Two Men Charged in Friendswood O’Reilly Auto Parts Burglary
FRIENDSWOOD — Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the November 24 burglary of an O’Reilly Auto Parts store on FM 528. Investigators say the break-in happened between 3 and 4 a.m., when the suspects forced open a secured door and stole three generators from the business. Surveillance footage...
Texas street preacher tied to disrupting UH Muslim students now facing criminal charges in...
Street preacher in alleged harassment incident against UH's Muslim Students Association now faces criminal charges in Florida for another viral disruption.
3 Houston police officers injured in 2 suspected DWI crashes less than 24 hours...
HOUSTON, Texas – Three Houston police officers are recovering after being injured in two suspected drunken-driving crashes less than a day apart, one in Midtown and another in the Heights. The most recent crash happened Sunday night in Midtown, where neighbors say dangerous driving has become a growing concern.
Two Rice University students robbed at gunpoint, suspects still at large
Two students were robbed at gunpoint last night near West Lot 2 on Rice University’s campus, according to the Rice University Police Department. The incident was reported at 8:19 p.m. Sunday night, and fortunately, neither student was injured during the robbery. RUPD said three male suspects in their 20s,...
3 juveniles arrested after chase in South Side, constables say
On Houston's South Side, an hours-long search led to the arrest of three juveniles.
3 League City businesses targeted in hoax bomb scare
LEAGUE CITY, Texas – The League City Police Department is investigating a string of hoax bomb threats reported at three local businesses over the past 48 hours. The threats were reported at Kroger located at 1920 W. League City Parkway, Elite Care located at 2530 S. Gulf Freeway, and VCA Animal Hospital located at...
Takeaways from a Houston agency’s $150M missed opportunity to slow displacement in Third Ward
Here are 5 takeaways from a Chronicle investigation into Houston's Midtown development agency, which spent $150 million over 20 years trying to slow displacement in Third Ward.
HPD officer shoots robbery suspect who was holding employee at gunpoint
A Houston police officer shot at a robbery suspect who was attempting to rob a cash pawn store, police said.
Armored and Adorable: Armadillo sightings abound at Houston Arboretum
If you’ve noticed more armadillos scuttling through the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center lately, you’re not alone. Tiffany Ritter, Education Director at the Houston Arboretum, confirms that staff and visitors alike have observed a notable increase in armadillo sightings over the past several years. This year brought...
Rapper stops Houston show after fans could not stop throwing shoes
Surprisingly, this is not the first time he's been nearly hit with a shoe in Houston.
