IAH Runway

Airports

Woman arrested on runway in latest security breach at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport

Posted on · Ivori Howard, 22, has been charged with intent to impair or interrupt the operation of a critical infrastructure facility, a state jail felony, according to Houston police. A man was arrested at the same airport less than two weeks beforehand after allegedly trying to stow himself in the landing gear compartment of a plane.

Columbia Tap Cyclist

Public Safety

Houston police increasing presence along Columbia Tap Trail after string of violent attacks against cyclists

Posted on · Security features such as increased lighting, surveillance cameras and call boxes also are coming to the part of the trail in the Third Ward area, according to Houston City Council member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz.

Police

Houston police officer fatally shoots man accused of wielding knife, complaining about loud music at graduation party

Posted on · The weekend shooting in the Northside area marked the second time this month that a Houston Police Department officer used deadly force while responding to a disturbance call.

BTB Savage

Criminal Justice

BTB Savage murder: Man arrested, accused of fatally shooting San Antonio rapper in Houston

Posted on · Houston police used cell phone records and license plate readers along I-10 to identify Montrel Burley of New Braunfels as a suspect in the March 30 shooting of Darrell Gentry, also known as rapper BTB Savage, near River Oaks.

Harris County Courtroom

Criminal Justice

Lydell Grant, Houston man exonerated of 2010 murder, faces new murder charge in apparent road rage shooting

Posted on · Bond was set at $1 million for Grant, who is accused of fatally shooting Edwin Arevalo after they were involved in a traffic collision late Thursday night.

Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant

City of Houston

Houston Public Works taking over Kingwood wastewater facility amid criminal investigation into release of inadequately treated sewage

Posted on · The City of Houston is terminating its contract with Inframark, which manages five wastewater treatment plants and five drinking water supply facilities in the Kingwood area, effective this Friday.