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Man fatally shot outside apartment complex in southwest Houston, HPD says
Police said two men were drinking outside an apartment complex when another man approached and shot one of the men.
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Harris County DA files an official notice to not seek death penalty against Lee Gilley
In a court filing, Teare wrote prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Lee Gilley for the death of his wife, Christa Bauer.
safety
Man shot, woman arrested, after struggle over gun on METRO bus, HPD says
A man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and a woman was arrested after a struggle over a gun on a METRO bus in River Oaks, according to HPD.
safety
Former Harris Co. Pct. 6 deputy constable pleads guilty in 2024 deadly wrong-way crash: Records
A former Harris County Precinct 6 deputy constable has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash in 2024, according to court records....
safety
Woman in custody after man shot on Metro bus in southwest Houston
A woman was taken into custody Friday afternoon after a man was shot on a Houston Metro bus in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Investigators say the two were arguing and fighting over a gun when the man was shot in the hand. The shooting was reporte...
safety
Employee Spotlight: Meet Michael McLin
Meet Michael McLin, Lead Communications Officer on D-Shift with the Bellaire Police Department.
safety
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 600 West Cavalcade Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 600 West Cavalcade Street about 2:35 a.m. Friday (Sept. 18). The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Homicide Division Sergeant...
News
West U approves funding for study to review city options for Rice Village development
West University Place officials approved funding for a study of the city’s eastern boundary as plans for Rice Village development proceed.
government
3 Harris County commissioners defend largest property tax increase in county history and blame Trump, Abbott
Three Harris County commissioners voted Thursday to raise property taxes and immediately after the vote, shared the reasons for the hike and who they believe is to blame. Commissioners Court approved a tax rate increase in a 3-1 vote. The new tax rate represents approximately a 7...
government
Harris County commissioners approve one of the largest tax rates in recent history
Harris County commissioners approved one of the largest tax rate increases in recent history that could add at least $100 to your property tax bill.
Local
Bond denied for man charged in separate fatal shootings of two Harris County teenagers
A man charged in the fatal shootings of two separate Harris County teenagers will be held without bond pending trial, Judge Hazel Jones ruled on Thursday. Enrique Aguilar, 20, is charged with two counts of murder after fatal shootings in August 2025 and February 2026. The victims...
schools
Houston ISD deputy superintendent instrumental in special education overhaul resigns
State-appointed superintendent Mike Miles tapped Kristen Hole to become deputy superintendent in February. The district said she is leaving to reunite with her family, who moved out of state in the spring....