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Tropical Storm Dolly forms, Woodlands pays Houston $50M to avoid annexation, Houston to cut off water to delinquent customers

Harris County Sues FEMA, DHS Over Election Rules Tied To Public Safety Funds (Houston, TX)  —  Harris County is joining a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA over new election rules tied to public safety funds.  The rules require states and certain metro areas to make five changes to election procedures in […]

Houston Police expanding drone program to give officers more information during dangerous calls Houston police are expanding their use of drones to provide officers with a better view of dangerous situations before making critical decisions. The department’s current fleet, funded by the Houston Police Foundation, is managed by the Patrol Support Team and will be […]

Houston sees rise in violent crimes, mailmen theft, and tap-to-pay fraud, as Astros rally to beat Yankees

Houston man charged in $24M postal check theft scheme; Astros GM Dana Brown fired amid team's struggles

Child Dies After Crash Involving HCSO Vehicle In NW Houston (Houston, TX)  —  The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a child early Sunday morning in northwest Houston.  The crash happened around 12:40 a.m. on T.C. Jester Boulevard at Tomlinson Trail Drive, when a pickup truck turned left in front […]

Flock cameras have been subject to debate when it comes to privacy laws and crime prevention.

Body Found On Attucks Middle School Campus In Sunnyside (Houston, TX)  —  Police are investigating after a body was found on the Attucks Middle School campus in Sunnyside.  Houston ISD officials say maintenance crews discovered the deceased person in a remote part of the school grounds and called police before any students could see the […]

Tupac murder trial, Karmelo Anthony appeal, concerns over violence against Christians in Nigeria, Meta addiction trial, concrete plant concerns in Texas

Harris County faces $178M budget deficit, considers tax hike; Westfield HS student arrested for school threat

Gunfire disrupts Houston church, bomb threat grounds Hobby flights, concerns over depleted oil reserves, Tupac murder trial begins, Rice U welcomes record freshmen class, historic ship Elissa returns home.

Rap concert ends early after gun incident, Texas wastewater helps forecast disease, and Houston scientists study recurring arthritis