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A suspect is in the hospital after he was shot several times during a shootout with Houston police officers following a pursuit in northwest Houston early Thursday, police said.

A woman’s unborn baby died after she was involved in a major crash with another vehicle Wednesday evening, police said.

Residents can continue to expect delays in yard waste and recycling pickups, according to department director Mark Wilfalk, who says it's coping with an ongoing staffing shortage.

Police are investigating what they are calling the "suspicious death" of a 2-year-old child in northwest Houston.

Tens of thousands of coastal Texas residents have survived repeated extreme weather events including Hurricane Harvey. For many, it has taken an emotional toll, and researchers warn that climate change could be “catastrophic” for our mental health.

The FBI released new photos Wednesday of a serial bank robbery suspect they said has struck again in the Houston area, and want the public’s help tracking him down.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a series of aggravated robberies at drug stores across the city of Houston.

A witness’ dash camera video shared with KPRC 2 shows intense moments between two drivers in northwest Houston that turned into one of the drivers pointing a gun at the other in the middle of the road.

A man is shot and killed outside a northwest Houston apartment complex after Houston police said he was involved in an argument with another man that possibly involved a drug deal.

Police are searching for an 11-year-old girl who went missing in northwest Houston on Thursday.

A northwest Houston business is left dealing with the aftermath of yet another catalytic converter theft. This case involved armed thieves.

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A man lying next to a tree was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Houston, according to police.

Houston police have released video of a man they said knew an employee was recording his every move, but disregarded that as he stole several items from a dollar store on the northwest side of town.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for an aggravated robbery of a fast food restaurant.

Houston police have shut down U.S. 290 westbound at Fairbanks North Houston Road due to a vehicle on fire after a police chase.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying two suspects wanted for an aggravated robbery that happened at an apartment complex in the Spring Branch area.

A man is now charged with murder in the shooting of another man at a convenience store in northwest Houston on Monday.

The hunt is on for a man accused of fatally shooting the mother of his child during a heated argument Monday night.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a fatal accident involving a tree trimmer in northwest Houston Monday afternoon.

A man in his 40s was shot several times after he got into a fight with two other men following a foot chase at a northwest Houston gas station, according to Houston police.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s help identifying two suspects wanted in the aggravated robbery of a northwest Houston pharmacy.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s help identifying two suspects responsible for an aggravated robbery outside a northeast Houston convenience store.

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A decades-old landfill in Northwest Houston wants to operate for another 46 years. Residents are trying to stop it from happening.

Houston police are awaiting autopsy results on remains they believe could be of Daniel Deshawn Brown, the Houston man who police said was shot and killed by his own friend.

A man is dead after deputies with Harris County Pct. 5 Constable said he was struck by an oncoming driver in northwest Houston Sunday morning.

Family members have identified a woman who was killed in a late night crash in northwest Houston Thursday as a new mother and recent University of Houston graduate.

Two people were killed late Thursday when a pickup truck driver ran a red light, crashing into another vehicle in northwest Houston, according to Houston police.

An armed man was caught on surveillance video robbing a northwest Houston smoke shop on Jan. 5.

A water main broke in the middle of a busy street in northwest Houston Friday morning.

Houston police need the public’s help tracking down a suspect wanted in the aggravated robbery of a hotel in northeast Houston.

Multiple feral hog sightings in Northwest Houston have people on their toes as the large, non-native wild animals have been spotted running unexpectedly through city streets and even on highways. One Northwest Houston mother caught her feral hog sighting on video.

Local groups are stepping in to help Haitian refugees coming to Houston from a dire situation at the U.S.-Mexico border.

A Houston man stands accused of torturing and suffocating a three-week old kitten.

Two people were shot in a drive-by shooting Thursday night at a bar in northwest Houston, officials said.

A shelter in place has been issued for the area west of the substation to N. Eldridge Parkway.

A shelter-in-place has been lifted after firefighters worked to put out a blaze at a CenterPoint Energy facility in west Houston.

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An investigation is underway following the death of a 4-year-old boy who died at a local hospital with injuries found on his body, according to the Houston Police Department.

