A Houston stash house operator, Junior Morales-Chutan, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation involving kidnapping for ransom.

A suspect, James Brown, was arrested for the fatal stabbing of Joshua Hampton in Houston. Brown faces murder charges after Hampton was found dead on Pickfair Street.

Man with prior indecency arrests, Rodney Bowers, was detained by deputies on Mueschke Road after a welfare check revealed an active felony warrant. His bond is set at $50,000.

Three workers died from a hydrogen sulfide gas leak during sewer repair operations in Trinity County. The gas was contained, and the shelter-in-place order lifted. The companies involved are responding to the tragedy.

Constable's office seeks two suspects for a July 22 theft at Circle K on Telge Road involving a diversion and theft of cash and cigarettes worth over $2,000. Public help is requested.

Kedar Andrey Smith was arrested for the 2024 murder of Willie James Whitlock after a Houston police investigation. Smith confessed and is awaiting extradition.

A traffic stop led to Jhonatan Hernandez-Rosa's arrest for DWI and drug possession, with Harris County bonds totaling $1,600. Constable Herman's Office posted the details on Facebook.

Houston may face a wet commute on Wednesday due to a 50% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, with the wet conditions possibly extending through Labor Day weekend.

Two Houston men received 66-month prison sentences for recruiting drivers on social media to transport undocumented immigrants in a human smuggling scheme.

Harris County leaders are at odds over a $48 million budget deficit, with conflicting proposals and tensions over childcare funding and spending cuts for various departments.

A motorcyclist died in a multi-vehicle crash in northwest Harris County, with an overturned 18-wheeler and pickup truck. Details are pending as authorities investigate.

Houston week forecast includes heat, afternoon showers, and potential thunderstorms with highs near 95°F and heat index over 100; slight weekend cool down expected.

Precinct 4 deputies arrested 19 individuals for DUI, including repeat offenders, one facing additional assault charges, with Constable Herman highlighting the importance of responsible driving.