Houston police discover a man's body hanging and on fire beneath an overpass, prompting a homicide investigation.

Guatemalan man extradited to the US on charges related to a fatal 2021 smuggling incident in Mexico involving a tractor-trailer that claimed over 50 lives.

Houston expects showers and potential thunderstorms with a 40% chance of precipitation today, increasing through the weekend, amid a month-long dry spell.

Authorities in Houston investigate a fatal shooting where a 54-year-old man was killed after an altercation with a bicyclist, leading to a crash. The suspect fled on foot.

Tyrek Jackson, an 11-year-old missing boy from Fort Bend County, has been safely found and returned to his family. Details of his disappearance and discovery were not disclosed.

A man hit by a car on Hempstead Highway in Houston died from his injuries. No charges have been filed, but a suspect is identified. Police seek public assistance.

A Harris County deputy arrested Mike Hernandez for his second DWI offense after a traffic stop for suspected impairment. The incident underscores ongoing drunk driving issues despite preventive measures.

Houston airports face travel disruptions and TSA staff shortages due to the government shutdown, with extensive lines and temporary ground stops reported.

Constable Mark Herman's deputies arrested Jeannette McIntyre in Harris County for terroristic threat and drug possession after a vehicle surveillance operation.

Fleet Week Houston, initially set for November 2025, is postponed to 2026 due to a government shutdown, with rescheduling underway by the event's steering committee.

Houston area residents face potential loss of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, risking food insecurity for over 900,000 people if not resolved by October 27.

A stolen vehicle chase by HCSO ended with the car in a lake in Waller County, possibly with the driver inside. Efforts to recover the vehicle and occupant(s) are ongoing.

Two children died and two adults were injured in an apartment fire in Greenspoint, Houston. Firefighters responded late Wednesday to the blaze. The cause is under investigation.