Houston firefighter accused of soliciting a minor, put on paid leave amid investigation
The Houston Fire Department put a 31-year-old firefighter on paid leave after he was arrested Thursday, accused of…
Teen dead, another hospitalized after shooting in northeast Houston, HPD says
One teen is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in northeast Houston on Saturday,…
Violent carjacking ends in deadly crash in Downtown Houston
HOUSTON – A violent carjacking ended in a deadly crash in downtown Houston, police said. Investigators said a…
Police search for driver in deadly crash in Houston’s southside
Police were searching for a driver who ran away from a deadly crash in Houston’s south side. (Copyright…
Off-duty HPD officer arrested, accused of racing on Grand Parkway with child in back seat
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office arrested an off-duty Houston police officer…
Uber drivers face federal kidnapping charges related to inappropriate conduct with passengers
Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced kidnapping charges against four Uber drivers accused of posing as trusted rideshare drivers…
Two people were shot by Houston police officers Sunday, marking the first such instances of 2026 – Houston Public Media
HPD/X HPD Assistant Chief Christy Smith (center) speaks about a shooting involving an officer on Jan. 11, 2026.…
Man with felony warrant resists arrest leading to officer shooting in Northeast Houston
A man was in the hospital after an officer shooting in Northeast Houston. (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston…
Man in critical condition after shooting at Southeast Houston gas station
A man was in critical condition after a fight at a gas station in Southeast Houston. (Copyright 2025…
One killed, one injured in shooting at METRORail stop in Midtown
A man was killed, and another was in critical condition after a shooting at a METRORail stop in…
Houston approves $180M spending authority for new city vehicles
Houston City Council on Jan. 7 approved $180 million in spending for several city departments to purchase new…
Woman shot and killed on METRO bus in Houston – Houston Public Media
X/HPD Police search for a suspect in the 3200 block Walnut Bend after a woman was shot and…