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Houston family fighting to free legal permanent resident held in ICE detention for months
Read full article: Houston family fighting to free legal permanent resident held in ICE detention for monthsHouston man with valid green card held months in ICE custody over decades-old misdemeanor, family says.
The Grappler: New police device aims to end high-speed chases before they turn deadly
Read full article: The Grappler: New police device aims to end high-speed chases before they turn deadlyA small police department northeast of Houston is pioneering technology that could revolutionize how law enforcement ends dangerous high-speed pursuits, potentially saving lives across the region.
After $134K solar bill threat, company agrees to remove panels at no cost
Read full article: After $134K solar bill threat, company agrees to remove panels at no costA Houston homeowner says she felt pressured into solar panels, never activated them, and is now facing a $134,000 bill. Consumer advocates say her story is becoming more common.
Early voting numbers lag in 18th Congressional District as Election Day nears
Read full article: Early voting numbers lag in 18th Congressional District as Election Day nearsConfusion over provisional ballots and long wait times may be contributing to low early voting turnout in the 18th Congressional District. Here’s what to know.
METRO adds more security to help improve safety after deadly shooting
Read full article: METRO adds more security to help improve safety after deadly shootingNew METRO data shows crime trending down despite rising ridership, as the agency plans to increase unarmed security and law enforcement partnerships.
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 deaths nationwide poised to fall below 100 for first time since 1940s
Read full article: Police deaths nationwide poised to fall below 100 for first time since 1940sFor the first time since the 1940s, the number of police officers killed in the line of duty nationwide is poised to drop below 100, marking a historic milestone in law enforcement safety.
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.
Rising energy costs hit Houston’s older neighborhoods the hardest
Read full article: Rising energy costs hit Houston’s older neighborhoods the hardestHouston families are feeling the pinch as electricity bills keep climbing. In older neighborhoods, households are spending a bigger slice of their income just to keep the lights on, and experts say real relief will take home and infrastructure upgrades.
Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashes
Read full article: Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashesOn one of the year’s most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Houston to tear out troubled Northside roundabout a year after $675K failure
Read full article: Houston to tear out troubled Northside roundabout a year after $675K failureA problematic roundabout in Houston’s Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.