Firefighters in Westbury, Houston, tackled a house fire on Stone West Dr. No injuries were reported, but the blaze caused $250,000 in damages. The cause is under investigation.

Gilberto Almaraz-Muniz was convicted of running a narcotics operation and faces a possible life sentence for drug conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute.

A former high school athletic director in Maryland allegedly used AI to create a fake racist and antisemitic audio clip to frame the school's principal, resulting in his arrest and calls for legal measures against AI misuse.

A kitchen fire caused by a faulty electrical outlet occurred at a Briar Forest apartment but was extinguished by Houston firefighters with no injuries; damage was limited to $20,000.

Houston man sentenced to 15 years for traveling to Tulsa to sexually abuse a minor; will also face lifetime supervision and sex offender registration.

Houston's Third Ward will see increased police patrols in response to a surge in violence, as announced by Police Chief Troy Finner. Residents have expressed concerns about crime and the justice system at a recent town hall meeting.

Harris County DA Kim Ogg involves AG Paxton's office in prosecuting former staffers of Judge Hidalgo for allegedly manipulating a COVID-19 contract process.

Maria Tapia-Aguilar, a Texas woman, was sentenced to 51 months for trying to smuggle 3,580 rounds of ammo to Mexico hidden in a spare tire. Her odd behavior led to a traffic stop and arrest.

A man was arrested in Harris County for driving a stolen vehicle and unlawful possession of a weapon after a traffic stop on April 24. His bond was set at $20,000.

Following a shooting that wounded a 61-year-old man, a Houston teen has been charged with aggravated robbery. The incident, which involved a juvenile suspect, occurred during an alleged robbery in March.

Tomas Rodriguez, a Houston man with prior felony convictions, pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon. He could face up to 10 years in prison for pointing a gun at a police officer.

A Texas man was convicted for coercing and enticing a minor via explicit texts and images using the TextNow app. He faces 10 years to life in prison and is awaiting sentencing. The FBI investigated the case as part of Project Safe Childhood.

Houston's BARC shelter is expanding Sunday stray animal intake without appointments to manage the growing stray pet crisis, while promoting urgent adoptions and rescues.