New Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) forms in Houston to combat transnational crime, involving multiple agencies such as ICE, FBI, DEA, ATF, and US Marshals.

Houston's Civility Ordinance was expanded to offer mental health support for the homeless, allowing officers to connect individuals with crisis teams. Concerns arose over resource capacity and potential negative impacts on the homeless population.

A Houston man was shot while burying his pet guinea pig; he's stable. The incident occurred on Belgard Street; the suspect's details and charges are not yet released.

Two Brownsville residents were sentenced for human smuggling: Monares got 40 months and Rosa 25 months, plus supervised release, after smuggling Vietnamese nationals in a car trunk.

A Texas man, Andrew Sikes, was arrested for leaving a death threat in a voicemail to Senator John Cornyn. He admitted to the call but denied violent intent.

Houston police investigate the fatal shooting of a 75-year-old woman at an apartment complex, with Amber McNulty, 43, arrested for unlawful weapon possession.

An armed suspect involved in a police chase in Houston died after exchanging gunfire with officers; the chase ended in Galveston, causing traffic disruptions. The truck he drove was reported stolen.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates alleged illegal voting by suspected noncitizens in the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over 200 ballots in question.

Two men are critically injured following a shootout in Houston during a suspected drug deal. The incident occurred near North Freeway and Crosstimbers Street, with one victim found in a car and another at a Whataburger. No arrests have been made.

Inmate deaths at Harris County Jail in Texas have surpassed last year's total, prompting investigations and calls for justice and reform, especially for those with mental health issues.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warns Tray Coppola regarding a possibly fraudulent GoFundMe fundraiser for flood victims, demanding the campaign's cessation and investigation for potential legal violations.

An unidentified man was fatally shot in a Houston parking lot; authorities seek information on the suspects or motive, with public assistance requested via HPD or Crime Stoppers.

Briaunna Eleby was arrested for her second DUI after deputies stopped her for driving with a flat tire at 5 mph in Cypresswood Drive. She failed sobriety tests and was held on a $100 bond.