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Harris County Constable Precinct 4 says deputies arrested 25 suspected drunk drivers during an enhanced Fourth of July holiday weekend DWI enforcement initiative across Precinct 4.According to the constable’s office, the proactive operation was designed to create a strong law enf...
Three children are safe after a carjacking early Monday morning in the Aldine area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to the incident in the 12200 block of Aldine Mail Route Road near Henry Road.Car fire spreads to northwest Houston laundromat, fo...
Good morning, Houston.☀️I hope you had a great holiday weekend! In today’s newsletter: the top local stories, a few “Things 2 Know,” and a powerful new KPRC 2 documentary, After the Storm: The Flood That Changed the Hill Country—our full-length documentary revisiting one of the d...
A car fire spread to a northwest Houston laundromat Sunday night, forcing customers to evacuate as flames and thick smoke filled the area.The Houston Fire Department responded around 8 p.m. to the fire at a washeteria in the 200 block of West Tidwell Road near Yale Street.Gunfire...
Two people were hospitalized after an overnight fire at a hotel in south-central Houston, including one person who remains in critical condition.The Houston Fire Department responded just after midnight Monday to the Deluxe Inn in the 2600 block of Truxillo Street near Live Oak S...
Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka’s capital, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 100, officials and a TV station reported Monday. Police said the unrest at the prison in Negombo, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of the capital, Colo...
Before becoming one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed cooks and food writers, Anissa Helou had no intention of either path. She entered the world of cooking and writing almost by accident when she was in her late 30s.Now 74, Helou has a wide following in the region and elsewher...
The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, opened the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter political feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.More than 6,000 police officers, inc...
A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.The pilot of Delta flight 1076 notified air traffic controllers just before landing at Chicago Midway International Airport ...
Records say two other crashes happened on I-45 before the crash that killed Deputy Erika Serrato.
Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man Sunday who turned toward the soldiers with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said. The Guard members were part of a troop deployment the Trump administration launched...
Police say guns were pulled during an argument after some residents confronted neighbors who were popping fireworks.
Boom Shack's owner is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a conviction and says he's continued to pass along tips to investigators.
The sheriff's office said a 9-year-old was rushed to the hospital after the child was struck in the arm by celebratory gunfire in east Harris County.
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
A family gathering in the Channelview area turned frightening overnight after a 9-year-old child was struck by a bullet while outside in the backyard, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the incident happened at a home in the 1500 block of Park Drive. In...
Officials say a child was hit by a bullet Saturday night near Bear Lake.
A Fourth of July celebration turned dangerous overnight in northwest Harris County when a home caught fire in the Copperfield subdivision, and investigators say discarded fireworks were to blame.The Cy-Fair Fire Department said crews were called late Saturday to a reported house ...
The Cy-Fair Fire Department said that no one was injured in the house fire before advising the public to soak all used fireworks before disposing of the debris....
A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near New York's Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children, police said. One of the victims, a 21-year-old woman, was in critical condition while the others were described as being stable and expected to survive, Police...
With wildfires burning across many Western states, wildland firefighters gathered Sunday to pay tribute to three of their own who died after they were trapped by flames a week ago.Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson were remembered for being courageous public servants...
Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help with a massive blaze burning for more than three days.Authorities urged residents in parts of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest ...
Fourth of July celebrations ended in gunfire for some neighbors in Houston’s South Side after a fireworks-related dispute escalated into a shooting that injured two people, according to the Houston Police Department.HPD said officers were called to the 6800 block of Winton Street...
One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday, as Russian and Ukrainian leaders held separate calls with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war, now in its fifth year.Two others were inj...
Avoid tragedy on America's 250th anniversary by properly disposing of any leftover fireworks - whether you used them or not.
ICE arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June. The arrests translate into roughly 2,000 per day, a sharp increase over previous periods....
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
The Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office said the fire started after residents discharged the fireworks, picked up the debris, and placed it in the bed of the pickup truck....
Along Galveston’s waterfront Friday night, Battleship Texas did more than provide a backdrop for a holiday crowd — it served as the main symbol of the celebration.Houston’s Fourth of July guide: everything you need to know for America’s 250th celebrationThe legendary warship help...
A man is injured after getting shot and crashing into a home in Cypress on Friday morning, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.
Harris County deputies are investigating after a driver was discovered to have multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into a home.
Harris County Precinct 5 deputies were called to a crash early Saturday after a vehicle slammed into a home in the 19700 block of Mountain Dale Drive, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.When deputies arrived, they found the driver suffering from multiple gunshot wound...
Delegates at the national convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party on Saturday overwhelmingly reelected its leaders, including Alice Weidel, as tens of thousands of protesters aimed to disrupt the meeting and some clashed with police.Alternative for Germany, or A...
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.The signing of the Declaration ...
The man arrested for blasting strangers with water guns defended it as a harmless prank before expressing regret.
A man was arrested and charged with attempted sexual assault and armed robbery after he allegedly attacked a woman in a downtown Houston parking garage, court documents indicate....
Investigators are working determine how a Houston Fire Department unit hit a METRORail train earlier this evening north of downtown Houston.Captain Raul Reyes with HFD tells us Engine 9 was on a call with lights and siren activated when it happened around 6:50 p.m. at Hogan Stree...
The firetruck was reportedly going to an emergency call when it struck the METRORail.
Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training, but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
A person was killed and two children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a heavy truck on I-45 Friday morning, according to officials.The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Broadway Street and Interstate 45 South. The southbound lanes of I-45...
A skydiver survived a scary crash landing that was all caught on camera at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday.
Officials say the third suspect was involved in the initial I-45 crash that brought deputies to the scene.
The cause of the crash is under investigation
Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a woman.
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
According to Houston police, one person was shot during a funeral being held at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
An investigation is underway after a fight inside a church led to shots being fired Friday morning in southeast Houston.The incident was reported at a church located at 8305 Brandon Street.Mother, 2 young children dead in apparent murder-suicide near Houston’s NRG StadiumThe Hous...
An investigation is underway after a mother and her two young children were found dead inside a motel Friday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The shooting was reported at 11:43 a.m. at the Marriott Residence Inn, located at 7807 Kirby Dri...
Houston police are investigating a shooting at a Sunnyside church on Friday, officials confirm.
A former Liberty Police Department officer has been indicted for official oppression and indecent assault, according to Liberty County Jail records.Jason Grindstaff resigned while under investigation earlier this year, the City of Liberty said in a statement posted on social medi...
A heavy truck crash is blocking multiple I-45 southbound lanes at 71st Street in Galveston County, TranStar shows.
A preliminary report issued by federal safety investigators did not flag any serious safety failures that could have led to the fiery crash of a plane last month on a skydiving outing in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard, including several very experienced jumpers.The Nat...
Former Liberty police officer Jason Grindstaff is now in jail on charges of official oppression and indecent assault, records show. He was placed on administrative leave in December amid a Texas Rangers investigation, and he resigned in February....
A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning most...
Conair is recalling more than one million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports of loose metal bristles becoming detached during use and even accidentally swallowed in several cases....
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S....
Police said the 34-year-old man is charged with two misdemeanors after attacking people with water guns and posting about it online.
List of free or cheap Houston fireworks shows for July 4th, 2026. We also have displays and parades in Galveston, The Woodlands, Kemah and Pearland.
Houston's Freedom Over Texas for the Fourth of July will feature fireworks, live music and more. Here's a guide to the concerts, tickets and parking.
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting after officers were called to the 8400 block of Broadway Street around 1 a.m. Friday.According to the Houston Police Department, officers arrived and found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound. The Houston Fire Department ...
