Houston experienced fewer homicides over the summer, bucking past trends of seasonal spikes
Researchers in years past have found the summer can feature slight increases in many types of violent crime, but Houston saw a drop in homicides this summer.
Gunman on the run after man shot multiple times at west Houston apartment
HOUSTON – Authorities are on the hunt for a gunman accused of shooting a man several times Friday morning outside an apartment in west Houston. Details are limited due to how active the scene is, but investigators were called a little after 7 a.m. to the complex on Westheimer and South Kirkwood Road.
Leader behind Houston-area armed robberies with high school classmates sentenced to nearly 20 years
HOUSTON – Federal prosecutors announced the mastermind behind a string of armed robberies in the Houston area, along with his former classmates, will spend nearly two decades locked up. Prosecutors said Starr and three other men (his former high school classmates) carried out a series of gunpoint robberies in...
All-in-one pickle shop In a Pickle Co. prepares to open in Old Town Spring
In A Pickle Co. is officially opening its doors Oct. 1 in Old Town Spring as an all-in-one pickle experience with brands, merchandise and as a year-round extension of the annual Texas event, In a Pickle Festival. (Courtesy In A Pickle Co.) An all-in-one pickle experience is preparing to open...
James Olvera Jr. charged in fatal stabbing of roommate on Roe Drive
HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a man arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of his roommate at a residence located at 3015 Roe Drive. The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. on September 10. Houston Police Department patrol officers responded to a welfare check and found 53-year-old David...
UH student recovers after devastating pedestrian accident, highlighting need for safety awareness
HOUSTON — A 19-year-old University of Houston student is back on campus after a nearly two-year recovery from severe injuries sustained when she was struck by an SUV traveling approximately 30 miles per hour while crossing in a marked crosswalk on October 6, 2023. Anam Sorathia suffered multiple fractures...
Third Body Found in Houston Bayous This Week, 12th This Year
A body was recovered Tuesday from White Oak Bayou near Taylor Street, marking the third discovery in a Houston waterway this week. The recent string of incidents has raised concerns among residents and city officials, as questions grow about safety and oversight along the bayous. So far in 2025, at...
Commissioners may ask taxpayers for more money to pay for flood control projects
In the months immediately following Harvey, a survey found that most residents supported stronger regulations on development in flood-prone areas.
Houston Police Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash While Escorting Traffic
Senior Police Officer Alex Roberts was struck and killed while conducting a traffic escort on his motorcycle, and the Houston Police Department is mourning his loss.
Houston Man Charged with Murder in Roommate’s Stabbing Death
HOUSTON—A Houston man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal The post Houston Man Charged with Murder in Roommate’s Stabbing Death first appeared on Texas Herald News - Texas News, covers news and events in Houston, Austin, West Texas .

















