Daycare worker Beneta Wallace was charged with child endangerment after allegedly dragging and tossing a child, with a prior similar incident at another facility.

Gerren Miles Crosson, 34, is charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his mother to death in Houston. Police detained him at the scene; he awaits further legal proceedings.

Houston law enforcement is searching for a suspect who stole $2,829 of merchandise from the Sunglass Hut at Houston Premium Outlet Mall, as recorded by video evidence. The man, believed to be 25-30 years old, fled in a tan Chevrolet Suburban.

Houston police seek a person of interest in the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Ambrosia Swain, providing surveillance photos of a Hispanic male suspect.

A 53-year-old Mexican man was convicted of witness tampering after trying to intimidate a government witness. He faces a potential 20-year sentence and a $250,000 fine.

Two fatal shed fires in north Houston are under investigation; one victim was found on Collins Street, and another, an elderly man, on Collins Road near Eastex Freeway. Causes remain undetermined.

A man was sentenced to 75 years for sexually abusing a 13-year-old in Texas and blamed a "witch" for his actions. His phone evidence linked him to the crimes.

A 75,000‑sq‑ft, $8M Dudley Sports Plaza is planned near Kuykendahl and FM 1488, bringing Slick City slides, padel courts and Elite Pickleball to The Woodlands in early 2026.

Houston creator H‑Town Frankie’s hip‑hop synchronized front‑yard light show went viral this week; a larger H‑Town Holiday Lights installation runs at Discovery Green through Jan. 4.

A man wanted for aggravated robbery led Houston police on a high-speed chase after carjacking a vehicle, eventually being apprehended following a PIT maneuver and a foot chase.

A woman, Amanda Hardage, was charged with DWI after a single-vehicle crash in Harris County, as announced by Constable Mark Herman. Her bond was set at $100.

A teen was found shot inside an SUV in a ditch on Salter Drive. Harris County deputies say a prearranged meeting turned deadly and investigators are asking for tips.

A jury convicted a League City man in a wrong‑way 2021 crash that killed a 21‑year‑old. A judge suspended a 10‑year sentence and ordered 10 years of community supervision.