Babysitter Lakisha Brown arrested, accused of kidnapping 2 sisters in Atlanta, Georgia
Babysitter Lakisha Brown was arrested and is accused of kidnapping two sisters in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The Justice Department finalized a rule Monday that will pave the way for people who've been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated....
American tourist killed by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna
An American tourist was killed after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, which was recently active, Italian firefighters said Monday....
Police release sketch of man accused of beating a nanny with baseball bat while she was with a baby
Authorities have released a sketch of a man accused of beating a woman with a baseball bat while she was walking with a baby.
Man charged for allegedly shooting 3 people in passing vehicles in Houston
A man has been charged for allegedly shooting three people in their vehicles on Friday in northeast Houston. He was then shot by police and a trooper.
Woman found dead in North Freeway motel room, Houston police say
A reported friend of the victim said he found her unresponsive in a motel room the morning after seeing her alive the previous night, investigations said....
A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
The death of a young man with a serious medical condition who was arrested and allegedly beaten by Syrian security forces has stirred up dark memories of torture and other abuse in detention centers under the Assad dynasty’s decades-long rule. Syrians have taken to social media a...
FBI Houston investigating recent school threats after 42 reports last school year
FBI Houston says it is investigating several threats made against Houston-area schools this year. During the 2025-26 school year, FBI Houston received 42 tips related to school threats. So far this school year, 2026-27, FBI Houston has investigated three school threats. Two resul...
Limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted for some in Texas after judge’s order takes effect
The Trump administration declined to immediately appeal a ruling by a federal judge in Lubbock that invalidated parts of the 1934 National Firearms Act....
East Bernard High School football coach and his teacher wife die in car crash
Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins, who are survived by three sons, were traveling northbound on Highway 60 in Wharton County on Saturday night when their vehicle overturned as they approached a curve, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety....
Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze
One of Belgium's biggest ever wildfires blazed out of control Monday even as cooler weather and rain eased conditions for firefighters, while in Greece a fire briefly flared up near the main airport on the outskirts of Athens. Europe is sweltering through one of its hottest and d...
Woman killed, 2 children injured in crash
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash on N State Highway 6 tonight. The single vehicle crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. this evening on Highway 6 just north of Clay Road in the Cypress area. Investigators say the adult female driver is deceased. A ...
1 killed, 2 hospitalized after crash on SH 6 near Cairnway, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
One person was killed while two others were taken to the hospital after a crash in west Harris County on Sunday evening, authorities said.
East Bernard teacher, football coach killed in crash
A football coach and teacher in Wharton County were killed in a crash Saturday.
East Bernard High School head football coach and wife killed in crash
East Bernard ISD is mourning the deaths of Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jeremy Jenkins and his wife, Brandy Jenkins, a teacher at East Bernard Junior High School. According to a message from Superintendent Courtney Hudgins, the couple died in a car crash Saturday eve...
East Bernard ISD athletic director, wife killed in car accident, district officials say
East Bernard ISD officials said that their Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Jeremy Jenkins, and his wife, Brandy Jenkins, a teacher in the district, were killed in a car accident....
Motorcycle crash closes Sam Houston Tollway lanes
Emergency crews are on the scene of a major crash involving a motorcycle on the Sam Houston Tollway, local authorities said Sunday afternoon.
All eastbound lanes closed on Beltway 8 near Gessner Road due to motorcycle crash, Pct. 4 says
An investigation is underway after a motorcycle crash on Beltway 8 near Gessner Road on Sunday afternoon, causing all eastbound lanes to be shut down, authorities said....
High-speed chase ends in rollover crash after suspect steals Harris County patrol car
A 35-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after stealing a deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash, authorities said....
Houston church service disrupted after gunfire reported outside building, members rattled
A church service in Houston was disrupted late Sunday morning after reports of gunfire near a church in southwest Houston, according to a churchgoer who reached out to KPRC 2. The Houston Police Department said the shooting happened at 14109 South Post Oak Road. HPD said the call...
