A Houston park ranger, Joey Lamar Ellis, was arrested on felony charges for official oppression after allegedly demanding $300 to avoid arrest from a park patron.

A judge has set a $325,000 bond for Rafielle Andrews, charged with murder and aggravated assault after randomly stabbing two people, killing one, in Harris County.

A body was discovered by construction workers in a ditch in Fort Bend County. The early assessment suggests it might be a hit-and-run incident. The investigation is ongoing, with the identity of the victim not yet released.

Houston residents report troubles with moving companies, facing missing valuables and inflated prices after hiring All My Sons Moving Company and Vanguard respectively.

The Woodlands' healthcare landscape is expanding with a new parking garage at Memorial Hermann and upcoming medical facilities, including a large Medical Plaza, a Methodist expansion, and more healthcare services in Creekside Park.

Houston records a 9% decrease in homicides for the first five months of 2024 compared to 2023, part of a national drop in violent crimes. Recent spikes in violence, however, prompt ongoing public safety efforts.

Houston's Mayor John Whitmire announces the 4th annual Make Music Day event, which invites local residents to celebrate with performances funded through the HPMA Music Performance Trust Fund.

Houston's weather forecast projects hot, humid conditions with intermittent showers and thunderstorms, and a slight risk of severe weather in the region.

Bird flu virus H5N1 was detected in Houston's wastewater, with no human cases reported. Health officials maintain a low public health risk and recommend precautions against exposure.

The Kemah City Council has extended the required living distance for sex offenders from places like schools from 500 feet to 1,000 feet, not applying retrospectively to current residents.

Thieves robbed two Houston eyewear stores, stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise. Optical Illusionz and Vision Optique were targeted, with the former experiencing a daylight heist. No arrests have been made, and police seek information.

Two suspects are being sought for stealing an electric scooter in Hubbard Creek after a DoorDash delivery, with authorities asking for public assistance.

A woman in Houston was found with gunshot wounds at a gas station; she claims her boyfriend shot her. Police are investigating but lack details on the shooting's location. Her condition is unknown, no suspects are in custody.