Houston officials consider more police cadet classes to address the department's staffing shortage, which led to hundreds of thousands of unresolved incident reports.

A Houston man was sentenced to 74 months in prison for assaulting police with bear spray and a metal whip during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles agrees to meet with City Council amid community unrest and protests against state management and his administration's decisions.

Authorities seek help to identify a suspect in a car burglary at Matzke Park; the theft involved a black Acura TLX and a suspect with multiple tattoos, recorded by surveillance.

A driver was arrested in Harris County for possessing methamphetamine after a traffic stop and a canine alert led to the discovery of drugs in their vehicle.

Shawn Carden was arrested in Harris County on 15 felony warrants from Louisiana, including forgery and theft. Details on his extradition and legal proceedings are pending.

A fatal pedestrian accident occurred early Friday on the North Freeway in Harris County, causing significant traffic delays. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office updated on a homicide case, identifying the victim as Jonathan Smith, 21. Michael Moody, 22, is charged with Smith's death, which investigators believe was a robbery-motivated shooting.

The article discusses the investigation and arrest of Jason Meinelt for the murder of Jessica Perry, who died from blunt force trauma at a Houston hotel.

A police chase in Southeast Houston resulted in a pedestrian being killed by the pursued fugitive. The suspect then fled on foot and remains at large.

Houston Police seek two suspects for a fatal shooting on Airline Drive; the victim, a male in his 40s, died from multiple gunshot wounds during a robbery.

Houston is set for a hot day with a high near 96°F and clear skies tonight. The weekend will remain sunny, with a slight chance of rain starting Monday. A weather alert indicates a risk of isolated severe storms on Saturday.

The Houston Zoo, ranked as America's third 'must-visit' zoo, is celebrated for its wide variety of species, high visitor ratings, and affordable prices, with free admission on the first Tuesday of each month.