Piece of 9/11 History Arrives in Houston
Space Center Houston hosted the 11th stop of the Tunnel to Towers "Steel Across America" tour, featuring a 16,000-pound beam recovered from the World Trade Center. The historic artifact is traveling o
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Lines, Legends & Limitless Talent: Meet Harper Madison, The Woodlands' Rising Manga Artist
Walk into any seventh-grade classroom in The Woodlands and you'll find the usual assortment of spiral notebooks, half-finished homework, and doodles in the margins. What you won't expect — what stops people in their tracks — are the fully realized, intricately detailed manga panels that fill Harper Madison's pages from…
Man gets 45 years for killing woman while trying to run over girlfriend in Midtown, court docs show
Sanden George was sentenced to 45 years after pleading guilty to murder. HPD said George intended to run over his girlfriend with his car, but instead killed a Midtown nightclub manager.
Homeowner finds teen dead in front of their home in New Caney, sheriff says
The sheriff's office said the homeowner made the grisly discovery as they were returning home.
Texas Silver Alert: Missing 69-year-old Lockhart man
Texas authorities have issued a Silver Alert for Jack Mayberry, a missing 69-year-old Lockhart man with a cognitive impairment who was last seen late Saturday night.
'Overwhelmed with emotions': Navy veteran reunites with missing service dog
Scott Baker and his service dog Mal’i reunited after a dayslong search in Jacksonville, Florida.
South Texas man accused of altering images of real children to create AI porn, DPS says
A South Texas man was arrested last week after authorities say they uncovered more than 900 images and videos of AI-generated child porn during an FBI raid of his home.
Teenage competitor accused of stabbing 3 horses at Las Vegas barrel racing show
Police said the horses are expected to survive, but their injuries will likely prevent them from competing.
Shot fired, officer assaulted as police respond to crowd of over 500 people in parking lot: HPD
According to HPD, about 500 people were in the parking lot, and another 500 were inside Cowgirls Bikini Bar when someone fired a gun.
Houston homicide detectives investigating suspicious death near downtown Houston
Houston police homicide detectives are investigating after a man, believed to be homeless, was found dead late Saturday night in the city's South Central area, authorities said.
HPD: Gun fired while officers tried to break up massive crowd in north Houston
"While officers were there, somebody from the crowd discharged a firearm. That discharge spooked the crowd, and everybody started running," HPD said.
Iran latest: US fires missile at cargo ship for trying to breach Iranian port blockade
The fate of Iran peace negotiations remains unknown as President Donald Trump has yet to announce publicly if the United States will agree to the current ceasefire deal on the table.
Bus driver charged in deadly chain-reaction crash on I-95 in Virginia that killed 5 people
Authorities allege that the driver failed to slow for traffic approaching a work zone, triggering a chain-reaction crash that killed five people.
Ethan Hawke reveals what career achievement 'The Lowdown' helped him reach
"I've never done this!" Ethan Hawke reveals what's happening with "The Lowdown" that gave him a new career milestone. Season 2 of the crime noir series is filming now in Tulsa. You can watch season 1 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Bus driver charged after crash kills 5 in Virginia, including family of 4 traveling to wedding
A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of homemade desserts for the celebration.
Baytown family shaken after police and suspect exchange gunfire next door
A nice dinner at home for a Baytown family turned into a fearful Friday night after bullets were fired into their home and car. The suspect was shot by police and was hospitalized.
Man accused in Texas AMBER Alert kidnapping case released on bond after child found safe
James Ramirez, charged with felony kidnapping of his ex-girlfriend's 6-year-old daughter, was released on bond after an AMBER Alert led to her safe recovery.
20-year-old killed, 2 others injured in shooting at Humble-area house party, deputies say
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said when deputies got to the scene, they found three people with gunshot wounds.
Former Lupe Tortilla employee sentenced in hidden bathroom camera case
Bayron Pu pleaded guilty to invasive visual recording after a hidden camera was found in a Lupe Tortilla restroom.
