Houston police are investigating the death of an 81-year-old woman found with a head wound at 3100 Murworth Drive, with an ongoing autopsy to determine the cause.

A large fire destroyed at least 18 units in a Houston apartment, prompting evacuations and a mayday call as a firefighter temporarily fell through a floor. No injuries reported; cause under investigation.

Houston police are investigating an incident where a man died from a self-inflicted gunshot during a family disturbance, with an officer also discharging his weapon.

RCI Hospitality’s CEO and CFO stepped back as interim leaders take over while the company faces a New York indictment alleging bribery and millions in unpaid sales taxes.

A plea deal gave former Harris County detention officer Deven Ortiz deferred adjudication and ordered him to surrender his law‑enforcement license, court records show.

Surveillance clip shows masked burglars using a suspected Wi‑Fi jammer to blind cameras and slip into a Bellaire home. Police released the footage and want tips.

Houston police investigate a fatal shooting on Hickock Lane that killed one male and injured a 15-year-old girl.

At least four GMC pickup trucks were taken from Bay Ridge and Mar Bella driveways over the weekend; investigators are asking residents for footage and tips.

SafeWatch goes live Tuesday in Houston — a public dashboard that maps shootings and hospital-treated injuries by ZIP code. Officials say the tool is meant to steer prevention efforts.

Two Rice University students were robbed at gunpoint in a campus parking lot, with the suspects still at large. The university police have increased patrols and are advising community vigilance.

iPhone crash alert led authorities to a fatal stabbing at a Brazoria County home, where 30-year-old Sarah Garcia was found with multiple stab wounds. Aalaha Harden faces murder charges.

Deputies detained a man for aggravated assault in Kenswick, preventing potential violence after he tapped someone's head with a gun and threatened them.

A trio was arrested in Houston for possession of cocaine and suspected drug money during a traffic stop. They face charges of possession with intent to distribute and organized crime. Their court information was pending at the time of the report.