A fourth Houstonian was arrested Friday for allegedly storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 during the insurrection led by supporters of former president Donald Trump, the FBI said. Investigators say they also found social media accounts linked to Jenkins, where a video was uploaded by Jenkins himself at the riot. Spring resident Joshua R. Lollar was allegedly picked up after pushing through a police line and breaking into the Capitol building, according to court documents. And Wilmar Montano Alvarado was arrested by the FBI’s Houston division after they said he entered the Capitol building with other rioters. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

HOUSTON – An unoccupied warehouse was on fire Saturday afternoon in northwest Houston, according to Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office. Firefighters and fire investigators responded after 5 p.m. to a large fire on the 16200 block of Highway 249, according to HCFMO. HCFMO and Houston Fire conducted air monitoring while Harris County Pollution Control also came to the scene. Full Screen 1 / 3 An unoccupied warehouse is on fire Saturday afternoon in northwest Houston, according to Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office. “There have been no significant readings and nothing for the public to be worried about,” said Rachel Neutzler with the Harris County Fire Marsha’s Office.

HOUSTON – Houston police is investigating a fight that sent two men to the hospital on Sunday. Around 9:27 a.m., police received a call about a fight at a Valero gas station on Antoine Drive in northwest Houston. They found two men in their 30s that had been stabbed heavily with a machete. Police have not said what caused the fight, but said they are checking surveillance video and collecting witness statements. Police have not said what caused the fight, but said they are checking surveillance video and collecting witness statements.

If you have a 4” diameter gauge like this one and rain water has overflowed into the outer cylinder, I have a handy formula to approximate the total. HIGH WATER ALERT: Wallisville road at Rio Villa. Let us know if you are experiencing high water in your neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/hgeK37p9RH — Galveston Ferry (@GalvestonFerry) July 25, 2020In Matagorda County, water made its way onto FM 457 and Sargent Beach. We definitely dodged a bullet with #Hanna moving south pic.twitter.com/YiNJRkLHFt — Dustin Helton (@TheRevSFA) July 25, 2020What the clouds looked like this morning in Galveston County.

HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot to death inside her residence Friday morning in northwest Houston, police said. “When they arrived, they weren’t able to make contact with anyone inside the residence. However, they were able to reach the daughter of the homeowner who was listed on alarm permit info,” Rothberg said. Houston police said the woman’s body was found by officers and family members during a welfare check. Detectives are currently looking for surveillance video in the neighborhood that may help with the investigation.

HOUSTON – Police are checking into an alarm glitch at a northwest Houston business. Every night for the past week, Maria Aguirre said sirens and strobe lights are coming from the Family Dollar on Bingle Road. “We’ve been tortured for a week,” Aguirre said. The story has changed every day.”Aguirre said she has also contacted city hall, the Harris County Attorney’s Office and Houston police. Aguirre said the incessant alarm and the strobe lights beaming through her bedroom window is taking a toll mentally.

HOUSTON – The parent of a 5-year-old boy is suing former professional baseball player Carl Crawford for $1 million over a drowning that happened at a home in northwest Houston on May 17. The child, Kasen, Hersi, and 25-year-old Bethany Lartigue died after drowning at Crawford’s home in the 1400 block of Mansfield Street, according to the Houston Police Department. Officials said Lartigue reportedly jumped into the pool to save Hersi who was having trouble. They were transported to the Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, where they were later pronounced dead. The parent is seeking compensation for pecuniary losses, mental anguish and more.

HOUSTON – Friday Update: The boil water notice that was issued Wednesday for some people in northwest Harris County due to a water main break, has been lifted Friday evening, officials announced in a news release. “The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requries boiling prior to use as of today,” officials wrote. Original Story:A boil water notice has been put in effect for some people in northwest Harris County due to a water main break. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required that the Harris County MUD 434 public water system announce that it had been put under a boil water notice. Anyone with questions concerning the matter can contact Inframark’s -- the operator for the Harris County MUD 434 water system -- 24-hour customer service line at 281-398-8211.

Houston's best cocktails to order, now that you can get them deliveredCrisp, refreshing martinis featured at Brennan's Crisp, refreshing martinis featured at Brennan's Photo: Courtesy Photo: Courtesy Image 1 of / 123 Caption Close Houston's best cocktails to order, now that you can get them delivered 1 / 123 Back to GalleryIts a toast to home-bound happy hour for Houstonians who can now get their favorite cocktail from some of the top restaurants in Houston. If you order food from a Houston restaurant, you can also order beer, wine or cocktails from restaurants with mixed beverage permits. WHERE TO ORDER: These Houston restaurants are offering curbside pickup amid coronavirus outbreakRestaurants in Texas can now deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to customers, Governor Greg Abbott tweeted Wednesday night. Theyre a great source of food for Texans.Restaurants in Texas can now deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to customers. Not only will you be giving back by helping support Houston restaurants now offering curbside service, but you'll get a rich sampling of all the creative, delicious cocktails from the hottest restaurants in Houston.

