John Patrick Brown was arrested for assaulting a cashier and damaging his vehicle at the Birnam Wood Food Store, despite a prior trespass warning. He received charges and a $200 bond.

Houston shop owners shot and detained a burglary suspect during a break-in; the suspect had previously burglarized the shop and was shot in the abdomen but expected to survive. No charges filed against the owners.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Bellaire High School over claims of a student being socially transitioned without parental consent.

Deputy from Constable Herman's Office arrested Terrance Hardy, who had multiple felony warrants, during a traffic stop.

A 63-year-old man from Alvin, sentenced to 25 years for CSAM offenses, was a repeat child predator and will undergo 10 years of supervised release post-imprisonment.

Houston woman Sade K. Stewart charged with child endangerment after her autistic nephew was found wandering alone.

Deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office arrested Sarmaduh Ansari for DWI on Tomball Parkway after showing signs of intoxication and failing sobriety tests.

Sylvia Escobedo's car was burglarized at Uptown Park in Houston, with family heirlooms stolen, despite her caution. Police seek suspects caught on her BMW's camera.

Kendrick Montgomery has been charged with aggravated assault – mass shooting, after five people were shot at a Raleigh Street bar.

Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy, now reserving the benefit for elite flyers and Business Select fares from May 28th, a move that may impact its brand loyalty and industry standing.

Houston police are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of Jevon Clark at 9465 Clearwood Drive, with no suspects or motive yet identified.

An 8-year-old autistic girl drowned in a SE Houston pond after leaving her aunt's care unnoticed. She was found by residents but later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Energy industry leaders are gathering at the CERAWeek conference in Houston to discuss various topics, with high attendance costs and a planned environmental protest.