Houston back-to-school giveaways, free events 2025: List
HOUSTON - Students will be returning to the classroom in just a few weeks. To help them get ready, several businesses and organizations are hosting free events and giveaways in the Houston area. The Lighthouse Church presents LIGHTFEST. Friday, August 8, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Main Event Humble, 20945...
Man accused of assaulting Burger King employee after being charged for a drink
HOUSTON (Gray News) - A Burger King customer in the Houston area is accused of assaulting a fast food employee over being charged for a drink. According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred on June 24 at a Burger King located in the 2100 block of Holcombe Boulevard.
League City girl raises thousands of dollars for Kerrville Pets Alive! through cookie sales
KERRVILLE, Texas – In the days since the July 4 floods inundated the Kerrville community, volunteers with Kerrville Pets Alive! have been working to help reunite more than 350 animals with their owners, all while providing free food and regular shelter operations. People across the state and country have...
3rd person charged in gunfight that killed bystander buying Happy Meals for grandkids, FBI...
Jorge Arbaiza was in line at the time when a fight broke out. Two suspects have been arrested and charged with murder, and the third person is charged with possessing a machine gun, authorities said.
Adoptive father sentenced to 50 years in prison for death of 7-year-old found in...
A man who was found guilty of murdering his adoptive son has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Jemaine Thomas, 45, was charged with capital murder after the 7-year-old was found dead in a washing machine in July of 2022. Thomas entered a guilty plea on the murder charge and accepted the 50-year sentence.
2-year-old hit and killed by vehicle in north Houston
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Houston police are investigating after a 2-year-old was hit and killed by a vehicle in north Houston. It happened in the 3800 block of Turner. Officers say the driver stayed at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication. The investigation is being handled by HPD’s Northeast and Vehicular Crimes...
Teen accused of attacking woman at local park
A 16-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly attempting to suffocate and tear off her clothes.
Houston news today: Deadly shooting; toddler run over; accused serial rapist
Top headlines in Houston today, July 30, include a deadly shooting outside of a business, deputies fear more victims of an accused serial rapist, a 2-year-old girl was run over in Third Ward, the latest on redistricting in Texas, today's forecast and more.
Precinct 2 deputies spotted a suspicious vehicle and discovered Timothy has some explaining to...
While conducting proactive patrol in the 11400 block of Market Street, our deputies observed a suspicious vehicle parked in a dark corner of a parking lot. The vehicle had all the windows down and visible damage to a corner panel, appearing to be unoccupied. As deputies approached, they discovered a...
Houston is Moving Homeless People Off Downtown Streets
There’s an elderly man who “stays” under an overpass at Telephone Road and frequently appears disoriented. There are maggots in the open wounds on his face, according to Houston City Council Member Twila Carter. “He doesn’t even know where he’s at, let alone that he’s in a crisis,” Carter said. Houston’s...