Two grand juries last month declined to indict the driver who fatally struck Patricia Martin, 64, in a downtown Houston crosswalk in early 2024 Martin's family is left "defeated" and "doubtful" of the Harris Co. DA’s ability to prosecute cases involving other victims www.axios.com/local/housto...

Harris County DA Sean Teare says his office won’t charge drivers who kill crosswalk users under Texas’ Lisa Torry Smith Act of 2021, instead pursuing other charges in those cases But that method has repeatedly let drivers off the hook — and more could follow www.axios.com/local/housto...

Howdy, BlueSky! The city of Houston is opening "overflow centers" for Houstonians facing homelessness to stay overnight Thursday (01/09/2025) as frigid rain sets in Those in need can call 3-1-1. The city will offer a zTrip ride. HPD officers will also offer rides upon request