Bad smell reported after lost load causes backup on Southwest Freeway at Gessner Road
The Houston Police Department said the load was reported just after 7 a.m on Monday. It is unclear what the load contains.
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Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on way to church
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash that also injured her driver, according to the Toledo Police Department....
Man dead after veering off Grand Parkway and ending up in retention pond, HCSO says
Photos shared by officials at the scene showed a vehicle with its wheels up in the retention pond off the Grand Parkway. HCSO confirmed a man died as a result of the crash....
Mother says shots fired at her family's home, part of ongoing threats reported to HCSO
A mother speaking to ABC13 reported that she had previously informed HCSO about threats to her family. On Sunday, bullets were fired at her home, leaving her worried about what might happen next....
Police confirm 3 deaths, 7 injuries after shooting at Idaho In-N-Out
Three people were killed and another seven were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday, authorities said.
Family searching for answers 6 months after deadly NW Harris County hit-and-run
A family is still searching for answers nearly six months after Michael Shannon was killed in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Harris County. Sunday would've been Michael's 20th birthday....
Motorcyclist dies after car crash in Channelview
Officials say the motorcyclist struck a vehicle as the vehicle was making a turn.
1 killed after vehicle crashes into Spring retention pond
One agency says a person exited safely. Another says a person was killed in the crash.
Reward offered for information on deadly 2025 Third Ward shooting
19-year-old Jaylon Fox was found fatally shot on Easter Sunday 2025. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for answers.
Multi-state criminal suspect arrested in Montgomery Co. after chase in stolen car, deputies say
According to officials, Leonard Baker had been involved in thefts in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana. He was arrested after a slow speed chase....
Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes
Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state....
Idaho In-N-Out shooting leaves 3 dead: What we know about the suspected gunman
Police have identified the gunman in the deadly shooting at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, as 24-year-old Chad Williams.
Driver going over 100 mph dies after crashing into pole on Westpark Drive, police say
A driver going over 100 mph on Westpark Drive is dead after crashing into a pole on Sunday morning, police said. Standing water was seen at the crash site hours after the incident, but officials have not confirmed if it was related....
Man shot 4 times by girlfriend's ex in northeast Houston
Police say the exes were arguing Saturday night, and the man allegedly ended up shooting his ex's new boyfriend.
Man found shot multiple times outside NW Houston apartment complex
Houston police are investigating after a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds outside a northwest Houston apartment complex early Sunday morning....
Suspect dead, multiple injuries and deaths, including In-N-Out worker, reported after Idaho shooting
A suspect is dead, and multiple people were killed or injured, including an In-N-Out worker, after a shooting at a fast food restaurant in Idaho, according to police....
HPD releases body camera video from deadly chase on Highway 6
Court documents said three people inside a stolen car fled from the vehicle when it crashed during a chase on Highway 6. According to investigators, one of those fleeing suspects was fatally struck by a pursuing officer....
Two men shot while walking in what appears to be a random drive-by in NW Houston, HPD says
One man was shot in the side of the stomach, and the other was shot in the arm, HPD said in a late-night briefing. The search to find everyone involved is ongoing, police said....
2 men shot while eating ice cream in northwest Houston, police say
Houston police said two men were injured after four people inside a vehicle drove up to them and started shooting.
HFD at fault in both July collisions with METRORail trains, TxDOT says
Two Houston Fire Department vehicles crashed into METRORail trains just this month, and after requesting state records, ABC13 is learning who has been found at fault....
County attorney in Minneapolis asks Abbott to authorize ICE agent's extradition 'immediately'
Two months after being arrested, the ICE agent charged with shooting a man in the Minneapolis area remains behind bars in Texas. Greg Abbott has not authorized his extradition to Minnesota to stand trial....
Fire on roof of Methodist Hospital's Centennial Tower was caused by equipment, officials say
A fire that broke out on the roof of Methodist Hospital's Centennial Tower was caused by a piece of equipment, hospital officials said.
Man arrested after allegedly punching HOA worker who was taking pictures of homes, Pct. 4 says
A man was taken into custody after allegedly punching the worker, thinking she was taking photos of him to post on social media, according to court documents....
Cycling deaths grow across Texas in 2025, TxDOT data shows
Cycling is becoming increasingly deadly in Texas, according to new data from the Texas Department of Transportation, which shows 79 cyclists died in crashes in 2024 and 90 died in 2025....
Houston police call for possible victims of alleged serial rapist to come forward after new arrest
Authorities said Phillip Cerf has been accused of several sex crimes since 1997 and was identified after officials' DNA confirmation this year.
Houston Methodist fire: Piece of equipment catches fire on roof of Centennial Tower in Med Center, fire out
The Houston Fire Department is on the scene after a fire has been reported at Centennial Tower at Houston Methodist in the Medical Center.
Houston Fire Department responds to fire at Houston Methodist Hospital in medical center
The fire department received a call about a 2-alarm fire near the intersection of Fannin Street and University Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. Friday.
Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed near San Diego, pilot ejected
A military jet crashed near Miramar Marine Corps Air Base in San Diego Friday, prompting a response from emergency crews at Miramar Air Base.
More than 130K fireworks recalled over explosion risk
A nationwide fireworks recall is warning consumers to stop using a popular firework rocket after officials said it could explode before reaching its intended height....
Videos released of deadly Houston Police chase; family of man killed demands full bodycam video
The family of Ibrahim Abousway is demanding full, unedited video footage from Houston Police following a fatal July 1 chase off Highway 6.
