The Southern District of Texas says it collected $148.15 million in 2025 through restitution, civil enforcement and forfeitures — money headed to victims and taxpayers.

Senior Officer Sean McCreary died after crashing a city vehicle into a tree near Cypress Mills Place early Sunday; HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division is leading the probe.

A Galveston traffic stop led to the arrest of former Houston attorney David Lee Pettus on a Nevada warrant, renewing allegations that clients never received settlement money. Reporters say civil dockets and bar paperwork show a long, tangled record of claims and debt.

Harris County detectives say Operation Phoenix used undercover work to find trafficking victims, deliver services and press charges against buyers. The sheriff’s office framed the effort around trust and second chances.

One person was shot near the 2400 block of FM 1960 and taken to a local hospital, Precinct 4 says. Investigation is ongoing.

A body was found Monday near Buffalo Bayou in Houston’s East End. Police say the circumstances are unclear and investigators are processing the scene.

La Marque police say a man was found shot on the 100 block of Oak just before 3 a.m.; he later died and investigators are asking for tips.

Precinct 4 deputies say they executed a child‑pornography warrant at a Hackmatack Way home in north Houston and arrested an adult man.

A Baytown man was federally charged after investigators say he used AI to make videos that placed minors’ faces on adult bodies. He pleaded not guilty and remains in custody.

Houston districts are installing AI monitoring software on school devices to flag self-harm. Students and privacy advocates say the alerts often misfire and erode trust.

Cold, sunny Saturday with highs near 44°F. Freeze Watch overnight; warming centers are open.

Repeat DWI offender James Hunter was arrested after a traffic incident and had an active warrant for a terroristic threat. His total bond was set at $3,020.

Houston joins national "ICE Out" protests against immigration enforcement practices, with local events including a boycott and a student walkout. Two fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis have intensified calls for change.