84-year-old woman hit, killed by stray bullet allegedly fired by man near Bear Creek Park, HCSO says
According to neighbors who spoke to ABC13, Joanne Bennett was cleaning her kitchen when the bullet came through her home and struck her.
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USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail
In 1927, Congress passed a law barring the USPS from mailing concealable firearms unless they were from licensed dealers in an effort to curb crime.
Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart's killing, sheriff says
A California sheriff said Friday that evidence suggests human remains were present at a home connected to the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, ...
Two arrested in connection to March fatal shooting at Galena Park basketball court, HCSO says
According to HCSO, the shooting stemmed from a scheduled meet-up between two suspects and other people before a fight broke out, leading to shots bein...
CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak as 'Level 3' emergency response
Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed fo...
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
The Republican president said the ceasefire includes a suspension of all kinetic activity and the exchange of 1,000 prisoners by each country.
Houston bar employee found dead with apparent blunt force trauma, police say
The back door was unlocked, the car was gone, and a man was dead. HPD homicide is looking for answers at a Houston business.
Former deputy convicted in shooting death of Black man at family home
An ex-sheriff’s deputy was convicted of reckless homicide in the shooting of a Black man who was carrying sandwiches into his grandmother’s Ohio home ...
Houston homicide investigation: Employee found dead at Alief business
Houston police are investigating after an employee at an Alief business was found dead on Friday.
Missing teen last seen in Houston, may be in Dallas
Maleighna Hernandez was seen April 28 in northwest Houston. Anyone with information can call Houston Police.
Houston police seek missing 51-year-old man last seen near Ben Taub
Have you seen him? Houston police need help finding missing man last seen in the Texas Medical Center.
Grand Parkway reopens in Sugar Land after 18-wheeler accident
An 18-wheeler was blocking off northbound Highway 99 near Highway 90.
Trump: Ukraine and Russia agree to 3-day ceasefire
The president announced Russia and Ukraine had agree to a three-day ceasefire beginning May 9.
19-year-old arrested in deadly March shooting of 84-year-old woman, Harris County sheriff says
A 19-year-old faces a manslaughter charge in connection with a deadly shooting back in March.
What court documents say happened before deadly Galena Park basketball court shooting
Court documents reveal new details about the deadly shooting at a Galena Park basketball court that led to arrests and a citywide park curfew.
KHOU 11 Investigates: One Houston neighborhood sees murders nearly double despite citywide drop
A KHOU 11 Investigates analysis of Houston police data shows most neighborhoods are getting safer, but Third Ward is moving in the opposite direction.
UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged
The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire faces new challenges as the United Arab Emirates responds to Iranian missile and drone strikes.
Texas man sentenced to life for leading crack cocaine ring near schools and daycares
Forge was arrested back in 2025 after an informant told a detective that he was the head of a criminal organization selling drugs near schools.
Houston restaurant community pays tribute to Thy Mitchell of Traveler's Table
Thy Mitchell was found dead in a River Oaks residence Monday, along with her husband, Matthew Mitchell, and two children, in what Houston police are c...
How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families
Josh Orta was the sole witness of Ruben Martinez’s death to dispute the government’s account. Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE a...
Disney cruise workers busted in child porn sting, hauled off ships for deportation
Disney Cruise Line workers were among 28 arrested on ships in San Diego.
Parking lot takeover leads to high-speed chase through north Harris County, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office seized the driver's Dodge Charger after the chase.
Trump DOJ looks to change USPS rule about shipping handguns
The DOJ said that as long as Congress chooses to run a parcel service, “the Second Amendment precludes it from refusing to ship constitutionally prote...
Bonnie Tyler recovering after emergency intestinal surgery
The Welsh singer is most known for her 1980s hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero."
Wreck will have Grand Parkway northbound in Fort Bend County closed for hours
The sheriff's office said there are no life-threatening injuries, but the main lanes at West Airport will be closed until at least midnight.
Missing 13-year-old girl abducted from Louisiana found safe in Texas, according to officials
A suspect has been arrested for harboring a runaway child and simple kidnapping, police say. More charges could be filed because the offense crossed s...