2 dead from Saturday morning vehicle fire on I-610
Read full article: 2 dead from Saturday morning vehicle fire on I-610A fatal vehicle fire occurred on I-610 near Mykawa Road in Houston early Saturday morning when a speeding white pickup truck crashed into freeway signage, igniting upon impact. Two passengers, both 18, died at the scene, while the driver was rescued by a passing Good Samaritan.
Texas Equusearch: There are more bayou bodies likely stuck in sunken cars
Read full article: Texas Equusearch: There are more bayou bodies likely stuck in sunken carsAnother body was found Tuesday in Buffalo Bayou downtown, adding to a growing number of human remains discovered in Houston’s waterways.
Victim services director for Crime Stoppers of Houston cites bond decisions in murder of 25-year-old woman
Read full article: Victim services director for Crime Stoppers of Houston cites bond decisions in murder of 25-year-old womanCharges have been filed against two teenagers accused in a deadly shooting aboard a Metro bus that killed a 25-year-old woman, raising new questions about bond decisions and court supervision in Harris County.
‘Messed with the wrong mama’: Mother says substitute teacher slapped her 4-year-old daughter; Spring ISD investigating
Read full article: ‘Messed with the wrong mama’: Mother says substitute teacher slapped her 4-year-old daughter; Spring ISD investigatingA Spring ISD mother says her four-year-old daughter was slapped twice in the face by a substitute teacher inside her Pre-K classroom, an allegation now under investigation by the district.
‘Close it up and go home’: Houston police shut down after-hours club on South Gessner
Read full article: ‘Close it up and go home’: Houston police shut down after-hours club on South GessnerHouston police shut down the B Rabbit Nightclub on South Gessner after multiple complaints and criminal incidents, including drunk driving and shootings linked to the club. Despite being closed by the Fire Marshal in October for safety hazards, the club continued operating, leading to three arrests and the seizure of several items.
Galveston vintage car repairman sentenced to 60 years for stealing customers’ vehicles
Read full article: Galveston vintage car repairman sentenced to 60 years for stealing customers’ vehiclesA vintage car repairman who ripped off customers by stealing the very vehicles he promised to repair has now been sentenced.
Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentence
Read full article: Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentenceTexas serial killer William Lewis Reece has been transferred back to Oklahoma as he continues appealing his 2021 death sentence, with state appeals denied in 2025 and a direct appeal now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Reece, linked by DNA to multiple kidnappings and murders in Texas and Oklahoma in 1997, is serving life sentences in Texas for three murders while Oklahoma officials say an execution date will not be sought until all appeals are exhausted.
Galveston County teenager accused of killing grandmother pleads guilty before trial begins
Read full article: Galveston County teenager accused of killing grandmother pleads guilty before trial beginsJury selection for the trial of Tara King was scheduled to begin Monday, however, King pleaded guilty to a capital murder charge before the trial began.
Witnesses confront man accused of posing as ICE agent in Galveston
Read full article: Witnesses confront man accused of posing as ICE agent in GalvestonPolice arrested 44-year-old Joshua Warner on December 22, charging him with two counts of impersonating an officer. Investigators now believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Galveston man accused of posing as ICE agent; police seek victims who may have been illegally detained
Read full article: Galveston man accused of posing as ICE agent; police seek victims who may have been illegally detainedJoshua Warner was taken into custody on two warrants for impersonating a public servant on December 22, 2025. His bond was set at $500,000.
Nevada man speaks out after suspect in Houston bathroom recording case allegedly used his Social Security number
Read full article: Nevada man speaks out after suspect in Houston bathroom recording case allegedly used his Social Security numberA recently retired Nevada man is sharing his perspective after police say a Houston restaurant worker allegedly used his Social Security number to get a job.
Clinic open in Katy for low-cost medical services. Where to find affordable healthcare near you
Read full article: Clinic open in Katy for low-cost medical services. Where to find affordable healthcare near youWith healthcare costs climbing and changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies leaving many families priced out of basic care, free and low‑cost clinics are becoming more critical than ever.
‘Extremely disturbing’: Hanukkah decorations vandalized outside Katy pizza restaurant, Christmas display left untouched
Read full article: ‘Extremely disturbing’: Hanukkah decorations vandalized outside Katy pizza restaurant, Christmas display left untouchedThe owner of Fuzzy’s Pizza in the Katy area is speaking out after Hanukkah decorations outside the restaurant were vandalized just one day after it hosted a celebration for the holiday.
Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate scheme
Read full article: Wig-wearing suspect steals wallets from Houston medical practices in elaborate schemeA thief posing as a patient is targeting Houston clinics, faking a “feminine emergency” to slip away with wallets and rack up thousands in charges.