If youre interested in getting out of the house this weekend, weve compiled a list of things to do. From film screenings to music and even a haunted house, were sure weve got something you can enjoy. Were not sure, but direct your suggestions to the Houston Ballet this weekend when the company debuts its 150th world premiere during Forged in Houston. And if his name is extra familiar, its because Pretty Things is McIntyres seventh world premiere commission for Houston Ballet. Photo by Jef RounerIf not for the unlucky date, it would be a strange time of year for a haunted house though, admittedly, for many there is no such thing as a bad time for a haunted house.

HOUSTON – A woman is accused of abandoning her niece in the Willowbrook Mall playground area on Friday, according to court records. Alicia Perez-Zuniga, 26, was charged with abandoning a child with intent to return after Houston police said she left her 3-year-old niece at the playground while she went shopping. Police said Perez-Zuniga showed back up to the play area around 3:30 p.m. looking for the child. Police said officials returned the child to her mother and Perez-Zuniga was arrested. Perez-Zuniga was booked into Harris County Jail and her bond set at $1,000.

HOUSTON – A woman was found dead after the Houston Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Wednesday in northwest Houston, officials said. The fire was detected to be coming from a first-floor apartment, officials said. When firefighters entered the apartment, they found the woman dead on a burning couch and immediately pulled her outside, but it is unclear if the cause of death was due to the fire or something else. Relatives identified her as Verma Moore, 67. The cause of the fire is under investigation by HFD Arson investigators while HPD Homicide detectives try to determine exactly how Moore died.

HOUSTON – Many homeowners asset the next steps for the recovery after an explosion Friday morning at a local company damaged more than 200 homes. A Houston-based construction company is advising residents to get their home inspected, and if possible for free. Marcelo Parrott lives a quarter-mile from the site of the explosion in northwest Houston. Laney said regardless of how little the damage looks, she recommends that homeowners get their home inspected by a reputable construction company that can provide a report. Homeowners should also do their due diligence to be aware of the scope of the damage, she said.

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo confirmed the explosion in Northwest Houston on Friday morning has polypropylene burning in the air. Short-term exposure in high concentration to polypropylene will decrease your oxygen and can lead to headaches, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, lightheadedness and fainting. If you're feeling any symptoms, you definitely want to move to fresh air and may need to seek medical help. KPRC2 Britta Merwin said the weather is working in our favor since there’s fairly calm winds and fumes should not travel far. One patient was taken to the hospital who was injured inside their home during the explosion, according to Acevedo.

HOUSTON – A family is shaken after robbers broke into their northwest Houston home, held them at gunpoint and demanded money. Family members said six people were involved in the invasion. Once inside, the robbers pistol-whipped a man and forced him into the apartment next door, where the man’s sister lived, the family said. “That’s when they shot the gun," said a family member who did not want to be identified. Then robbers then put the pistol to a child’s head and demanded cash, but when the family didn’t have any, the robbers became violent, family members said.

He was questioned by detectives and subsequently charged in the shooting, according to authorities. The judge set his bond at $150,000 for the murder charge and $75,000 for the aggravated assault charge, per court documents. According to court documents, Akins and the victim, identified as Dominic Jefferson, got into an argument Friday. The second witness asked the first witness what happened, according to the court documents. The second witness said he was unaware of which direction the shooter took off in or if it was on foot, per court documents.

SO SAD.. A violent carjacking in Northwest Houston left this man bruised, battered & without his dog. Now, police have recovered the stolen Uhaul... but the victims dog was shot dead inside. "I was just sitting there with my dog Mooshoo, my baby," Schultz told Eyewitness News. Schultz's dog was found dead of a gunshot wound inside the vehicle.On top of that, Schultz and his boyfriend had $4,000 stolen from them. You can also submit an anonymous tip online atThe couple hasto help get them back on their feet.

Houston City Council District C covers parts of Northwest Houston, the Heights, Montrose, and MeyerlandCourtesy City of HoustonAhead of the citys official candidate filing deadline, Houston City Council District C contenders have already reported almost $300,000 in campaign contributions total. Candidates vying to represent the district, which includes parts of Meyerland, Montrose, the Heights and central northwest Houston, filed required paperwork detailing campaign contribution totals July 15. With no incumbent, the race has over a dozen candidates and could see more contenders join when campaign filing officially opens July 22. Her campaign website states that she teaches a civic education curriculum that she created for students in Houston ISD. As of July 15, he reported $5,426 in campaign contributions.