Houston crash: Elderly man killed in auto-pedestrian crash in convenience store parking lot
An elderly man is dead following an auto-pedestrian crash in Houston on Friday morning, officials said.
Man accused of Houston sexual assaults spanning nearly 20 years
Phillip Serf is accused in four assault cases, but police believe there may be more victims.
DNA testing leads to arrest of man suspected in Houston sexual assaults over decades-long period
Phillip Cerf, 62, has been charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault for alleged crimes committed between 1996 and 2016.
Former deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey denied early release
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who was convicted in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, was denied early release by a prisoner review board on Friday....
National emergency declared in Spanish enclave of Ceuta after some 60,000 migrants from Morocco cross border
A national emergency has been declared in Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the tip of Africa, after some 60,000 migrants from Morocco crossed the border over the past several weeks....
178k heated blankets, throws recalled after multiple reports of fires
Thousands of heated blankets and throws have been recalled after over two fires and multiple burn or electrical shock injuries.
Tony Romo put on leave at CBS Sports following arrest
Tony Romo has been put on leave from his role at CBS Sports, the network said in a statement on Friday.
Retro refrigerator recalled over short circuit risk led to one death and dozens of fires
Over 100,000 Galanz retro-style refrigerators have been pulled from stores, and the products were sold at Home Depot and Amazon, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
1.5 million hand warmers recalled after 1 death, hundreds of injuries
The hand warmers, sold at Walmart and Amazon, were recalled after thousands of reports of the product overheating, resulting in more than a dozen fires, hundreds of injuries and one death....
Mom, grandmother charged with murder after Bronx teen with autism starves to death
A mother and grandmother in the Bronx are under arrest and facing charges for allegedly starving a 16-year-old boy with autism to death.
2 Katy-area residents accused of abducting woman, sexually assaulting her after ride request: Police
Two Katy residents are jailed on $1 million bonds after investigators say they abducted a woman who accepted a ride, drove her more than 130 miles against her will from Katy to Seguin, and sexually assaulted her before she escaped....
20-year-old arrested for deadly 2025 Houston shooting
It's believed the suspect and at least one other person shot two people in late November.
Harris County: 13-year-old dies following 'possible medical emergency'
Harris County authorities are reporting a 13-year-old has died following a “possible medical emergency."
Liberty County sheriff gives update on jail repairs, following non-compliance
The state said there were missing locks on multiple units, missing intercoms for communication, damaged lighting, and the smoke management system was not working....
Seattle mayor says police chief resigned after criticism of response to festival shooting
Seattle's police chief has resigned amid criticism of the city's response to a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend, Mayor Katie Wilson said Thursday....
Fort Bend County crime: 2 arrested after $10K bank jugging theft leads to chase, manhunt
Two men are facing felony charges after Rosenberg police said they stole approximately $10,000 in a bank jugging theft, then led officers on a pursuit that ended in a crash and a multi-agency search across Fort Bend County....
Suspect arrested months after teen found stabbed to death along Katy Freeway, HPD says
Months after a teen was found stabbed to death along the Katy Freeway in The Heights and a heartbroken mother pleaded for justice, HPD says an arrest has been made....
13-year-old dead after possible medical emergency in north Harris County, Precinct 4 deputies say
A 13-year-old is dead after a possible medical emergency in north Harris County on Thursday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office....
17-year-old faces felony charges after opening fire at deputy in west Harris County, sheriff says
Charges have been filed against a teen suspect accused of opening fire at a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy in west Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez....
Liberty County correctional officer fired following inmate's escape from hospital
The search for Yorlan Rafael Reyes, the 31-year-old inmate who escaped July 18, remained active as of Thursday.
Southwest Freeway northbound lanes reopen at Chimney Rock after truck loses load, TranStar shows
According to HPD, a pickup truck was towing a trailer when it overturned in the crash, spilling debris across multiple lanes of traffic.
2 jugging suspects accused of following victim, taking thousands of dollars, leading chase: PD
Police said the suspects followed the victim to two banks and a daycare before taking the $10,000 in cash and sparking a chase.
Life Flight called to crash on I-10 Katy Freeway
The crash is in the eastbound lanes of I-10 near Greenhouse Road.
Baytown officer under investigation for allegedly misusing Flock cameras resigns, police chief says
An officer under investigation for allegedly misusing Flock Safety's license plate reader system has resigned, while the probe into the allegation continues, Baytown Police Chief John Stringer said in a video....
Texas man fled police because he ‘wanted his pizza,’ officers say
A man has been arrested after he ignored an officer trying to stop a vehicle in Eagle Pass this week, police said.
Firefighters find man in his 60s dead after overnight blaze in Pasadena home, fire marshal says
The Pasadena fire marshal said crews responded to the heavy fire coming from the front and back of the home and found the man dead.
The US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution
The US and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for any quick resolution....
Florida man accused of killing mom and burning body because she ‘wanted to be cremated’
A Florida man allegedly shot and killed his mother and then set her body on fire, because she had said she wanted to be cremated, according to an arrest report....
Man killed after portable toilet falls from truck onto interstate
A 56-year-old man was killed after his vehicle struck a portable toilet that fell from a truck traveling on Interstate 49 in Benton County, Arkansas State Police said....
Texas county explores AI-powered cameras to monitor jail inmates, improve emergency response
A county in Texas is exploring the use of AI-equipped surveillance cameras inside the county jail.
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