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A shooting outside a southwest Houston liquor store left one person injured, prompting a police investigation and heightened concern in the area.
Houston police are investigating after a man was discovered shot to death inside a local apartment complex. Detectives are working to determine what led to the deadly encounter.
A man was fatally shot and his sister injured after leaving a Houston nightclub, prompting renewed concerns about late‑night safety near entertainment districts.
A late-night shooting in southwest Houston left a man dead and a woman hospitalized, prompting an active police investigation.
A man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Houston now faces a first-degree murder charge after one victim died.
While many residents enjoyed Thanksgiving feasts, Houston’s first responders worked through the holiday to keep the city safe.
A new national discussion over possible limits on immigration is raising concerns for Houston residents, workers, and business owners.
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting in southwest Houston that left one man dead and a woman injured overnight.
Severe flooding in Thailand has killed at least 145 people and exposed major damage, prompting Houston officials and companies to assess potential supply-chain impacts.
Analysts highlight the Houston Texans as a leading Week 13 upset candidate, drawing attention from fans and local businesses as playoff stakes rise.