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Houston Breaking News – Live Updates & Alerts
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Houston Police released new photos of a suspect linked to a deadly shooting in the Westwood area, and investigators are asking the public for help identifying him.
Mayor John Whitmire has ordered a review and audit of the Houston Airports art program after a KPRC 2 investigation raised concerns about oversight and spending.
Fire crews quickly controlled a tank farm fire in northwest Harris County, preventing wider damage and traffic impacts.
The Houston Fire Department responded to a train derailment near an East End apartment complex, prompting a large emergency presence and precautionary measures.
A pedestrian was hurt after a vehicle struck them at Almeda Genoa Road and Reveille Street in southeast Houston.
A pedestrian was hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash on S. Gessner Road, prompting a police search for the driver.
A Bellaire police officer was hospitalized after a driver reportedly ran a red light, causing a major crash in southwest Houston.
A train derailed in Houston’s East End, prompting first responders to evacuate a nearby apartment building as a precaution.
A train derailment in Houston’s East End led to a partial evacuation at a nearby apartment complex as emergency crews responded.
Houston’s hotel occupancy tax revenue set a new record in 2024, and early forecasts show steady growth through 2026 as tourism and convention traffic climb.