Disabled Conroe man alleges police encounter turned violent as key records remain redacted
Read full article: Disabled Conroe man alleges police encounter turned violent as key records remain redactedA Conroe man who says he is disabled and battling cancer claims an encounter with police while panhandling last month turned violent, leaving him with serious injuries.
Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekend
Read full article: Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekendDuring the New Year's holiday, Montgomery County law enforcement arrested 49 individuals for driving while intoxicated as part of an enforcement effort to prevent impaired driving.
Court docs: Conroe Judge rearrested after violating probation, testing positive for alcohol in 2018
Read full article: Court docs: Conroe Judge rearrested after violating probation, testing positive for alcohol in 2018Court documents reveal the Conroe Judge was arrested a second time during his probation in 2018.
‘I had a bad day’: Conroe judge releases statement after DWI arrest
Read full article: ‘I had a bad day’: Conroe judge releases statement after DWI arrestConroe Municipal Court Judge William Waggoner has released a statement following his arrest and charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing purses
Read full article: ‘The Grinch who stole purses’: Cypress man arrested for breaking into cars, stealing pursesA suspect has been arrested in connection with three vehicle burglaries reported in northwest Harris County earlier this week.
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.
Drivers on 99 Tollway urge action as darkness plagues stretch of roadway
Read full article: Drivers on 99 Tollway urge action as darkness plagues stretch of roadwayCommuters along the 99 Tollway, especially those traveling through Cypress and Katy, are voicing frustration over a long-standing issue: extreme darkness at night. Many drivers report feeling uneasy navigating this stretch of road after sunset due to nearly nonexistent lighting.
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.
Victims of the Galveston Bay medical plane crash honored in Texas City before returning to Mexico
Read full article: Victims of the Galveston Bay medical plane crash honored in Texas City before returning to MexicoFive victims of last week’s Galveston Bay medical plane crash are being honored in Texas City before their remains are flown back to Mexico.
‘Deputy Sanford Claus’ gives gifts to kids who might not have Christmas in Galveston County
Read full article: ‘Deputy Sanford Claus’ gives gifts to kids who might not have Christmas in Galveston CountyFor many families in the Houston area, it’s hard enough to pay the bills, let along put presents under the Christmas tree.
Owner of stolen military-style truck in hour-long chase says vehicle was meant to help people without power
Read full article: Owner of stolen military-style truck in hour-long chase says vehicle was meant to help people without powerFor 65 minutes, a massive military-style truck turned Houston’s roads into a warzone.
Houston City Council to vote on controversial $30M stormwater spending plan
Read full article: Houston City Council to vote on controversial $30M stormwater spending planHouston Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins are at odds over a proposal to use $30 million from the city’s Stormwater Fund to demolish abandoned buildings. City Council is set to vote Wednesday.
By the numbers: FBI Houston 2025 in review
Read full article: By the numbers: FBI Houston 2025 in reviewFBI Houston had a busy year in 2025, starting off the first day of the year by investigating the New Orleans terror attack, enduring the longest federal government shutdown while protecting the community along with the Texas Gulf Coast.
Houston bagel pros talk schmear, slices and specials ahead of National Bagel Day
Read full article: Houston bagel pros talk schmear, slices and specials ahead of National Bagel DayThe New York Deli & Coffee Shop and Bagel Shop Bakery have been serving authentic, New York-style bagels and deli meals to several generations of the Houston community for over 50 years.
Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhood
Read full article: Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhoodA neighborhood cat colony of up to 30 felines forces an Atascocita South family to abandon holiday plans, as residents and local authorities struggle to control the growing problem.
Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leave
Read full article: Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leaveA newly obtained internal survey sheds light on the concerns that led the City of Humble to take action against Police Chief Dan Zientek.
‘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.
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.
4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lot
Read full article: 4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lotMissouri City police confirm four teenagers have been arrested in connection to a shooting in a Walmart parking lot that left a 22-year-old man dead.
Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekend
Read full article: Nearly 50 DWI arrests made across Montgomery County over New Year’s weekendDuring the New Year's holiday, Montgomery County law enforcement arrested 49 individuals for driving while intoxicated as part of an enforcement effort to prevent impaired driving.
Violent and deadly start to 2026 in Houston: 2 dead, 7 hurt in shootings across metro
Read full article: Violent and deadly start to 2026 in Houston: 2 dead, 7 hurt in shootings across metroAt least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.
Police increase patrols across Harris County ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations
Read full article: Police increase patrols across Harris County ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrationsDiscover how Harris County law enforcement agencies are intensifying patrols and coordination efforts to combat drunk driving and ensure road safety during New Year's Eve celebrations.
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.
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.
Silver Alert issued for missing 67-year-old woman last seen at Spring hotel
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing 67-year-old woman last seen at Spring hotelLynette Warren, 67, was last seen around 1:15 p.m. Saturday at a Hilton Garden Inn in Spring, located at 23535 Northgate Crossing Boulevard.
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.
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.
$10M lawsuit filed against Houston business owner accused of making deepfake sexual content of influencer
Read full article: $10M lawsuit filed against Houston business owner accused of making deepfake sexual content of influencerA Houston business owner, already facing criminal charges after being accused of impersonating a Houston internet influencer and creating fake nude images of her, is now facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit.
Texas teachers’ union sues TEA over investigations into educators’ speech after Charlie Kirk assassination
Read full article: Texas teachers’ union sues TEA over investigations into educators’ speech after Charlie Kirk assassinationTexas American Federation of Teachers filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Texas Education Agency and its commissioner, Mike Morath, alleging the state unlawfully investigated educators for protected speech following the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah in Sept. 2025.
Houston City Council to vote on controversial $30M stormwater spending plan
Read full article: Houston City Council to vote on controversial $30M stormwater spending planHouston Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins are at odds over a proposal to use $30 million from the city’s Stormwater Fund to demolish abandoned buildings. City Council is set to vote Wednesday.
By the numbers: FBI Houston 2025 in review
Read full article: By the numbers: FBI Houston 2025 in reviewFBI Houston had a busy year in 2025, starting off the first day of the year by investigating the New Orleans terror attack, enduring the longest federal government shutdown while protecting the community along with the Texas Gulf Coast.
DATA: Texas has the highest NIL transfer portal budget in 2026, with A&M and Tech also ranking highly
Read full article: DATA: Texas has the highest NIL transfer portal budget in 2026, with A&M and Tech also ranking highlyAccording to an analysis by SportsCasting, the Texas Longhorns lead the nation in estimated available Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) spending for transfer portal acquisitions, with a projected $23 million budget — the highest of any squad in the country.
Houston Marathon 2026: Full list of road closures, maps and detours
Read full article: Houston Marathon 2026: Full list of road closures, maps and detoursDriving in Houston this marathon weekend? Check major street and highway closures, IH-69 shutdowns, neighborhood access routes, parking options and METRO tips.
With federal subsidies gone, Americans face higher healthcare premiums or the risk of losing coverage
Read full article: With federal subsidies gone, Americans face higher healthcare premiums or the risk of losing coverageAs the clock struck midnight, it brought in a new year but also ushered out a critical lifeline of affordability for many dependent on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance.
‘We heard arguing’: Apartment neighbor recounts events before Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from high-rise
Read full article: ‘We heard arguing’: Apartment neighbor recounts events before Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera fell from high-riseHouston attorney Tony Buzbee held a press conference Tuesday to present new witness information and raise fresh questions about the death of Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M student who fell from a high-rise apartment in Austin following the A&M–Texas rivalry football game.
Medical license temporarily suspended for Sugar Land plastic surgeon accused of performing surgery while intoxicated
Read full article: Medical license temporarily suspended for Sugar Land plastic surgeon accused of performing surgery while intoxicatedA Sugar Land plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
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.