Houston's new Mayor John Whitmire opts to end the legal fight over firefighter pay, signaling his commitment to fulfill campaign promises and resolve the long-standing dispute.

Houston firefighters quickly responded to a fire at a previously burned vacant house on Collingsworth St., ensuring no injuries and preventing damage to neighboring properties.

A man was fatally shot in Houston on Tuesday night, with police investigating the scene and seeking information on a white pickup truck seen fleeing the area.

Deputies from Constable Mark Herman's office recovered stolen electronic devices and arrested two suspects, one of whom provided a false identity, and were charged with theft.

Deputies in Harris County arrested Lamar Iglus for assault after responding to a disturbance. He was discovered to have several warrants and was detained amidst the chaos on January 2, 2024.

Eric Gakunga was arrested for his third DWI offense during a traffic stop and also had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants. He is detained in Harris County Jail.

Houston Police arrested Yaquelin Artiga-Rosales, charging her with shooting and critically injuring her brother.

Joseph Ramos has been charged with murder in Houston for the fatal shooting of Dominique Rice last November. Authorities are seeking public assistance to apprehend Ramos, who is currently at large.

A man named Justin Tramaine Williams was arrested for shooting at undercover officers in Houston during a narcotics operation. He faces assault and firearm charges. No injuries were reported.

A Laredo woman pleaded guilty to impersonating a nurse, fraudulently earning over $50,000, and now faces a potential $250,000 fine and five years in prison.

Undercover Houston officers were shot at during a narcotics operation; no injuries occurred, and the suspect was later detained with a stolen firearm and presumed marijuana found.

A man was killed in a shootout between two vehicles on Beltway 8 near Highway 59 in Houston. Police are investigating the incident, but the suspect remains at large.

Maurice Jimenez was arrested in Harris County for alleged aggravated assault with a firearm and unlawful weapon possession, set for trial in the 337th District Court.