A 34-year-old man was killed on the East Freeway near Garth Road; police say an alleged drunk driver is in custody and faces a DWI charge.

A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night on Westheimer Road near Walnut Bend Lane; investigators say the driver briefly fled and has since returned.

Legendary Houston news anchor Dave Ward, known for his long tenure at KTRK and community contributions like establishing Houston Crime Stoppers, has passed away.

A wrecker driver struck a disabled car on the Southwest Freeway in Houston, killing the sedan's driver; no charges are filed yet as the police investigate.

Houston is experiencing a severe cold front with temperatures dropping from near 80 degrees to as low as 34 degrees, accompanied by high winds. The cold snap has triggered a freeze watch for the area.

Jason Landry's disappearance remains a mystery after five years, with his family still seeking answers. Despite finding his crashed car and belongings in Luling, Texas, and involvement from multiple law enforcement agencies, he has not been found.

The Southern District of Texas saw 294 cases filed for various border-related crimes including illegal entry, felony reentry, and human smuggling, with some individuals facing up to 20 years in prison.

DEA and local police say colorful counterfeit pills seized in Beaumont may contain fentanyl or meth and could be deadly.

Devon Shermaine Rhodes of Houston was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for intent to distribute crystal meth after a high-speed chase and attempting to discard the drugs.

Dense fog advisory is in effect for Houston until 9 a.m. as a cold front approaches, with potential showers and storms following. Temperatures will drop after the front passes.

Hey‑Froyo will join Sugar Land’s Riverpark Shopping Center with a planned March 2026 debut. A state permit shows a 1,283‑sq‑ft fit‑out and the owner says expansion is on the roadmap.

Houston police investigate a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian on Bissonnet Street; the driver fled the scene. No suspect info is available yet.

A driver, Sean Hayes, was arrested in Houston for reckless driving and operating a vehicle with a suspended license after speeding 44 mph over the limit.