Suspect, father dead following Houston SWAT standoff in Independence Heights
Police say a man stabbed his brother in the back before keeping himself in an apartment with his father, who was disabled.
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Houston sees spike in Flock camera vandalism as questions remain about replacement costs
Public records obtained by ABC13 show that 74 Houston Police Department Flock cameras have been vandalized in 2026 as of Aug. 28.
Houston police release body camera video of officers shooting man they say was firing at random cars
Houston police have now released body-worn camera footage showing officers later shooting the suspect multiple times after they say he pointed a gun at them....
Dad and son found dead after stabbing turns to barricade, then fire at N. Houston apartment: HPD
Two men are dead, and another was stabbed after a barricade situation led to a fire in north Houston on Friday evening, according to the Houston Police Department....
Crashes involving e-bikes lead to more serious injuries vs. crashes on traditional bikes, data shows
As e-bike use in Houston and across the country rises, ABC13 examined related crash data and what parents should know.
Houston Fire Department commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11
The Houston Fire Department held a citywide 25th-anniversary remembrance for 9/11, marked by ceremonial bell tolls and dispatch broadcasts across all local stations. A longtime firefighter also shared his experience of the 9/11 aftermath as part of a Texas task force....
Puppy rescue leads to discovery of sidewalk hazard near school, Little York Fire Department says
First responders rescued fluffy friends taking refuge under a sidewalk, then dug further and found a large void and a potential hazard to pedestrians.
Driver wanted after woman killed in hit-and-run crash in southwest Houston, HPD says
HPD says that officers found a woman in the median near the intersection of Wilcrest Drive and Bissonnet Street. Officials say that she was taken to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead....
Katy child, 11, dies after crash while riding e-scooter
An 11-year-old child has died after an e-scooter crash near Katy on Thursday afternoon, authorities say.
Suspect wanted, charged with murder in deadly 2023 shooting in Houston's west side, HPD says
Houston police said the suspect, 31-year-old Alexander Funes-Vasquez, remains at large and is charged with murder in connection with a 2023 deadly shooting of a 21-year-old man....
Fireman's Hall Museum is home to authentic artifacts from September 11th, 2001
In Philadelphia, Fireman's Hall Museum hosts artifacts from the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and a memorial to those who lost their lives on 9
Crews make headway as Ross Fire, 15th largest in Texas' recorded history, is 76% contained
The Ross Fire broke a few weeks after North Texas drought was classified as minimal. Fort Worth is now in stages of severe drought.
25 years later, a Houston firefighter remembers the brother he lost on 9/11
Kevin Maynard’s twin brother, Keithroy Maynard, was one of several people with Houston connections killed in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history. Source...
Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Pentagon; flag unfurled at sunrise
President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country....
Triplet brothers follow father into fire service after 9/11
A story of family, sacrifice and legacy. The triplet sons of a firefighter who responded on Sept. 11 are finding their own ways to serve.
72-year-old woman using walker hit and killed near Texas Medical Center, HPD says
A 72-year-old woman using a walker was hit and killed near the Texas Medical Center on Friday morning, the Houston Police Department said.
Patrol sergeant accused of murdering sheriff’s captain in yearslong romantic dispute over woman they dated
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities....
Houston crash: 3 people injured following crash involving EMS ambulance
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving an EMS ambulance in Harris County, officials said.
11-year-old dead after e-scooter crash in Katy, authorities say
An 11-year-old child has died after suffering severe injuries in an e-scooter crash on Roesner Road in Katy, authorities said.
Fort Bend County crash: 10-year-old riding E-bike struck by vehicle, airlifted to hospital
A 10-year-old was airlifted to the hospital following a crash in Fort Bend County on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
University of Houston investigating 'concerning' video with faculty member, talk of child sexual exploitation
A UH spokesperson said the university and the UH police department are aware of a video in which an adjunct faculty member is accused of purchasing child abuse materials....
11-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of 15-year-old brother
An 11-year-old has been arrested in the fatal shooting of her 15-year-old brother in Oklahoma.
Fort Bend County woman loses $50K in elaborate jury duty scam
A local Fort Bend County school worker had her savings account wiped out after scammers spoofed the Sheriff's Office phone number and threatened her with fake warrants over missed federal jury duty....
Report from ABC13 helps reopen closed case of $29K stolen package
ABC13 reported on a suspect who police said intercepted packages of silver and gold coins in our area worth thousands. Since then, viewers reached out about similar thefts they experienced....
Alleged copper thief arrested after being caught on camera dismantling AC units in The Heights
An alleged copper thief was caught on camera dismantling AC units at a business complex in The Heights. Business owners said they were forced to close for days while the AC was out....
'Survivors survive!': Latest trailer drops for survival thriller 'Whalefall' starring Austin Abrams
It's a race against time to escape the beast's belly. Austin Abrams stars in the upcoming survival thriller "Whalefall," accidentally trapped in the stomach of a whale. Having to rely on childhood lessons and his own instincts, it's a race against the clock before his air runs......
25 years later, a Houston firefighter remembers the brother he lost on 9/11
Kevin Maynard's twin brother, Keithroy Maynard, was one of several people with Houston connections killed in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history....
Houston Police seeking person seen speaking with victim before deadly South Acres incident
Vinson Lawrence was found deceased inside a vehicle that crashed into a tree early Tuesday morning. Bullet casings were also found at the scene.
Watch: Suspect steals police cruiser, crashes into Ohio home
A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.
Los Angeles police investigating possible break-in at Quentin Tarantino's home
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a possible break-in at a Hollywood Hills home believed to belong to director Quentin Tarantino.
Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
After spike in misdemeanor marijuana arrests, Houston mayor blames district attorney
The spike in arrests under Mayor John Whitmire coincided with an increase in prosecutions by the district attorney — one year before the current DA took office....
