National chains like Walmart, Home Depot, Ulta, and Kay Jewelers were among the retailers targeted by an alleged crime ring accused of conducting snatch-and-grab jewelry robberies and going on shoplifting sprees across multiple states.
Local
Thursday’s forecast: We’ve got another fantastic fall feeling day. Temperatures start in the mid-50s with highs climbing to the upper-70s and lower-80s. There will be clouds that start moving in late in the day, but the rain associated with the system below will miss us to the so...
government
Houston is one step closer to putting drone technology in the hands of public safety officials. City Council voted Wednesday to authorize the city’s pursuit of federal funding that would expand aerial oversight and situational awareness at large-scale public events. PREVIOUS: Hou...
government
A contentious Pasadena council meeting took a turn when Mayor Thomas Schoenbein directed officers to escort Council Member Bianca Valerio out of the council chambers following an exchange involving public speaker Alisia Cardenas and questions about the ongoing controversy surroun...
government
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he is looking forward to working with newly elected state and county officials following Tuesday’s election , citing his longstanding relationships with several incoming leaders. During his weekly mayor’s report Wednesday, Whitmire congratulated t...
government
For Haji Thebo, the election brought him back to the polls after years away. For Lawanda Carraway, it was a chance to demand change as everyday expenses climbed and immigration enforcement raised concerns. Their explanations offer a glimpse into the motivations behind an election...
business
Houston Airports is planning a small-business insurance program, a 183-acre cargo expansion at Bush Intercontinental Airport and new passenger amenities at both major airports, Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak announced at the Greater Houston Partnership’s 2026 State of the Ai...
government
League City is moving to pull the plug on its automated license plate reader program after residents voted against Proposition A.
safety
The Houston Police Department needs the public’s help identifying a suspect in a store robbery on Westheimer in the Post Oak area. It happened around lunchtime on August 31st. Police say the suspect allegedly used a cutting tool to remove security sensors from watches. When an em...
