Smoke in Bellaire High’s athletic wing prompted a Monday morning evacuation; HISD said all students and staff were safe and the campus remained closed pending clearance.

Houston police say a 21-year-old man was found shot Sunday at 12300 Fleming Drive and later died. Homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips at 713‑308‑3600.

Houston police identified a 50-year-old man found shot inside a car on Blalock Road; homicide detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

DHS moved up a federal rule that bars identity-concealing masks when used to avoid detection during crimes on or near federal property; new fines and charging options took effect last Wednesday.

Houston is seeking help to identify a suspect in a double homicide last Friday; the incident resulted in the deaths of Rafael Xe Rax and Jose Cuz Shol.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing JOLT Initiative for allegedly trying to register non-citizens to vote, potentially threatening election integrity.

Houston police released surveillance photos and identified two victims after a Friday shooting on Windswept Lane. Investigators say the suspect was seen walking away from the scene.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting on Homestead Road; the male victim, who has yet to be identified, died after a reported argument. No suspects have been identified.

A traffic stop by Constable Mark Herman's Office led to the arrest of Jonathan Guardado for marijuana and weapon possession, adding charges during his existing probation for prior felonies.

A juvenile died after a water rescue at the Texas City Dike after a rescue boat was driven into rocks and flipped. Several first responders were hurt and hospitalized.

A Texas Children’s labor-and-delivery nurse won a national Magnet award after building hospital screening and referral systems to help trafficking survivors.

A Houston firefighter was treated and released after a roof collapsed during an early-morning building fire in the Third Ward; investigators are probing the cause.

A rescue attempt at Texas City Dike turned tragic with one juvenile dead and several first responders injured, after a rescue boat capsized in rough waters. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.