A man fired shots on a north Houston METRO bus Thursday; no one was hit and METRO Police say the incident near Sweetwater Lane and W Gulf Bank Road is under investigation.

A two-alarm blaze at the Westmount at Braesridge complex in southwest Houston left one woman dead and damaged dozens of units, officials say.

Rockets owners are in substantive talks to buy the Connecticut Sun and could relocate the WNBA franchise to Houston. The discussions are described as "positive," but no deal is final.

A driver died after his Dodge Charger left the roadway and struck a tree on the 1700 block of South Loop West. HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

Record-high rental listings gave Houston renters more choices in November while lease prices barely budged.

Narcotics officers arrested two people in the 4200 block of Europa, seizing kilos of multiple drugs, $19,418 and a semi-automatic pistol after a search warrant. The department named two suspects and listed the large inventory in a social post.

Harris County Sheriff's Office warned residents that criminals may be targeting people leaving banks and said it's boosting patrols while sharing a safety video.

A Houston mother says KIPP staff didn’t call 911 when her 8‑year‑old lost consciousness at the playground; KIPP says EMS responded and the family demands accountability.

A Harris County deputy was reassigned to administrative duty after a woman told reporters he sexually assaulted her during a November motel stay. Investigators will refer evidence to the DA for review.

Precinct 4 deputies searched a home in the 19700 block of Oak Branch Court after reporting a wanted suspect inside; neighbors were urged to avoid the area and stay indoors. Updates were posted to the constable's Facebook page.

A traffic stop by Precinct 4 deputies escalated into a chase and ended with Yefrin Velasquez's arrest after a crash on FM 1960. No injuries were reported.

A Harris County judge reduced bond in a fentanyl murder case, freeing the defendant while victims' advocates say prior bail violations were ignored. The decision has sparked outrage from the teen's family and crime-watch groups.

City Council approved a 28% boost to Houston's taxi meter maximums on Dec. 17, raising per‑mile caps and initial meter charges across the city.