Houston police fielded nearly 300 calls about gunfire on New Year’s Eve, testing patrols even as the city scaled back the ShotSpotter system. Data show holiday spikes remain a heavy burden on officers.

Photojournalist John King passed away just shy of his 44th birthday, leaving a legacy of heartfelt storytelling and kindness among the Texas media community.

A K9 unit helped apprehend an armed felon, Edward McGee, after a car and foot chase in Harris County. McGee, carrying two handguns, one modified to fire automatically, faces charges including Evading Arrest and Weapon Possession.

A firefighter was hospitalized with stable condition after a ceiling collapsed on him during a house fire in north Harris County. The fire's cause is under investigation, with fireworks considered a potential factor.

Preliminary tallies show 97 U.S. officers died in 2025 — the first year under 100 since 1943. Houston leaders call the milestone 'monumental' even as families mourn.

Three teenagers were arrested after deputies say they robbed and shot at a 17-year-old in the Katy area. Authorities say the victim was unharmed and all suspects face aggravated-robbery charges.

Five people were shot at a large New Year's Eve party in Houston's Third Ward; the incident is under investigation, with limited cooperation from witnesses.

Skeletal remains were found at 10100 Minnesota Street, Houston, with an ongoing investigation as the community awaits identification and cause of death.

Houston Police engaged in a shootout with a suspect during a high-speed chase, with body camera footage capturing the incident. The suspect was hospitalized and charged with attempted murder of officers.

The article provides a weather forecast for Houston, mentioning sunny skies with mid-30s to 70s temperatures, and a potential slight drop with rainfall mid-next week.

Harris County deputies discovered a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop and arrested James Booker for VIN tampering.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash where a 68-year-old man was struck by a Ford F250 on the North Freeway.

Marquette unveiled plans for the White Oak District in Houston’s Near Northside, anchored by a 304-unit apartment building and roughly 20,000 square feet of retail. Residents say they’re watching to see which restaurants and bars will move in.