The Blue Alert system was issued by an executive order by Gov. Rick Perry in 2008. It soon became law with the state Legislature's approval of the 2017 Blue Alert bill, Senate Bill 1138.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 7700 North Freeway service road around 8:35 p.m. last Friday.

“From iconic blue street markers to the Houston Police Department’s signature blue police cars and helicopters, this color holds a special place in the hearts of Houstonians. "We’re ...