No injuries reported after truck towing horse trailer caught fire in NW Harris Co., Pct. 4 says
The driver disconnected the horse trailer from the blazing truck and safely moved them away before the flames spread, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman's Office said.
20-year-old man killed, 2 others hurt after overnight party shooting in Humble area, deputies say
A 20-year-old man was killed after an altercation at a Humble-area house party with over 100 people in attendance ended in gunfire, according to HCSO.
Former Lupe Tortilla employee who recorded customers in restroom sentenced to 1 year, records show
Bayson Elias Pu pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year in prison after being accused of hiding a camera in the restroom of a Lupe Tortilla restaurant in Houston earlier this year.
Montgomery County Man sentenced to 30 years for brutal Family Violence Attack
A Montgomery County man has been sentenced to 30 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after pleading guilty to Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury involving Family Violence. Lance Michael Campbell, 39, was sentenced by Judge...
Montgomery County Pct. 5 Constable's Office responds to complaint against a Deputy for social media posts
On the afternoon of May 27, 2026, the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable administration became aware of allegations involving a Deputy sharing pictures of an arrestee and a picture of their driver’s license on social media for unknown reasons. The Precinct 5 Constable’s...
Suspect hospitalized after exchange of gunfire with Baytown officer, police say
A suspect was injured after allegedly firing at an officer, prompting return fire, during a disturbance call in Baytown.
Teen girl charged in murder of 20-year-old boyfriend in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
The sheriff's office said detectives learned that the teen and the man were in a dating relationship, and the shooting allegedly stemmed from an argument over infidelity.
Honda recalls nearly 99,000 vehicles over air bag defect
The recall affects Honda and Acura models from 2016 through 2026 after regulators said a faulty seat sensor could cause air bags to deploy unexpectedly in a crash.
Ex-wife of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle sues over plane crash that killed 7
A wrongful death lawsuit alleges negligence by the pilot and others contributed to the 2025 plane crash that killed Greg Biffle, his wife, son and daughter.
Search underway for man accused of killing 1 sheriff's deputy, injuring another in Virginia
A manhunt is underway in Virginia after a sheriff's deputy was killed and another was injured while responding to a welfare check request.
Emergency room visits from tick bites have surged. A new federal plan aims to fight back.
The Trump administration is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at combatting Lyme disease and other illnesses that are spread by ticks.
Authorities locate missing Dickinson 6-year-old, 1 arrested
Authorities said they located a missing 6-year-old girl and canceled an AMBER Alert issued Saturday morning.
Community complaints lead to raid on east Houston club, police say
"Over the past month, several months, we've had complaints coming in regarding illegal activity here at this club," said HPD Captain Jonathan French
Texas school police pepper-sprayed, tackled and tasered students | A New York Times and San Antonio Express-News investigation
School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, the investigation shows.
Police raid east Houston club after community complaints
Officers executed a search warrant at La Toxica on the East Freeway around 1 a.m. where they found narcotics, illegal alcohol and tobacco and vape products that were not permitted.
6-year-old girl at center of Dickinson AMBER Alert found safe, authorities say | Man in custody
An AMBER Alert has been canceled after authorities say the missing girl was found safe.
USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
2026 FIFA World Cup | US team captain celebrated as a leader on and off the pitch
Tim Ream, 38, who appeared surprised by the selection, said being named captain of the U.S. men's national team was an honor that he wouldn't take for granted.
Woman found guilty in 1978 death of stepdaughter after brother comes forward
A British woman has been convicted of killing her 5-year-old stepdaughter nearly five decades after the child's death was ruled an accident.
ICE agent accused of shooting man and filing false report arrested in Texas
Prosecutors say an ICE agent fired into a Minneapolis home occupied by four adults and two children, then falsely claimed he acted in self-defense. He was arrested Friday in Texas.
Police in Texas schools have used heavy-handed tactics on students, an investigation finds
Journalists from The New York Times and San Antonio Express-News identified 2,600 instances of police using physical force on students.
With limited options, Corpus Christi focuses on delaying – not avoiding – its looming water crisis
The city is looking into emergency conservation measures as most options for additional water have been tapped or are years from completion.