Houston, TX News
This page lists the PureSource News articles filed under Houston, TX: 9 since May 2026, the most recent on October 3, 2026.
Most of this coverage falls under Crime (4), Education (2) and Environment (1).
These articles are also listed under Texas.
Primary records cited in these articles come from cohips.houstontx.gov and houstontx.gov.
Houston Police: Two Wounded in Targeted Drive-By
Two men were wounded in a targeted drive-by shooting outside a north Houston store on October 2. Houston Police Department detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to identify the suspects.
Houston Police Cite Four Fatalities Near Mercury Drive
Houston police reported a fatal pedestrian crash on I-10 near Mercury Drive late Saturday. Data shows four such deaths occurred in this corridor between 2020 and 2023. A second driver struck a patrol car, and an officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Harris County Girl Dies in Accidental Closet Shooting
A 4-year-old girl died August 27 after finding an unsecured handgun in a closet. Deputies are interviewing the mother and another child to confirm the accidental nature.
U.S. Attorney Reitz Confirms No Meth Found in Salgado Araujo Van in Houston
U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz stated lab tests found no methamphetamine in the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. The family says the substance was a hydration mix while three agencies probe the July shooting.
Orion Car Care Owner Patel Assesses Damage in Houston
Orion Car Care owner Bhavesh Patel assessed damage from Tropical Storm Bertha in July 2026. Total losses sustained due to unresolved drainage issues in the area reach nearly $350,000.
Houston, Texas Reaches 100 Degrees as City Activates 112 Cooling Centers
Houston reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit, resulting in eight weather warnings and 15 advisories. The city activated 112 cooling centers to provide refuge for residents without air conditioning.
Harris County District Attorney's Office Certifies Two Men in Houston
The Harris County District Attorney's Office certified two men as alleged violent crime victims in July. They remain in federal custody while attorneys file habeas corpus petitions arguing detention violates due-process rights.
HISD Proposes Changes to Special Education Programs
Houston Independent School District outlines special education changes during board meeting. Superintendent Mike Miles emphasizes continued compliance improvements and clarifies no IEPs have been changed without proper review.
Education Department Investigates Houston District's Special Education Plans
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights investigates Houston Independent School District for potential discrimination against students with disabilities. The district plans to centralize some special education services starting in 2026-27, affecting placement and support.