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Family and friends gathered to unveil a memorial bench for Eddie 'Tre' Lanier III as the investigation into his October 2022 death remains open.
Two people were shot on Reed Road in southeast Houston Wednesday; one person detained as police investigate.
Precinct 4 deputies say they stopped an active break-in on Louetta Road Wednesday and detained a suspect on alleged trespassing and criminal mischief charges.
Houston robbery detectives released surveillance stills after a March 11 incident on Dryden Road. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.
An 8-year-old Pomona Elementary third-grader, Nicholas Gray, died after choking on a grape during snack time. The community mourns while parents press districts on training and readiness.
A 50-year-old driver was hospitalized after his car went off Seawall Boulevard into the Gulf; ABC13 also reported a pawn-shop shooting in Aldine and a southwest Houston home‑invasion.
A person was shot during a robbery in the 5900 block of Pinemont Drive; police located a suspect at a nearby gas station and say the victim is expected to survive.
A man in his early 60s was killed and another injured after a shooting at a northwest Houston motel, police say. Detectives are canvassing the scene and seeking tips.
Houston police are investigating after a married couple was found shot dead inside a downtown apartment on Texas Avenue. A leasing officer’s check following a smell complaint led to the discovery.
HSI says a McAllen man was sentenced to 20 years after investigators say he led a cross‑border ring that funneled meth, cocaine and heroin into Texas and moved cash to Mexico.
Precinct 4 deputies say they recovered a stolen vehicle near FM 1960 and detained one person after a felony traffic stop. Photos from the scene were shared by the constable's office.
Houston police responded to a shooting in the 9700 block of Court Glen; an adult man was hospitalized in stable condition and a suspect fled on foot. Investigation is ongoing.
Houston crews fought a two-alarm blaze at an apartment complex near US‑290; an early trapped-person report was cleared and no injuries were reported. Officials say the cause is under investigation.
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