Woman accused of intentionally starting fire at NW Houston restaurant on Thanksgiving, records show
Court records show a woman is being held on a $15,000 bond for arson after allegedly trying to burn down Don Jose Mexican Restaurant on Thanksgiving.
Van gets stuck in high water on the East Freeway near Lockwood
HOUSTON, TX – A call came in around 4 a.m. for a van stuck in water on the westbound lanes of the East Freeway near Lockwood. Once HFD responded, a woman got out of the van and placed her belongings into another vehicle before crews cleared the scene.
Houston Bans Scooter Rentals at Night
Houston city council has banned the rental of micromobility devices — including electric and footpowered scooters from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. across the city. As reported by Dominic Anthony Walsh for Houston Public Media, Houston Mayor John Whitmire argued that scooters represent "one of our number one security risks in...
Major gaps found in mental-health care access in Houston’s low-income areas
A new study found that Houston's most economically distressed ZIP codes have the fewest licensed mental-health providers, creating wide disparities in access to care across the region.
Man dead after opening fire at the same time as officer near underpass in...
HPD said the man had a gun to his head and pulled the trigger at the same time as one of the officers who intercepted him at the underpass of West Hardy Road.
4 Houston firefighters hospitalized after big rig slams into their engine
The firefighters were blocking a freeway entrance with their engine.
Texas City Named the Best Place in America for Veterans
Looking for the best city for veterans in 2025? A new study says it’s right here in Texas — find out which one.
Houston Man Dead After Getting Trapped In Clothes Donation Box
A man in Houston, Texas, lost his life after getting stuck inside a donation box shortly before the Thanksgiving holiday. Emergency responders arrived at the scene within a few minutes but were unable to save him in time. Officials have since shared what they believe about the man and what led to him being trapped....
Houston Resident Spots Terrified Little Dog Clinging Desperately To Reeds In Flooded Bayou
A passerby spotted a tiny puppy struggling to keep his head above water in a flooded bayou in Houston, Texas. The rain had been relentless, and the current strong. Right in the midst of the chaos was Eddy, a soaked, shivering little pup fighting to survive. His body was drenched,...
Park party turned deadly shooting leaves boy dead, girl injured in southeast Houston: HPD
A boy was killed, and a girl was injured during a large gathering at Cloverland Park in southeast Houston on Saturday night, according to HPD.
