Escaped inmate Salvador Saucedo was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot after being on the run, ending a manhunt that involved multiple agencies. His girlfriend was arrested for allegedly harboring him.

Corpus Christi man Valentine Cancino has pleaded guilty to producing child sexual abuse material involving a minor family member and faces up to 30 years in prison.

Houston's gloomy weather will give way to a mild warming trend and clearer skies next week, following a cold front with a chance of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend.

Fourteen Bandidos motorcycle gang members are indicted for crimes including racketeering and murder, with the DOJ citing a violent turf war in Houston.

Simone Biles won Athlete and Moment of the Year at the 2025 Houston Sports Awards, while other local sports figures were also honored for their community impact and inspiration.

25 Dairy Queen locations in Texas, including some in Houston, are closing permanently due to a decision by a single franchisee. An auction is being held to liquidate the restaurants' contents.

Houston prepares for a cold snap by opening 12 warming centers, with officials urging residents to make use of these facilities to avoid the harsh conditions.

A 12-year-old girl was hospitalized after being assaulted by a male classmate at Mance Park Middle School, with the mother criticizing the school's response and lack of intervention seen in a video of the incident.

Conroe ISD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null paused the phase-out of a dual language program after community pushback, acknowledging issues in the district's decision-making process.

A young father was fatally shot at a Houston gas station in front of his girlfriend and child while getting change for air for his car tires. Authorities are investigating and seeking information.

Fugitive Armando Flores Aguilar, on Texas' Most Wanted list, was arrested in Houston for child sex-related charges.

Texas intensifies the manhunt for Carlos Jose Ayala Morales, a convicted sex offender and one of the state's most wanted fugitives, offering a $5,000 reward for tips leading to his arrest.

Authorities found Salvador Saucedo, a fugitive sex offender, critically injured from a gunshot in a burning house. His original crimes include indecency with a child, and he faces new charges after escape.