A Harris County deputy faces a felony burglary charge after allegedly forcing his way into his wife's Cypress home. He is on administrative leave and a protective order is in place.

Texas Southern University is opening a spaceport facility at Ellington Airport with classrooms, hangars and training designed to funnel students into aerospace careers.

Houston robbery detectives released a photo after a man allegedly demanded cigarettes and stole six packs from a Harwin Drive business on April 8. Crime Stoppers offers up to $5,000 for tips leading to an arrest.

HPD sealed off streets in Montrose on Friday as officers and a helicopter searched for a catalytic-converter theft suspect. Officials urged drivers to park in well-lit areas and consider anti-theft measures.

A stolen-car pursuit on Houston’s north side ended in multiple crashes early Friday, injuring officers and leading to three arrests.

Pudgy's Fine Cookies is expanding to Meyerland Court this summer. A state permit lists work starting April 22 and finishing Aug. 31, 2026.

Alvin ISD trustees named Dr. Rhonda Mason lone finalist to lead the roughly 30,000‑student district; the board will vote May 13 after a state‑required 21‑day wait.

A SWAT team searched the Harris County Criminal Courts after reports of someone acting erratically; mental‑health teams assisted and the person was located.

Prosecutors dismissed a 2023 murder charge after a key witness gave new, conflicting statements; the accused was released from jail on April 17.

ICE Houston says a two‑week sweep led to 277 arrests, including murderers, child predators and gang members, as the city rewrote its policy on cooperating with federal immigration agents.

A man in his 30s was shot and later died after someone with a rifle opened fire at his car near Laura Koppe Road and Bertwood Street, HPD says.

Houston police and Texas DPS arrested two salvage‑yard owners after investigators found pollutants flowing off an unpermitted lot in Houston.

The FAA briefly halted inbound flights to Houston’s Hobby Airport amid afternoon thunderstorms, pausing arrivals through the early afternoon. Travelers should monitor official status pages for updates.