Houston police are investigating a fatal crash on Harwin Drive that left a 25-year-old woman dead after a car hit a tree. The male driver fled the scene on foot.

Sidney Pomonis was arrested for DWI after causing a major crash in Houston and refusing sobriety tests; a warrant obtained a blood sample for alcohol content testing.

A driver, Malik Hawthorne, was arrested in Harris County for possessing a loaded firearm and marijuana during a traffic stop made by Constable Mark Herman's Office.

Jerry Pizzitola, owner of Pizzitola's Bar-B-Cue in Houston and a key figure in its barbecue scene, has died at 81. The restaurant is celebrating its 88th year in operation.

Houston police seek four men linked to a shooting last month; a 41-year-old man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The incident's surveillance footage has been released for leads.

Children at Risk released its 2023 school rankings, offering an alternative to TEA scores by focusing on standardized tests and the impact of poverty on student performance, with a Gold Ribbon for high-achieving, high-need schools.

Two teenagers led law enforcement on a car chase and foot pursuit after evading a traffic stop in Harris County; two were caught and face charges, while a third remains at large.

Constable Mark Herman's office in Harris County arrested Ashley Anzora for DWI after a traffic stop on Woodedge Drive indicated she was drunk driving.

An American Airlines flight to Charlotte diverted to Houston due to an oven fire. Firefighters declared the Boeing 737-800 safe after 30 minutes. No injuries occurred, and passengers were rescheduled for later travel.

Isaih Morales, 18, was arrested and charged with the stabbing death of his brother at a Houston residence. The victim died at the hospital, and Morales later called 911 to turn himself in.

Three individuals from Laredo, Texas, pleaded guilty to smuggling illegal immigrants for a Mexican cartel, facing potential 10-year sentences and $250,000 fines.

Jack Burke Jr., a golf icon and Masters champion, passed away in Houston at the age of 100. He was known for his historic comeback at Augusta in 1956 and mentoring future golf talents.

The FBI offers a $10,000 reward for information on a suspected arsonist who firebombed a New Caney Buddhist temple on November 5. The suspect is described as a white male with specific clothing. A monk was sleeping inside during the attack.