marque Mayor Keith Bell is facing a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge after being arrested Friday at a business park in Angleton. Bell posted a $75,000 bond the following day, according to records. The arrest is drawing sharp reactions from residents of La Marque, a city of...
Liberty County deputy arrested on multiple charges, court docs show
A Liberty County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested on several charges, jail records show.
Homicide detectives investigating after body found by driver in Houston’s 5th Ward
An investigation is underway after a body was found Monday in Houston’s 5th Ward, according to the Houston Police Department. The body was discovered by a driver just before 9 a.m. at Jensen Drive at Interstate 10. Police responded and confirmed the body at the location. The caus...
Houston-area man arrested for thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography
Houston-area man arrested for thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography Click2Houston
Washington Post must rehire Texas native Karen Attiah fired over Kirk posts
Washington Post must rehire Texas native Karen Attiah fired over Kirk posts Houston Chronicle
Texas has second most Flock cameras in the country raising privacy concerns
While law enforcement agencies praise Flock cameras as a critical crime-fighting tool, privacy advocates warn it is quietly constructing a digital footprint tracking everyday citizens....
Gulf Freeway crash: Woman hit, killed while running across service road lanes
Houston police are investigating after a woman was hit and killed along the Gulf Freeway service road Sunday evening.
Suspect in killing of five people, multiple animals in Washington found dead
Five people in a rural part of Oregon were found dead early Saturday morning after firefighters responded to a vehicle fire and discovered human remains....
Former Friendswood teacher accused of child sexual abuse
A former Friendswood school teacher has been arrested following allegations of sexual abuse of a child.
La Marque mayor released on bond after arrest for alleged indecent exposure
The city said Saturday it had not been in contact with Bell and that he had not yet reached out to city staff.
Officers hop in Uber during police chase, end up near Heights short-term rental plagued by problems
Residents living near a short-term rental property on 7th Street in Houston’s Heights neighborhood said life has become increasingly difficult over the past three years — and a recent police incident has brought renewed attention to the ongoing issues. On Friday, officers pursuin...
Mom, 2-year-old daughter die after hit by lightning in Florida storm, police say
A mother and her daughter died on Sunday afternoon after a reported lightning strike in Margate, Florida.
Grand Prairie firefighters responded to one-alarm fire involving 30+ vehicles
Grand Prairie firefighters are on the scene on East Avenue J working to extinguish a one-alarm fire involving at least 30 vehicles as a large column of dark smoke looms over the area....
Fairview police investigate burglary at CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home
Fairview police are investigating a Friday afternoon burglary at the home of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, where high-end personal items were stolen after a suspect broke through a side window....
Small plane crashes into Atlantic off Boca Raton coast; pilot unhurt, police say
A small-engine plane on its way from Fort Myers to the Bahamas crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Boca Raton on Saturday morning.
Another officer arrested for misusing Flock cameras, court documents say
Another officer arrested for misusing Flock cameras, court documents say CW39 Houston
Houston Uber driver's video raises questions of police actions
A video of Houston police jumping into an Uber driver's vehicle has raised questions about whether he legally had to to help them chase down a suspect....
Dangerous Texas highway to change after multiple fatal crashes
Dangerous Texas highway to change after multiple fatal crashes Chron
Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes
Tesla announced Friday that it is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles, marking the largest automotive recall in the country's history.
Uber driver pulled into Houston police chase
Uber driver pulled into Houston police chase CBS News
Houston-area mayor released on bond after indecent exposure arrest
Houston-area mayor released on bond after indecent exposure arrest KBTX News 3
Panama City Beach landmark Jaws Souvenirs shop destroyed by early morning fire
A massive early morning fire destroyed Jaws Souvenirs, an iconic beach retail shop on Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach.
17-year-old arrested for 19-year-old's murder on Houston's South Side
The 19-year-old was fatally shot in front of his younger brother earlier this month while the two were being robbed, according to police.
La Marque mayor makes $75K bond for indecent exposure arrest
City officials say they haven't spoken to the mayor since his arrest.
Houston police officers commandeer Uber vehicle during pursuit of suspect
A Houston-area Uber driver shared surveillance footage of police getting into his vehicle while going after a suspect.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Garth Road in Baytown
A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash in Baytown on Saturday morning, police said. The man, believed to be in his 20s, was the only person involved, and no other vehicles were part of the crash. The crash closed Garth Road in both directions near the 5200 block. The roadway wi...
1 killed in NW Houston crash early Saturday morning
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said one person was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck Saturday morning.
Baytown street blocked off after fatal motorcycle crash
Police say the crash only involved the motorcycle.
La Marque mayor arrested for alleged indecent exposure
Brazoria County officials say the La Marque mayor was seen "self-gratifying" in an Angleton business.
2 injured in plane crash in Brenham, city says
The city posted about the crash just after 9 a.m. Saturday saying the plane was damaged, and two people were transported by Washington County EMS with minor injuries....
Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands....
