Texas

FRISCO, TX – A 31-year-old man was fatally shot by Frisco Police officers during a welfare check after he reportedly advanced toward them with a knife. The incident occurred around 9:50 a.m. on September 18, 2025, in the 8000 block of McKinney Road. Officers responded to a report that a man, later identified as Logan Holliday of Frisco, was armed with a knife and had already harmed himself. Officers located Holliday in a wooded area on the north side of Frisco Commons Park. According to police, Holliday ignored verbal commands and continued advancing toward officers with the knife in hand. Officers deployed a less lethal option, but when it failed to stop him, they discharged their duty weapons. Officers administered lifesaving measures on scene. Holliday was transported by Fr...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Airports has become the first in Texas to offer free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) visual interpreting services at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The rollout coincides with Deaf Awareness Month, observed throughout September. File Photo (December 2021) The service is provided through the Aira ASL App, which connects deaf and hard-of-hearing travelers to live, professional ASL interpreters via video feed. Travelers can use the service free of charge throughout both airports—from check-in to baggage claim—by utilizing their phone’s camera and screen to interact with the interpreter in real time. “Accessibility is not optional. It is a core part of how we serve the public,” said Jim Szczesniak, direc...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX, September 18, 2025 – The Harris County Commissioners Court has authorized the County Attorney’s Office to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following the federal government’s decision to terminate the Solar for All Program. File Photo (August 2025) In April 2024, Harris County and other Texas jurisdictions were awarded over $249 million through the Solar for All grant, a federal initiative created under the Biden-Harris Administration to promote clean energy access and workforce development nationwide. Harris County’s application was led by the Office of County Administration in collaboration with the County Judge’s Office. However, in July 2025, the Trump Administration announced the termination of the program, prompting the ...

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department has announced the death of Senior Police Officer Alex Roberts, who was killed in a vehicle crash while conducting a traffic escort. The crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday in Anderson County, Texas. Officer Roberts was assigned to HPD’s Solo Motorcycle Detail. The department has asked for continued prayers for Officer Roberts' family and the extended HPD family during this time of mourning. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – HFD firefighters responded Wednesday afternoon to a fire at a warehouse on Milby Street in the East Downtown area. Photo Courtesy of HFD According to officials, the warehouse stores lithium and lead acid batteries. Although there is no hazard to the public at this time, authorities are asking the public to give crews space as they work to bring the fire under control. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a man arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of his roommate at a residence located at 3015 Roe Drive. The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. on September 10. Houston Police Department patrol officers responded to a welfare check and found 53-year-old David Carrion unresponsive inside the home. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. Following an investigation, HPD Homicide Division identified Carrion’s roommate, 29-year-old James Olvera Jr., as the suspect. Olvera was arrested on September 16 and has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence in the 178th Criminal District Court. He was booked into the Harris County Jail without further incident. Anyone with information ...

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department is mourning the loss of Firefighter Paramedic Stephen Scott, who passed away on Tuesday following an on-duty medical emergency that occurred on Sunday. Scott began his career with the department in 1997 and had been assigned to Station 102 in Kingwood since 2008. Prior to that, he served at Station 9 on Hogan Street. In addition to his frontline duties, Scott also managed HFD's Base Station services operated by SETRAC, helping coordinate ambulance traffic across the Houston region to ensure patients were directed to hospitals with available resources. “Firefighter Scott was a dedicated member of this team, and will be missed by the HFD family,” said Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz. “His legacy is one of hard work, honor, and service to his commun...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Harris County Precinct 2 deputies arrested two 18-year-old females and a 15-year-old juvenile after a reported theft at the Target store located at 1801 W. Bay Area Boulevard. The incident occurred on September 11, 2025, after deputies responded to a call regarding individuals detained by store asset protection. Upon arrival, deputies identified the adult suspects as Silvia Garcia and Aaliyah Morelos, both 18 years old. According to asset protection, Garcia, Morelos, and the 15-year-old juvenile entered the store together, concealed merchandise, and exited without paying. Deputies contacted the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, which accepted theft charges. Garcia and Morelos were booked into the Harris County Jail without incident. The 15-year-old ...