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Man on parole for 2012 bank robbery arrested in connection with Cypress bank robbery: FBI Houston
A man who was out on parole for a 2012 bank robbery conviction has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery last week in Cypress, according to FBI Houst…
Tank Dell Day established after wide receiver returns to Texans, Houston mayor declares
Following his highly anticipated return to the gridiron, Mayor John Whitmire officially declared Oct. 29 Tank Dell Day in Houston.
Parents at Almeda Elementary worry about a lack of sidewalks
Houston isn't exactly known for its well-maintained sidewalks, but parents who spoke to ABC13 said their kids face downright dangerous conditions outside their…
Community mailbox in NE Harris Co. has not received mail for nearly half a year, neighbor says
A resident who hasn't received direct mail for nearly six months says she feels stuck in the middle of whoever is responsible for repairing her community's mai…
Houston man linked to Round Top homicide dies by suicide after hours-long standoff: Deputies
A man wanted for questioning in connection with a murder died by suicide on Tuesday after an hourslong armed standoff inside a church in Fayette County, accord…
Woman found dead in house days after it burned, Hitchcock PD says
Hitchcock PD said that a fire burned down a house over the weekend, but that the woman's body was discovered days later on Wednesday.
Houston lawmakers pass bill requiring companies offer better pay and benefits for tax relief
City councilmembers passed an ordinance on Wednesday requiring companies in Houston seeking new tax breaks to offer higher pay, better safety, and more benefit…
Missouri City considers raising signing bonus for new police officers
Missouri City is considering raising its signing bonus for new police officers from $10,000 to $15,000 as the department faces 10 or more vacancies.
Galveston PD launches new HOPE unit to connect homeless people with services
Galveston PD is launching a new unit aimed at connecting homeless people with services rather than making arrests, after data shows the island's homeless popul…
Data shows driverless taxis in Houston are safe, but questions remain over their regulation
Data shows just 21 crashes involving autonomous vehicles in Houston over roughly a year, but questions remain about regulation.
More showers and storms possible through Halloween, stormy cold front blows in around Election Day
An active jet stream pattern will bring rain chances through Election Day when a stormy cold front pushes through the state.