An explosion at a Houston hotel construction site caused injuries and structural damage; emergency services are responding and investigating the incident.

Authorities seek to identify suspects in credit card theft and abuse, following a mailbox break-in and fraudulent purchase at Walmart. Images and details of the suspects and their vehicle were shared.

The U.S. government shutdown has begun, affecting Houston airports with TSA workers and air traffic controllers working unpaid. Despite slight delays, concerns grow over long-term impacts on air travel's financial and operational stability.

Search efforts resume in Edna, Texas for a girl missing since December 2022, with law enforcement and cadaver dogs focusing on specific areas based on new leads.

Fugitive Jamarcus Butler, facing multiple charges including attempted murder, was apprehended by law enforcement without incident.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott launches TxROP, a task force targeting violent repeat offenders in Houston, highlighting collaboration between state, local, and federal agencies to improve public safety.

An early morning police chase in Galveston ended in a fatal officer-involved shooting after the suspect fired at officers. No other injuries were reported. The Texas Rangers will investigate.

Angel Ortiz, 21, faces murder charges for fatally shooting a man after an alleged argument in Houston; he later confessed to the shooting, claiming it was an accident.

At least 22 bodies have been recovered from Houston bayous in a year, with most causes of death still undetermined, raising community concerns and leading local officials to urge caution.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting on Carmen Street where a 36-year-old man died and a 38-year-old man was injured. The HPD seeks information on the suspect and motive.

High temperatures and dry conditions lead to wildfire risks in Houston, with the National Weather Service advising caution. Nights are expected to be clear with lows around 74 degrees.

Deputies responded to a security alert in Champion Forest Drive, apprehending suspect Malachi Smith after a pursuit and a K-9 threat; Smith was charged with evading and held on a $100 bond.

Recent signal retiming in Houston has added up to 15 minutes to METRORail Red Line commutes, with city preparations for the World Cup affecting around 400 traffic lights. Riders and advocates express concern over the impact on public transit usage.