Trio steals 7K worth of Lululemon; how organized retail crime affects your wallet
Organized retail theft is on the rise in Houston, with recent incidents involving high-value goods and violent encounters.
Houston crime: Man found not guilty of killing HPD officer by reason of insanity now back behind bars
Hung Truong, released from Rusk State Hospital in 2020 after being acquitted for killing an officer due to insanity, is now facing new charges for assaulting a 65-year-old man.
Harris County traffic: Multi-agency task force launches to make Grand Parkway safe for drivers
Multiple law enforcement agencies have formed a joint task force to address dangerous driving behaviors on the Grand Parkway and reduce the number of traffic fatalities.
Houston crime: 4 juveniles arrested, another on the run following wild sequence of events
Four juveniles were arrested following a chase in southwest Houston after a series of incidents on Wednesday.
Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for kidnapping, killing Pasadena mother of 4
Daniel Chacon, who kidnapped and fatally shot his ex-girlfriend Maira Gutierrez was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire vows compassionate crackdown on homeless
Houston Mayor John Whitmire promises to clear public spaces of homeless encampments, offering resources while ensuring that those on the streets receive the help they need, including mental health and addiction treatment.
Houston City Council approves 5 new historic landmark designations
The Houston City Council has designated five new historic properties, including landmarks and protected landmarks, to preserve the city's rich history.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott congratulates Galveston as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott congratulated Galveston on its designation as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, highlighting the city's efforts to enhance tourism and support local job creation.
Houston mail theft: U.S. Postal Inspection Service offering up to $100,000 reward
According to a release, a suspect used two stolen credit cards at a Houston retailer associated with a mail theft from the City Centre neighborhood.
Pearland hit-and-run led to horse being euthanized, rider hospitalized
Pearland Police Department is investigating after a hit-and-run involving a horse and rider, left the horse dead and the rider hospitalized.
Man deported in 2022 accused of new crime, Texas DPS offers reward
Texas DPS added a 27-year-old man wanted in North Texas to one of its most wanted lists saying they believe he could now be in the Houston area.
Friendswood H-E-B theft investigation leads to recovery of 400 bottles of stolen wine
An investigation into a grocery store robbery in Friendswood last weekend led to the recovery of 498 bottles of wine.
Former Houston gun store owner sentenced for participating in illegal firearms trafficking
The former owner of NE Guns in northwest Houston has been sentenced to prison for allowing straw purchasing of weapons, including sniper rifles and pistols.
Message in a bottle makes it from Florida to Texas - and will keep going
A message in a bottle traveled more than 1,000 miles from a Southwest Florida island to South Padre Island in Texas.
Houston grocery stores open Christmas Eve, Day 2024: Kroger, H-E-B, Walmart hours
Which Houston stores are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024, including hours for H-E-B, Costco, Target, Walmart and more.
Houston fire: Body found in burned pickup truck at home on Wickersham
The Houston Fire Department’s Arson Division and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division are investigating the fire at a home in the 7800 block of Wichersham.
2 arrested after body found in burning vehicle in San Jacinto County
Homicide investigators say the body of 28-year-old Erik Eduardo Zavala-Flores was found inside a burning vehicle just before 3:30 a.m. in a remote area near Shell Oil Road in San Jacinto County.
How to help protect seniors from scams
Holiday family gatherings are good opportunities to help protect seniors from scams.
This is Texas' most popular specialty license plate for 2024
More than 90,000 specialty plates were sold in 2024 across Texas, and the team at My Plates have ranked the top-selling picks for the year.
Mega Millions drawing: 2 Texas tickets win $40,000 prize
Check your tickets! According to the Texas Lottery, 130,400 people won some sort of prize in Tuesday night's drawing.