Man charged with murder in 2007 shooting death of woman, HPD says
Charges have been filed against a man in the 2007 murder of a woman who was found strangled to death inside her apartment, according to HPD.
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Texas Republicans redrew Houston's 9th District. Why did a Democrat win?
Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map in 2025 with the goal of giving their party an advantage in Washington. But in Houston’s 9th Congressional District, the new boundaries didn’t deliver the outcome Republicans wanted. Democrat Leticia Gutierrez defeated Republ...
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HPD investigating woman's suspicious death in southeast Houston
Houston police are investigating a suspicious death after a woman was found dead Wednesday evening in southeast Houston.
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League City begins covering Flock cameras after voters reject continued use
League City is beginning to cover its Flock license plate reader cameras after voters rejected their continued use, setting in motion a shutdown of a technology that has divided residents over public safety and privacy. About 54% voted against Proposition A, while about 46% suppo...
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Beware! Porch pirate season is here, ways you can protect your holiday packages
With holiday deliveries increasing, Constable Mark Herman’s Office is reminding residents to take steps to prevent thieves from stealing packages from their doorsteps. The Constable says residents should do the following to keep their packages safe Track deliveries so you know wh...
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Houston woman's death under investigation at Broadway Street apartment
Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found in an apartment in southeast Houston on Wednesday afternoon.
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Senator-elect James Talarico offers olive branch to Republicans. Is it resonating?
Senator-elect James Talarico struck a conciliatory tone during his victory speech Tuesday night, telling those who didn't vote for him that he'd fight for them just as he'd fight for those who did....
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17-year-old arrested in connection with stabbing death of 13-year-old in NW Harris Co., HCSO says
Investigators said there was a fight between the suspect and multiple juveniles outside of the suspect's home, and the suspect chased the 13-year-old.
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Harris County Judge-elect Letitia Plummer outlines plans for transition after historic election victory
Just one day after making history in Harris County, Judge-elect Dr. Letitia Plummer is already laying the groundwork for her new administration, outlining plans to work with county commissioners, law enforcement, flood control officials and local leaders as she prepares to take o...
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Houston weather: Thursday rain chances; next cold front this weekend
Another cold front arrives Sunday, bringing cooler air, lower humidity and a brisk change for the start of next week.
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What does Governor-Elect Gina Hinojosa’s victory mean for the state’s takeover of HISD
In Governor-Elect Gina Hinojosa’s victory speech on Tuesday night Texans heard the first Latina Governor of Texas say she will fire Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath her first day in office. 2 Helps You was already asking questions as to what the state’s takeover of...
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Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson says he won’t sue out-of-state doctors who mail abortion pills to Texas
Less than 24 hours after a historic sweep of Texas’ statewide elected offices by Democrats, the state’s attorney general-elect Nathan Johnson said Tuesday he will not continue Ken Paxton’s practice of suing doctors in other states for sending abortion medication to patients here....
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Why parts of west Harris County stayed red on Election Day
While Democrats won most of Harris County on Tuesday, a stretch of west Harris County near the Katy Freeway stood out as a Republican stronghold.