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HPD announces plan to curb crime in Third Ward amid rise in homicides

  • May 7, 2025

Police agencies ramp up DWI enforcement for New Year's Day

  • Dec 27, 2024

New multi-agency effort aims to make Highway 99 more safe for drivers

  • Dec 19, 2024

Mayor says HPD arrested dozens during Washington Corridor ride-along

  • Dec 16, 2024

Mayor's safety message overshadowed by comment 'barely clad ladies'

  • Dec 16, 2024

Have Harris County deputies found the key to cutting crime?

  • Nov 15, 2024

Houston business owners warn customers about car break-ins

  • Sep 27, 2024

TX-level failings reveal the necessity of services for at-risk youth

  • Sep 19, 2024

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Some skeptical of Flock cameras as Harris County renews contract

  • May 29
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Houston business owner says work vans are 'sitting ducks' for thieves

  • Jul 22, 2025
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Harris County-area police agencies will ramp up DWI enforcement for New Year holiday

  • Dec 27, 2024
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New multi-agency effort aims to make Highway 99 more safe for drivers

  • Dec 19, 2024
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Mayor says HPD arrested dozens during Washington Corridor ride-along

  • Dec 16, 2024
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Mayor's safety message overshadowed by comment 'barely clad ladies'

  • Dec 14, 2024
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Houston business owners warn customers about car break-ins

  • Sep 26, 2024
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TX-level failings reveal the necessity of services for at-risk youth

  • Sep 19, 2024

Latest Stories

Midtown convenience store once again sounds the alarm on crime

Employees of a Midtown convenience store said it's a scary place to work, especially at night. They turned to ABC13 and were once again sounding the alarm, asking for help with the crime.

  • Sep 14, 2024
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Reggie Bush scares off would-be burglars during attempted break-in at California home

Retired football star Reggie Bush scared off a trio of would-be burglars who were trying to break into his Encino home.

  • Sep 12, 2024

Blurring homes on Google Maps? Thieves also search websites like Zillow and Redfin, police say

The Riverside Police Department says there are additional online tools you can employ to protect your property and stay one step ahead of thieves that are using technology to case potential targets.

  • Aug 24, 2024

What areas in Houston are cars mostly broken into? HPD gives the latest statistics on crime

The Houston Police Department is seeing a downward trend in auto thefts across the city after taking proactive measures to fight against this type of crime.

  • Aug 23, 2024

People are now blurring their homes on Google Maps to deter potential burglars

With burglaries, break-ins and home invasion robberies on the rise in Southern California, some residents are now "blurring" out their homes in the street-view function on Google Maps.

  • Aug 20, 2024