Houston officials consider more police cadet classes to address the department's staffing shortage, which led to hundreds of thousands of unresolved incident reports.

Authorities seek help to identify a suspect in a car burglary at Matzke Park; the theft involved a black Acura TLX and a suspect with multiple tattoos, recorded by surveillance.

A driver was arrested in Harris County for possessing methamphetamine after a traffic stop and a canine alert led to the discovery of drugs in their vehicle.

Shawn Carden was arrested in Harris County on 15 felony warrants from Louisiana, including forgery and theft. Details on his extradition and legal proceedings are pending.

The article discusses the investigation and arrest of Jason Meinelt for the murder of Jessica Perry, who died from blunt force trauma at a Houston hotel.

Oscar Barrios from Houston was sentenced to 12 years for his role in a child pornography chatroom. He pleaded guilty to distribution, receipt, and possession of child sexual abuse material.

Montgomery County debates how to fund a $19 million direct connector from I-45 North to Highway 242. Commissioners weigh short-term debt versus using reserves, amidst budgetary constraints and an urgent August bid deadline.

An 18-wheeler fire closed Crosby Lynchburg Road in Harris County with no injuries reported. Firefighters and hazmat teams responded, causing traffic diversions; the cause remains unknown.

An 87-year-old man with dementia is missing from his Harris County home. Sheriff Gonzalez's office is searching, including a local lake, and asks for public help.

The FDA has focused its baby formula recall on one product from Dairy Manufacturers, Inc. due to Cronobacter contamination, after initially recalling three.

The article discusses the seasonal appearance of webworms in Houston, their impact on local flora, expert advice on management methods, and the insects' resilience against weather events.

Houston ISD proposes a $4.4 billion bond for infrastructure revamps, drawing mixed reactions from the community. If approved, the bond will update 40 campuses with repairs, HVAC, and security upgrades.

Deputies arrested Dcambreon McAdoo for vehicle burglary and evading arrest at Parkside Place Apartments after a brief chase. He faced charges and a $300 bond.