Maddie Taylor Hartley

Tragedy struck the Alief neighborhood in southwest Houston last night when three teenagers were fatally shot at the Tierra Del Sol Apartments. The shooting occurred around 7:45 p.m. at 8000 Cook Road. Houston police found two victims inside the apartment’s laundry facility, where they were pronounced dead at the scene, according to Click2Houston.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide at a north Harris County automotive repair shop. Workers found a man shot to death early this morning at U&A Automotive Repair on Veterans Memorial Drive near Gears Road, above the Sam Houston Tollway, according to KHOU.

In a disturbing case of animal hoarding in Houston, nearly 50 animals were rescued from abhorrent living conditions in a North Houston home. As reported by Click2Houston, this is not the first time this property has been the focus of a rescue operation; a similar situation unfolded eight years prior with 32 dogs being saved from neglect.

A road rage shooting in Montgomery County, Texas, sent at least one person to the hospital and caused extensive law enforcement activity near The Woodlands. According to FOX 26 Houston, the incident occurred at the intersection of Sawdust Road and Budde Road, where multiple shots were fired following a dispute between two drivers.

Houston attorney and community figure Juan Garcia has been appointed as the new chairman of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, which was announced yesterday by Mayor John Whitmire. Succeeding J. Kent Friedman, who held the chairman position for 17 years, Garcia will officially take over the reins at the board's December meeting, as reported by

Houston just saw a notable addition to its transit leadership, as Angel Ponce, director of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, has officially joined the METRO Board of Directors – a move lauded for bringing hard-won experience and advocacy for the disabled right into the heart of city governance. The Houston Mayor's Office

A young father was tragically killed during a shooting incident in southwest Houston while his 5-month-old daughter was present in the vehicle. The 23-year-old, who worked as a security guard, was en route to a photo shoot with his daughter at the time of the attack, which left his car riddled with bullet holes. Police responded to the scene at the Wells Fargo bank parking lot at 10005 Beechnut Street near Beltway 8 where the tragedy unfolded, according to reports from KPRC 2 and ABC13.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a landmark event that has long thrilled visitors with its vibrant spectacle of Western heritage, announced a significant change for its 2025 lineup. Stepping into the spotlight as the new RODEOHOUSTON barrelman is John Harrison, an accomplished figure in the rodeo world. John Harrison, who has performed in 12 National Finals Rodeos and bagged multiple awards for his entertaining acts, will take over the iconic role from rodeo veteran Leon Coffee. Coffee, who is stepping away after 31 years of captivating audiences, was actively involved in the selection of his successor.

In a series of deeply troubling events, racist text messages have been sent to Black residents across numerous states, sparking fear and prompting investigations by local and federal authorities. According to KPRC 2

In a distressing incident out of Cypress, a 4-year-old boy is fighting for life after being pulled from a lake late last night. According to ABC13, the child who has been identified as having autism spectrum disorder, was rescued from the water in the 7500 block of Coral Lake Drive, near Montego Breeze Lane. Harris County sheriff's deputies say that the incident occurred around midnight and lifesaving CPR was administered by adults at the scene.