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Mayor Whitmire announced the pay boost, plus incentives to recruit and retain officers as the department faces staffing issues that led to more than 260,000 cases not being fully investigated.

DEER PARK, Texas (KTRK) -- A large pipeline fire continues to burn in the area where La Porte meets Deer Park.

The sentencing phase continues after jurors convicted former Houston Police Department's narcotics officer Gerald Goines of murder.

The hearing begins over a lawsuit regarding 6th Street's two-month closure, which caused Kemah businesses to worry about continued financial losses.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The northbound lanes of the I-69 Southwest Freeway near Hillcroft Street reopened after a police chase ended with a man being shot and killed by officers on Monday.

Frances "Poppy" Northcutt is a woman of many talents. A former NASA engineer and attorney, she also serves as an election judge, which she considers a privilege.

Colin Allred, Ted Cruz make final Senate campaign pushes Congressman Colin Allred and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz made last-minute pushes to voters ahead of Election Day.

Colin Allred, Ted Cruz make final Senate campaign pushes Congressman Colin Allred and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz made last-minute pushes to voters ahead of Election Day.

Firefighters reminded Houstonians to stay safe while using space heaters as temperatures drop outside. The exact cause of the fatal fire is under investigation.

City of Houston officials are set to vote on a sexual misconduct settlement for a former Houston Fire Department employee.