Houston Police Chief Troy Finner reported the review of over 107,000 suspended incident reports, with many closed due to lack of leads. The review includes all adult sex crime reports, with DNA matches leading to charges against 45 suspects.

Members of the "Cobra" human smuggling gang received long prison sentences for smuggling over 100 migrants and related offenses including a death and sexual assault.

Houston residents face an increase in property and identity fraud, with incidents of title theft and the use of stolen identities to lease properties prompting legislative action to strengthen verification processes.

Houston activist Dr. Candice Matthews found a noose and a racial slur-filled threat in her mailbox, prompting a Harris County Sheriff's Office investigation.

Houston is facing fluctuations in weather with patchy fog and chances of severe storms; residents should be cautious in foggy conditions and prepare for potential thunderstorms.

A fatal incident in Harris County, Texas, results in two deaths after an adult male allegedly commits murder-suicide by setting himself and his wife on fire.

Two men were jailed for drugs and weapons possession after a traffic stop in Harris County on April 27. Officers found cocaine, marijuana, a loaded gun, and cash inside their vehicle.

Derek Fischer, 31, is charged with the murder of Jennifer Ramirez, 45, after her body was found buried in Houston. The investigation led to Fischer's arrest and he now faces murder and evidence tampering charges.

Deputy Sergeants in Harris County arrested fugitive Dennis Boateng during a traffic stop after discovering he had warrants for larceny and misdemeanors.

Former Cy-Fair High School teacher Kayden Burbank is charged with having an improper relationship with a 15-year-old student and is required to wear a GPS monitor on bond.

Harris County deputies arrested Alexander Sibaja for vehicle burglary after a routine traffic stop, as he had an active warrant and additional misdemeanors.

Two suspects, Kaitlyn Buckley and Joseph Ishak, were arrested and charged with the burglary of a business after deputies responded to a reported break-in on the North Freeway.

Clifton John Allen, 66, has been charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend Carol Webber, 74, who was found dead from a gunshot wound in her Houston apartment.