John Whitmire was sworn in as Houston's 63rd mayor in a private ceremony with his commitment to tackle public safety highlighted by a police ride-along.

Outgoing Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner reflects on his tenure's accomplishments, including disaster recovery and initiatives for underserved communities.

A wanted man, Jonatan Cucalon-Silva, was arrested during a traffic stop in Harris County for an outstanding warrant and two traffic violation warrants.

Houston law enforcement implements a 'No Refusal DWI Initiative' ahead of New Year's Eve, targeting drunk driving.

The Southern Baptist Convention settled a lawsuit involving sex abuse allegations against former judge Paul Pressler, with details remaining confidential.

Wanted felon Joseph Calitine was arrested during a traffic stop in Harris County on December 29, 2023, for outstanding vehicle theft and copper theft warrants.

Outgoing Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner reflects on his tenure, discussing challenges such as the pension crisis, Hurricane Harvey, cancer, and unresolved issues with firefighters.

A burglary and arson suspect surrendered after a standoff with police in San Jacinto County, with the situation involving SWAT and misreported allegations.

A suspect, Zhongru Ye, was arrested after a vehicle chase on Christmas Eve by Harris County constables, and charged with evading arrest. Details of the initial traffic stop cause are undisclosed.

The article discusses the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs in Houston awarding $132,500 in grants from hotel taxes to support cultural tourism and resilience, with a statement from Mayor Sylvester Turner.

Connor Hilton, 17, faces a murder charge and a $1 million bond after a fatal shooting in Friendswood that killed one teenager and critically injured another on December 23.

Ex-employee Jordan Edinburgh was arrested for trespassing at his former McDonald's workplace in Harris County after previously being warned not to return.

Houston officials address the dangers of celebratory gunfire and illegal fireworks ahead of New Year's Eve, emphasizing public safety and legal consequences.