Fire damages original Mia’s Table in Houston, no injuries reported
A fire broke out late Sunday morning at the original Mia’s Table restaurant in Houston, damaging the kitchen area before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said....
US envoy Kushner meets Hamas' leader in push for a Gaza road map before heading to see Netanyahu
U.S. negotiator and President Donald Trump 's son-in-law Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief on Sunday in a new diplomatic effort to make progress in the stalled Gaza ceasefire . Kushner will meet with Israel's prime minister on Monday. The talks aim to salvage...
Houston Fire Department responding to restaurant fire in Montrose
The Houston Fire Department is responding to a fire at the Mia’s Table restaurant on Argonne Street and Branard Street in Montrose. An emergency alert was issued at 11:06 a.m. Sunday. Multiple HFD units were dispatched to the scene. Additional details, including whether anyone wa...
Body of missing swimmer recovered from Lake Sam Rayburn after three-day search
Emergency personnel recovered the body of a 57-year-old man from Lake Sam Rayburn on Sunday morning following a three-day search after he went missing while swimming with his wife, local authorities said....
Convicted felon arrested following SWAT standoff over domestic violence call in Conroe
A 42-year-old convicted felon is in custody following a SWAT standoff sparked by an armed family violence call late Saturday night, authorities said.
Southbound lanes on Interstate 45 reopen in north Houston following emergency incident
Southbound lanes on Interstate 45 in north Houston have reopened following an emergency incident that brought traffic to a standstill Sunday morning, officials said....
Law enforcement respond to crash on southbound North Freeway at Richey Road
All southbound main lanes and the HOV lane on the North Freeway near Richey Road are closed as authorities investigate the scene of a crash. Houston TranStar cameras show a heavy law enforcement presence in the area. Drivers should expect delays and use caution while traveling th...
Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash after speeding through Houston park tunnel
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed early Sunday morning after losing control of his bike while attempting a high-speed run through a park tunnel, authorities said....
Police arrest man on suspicion of fraud after security incident at European athletics championships
Police have made one arrest after a security incident caused transportation delays for fans and athletes leaving Alexander Stadium following Saturday night’s session at the European track-and-field championships in Birmingham. Medal ceremonies were postponed to Sunday, when West ...
Man killed, 4 injured in shooting at SE Houston gas station known as 'Club Chevron': HPD
According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting happened in a gas station parking lot on Cullen Boulevard, unofficially known as "Club Chevron," where people gather overnight to smoke and drink....
1 dead, 2 injured after shooting at large gathering in South Acres
One man was killed and two others were injured after a shooting broke out during a large gathering in southeast Houston early Sunday. Houston police responded around 4 a.m. to the 13300 block of Cullen Boulevard, where investigators said a verbal dispute escalated into a physical...
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better Home & Finance who fired 900 people on Zoom just before Christmas wants his job back
Vishal Garg feels duped. “He hoodwinked me,” the just-ousted Better Home & Finance CEO said about Daniel Lewis.
Firefighters battle a massive Belgian wildfire that forced hundreds to evacuate
Firefighters battled a massive wildfire in eastern Belgium on Sunday that has burned about 30 square kilometers (12 square miles) in the High Fens, a large nature reserve, in one of the country’s worst wildfires in recent history. About 600 residents in the nearby municipalities ...
Top US commander visits aircraft carrier, Gaza talks in Egypt and other Mideast news
The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East visited the long-deployed USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea during a regional tour that ended on Saturday, the U.S. Central Command said. A Hamas delegation and, separately, U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner were in Egypt for Gaza cease...
Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain
It didn't take long for Mexican avocado picker Francisco Isidro to get back to work after authorities announced the lifting of a U.S. security alert that temporarily halted avocado exports . Back on the job the morning after the alert was lifted, Isidro threw a rope over an avoca...
Houston Hobby Airport flights briefly delayed after bomb threat call
A bomb threat called in to Houston police prompted a temporary ground hold and security screening at William P. Hobby Airport on Saturday evening. Houston Police Department watch command received a call at 6:29 p.m. reporting suspicious activity. The caller stated a husband was a...
