Harris County investigates cancer cluster in Fifth Ward

Harris County will now begin investigating a rail yard site in the Fifth Ward after a cancer cluster was discovered there earlier this year. The measure was approved in Commissioners Court this week.

Harris County deputies save man from burning car right before driver's seat is engulfed in flames

As the flames grew stronger, the men worked harder. In all, it took almost 10 minutes before they were able to pry him from the car, and in that instant, the driver's side seat was engulfed in flames. 

HPD: Suspects carjacked woman at knife-point, crashed moments later

The Houston Police Department says two male suspects carjacked a woman while holding a knife to her throat and then crashed the truck just moments later.

Border Patrol K-9 shot and killed in El Paso, Texas

"Bulder is the first K-9 to be killed in the line of duty. Bulder died a hero and he and his partner saved other agents on scene from injury and possibly death."

7-year-old boy in domestic violence shelter writes heartbreaking letter to Santa

A mother in a Texas domestic violence shelter found her son's heartbreaking letter to Santa Claus, showing how the boy is struggling with his family's situation during the holidays.

APD sets up tip line specifically for missing mother, newborn

Police are asking that any tips regarding Heidi and Margot’s case be called into them at 512-974-5250, not posted on social media. 

Funeral service held for Nassau Bay Sgt. Kaila Sullivan

The community will gather to pay their respects as Nassau Bay Police Sgt. Kaila Sullivan is laid to rest. A funeral service is being held this morning at Grace Church Houston.

Trooper prays with couple he pulled over on the way to a funeral

"With so much going on nowadays with police killing people and people killing the police as well as racial tensions, I felt compelled to share this picture."

Woman who shot man on Facebook Live sentenced to 15 years in prison

Cassandra Damper testified Tuesday afternoon in her sentencing hearing saying she shot Devyn Holmes accidentally when she, Holmes and another man were in a car playing with guns. She told the judge she didn’t mean to shoot her friend.

Home invasion suspects flee after armed wife confronts them

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division are asking for the public’s help identifying three suspects responsible for a daytime home invasion on Shady Lane.

14-year-old girl missing from southeast Houston

Police are searching for 14-year-old Aura Tzi, who was reported missing from southeast Houston.

Irving PD: Cable man robbed, fatally stabbed 83-year-old customer

An employee for a cable service provider accused of killing an 83-year-old Irving woman had visited her house just one day before the murder, according to police documents.

Dallas Fire Fighters offer jobs to Houston firefighters after Mayor Turner's re-election

After Mayor Sylvester Turner won his re-election on Saturday, Dallas Fire Fighters Association reached out to Houston firefighters on Twitter offering them a higher starting salary.

Tavores Henderson's mom, her boyfriend in custody after bond raised

The mother of Tavores Henderson and the mother's boyfriend were taken into custody Monday morning after a judge raised their bonds.

Man charged in connection to mercury spill in west Houston

Officials say mercury spilled near Westview Drive and W. Sam Houston Parkway. less than a pint of mercury was spilled in the parking lots of a Walmart, Sonic, and Shell. Reports of 60,000 gallons of spilled mercury are inaccurate.