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When your life is in danger, minutes count. This is why Houston police have to prioritize the more than 1 million calls for help the department receives each year.
A 5-year-old girl was found dead in a West Houston apartment pool after midnight. Police are investigating how she ended up in the water.
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 18, 2025 Aid was rendered to both the sergeant and the suspected shooter, and Rodriguez said both were recovering in the hospital as of early Friday morning.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities are searching for an alleged kidnapping suspect after a woman said she was held at gunpoint while at a stop sign in southeast Houston. The Houston Police ...
"Every week, someone gets trapped in the elevator," the Houston Public Works director said. "The other day, we lost A/C," the HPD Executive Chief said. Houston leaders say it's time for a fix.
Houston Police is cracking down on neighbors nearby nightclubs and bars, issuing 115 citations in a weekend sweep targeting noise and other violations. Residents hope peace is finally on the way.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced this week that the Houston Police Department's new crime protection team “club unit” issued over 100 citations at local bars and clubs, resulting in five ...