Ex-DHS officer Christopher Washington Toral was sentenced to 70 months for laundering drug proceeds and exploiting his position to transport illegal funds.

A judge grants a temporary halt to constructions of Blackfin Pipeline's compressor station near Bartholet Home Furnishings in Conroe, Texas, after the Bartholet family sues over noise and pollution concerns.

A school bus in Aldine ISD was hit by a stolen car; the driver fled but was later arrested for unauthorized vehicle use and hit-and-run. No students were injured.

A Texas DPS trooper died in a fiery crash while responding to a call. The accident happened near the East Fork San Jacinto River bridge when the trooper's vehicle hit a tree and caught fire.

YouTube and Twitch star IShowSpeed received a permanent ban from Houston's Galleria Mall after his visit caused fan disturbances during his national tour.

Barnes & Noble is expanding in Texas, opening multiple stores in the Houston area and a new location in Prosper, signaling a strong physical book-selling industry.

Police pursued masked burglary suspects in Deer Park, Texas, catching one while residents witnessed a heavy, yet non-communicative law enforcement presence.

A METRO bus collided with a sedan in north Harris County, causing delays and an unknown number of injuries. Traffic was disrupted as emergency crews responded.

A Houston firefighter, Stephen Scott, had a medical emergency while transporting a patient and underwent surgery. His condition and the emergency details are unknown.

A Houston police officer and two civilians were hospitalized after a car crash in Houston on Saturday evening; the officer was responding to a call. The conditions of the injured are unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.

Houston cyclists participated in the World Naked Bike Ride to advocate for cyclist safety and to protest policies by Mayor John Whitmire, including the removal of bike lanes.

Emergency repairs on the Houston Avenue Bridge will cause major I-10 Katy Freeway closures in Houston from Sept. 12-15 due to a recent truck collision.

A wanted felon, John Greco, led deputies on a high-speed chase after a routine traffic stop. He was apprehended and charged with evading arrest and his existing warrant. His bond was set at $75,000 by the court.