Off-duty Pct 2 sergeant, featured by ABC13, killed in DWI crash while riding his...
The Pct. 2 Sergeant patrolled the toll roads for years, often on the lookout for intoxicated drivers, was killed Tuesday morning by a man now charged with intoxication manslaughter.
The Mom-And-Pop Restaurant In Texas That’ll Make Your Breakfast Dreams Come True
In the sprawling concrete jungle of Houston, where trendy brunch spots come and go faster than Texas weather changes, there stands a humble time capsule of American dining that’s been fulfilling breakfast fantasies for generations – Dot Coffee Shop. This 24-hour diner sits proudly along I-45, its iconic...
Man dies after being shot in Galleria Mall parking garage with woman and child...
Police confirmed the man's death after they said he was shot while a woman and child were in the car. Three men who were detained were questioned and released.
‘Unfit and unsafe’: Homeowners demand action over troubled west Houston apartment complexes
HOUSTON – Broken windows. Overflowing sewage. Stagnant pools of green water. And gunfire heard in the middle of the day. These are the conditions surrounding the Lakeside Forest Apartment Homes on Wilcrest Drive near Briar Forest. The deteriorating conditions and public safety concerns have sparked outrage among...
Activist DeWayne Charleston passes away
Waller County Constable Herschel Smith joins The Factor to remember his late friend, DeWayne Charleston.
Residents awarded nearly $38 million in Watson Grinding explosion trial
HOUSTON — A jury has awarded five victims of the 2020 Watson Grinding explosion in northwest Houston nearly $38 million, according to the attorney representing them. On Jan. 24, 2020, a gas-fueled explosion at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing killed two employees and damaged hundreds of homes. A third victim who...
Nothing Bundt Cakes Launches Father’s Day Sweepstakes and Limited-Time Flavors for Katy Families
Nothing Bundt Cakes is helping Katy families celebrate Father’s Day with a flavorful mix of giveaways, new seasonal treats, and heartfelt ways to show appreciation. Guests can visit the beloved LaCenterra bakery at 2717 Commercial Center Blvd, Suite E160 in Cinco Ranch—or get ready to welcome the newest Katy location...
McDonald’s employee shot and killed after argument in north Houston, HPD says
A McDonalds employee was found shot and killed outside of the restaurant in north Houston on Tuesday night, police said.
Katy’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival Returns to Celebrate Legacy, Community, and a Hidden History
As the Katy community prepares for the third annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival, local organizers are honoring more than a national holiday—they’re uplifting the story of a historic community whose roots helped shape the city’s foundation. On Wednesday, June 19, 2025, the Katy Texas African American Heritage...
2 people ambushed during robbery outside Houston corner store, police say
HOUSTON — A man and woman were hospitalized early Wednesday morning after they were shot during an attempted robbery outside a corner store on Houston’s south side, according to police. The shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. on Scott Street. Houston police said the victims — both believed to...