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A man died after a hit-and-run near Spring, prompting Harris County investigators to search for the driver who fled the scene.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert spoke publicly about his clash with Maxx Crosby and offered a fresh injury update, drawing strong interest from football fans and businesses across Houston.
Two Houston police officers were injured Sunday after a driver ran a stop sign near Midtown, prompting an HPD investigation.
Four Houston firefighters were hospitalized after an 18-wheeler crashed into a fire engine on the Eastex Freeway early Tuesday morning.
A toddler’s birthday party in California turned chaotic after gunfire erupted, raising safety concerns that resonate with Houston families planning holiday gatherings.
A two-alarm fire tore through a long-abandoned property on Westheimer Monday night, drawing a large response from Houston firefighters.
Several Houston firefighters were hurt after their fire truck collided with an 18-wheeler, prompting a major emergency response.
A bomb threat at the Kemah Walmart is the latest in a growing string of threats across Galveston County, prompting concern for Houston-area shoppers and businesses.
Four Houston firefighters were seriously hurt in a crash on the Eastex Freeway, prompting major traffic delays and concern across the city.
Four Houston firefighters were hospitalized after an 18-wheeler crashed into their fire engine during an early-morning call in north Houston.