Hobby Airport receives a 'general threat', security protocols underway, Houston police say
Houston police said an investigation is underway after Hobby Airport received a "general threat" on Saturday evening, with passengers reportedly stuck on the tarmac due to a "security issue."...
Houston police investigate 'hazard' at Hobby Airport
Houston police responded to Hobby Airport on Saturday evening after a report of a "hazard."
Pride of Pearland Band celebrates end of summer rehearsal with firetruck cooldown
The Pride of Pearland Band is wrapping up summer rehearsal in a big way — with a little help from the Pearland Fire Department. On Saturday, firefighters parked firetrucks at Pearland High School’s practice lot and sprayed down student band members following their final summer re...
Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police....
MSP investigating motive after six people found dead in northern Michigan
Michigan State Police are investigating after six people were found dead at three locations in northern Michigan Friday.
Suspect steals deputy's patrol car, leads high-speed chase before rollover crash in Baytown: HCSO
A 35-year-old man is in custody after jumping into a deputy patrol vehicle and sparking a high-speed chase that ended in a rollover crash on Saturday morning, HCSO deputies said....
Heights burglary suspect killed in crash while trying to evade police
The suspect sped off from an apartment complex and later crashed their vehicle.
Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack
Hate crime charges have been filed against a man who disrupted Shabbat services in Manhattan's Central Synagogue and struck two people while being hustled outside Friday night. “As synagogue security was escorting him out, he struck a member of the congregation, damaged synagogue...
Before the next flood, Harris County is changing how rescues begin
For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. That is about to change. County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. The center will give deputies, c...
Fire near Washington Ave may have started at pizza parlor before spreading to warehouse: HFD
A fire near Washington Avenue on Saturday morning may have started at a pizza parlor before spreading to a nearby warehouse, the Houston Fire Department said....
Accused child sex abuse suspect arrested after fleeing Texas twice, using multiple aliases
A lengthy search for a Montgomery County man accused of sexually abusing a child ended July 27 when authorities found him in Louisiana, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced on Saturday. James Michael Nona was initially investigated after the sheriff’s office received ...
Montgomery Co. deputies arrest man accused of child sexual abuse after months on the run
James Michael Nona was arrested July 27 after allegedly cutting off his court-ordered GPS monitor and fleeing.
Woman killed, 3 injured after argument leads to shooting in Sunnyside, HPD says
A woman is dead, three people are injured, and police are searching for the shooter, the Houston Police Department said.
1 dead, 3 injured in southeast Houston shooting
Houston police said a woman is dead, and three other people were hurt in a shooting early Saturday morning.
Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released....
Woman killed, 3 others injured in overnight shooting at Sunnyside home
A woman was killed and three other adults were hurt in a shooting early Saturday in Houston’s Sunnyside area, according to the Houston Police Department . HPD said the incident happened at a home in the 9300 block of Fairland Drive. Police arrived around 2:37 a.m. and found four ...
Westbound lanes of I-10 shut down near Freeport Blvd due to fatal crash
A fatal crash has led to the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 being shut down in east Harris County. The crash was reported near Freeport Blvd and I-10. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says at least one person died in the crash. Seek an alternate route if in the area....
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe....
3 students arrested after FBI flagged an online threat against Pasadena Memorial HS, district says
Three high school students are facing charges after the FBI flagged an online threat against Pasadena Memorial High School.
Interstate 10 crash: Possible fatality reported following 3-car crash in westbound lanes after Freeport
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a three-car crash that occurred on Friday afternoon on Interstate 10.
Southside Place officer attacked by bird outside police station, surveillance video shows
The surveillance video shows the bird diving and attacking the officer in the parking lot of the Southside Place police station.
Deadly crash on East Freeway forces full closure of westbound, service lanes, authorities say
SkyEye13 was over the deadly crash that eventually forced the full closure of westbound lanes on the East Freeway on Friday afternoon.
Army temporarily grounds all Apache helicopter flights after fatal crash
The Army on Friday announced it's temporarily grounding all Apache helicopter flights following the fatal crash near Fort Hood, Texas, earlier this week....