Houston immigration attorney arrested, indicted for mail fraud and writing false statements: DOCS
Alla Nowowiejski is accused of submitting medical records containing "false material" for clients the prosecution says she never provided legal services to....
Staten Island memorial honors firefighters lost on 9/11 and in years since
Signs of patriotism and remembrance surrounded a Staten Island gathering Wednesday as FDNY families, active firefighters and retirees commemorate 25 years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks....
Chambers County sheriff defends Flock cameras, plans to add more
While some communities are questioning Flock cameras, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is defending the technology. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne called the technology one of the best crime-fighting tools developed in the last decade, comparing its effectiveness to DNA and......
Mother, brother of man shot by Galveston police officer say no-bill won't stop their search for justice
A Galveston County grand jury has declined to indict Galveston police Officer Joshua Nino De Guzman in the shooting death of Randy Martin, who a civil rights attorney says was unarmed during an altercation following a traffic stop....
Family considers civil lawsuit after Galveston officer not indicted in shooting that killed man
The family of a 47-year-old man who was fatally shot by a Galveston police officer says they are going to continue fighting for justice even after a grand jury decided not to indict the officer....
Woman riding motorcycling dies in Houston crash with 18-wheeler
A woman riding a motorcycle died after crashing into an 18-wheeler in southwest Houston on Wednesday afternoon, police say.
Pilot warned Amazon cargo jet was too fast before deadly Miami-area crash, NTSB says
Federal investigators say a cockpit recording from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the aircraft was approaching too fast and urged a go-around moments before the crash....
Houston immigration attorney arrested, accused of mail fraud, false statements
A Houston immigration attorney has been charged with mail fraud and false statements in connection with allegations that she misled clients about immigration applications and work visas....
Wrongful death lawsuit filed in Florida Amazon plane crash that killed cleaning crew
Five members of a crew killed when an Amazon cargo jet smashed into their van were wrapping up their eight-hour shift cleaning planes at the Miami airport when they were struck, lawyers for one of the victims said on Wednesday....
Harris County public defender charged for allegedly hitting ex-boyfriend with hammer
A lawyer with the Harris County Public Defender's Office was arrested and charged for allegedly breaking into a home, hitting her ex-boyfriend with a hammer, and biting him....
Pasadena residents shaken after teens allegedly open fire near park while livestreaming
Teens allegedly emptied a gun magazine near Parklane Park in Pasadena while livestreaming the incident online.
A firehouse tribute to the nine men who never came home after 9/11
A simple chalkboard has become a powerful piece of history. See how firefighters and conservators are working to preserve the names of colleagues lost on Sept. 11....
Colorado crime analyst sentenced to 10 years for manipulating DNA
A former forensic analyst was sentenced to prison after tampering with DNA evidence in cases, upending convictions and forcing reduced sentences for defendants....
Trump claims firefighters carried him from ground zero after 9/11 attack
President Donald Trump claimed that firefighters carried him away from ground zero when he visited the site in the days after the 9/11 attacks.
Wild video shows person dangling after I-20 crash in Atlanta
A wild crash scene along Interstate 20 in Atlanta is getting plenty of attention on social media after video showed a person's legs dangling from an overpass....
'I would slap the Jackson 5 out of you' -- guardsman allegedly pulled gun on fellow guardsman in DC
Guard member deployed to D.C. arrested for allegedly pulling a gun on a fellow guardsman after they argued over whether their hairstyles followed Army regulations....
Mother and son killed in accidental Vermont house explosion caused by propane leak
A propane leak caused an accidental house explosion in Granville, Vermont, killing a mother and son and critically injuring another person.
Guhn Road shooting: Man killed at northwest Houston hotel after argument
Police are searching for two suspects who were allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a man at a northwest Houston hotel.
Grand jury takes no action against Galveston police officer in fatal traffic stop shooting
The shooting occurred on May 18 in Galveston. According to police, an officer fired his gun during the traffic stop, injuring the driver of the vehicle. The driver was brought to the UTMB Emergency Department, where he later died....
4 former TDCJ employees arrested, accused of theft
According to authorities, the suspects were arrested for allegedly stealing scrap metal from the agency and selling it.
Three suspects arrested in string of aggravated robberies across Houston region
Investigators say three suspects used firearms during at least seven aggravated robberies in Fort Bend and Harris Counties, targeting multiple food trucks and businesses in the area....
NTSB to release readout from cockpit voice recorder following Amazon cargo plane crash that killed 5
The National Transportation Safety Board expects to interview the two pilots who were in the cockpit of an Amazon Air cargo plane that overran a runway....
Galveston Police Department officer receives 'no bill' in deadly May 2026 shooting
A Galveston Police Department officer has received a "no bill" following a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred earlier in the year.
Teen shot, 3 other teens detained after robbery at northeast Houston park, HPD says
A teenager was shot and robbed of his scooter at Tidwell Park in northeast Houston on Tuesday evening, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston shooting: 14-year-old shot at Tidwell Park, 3 possible suspects detained
Three possible suspects have been detained following a shooting at Tidwell Park, Houston police said.
3 men arrested, more possibly involved in string of armed robberies: Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office
Three men are behind bars, and more could be wanted in connection with a multi-agency armed robbery investigation, Fort Bend County officials say.
Only on 13: Houston man's thousands in silver coins stolen, HPD says suspect linked to other thefts
Houston police said the suspect stepped in, showed a delivery driver a fake ID, and walked away with a package meant for someone else.
Burn ban in effect for Brazoria County due to hot, dry conditions
Brazoria County has issued a countywide burn ban due to “to persistent hot, dry conditions and the increasing threat of wildfires," officials said.