Why Dan Patrick should focus on getting kids to read, not police their books
Why Dan Patrick should focus on getting kids to read, not police their books Houston Chronicle
Fatal crash involving semi-truck, pickup closes W Mount Houston Road
Fatal crash involving semi-truck, pickup closes W Mount Houston Road Click2Houston
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman faces family violence charges in Georgia
Rashod Resheavous Bateman, the 26-year-old Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was arrested in Georgia earlier this summer.
La Marque mayor posts $75,000 bond after indecent exposure arrest in Brazoria County
UPDATE The City of La Marque says Mayor Bell was released from custody Saturday afternoon after posting a $75,000 bond, with court-ordered conditions that he not contact the complainant, not go near her residence, and not go near the school she attends. In a statement shared as a...
TxDOT reopens FM 481 bridge in Uvalde, just weeks after July flooding damage
The FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County is set to reopen Sunday following $3 million in emergency flood repairs completed weeks ahead of schedule.
Dickinson ISD educator allegedly sent money to student who blackmailed her
A probable cause affidavit reveals new details in the case against Dickinson ISD educator Kristi Hanks, including allegations involving a 16-year-old student, blackmail, Cash App payments and a firearm she reported stolen....
Evacuation orders for Montague County wildfire lifted
Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted.
Dramatic nighttime helicopter rescue saved hiker in El Paso mountains
Emergency crews staged a dramatic nighttime airlift to rescue an injured hiker stranded in the rugged Franklin Mountains.
Woman arrested after 6-year-old jumps out apartment window, tests positive for cocaine
A 6-year-old child in West Virginia tested positive for cocaine after surviving a fall from an apartment window, which resulted in the woman's arrest.
Man arrested for Sunnyside shooting that killed woman, injured girlfriend among others
Records say the suspect assaulted his girlfriend during an argument, then "ambushed" her and the other victims later that night.
Texas court denies petition to block Galveston County precinct map weeks before election
The county’s new precinct boundaries were redrawn and approved June 29, in between the March primary election and the November general election. The emergency petition argued the change wasn’t fair to voters or potential candidates whose precincts changed mid-election year....
FILE – Texas train trestle destroyed by wildfire in Panhandle
FILE – Texas train trestle destroyed by wildfire in Panhandle FOX 26 Houston
Police officers rescue man from house fire in Montrose area, HPD says
Police officers rescue man from house fire in Montrose area, HPD says ABC13 Houston
Houston crash: Driver's vehicle caught fire after hitting three others, police say
Houston police are investigating a deadly crash involving multiple vehicles in the northwest Houston area.
Nearly 75,000 Dodge Durangos recalled over problems with rear spoiler
Chrysler’s new recall affects certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles due to a rear spoiler problem that could raise the risk of a crash.
8 dead after charter plane crashes in western Alaska
Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials.
Harris County DA warns ICE tactics are stalling prosecutions, announces next steps in ICE investigation
While violent crime in Harris County has dropped significantly, District Attorney Sean Teare is warning that aggressive federal immigration enforcement is creating a dangerous paradox that keeps violent offenders on local streets....
19-year-old accused of stabbing pregnant woman dating her ex-boyfriend, court records show
A 19-year-old woman is facing an aggravated assault charge after investigators say she stabbed a pregnant woman who was dating her ex-boyfriend at a northeast Houston home. Carrieale Williams was arrested Thursday morning following the alleged attack on Dona Lane. Court records a...
Houston woman pistol-whipped, shot in shoulder during attempted carjacking
A Houston woman was shot during an attempted carjacking in the 2500 block of Eagle St. early this morning. Around 2:30 a.m., Houston Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting in progress. The victim, a woman in her mid-20s, was visiting her boyfriend when a ma...
Missouri City police officers rescue autistic boy seen near body of water
Several Missouri City police officers sprang into action to save an autistic boy who was seen near a body of water and it was caught on camera.
Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly triggering false active shooter alerts at 5 schools: sheriff
A substitute teacher in Louisiana was arrested after authorities say she triggered false active shooter alerts at five schools, prompting security responses across the district....
Army resumes Apache helicopter training after fatal crash near Fort Hood
Less than a week after two U.S. Army soldiers were killed in a deadly crash in Bell County, the U.S. Army has resumed training missions involving Apache helicopters....
Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond
A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home....
Galveston County postal worker arrested in mail theft investigation
A U.S. Postal Service worker was arrested Thursday following a joint investigation in League City. Investigators with the League City Police Department and the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General arrested 46-year-old Richard Ybanez of Bacliff. Ybanez was taken into cu...
Houston crash: Harvard Elementary School crossing guard struck by vehicle
The Houston Police Department is investigating after a crossing guard was struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon.
7 killed in Kenya helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe, a mountain KPRC 2 crew climbed for “Saving Lions”
A remote mountain in northern Kenya where seven people were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday is a place with a special connection to KPRC 2. Five Americans were among those killed when a charter helicopter crashed in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, accord...
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