ICE’s Houston field office tallied 414 arrests in 2025 tied to child‑sex offenses, agency statements and local reporting show. The figures come amid multi‑agency sweeps and several deportations.

HPD Robbery detectives are seeking the identity of a suspect in an aggravated robbery on Feb. 16 at the 8200 block of Southwest Freeway. Crime Stoppers may offer up to $5,000 for tips.

Houston-born Stu Holden will be a leading Fox voice at World Cup 2026 while serving as Houston’s hospitality captain and backing a major youth-soccer legacy program.

Peppaz HTX’s move from food truck to Lyric Market counter has drawn steady lines for its double‑fried wings, fried broccoli and a popular chicken sandwich. Downtown diners are taking notice.

A west Houston man told investigators he set 20–30 small fires because he was bored; prosecutors say several incidents targeted West Oaks Mall and a nearby strip center. Bond was set and the arson probe continues.

FTA funding will send roughly $9.09M to Houston to reimburse transit planning, operations and capital costs as the city prepares for World Cup crowds.

NY Tozt opened Jan. 18 on Fry Road, bringing New York‑style deli sandwiches, shawarma and catering to Katy. The new counter‑service spot lists signature melts and neighborhood‑named sandwiches.

A Bryan man was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison after prosecutors said he coerced minors and amassed a cache of sadistic child sexual abuse material.

Surveillance footage shows a man slipping into Montrose homes through windows and a dog door; investigators link him to multiple daytime burglaries. Residents report stolen heirlooms and jewelry.

After nearly 25 years leading the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, Dr. Luis Sanchez will retire at the end of March, leaving a leadership gap at the county lab.

South Central and METRO officers responded to a shooting at 3500 Main; an adult man was taken to hospital in serious condition and investigators are on scene.

A man was struck and killed early Thursday near Salge Drive and Hollister Street in northwest Houston. HPD says the driver remained at the scene and investigators do not expect charges.

A man was arrested after police say a pedestrian was pushed from a moving vehicle on Bellaire; officers say drone footage and witness tips helped lead to a suspect.