The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safety
Read full article: The Woodlands, Montgomery County expand Flock camera network to improve public safetyThe Woodlands Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitation
Read full article: 2 arrested, 13-year-old rescued as Montgomery County investigation targets human trafficking, child exploitationTwo additional arrests have been made as part of a Montgomery County proactive investigation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.
12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on Thanksgiving
Read full article: 12-year-old rescued from sand hole in Spring Creek trail on ThanksgivingA 12-year-old girl was safely rescued after a sand collapse at Spring Creek in Montgomery County, with first responders from four agencies working together to prevent a potential tragedy on Thanksgiving.
Young Texas conservatives say Charlie Kirk’s death is galvanizing their religion-forward politics
Read full article: Young Texas conservatives say Charlie Kirk’s death is galvanizing their religion-forward politicsThousands gathered for the Texas Youth Summit, where speaker after speaker memorialized Kirk and encouraged young attendees to rise in his place.
Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threat
Read full article: Texas mother shares son’s fentanyl survival story as White House declares drug national threatWhile fentanyl has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S., advocates emphasize that death is not the only tragic outcome. Survivors often face permanent, life-altering brain damage.
Sugar Land expands Great Homes program, offering bigger reimbursements for homeowners with older homes
Read full article: Sugar Land expands Great Homes program, offering bigger reimbursements for homeowners with older homesSugar Land is expanding its Great Homes incentive program, aiming to make exterior home repairs more affordable for residents who face the biggest barriers to reinvestment.
There are 3.5 million colorful reasons to visit Sugar Land Holiday Lights this season
Read full article: There are 3.5 million colorful reasons to visit Sugar Land Holiday Lights this seasonSugar Land Holiday Lights is celebrating its twelfth year, and they're going bigger than ever. We're talking skating, s'mores, and millions of sparkling displays that light up every corner of the stadium. Houston life co-host Tessa Barrera visited constellation field for a sneak peek.
Houston food blogger says trusted friend ‘tricked’ him out of $45K
Read full article: Houston food blogger says trusted friend ‘tricked’ him out of $45KA well-known Houston food blogger says what started as a close friendship ended with tens of thousands of dollars in financial loss — and a civil court judgment he has yet to collect.
As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal cases
Read full article: As ICE ramps up deportations, Texas prosecutors say they’re losing key witnesses in criminal casesDistrict attorneys in Harris, El Paso and other counties say some cases, including murders, have been hobbled or lost because witnesses were detained, deported or too scared to come to court.
Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care center
Read full article: Parents seek answers amid sexual assault investigation at Pasadena child care centerParents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.
Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooter
Read full article: Hockley man honored with Carnegie Medal for subduing Pasadena school shooterJuan F. Lopez of Hockley, Texas, received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after subduing an armed shooter at a Pasadena high school event.
Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HS
Read full article: Classmates describe warning signs of teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial HSClassmates describe the warning signs of one of the teens arrested of allegedly planning a mass shooting on Pasadena Memorial High School's campus.
Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in Pearland
Read full article: Registered sex offender tied to several indecent exposure cases may have more victims in PearlandPearland police are asking for more possible victims of a registered sex offender to come forward after being tied to several indecent exposure cases.
🎤🕹️ Where karaoke meets claw machines: Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in Pearland
Read full article: 🎤🕹️ Where karaoke meets claw machines: Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in PearlandIf you’ve ever wished your karaoke night came with plush prizes—or your arcade outing included belting out your favorite songs—your wish has officially been granted. Welcome to Klaw‑Oke Kingdom in Pearland.
Suspected shoplifter in Pearland crashes vehicle with her 3 children inside while attempting to flee deputies
Read full article: Suspected shoplifter in Pearland crashes vehicle with her 3 children inside while attempting to flee deputiesA Brazoria County mother is facing several felony charges after deputies say she fled a shoplifting stop with her three children in the car, injuring a deputy and leading officers on a chase that ended in a crash Saturday night.
Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blame
Read full article: Kingwood neighbors want clarity after noticing murky water; City of Houston says construction is to blameResidents in Kingwood’s Kings Mill subdivision are raising concerns about brown water flowing from their faucets, with some worried about potential health impacts.
Family honors Kingwood mother after husband dies moments before pleading guilty in her murder
Read full article: Family honors Kingwood mother after husband dies moments before pleading guilty in her murderA family is mourning the loss of justice after a man took his own life in a Harris County courtroom moments before pleading guilty to the murder of his wife.
Houston firefighter flown to hospital after suffering medical emergency while transporting patient
Read full article: Houston firefighter flown to hospital after suffering medical emergency while transporting patientA Houston firefighter was rushed to a hospital after he suffered a medical emergency on Sunday.