Woman shot in head by mistake and killed on bus in Houston, authorities say
A woman on a bus in Houston was shot in the head by mistake and killed and another passenger says he was wounded, authorities said. A manhunt is underway for the gunman.
Friendswood Elderly Residents Targeted in Scams; Police Search for Other Victims
FRIENDSWOOD — Friendswood police are warning the public after two elderly residents were scammed out of large sums of money in separate incidents involving fraudulent gold pickups. In the first case, police said an elderly victim lost over $500,000 after responding to an email in September 2025 regarding fraudulent...
Houston-area plastic surgeon has medical license suspended for allegedly practicing while intoxicated
Dr. Azul Shiraz Jaffer of Sugar Land was criminally indicted in December on a felony charge of performing surgery while intoxicated. A Sugar Land plastic surgeon had his license suspended by Texas' medical regulatory board for allegedly practicing medicine while under the influence of alcohol, the board announced...
Bruno Mars to stop in Houston on 2026 “The Romantic Tour”
Bruno Mars announces Houston stop on his 2026 'The Romantic Tour' at NRG Stadium. Presale starts Jan. 14. Don't miss out on this major live music event!
Knife Chaos At West Houston Exxon Leaves One In Hospital
A confrontation at a west Houston Exxon gas station ended in bloodshed Wednesday, sending one person to the hospital and kicking off a police search for a suspect in the busy Chimney Rock Road and Southwest Freeway corridor. Houston police said the stabbing happened at the Exxon on the corner,...
BakerRipley utility assistance applications hit capacity, where to find help paying bills
HOUSTON - People needing help paying their utility bills continue to be significant amid higher energy costs this winter. In just one day yesterday, BakerRipley’s website says it reached maximum capacity for 4,000 applications for utility assistance and had to close the portal. BakerRipley’s Utility Assistance...
New ramen spot, cocktail bar: 6 eateries now open, coming soon in the Greater...
Fresh Monkee has several new locations planned for the Houston area. (Courtesy Fresh Monkee) Check out six dining updates from the Greater Houston area, including businesses that recently opened and new spots coming soon, as reported by Community Impact. Impacts of the week. The Connecticut-based shop offers a...
Houston Woman Burns Boyfriend’s Clothes, Burns 13 Apartments
A Houston woman is charged with reckless arson after setting her boyfriend’s clothes on fire, triggering a blaze that damaged 13 apartments.
Multiple Houston protests planned against Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good, organizers say
Houston's protest announcements come after an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good inside her car.
Bodies keep turning up in Houston bayous. Now the city faces hard questions.
How officials and experts say Houston can act now.
