Kenneth Westbrook is charged with leading a grand theft auto operation in Harris County, allegedly using social media to rent and then smuggle over 25 vehicles to Mexico.

Tony D. Earls was arrested for the 2022 fatal shooting of a 9-year-old girl, mistaken for a robbery suspect's getaway car. The shooting occurred after Earls was robbed at an ATM.

Valerie Lauren Mata, a Spring ISD theater teacher, was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, involving explicit texts and photos. She resigned following the investigation.

Texas floodwaters led to the rescue of 20 people and pets in Channelview, with a Harris County resident saved along with her dogs, though a child in Fort Worth sadly perished.

Harris County Constables seized various illegal drugs during a traffic stop, leading to an arrest and involvement of Child Protective Services. Further details are pending.

A dispute in Meadowview ended in a shooting, with stepson Lazarus Williams charged for killing stepfather Shawn L. Williams after a physical argument escalated.

A Conroe Police lieutenant died from injuries sustained during a tornado in Texas. His wife was also injured; the tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service.

The landing gear of a JSX plane collapsed after touchdown at Houston's Hobby Airport; one crew member was injured, while all passengers were reported safe.

A major crash in East Harris County involving an 18-wheeler carrying a crane shut down Spur 330. The driver was trapped but not injured; hazmat responded to a fuel spill.

The Justice Department is suing TDCJ for religious discrimination, claiming the agency suspended and fired a clerk for wearing a religious head covering.

Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda face charges including bribery and money laundering related to foreign influence from Azerbaijan and Mexico.

Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting of a 34-year-old man at a convenience store on Cullen Boulevard, with few details and no suspects yet identified.

Houston police arrested a family assault suspect after a standoff without violence, involving a SWAT team in the Frederick Drive area. No injuries were reported.