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.

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.