A police pursuit in southwest Houston took a shocking turn Thursday night, resulting in the death of an innocent driver and the fleeing motorist fatally shooting himself. Just before 8 p.m., officers saw a stolen vehicle in the 8700 block of West Bellfort and started a pursuit once the vehicle began to flee,

HOUSTON — Houston City Council unanimously approved a new contract with the police union, a deal city and department leaders believe will lead to improved officer morale, service and recruitment efforts in order to address staff shortages and a growing civilian population.