Baytown officers fatally shot a knife-wielding man during a family disturbance call; a deceased woman and unharmed children were found in the apartment.

A student at Sterling High School was fatally stabbed by a classmate, leading to murder charges and student protests demanding school safety and transparency.

FBI Houston is urging people advertised on Backpage or CityXGuide to file remission petitions by March 31, 2026 to seek part of seized assets set aside for victims.

Harris County deputies and U.S. Marshals executed a warrant in Katy; a man was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot and detectives are investigating. No officers were reported injured.

Paris Baguette opened Nov. 3 in Webster at 18203 Egret Bay Blvd., serving breads, pastries, cakes and Lavazza coffee to the neighborhood.

Harris County Sheriff's Office warned residents that criminals may be targeting people leaving banks and said it's boosting patrols while sharing a safety video.

A Fifth Ward mother says recurring sewage backups made her child ill and she now faces eviction after withholding rent while waiting for repairs.

League City has approved a new liveaboard-permit program with inspections, a $150 annual fee, and new removal powers for derelict boats. The 7-1 vote has residents on edge.

A wrong-way crash on U.S. 90 in Sugar Land killed two people and hospitalized a third. Police closed westbound lanes while investigators worked the scene.

A Houston mother says KIPP staff didn’t call 911 when her 8‑year‑old lost consciousness at the playground; KIPP says EMS responded and the family demands accountability.

A Harris County deputy was reassigned to administrative duty after a woman told reporters he sexually assaulted her during a November motel stay. Investigators will refer evidence to the DA for review.

A woman was hospitalized after being shot several times during an argument at an Alief apartment complex; HPD says she is expected to survive and officers are searching for a suspect.

TRIP finds 51% of Houston-area roads rated poor, the highest in Texas. Drivers report costly damage while city and state outline long timelines for fixes.