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Man dies in Channelview house fire

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

A house fire kills a man in Channelview.

Abandoned buildings in Houston demolished

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

The City of Houston is knocking down abandoned buildings in an effort to promote public safety.

Boy, 6, drowns during party

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

A 6-year-old boy drowns in an apartment complex pool during his own birthday party.

Three suspects wanted in connection to murder

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

Photos have been released of three people wanted in connection to the murder of a father in Montgomery County.

Arson is investigating a house fire in Acres Home

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

Arson is trying to determine what started a house fire in Acres Home on Sunday.

Child safety lock recalled

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

Almost one million child safety locks are being recalled because they don’t work.

Authorities end search for man who jumped

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

Authorities have called off a search in and around the Port of Galveston after being unable to find a Lebanese crewman who disappeared after jumping from a ship.

Woman killed inside Kingwood apartment

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

Police are investigating the death of a woman at a Kingwood apartment as a homicide.

Missing children found safe

May 20, 2012 in Houston News

Two children reportedly missing in Texas City have been found safe.

HPD: Officer shoots, kills man who took bus passenger hostage

May 19, 2012 in Houston News

A hostage situation leads to a police officer shooting a man on a METRO bus in southwest Houston.