A fire ravaged a Fort Worth apartment complex, displacing 60 people and sending two individuals to the hospital, as confirmed by fire officials. The blaze erupted shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday in a ground-floor unit at the Handley Oaks Apartments located at 2120 Handley Drive. Videos and images shared by residents captured flames pouring out of a downstairs window. …

A Dallas police officer is in stable condition following a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday morning in Dallas. The Dallas Police Department reported that around 12:45 a.m., officers, operating in a covert capacity and utilizing an unmarked vehicle, observed a vehicle driving erratically in the 3200 block of Easter Avenue. Subsequently, officers initiated pursuit of the vehicle. During the …

Terry Rivera, the man accused of fatally shooting a 12-year-old boy last week, made an appearance before a judge on Wednesday and was granted a $2 million bond. Appearing in an orange jumpsuit, Rivera attended the court session following his extradition to Harris County from Mexico, where he had been on the run for a week. Rivera’s arrest took place …

In the lead-up to free agency, much of the speculation surrounding the Houston Texans focused on potential moves in the offensive backfield. However, the reigning AFC South champions chose to take control of their narrative by emphasizing aggression on the defensive side. Following reports of the Texans’ acquisition of four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Danielle Hunter, the team continued to …

In northeast Harris County on Wednesday morning, a truck collided with a bank, resulting in one person being hospitalized. The Crosby Volunteer Fire Department reported the incident on X, formerly Twitter, stating that a Ford F250 struck the Stellar Bank’s brick wall in the 14100 block of FM 2100. Emergency services from HCESD 5 EMS were also on the scene, …

In response to the scandal surrounding suspended cases within the Houston Police Department (HPD), Mayor John Whitmire expressed frustration and issued apologies to crime victims on Wednesday. In a startling revelation, Whitmire asserted that the city’s crime rate, previously touted as declining under past administrations, was in fact “manipulated” due to inaccurate reporting influenced by the department’s low-staffing code. He …

A tragic incident involving a hit-and-run crash has resulted in the death of a child who was hospitalized last week, according to Houston police. Three-year-old Evelyn Medina passed away on Monday after sustaining injuries in the accident. Evelyn, along with her parents, was traveling in an Uber on March 3 when their vehicle was rear-ended by a white F-350 pickup …

The Houston Emergency Center’s communication system experienced disruptions in power on Monday night, leading to at least partial failure of the system. With approximately 6,000 calls coming in daily to Houston’s fire, emergency medical services, and police, the center plays a critical role in coordinating responses to various emergencies. During planned electrical upgrades, unexpected issues arose, causing parts of the …

The Houston Cougars are gearing up for their participation in the Big 12 Conference men’s basketball tournament, which began with two days of games already underway. As the No. 1 ranked team in the nation and competing in one of college basketball’s toughest conferences, the Cougars are poised to make a significant impact. Led by head coach Kelvin Sampson, the …

Family and friends came together on Wednesday to honor the memory of Jarvon Coles, the North Shore High School football player who tragically lost his life over the weekend. Jarvon, 18, was fatally shot during a house party in Humble on Saturday morning. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, gunfire erupted from across the street into the backyard of …