Federal prosecutors say a Houston IT owner withheld $1.6M in payroll taxes and has been remanded to federal custody, authorities posted on April 28, 2026.

Three East End landmarks — a warehouse, an ironworks and a church — show how Houston’s Second Ward is being refashioned and who gains from the change.

A 34-year-old woman is accused of stealing a running BMW, firing shots and robbing people along FM 1960. Court records show nine felony counts and bond set at $420,000.

A woman was shot in the leg aboard a south‑side METRO bus Monday; police say it followed a domestic dispute and the investigation is active.

Robbery detectives released surveillance images tied to a March 22 aggravated robbery on S. Lockwood Drive. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for tips leading to an arrest.

Documents from a teacher’s previous district detail complaints; families and local leaders are pressing TEA and school officials for answers about vetting and reporting.

Muggy Tuesday with highs near 90°F; storms possible midweek and a cool front arrives late Friday.

A 73-year-old woman was killed and two men were hospitalized after a pickup struck pedestrians in a northwest Houston parking lot. HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

A Harris County grand jury is set to consider charging Gonzalo Leon Jr. with capital murder in the ding‑dong ditch killing of 11‑year‑old Julian Guzman — a move that would sharply raise the stakes.

A five-vehicle collision closed multiple southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway near Cullen and Scott, prompting a sheriff's traffic alert and heavy emergency response.

The Kinder Foundation’s $55M gift adds $50M to the Kinder Institute endowment and $5M for immediate research, securing long‑term, Houston‑focused studies.

Houston police say one man was taken to a hospital after an officer-involved shooting near 13600 East Freeway; no officers were injured.

Houston-born Saigon Hustle is opening a third Greater Houston location at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch this spring, bringing banh mi, pho and drive-thru convenience to Katy.