Caroline Wilburn

5 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Caroline Wilburn

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick makes a statement during opening remarks of the Texas Power Grid Investment Summit, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 in Houston. Kirk Sides/Staff photographerTexas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks to the Senate during the second day of the 89th regular session at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Jan. 15, 2025.

6 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Caroline Wilburn

Chief Noe Diaz, head of the Houston Police Department, was the top-paid police chief in the Houston area for the 2024 budget year, overseeing the largest department in the state, according to city records. His current annual salary is $325,000, according to records. Unlike sheriffs, police chiefs are not elected into their positions, but rather are appointed and approved by city leaders. They are responsible for leading and managing the police department while overseeing administrative policies.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Caroline Wilburn

Nearly 300 people were taken to jail during this year's Jeep Weekend, and a data breakdown of arrest records provided by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office offers a glimpse into why. Despite a relatively quiet Jeep Weekend, the sheriff's office said 286 people were arrested, though records provided by the county showed 267 arrests between May 15-18. Some of those arrested may face multiple charges, Sheriff Jimmy Fullen said.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Caroline Wilburn

Ford Motor Company is recalling almost 1.1 million vehicles due to a software issue that may cause rearview cameras to malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced earlier this month. The recall affects 1,075,299 Ford vehicles whose rearview camera image may delay, freeze or not display when in reverse, due to a software issue, the NHTSA said in a notice.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Caroline Wilburn

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a new scam targeting the Houston area. Some scammers are calling and texting residents, claiming to be captains and demanding payment for jury duty, according to the sheriff's office. Article continues below this adThe sheriff's office assured residents that law enforcement will never ask for personal or financial information, threaten arrest or request payment.