A former Baylor pediatric neurologist is facing a felony invasive-visual-recording charge after a co-worker says he photographed under her skirt in a Texas Children’s hallway in August.

Franklin Sael Alvarado, 35, was charged after a road rage shooting on FM 529, Harris County, where a female passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

A new analysis drawing on FBI counts and a Compare the Market review shows pocket‑picking reports climbed in Texas from 2021 to 2024, pushing transit riders and tourists to be more vigilant. Local agencies are watching the trend.

Houston police identified a 50-year-old man found shot inside a car on Blalock Road; homicide detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

Houston is seeking help to identify a suspect in a double homicide last Friday; the incident resulted in the deaths of Rafael Xe Rax and Jose Cuz Shol.

A juvenile died after a water rescue at the Texas City Dike after a rescue boat was driven into rocks and flipped. Several first responders were hurt and hospitalized.

Two suspected drunk drivers struck Harris County patrol cruisers in Humble during traffic control at FM‑1960; a sergeant was treated for minor injuries and both drivers were arrested.

John Whitmire promised 200 state troopers in 2023, but Harris County trooper assignments fell from 135 in 2020 to about 122 in 2025 even as Abbott announced a task force.

Serial thief Sidney Green was arrested at a Target by Harris County deputies for stealing $80 worth of goods, with prior convictions leading to a felony charge. His bond was set at $10,000.

Road rage in Harris County led to a woman being shot after Franklin Alvarado, accused of aggressive driving, fired a shotgun. He faces assault charges but disputes the claims.

A man was struck and killed Friday night on FM 1960 near Highway 249 in Willowbrook; police say the driver fled and investigators have a possible lead.

Two suspects were caught stealing $100,000 worth of communication equipment after burglarizing an AT&T building, potentially impacting emergency services.

Elmer Wayne Henley, involved in the 1970s Houston killings, was denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and won’t be eligible again until 2035.