Jury finds the person accused of killing Constable Deputy Kareem Atkins guilty of capital murder. The Harris County community and his family hope to find comfort in the verdict.

Thieves, including a child, stole puppies and a turtle from a Houston pet store, but the puppies were later returned; the store has since increased security.

Harris County Public Health's annual report details its health initiatives and emergency responses, including community education and vet services, with future goals outlined.

A fire in a Westchase apartment complex on April 12 caused $1 million in damage, but no injuries. The blaze destroyed nine units; the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

Marshall Paul Garrett has been charged with felony negligence after his dogs fatally mauled his neighbor, Harriette Phillips. Garrett already faces a separate murder charge for a 2024 incident.

Houston's Mayor John Whitmire reached a deal to allocate an additional $16 million in the upcoming fiscal year for street and drainage projects, reducing the city's budget deficit by one-third.

The Liberty County Jail in Texas is closing per state officials due to safety issues after a fire and non-compliance incidents, with all inmates to be transferred.

Constable deputies arrested Dandrae Heath after a vehicle pursuit, which included a collision injuring another driver, and he faces charges including Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

Taral Patel, an ex-staffer for Fort Bend County Judge, accepted a plea deal for creating fake social media accounts to benefit political campaigns. He admitted guilt, will serve probation, and may have to testify against his former boss, KP George.

Texas property owners can apply for tax exemptions such as the "Homestead Exemption" until April 30 to potentially lower their taxes by excluding part of their property's value from taxation.

A suspect, Quinton Hogan, involved in financial and identity theft, was arrested in Harris County with help from constables and the U.S. Postal Inspector Service.

Houston police seek a man who shot his ex-girlfriend's new partner, with an ongoing conflict escalating to gunfire. The victim is in critical condition; the assailant remains unidentified but known to authorities.

Houston police are seeking a suspect from a shooting, with surveillance of a dark SUV released. A man was shot and hospitalized; the motive is unclear.