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Houston Fire Department firefighter Ethen Garcia has been placed on paid leave while officials conduct an internal investigation, according to HFD leadership.
Houston residents reflect on the life and legacy of Gregory Stewart, whose passing has been noted by family, friends, and the wider community.
A woman caught in the middle of the ICE office shooting in Minneapolis recounts the moments she was pulled from her car and says she is lucky to be alive.
Houston police are investigating a shooting that left two teens injured while walking along Bennington Street. Authorities are working to determine the motive and identify suspects.
Houston-based CompuCycle emphasizes transparent processes as essential for improving electronics recycling and reducing landfill waste.
A deadly mobile home fire in Perry has left one person dead and four others displaced as investigators work to determine the cause.
A new Second Ward apartment complex is preparing to open despite toxic ash discovered nearby, raising environmental and community concerns in Houston.
Stream Realty Partners has sold three large industrial buildings totaling 1 million square feet at Empire West Business Park, marking a major shift in Houston’s growing logistics corridor.
Fire crews responded to a large apartment fire near Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, working quickly to contain the flames. No injuries reported.
A Houston resident has been sentenced for participating in a fraudulent immigration scheme that collected $1.4 million from victims seeking legal status.