Arson suspect charged in series of fires at Memorial Park, Houston Arboretum
HOUSTON – The Houston Fire Department is cracking down on a series of fires in Memorial Park, and while one person has been arrested, arson investigators believe there may be more people involved. On Monday, HFD Chief Thomas Munoz, arson investigators, and wildland firefighters gathered at Rally Pavilion to...
NRG Stadium to host 1,600 adoptable pets at mega event in August
Animal lovers will gather at NRG Stadium next month for a massive two-day adoption event.
Houston man accused of trying to smother 3-year-old with blanket
A Houston man has been charged with endangering a child after police say he attempted to smother a 3-year-old with a blanket and hit multiple children with a belt. Rigoberto Garza Quintero, 28, was arrested Sunday afternoon at a home in the 12600 block of Kathryn Street in east Houston.
National Guardsman from Houston convicted for smuggling migrants into U.S., ICE says
CORPUS CHRISTI, TExas - A National Guard member from Houston was reportedly found guilty of smuggling migrants into the U.S. while in South Texas, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). National Guard member guilty of smuggling. What we know:. In a press release, ICE says 27-year-old Mario...
Police say man admitted to setting his Baytown house on fire, his dad died...
A man is now charged with murder after law enforcement says he admitted to intentionally burning down his home in Baytown. The fire ended up killing his father inside, according to officials.
Homeowner shoots machete-wielding suspect in Houston
A man wielding a machete was shot by a homeowner after attempting to enter the property with the weapon, and will face charges of Aggravated Assault and Retaliation once released from the hospital.
Sticker shock quote: Houstonians face rising medical fees despite insurance coverage
Many Americans are paying hundreds, even thousands of dollars more for healthcare than necessary, and routine doctor visits are sometimes followed by unexpected high bills. Last year, KPRC 2 Investigates reported on this issue, exposing surprise facility bills for patients. Despite these reports, 2 Investigates...
Mayor Whitmire’s chief resilience officer departs administration after nearly a year
Angela Blanchard stepped into the role in August 2024 and helped spearhead the mayor's effort to install backup generators at critical city facilities.
Skeletal Remains Found on Hirsch Road Identified as Missing Woman
HOUSTON – Houston police have identified skeletal remains found earlier this year as those of The post Skeletal Remains Found on Hirsch Road Identified as Missing Woman first appeared on Texas Herald News - Texas News, covers news and events in Houston, Austin, West Texas .
Houston Uses More Air Conditioning Than Any City In The World
Houston is certainly among the hottest large cities in America. However, it would not make a list of the...
