A man shot himself during a police chase after stealing a car in Katy; he was airlifted to a hospital with critical injuries. No bystanders or officers were harmed.

After being stopped in a stolen vehicle, Tracey and Antonette Farmer were arrested, with Tracey facing unauthorized vehicle use charges and Antonette facing drug possession charges.

Chester Lamar Grant was charged with the murder of Elizabeth Odunsi in Houston, following a welfare check that led to the discovery of her body with multiple stab wounds.

Houston celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a block party featuring music, food, and cultural events, highlighting Mexican resilience from the Battle of Puebla.

Houston police investigate the shooting death of a 27-year-old man on South Drive. Detectives seek information on the unidentified victim and the shooter.

Houston police officers could receive a nearly 37% pay raise over five years if a new contract is approved, with an initial 10% increase by July 2025. This aims to boost morale and retention amid budget concerns.

Sarah Young was arrested in Harris County for assaulting a peace officer and making threats following a disturbance incident where she also assaulted another individual.

Houston-area educators won at the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, with special recognitions for Abigail Eliezer and Dr. Alicia Adkins, as well as Lamar CISD's school board.

Three teens were arrested in Conroe, Texas, for the murder of a 14-year-old boy, while a separate Houston family BBQ shooting left one dead and 14 injured.

Houston faced severe weather with thunderstorms and hail, but no significant damage. Residents documented the event, supplying media with visuals for reporting.

A significant Xfinity service outage in Houston disrupted internet, TV, DVR, and voice services, affecting residential customers, public services, and Port Houston operations. Restoration was expected by 4 p.m. The cause is under investigation.

Felony charges against ex-health director Barbie Robinson in Harris County were dismissed due to a lack of evidence. The original charges involved county contracts but no personal gain was found.

Authorities search for 81-year-old Nicolas Lestrer with dementia, missing in Houston with his cat since Thursday morning. He was last seen wearing a black tank top and gray Astros hat.