Jackson County identified the man recovered from the Lavaca River near Malone Bridge as 34-year-old David Ricardo Sanchez of Houston. Cause of death is pending while a joint state-federal probe continues.

Liberty County pastor George Finney was arrested and booked on multiple child‑sex charges after a June 19 report. Investigators say alleged abuse began in January 2024.

Houston detectives reissued a wanted bulletin seeking suspects in a Nov. 17 aggravated robbery on Buffalo Speedway. Crime Stoppers may offer up to $5,000 for tips.

Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy home on June 19, killing 76‑year‑old Martha Ávila. Federal and civil investigations are ongoing.

A man was critically injured after being set on fire inside a home near Mourning Dove Drive; deputies say Eastex crews extinguished the blaze and the case is under investigation.

FBI Houston says a former Tomball ISD tax official was charged with wire fraud and accused of diverting nearly $1 million from the district. Initial federal court date is set for July 13.

FBI Houston says a 15-year-old visiting for World Cup events was enticed online to travel from Texas to Illinois; she was located and reunited with family and investigators are still working the case.

Montgomery County prosecutors dismissed a strangulation-related assault charge against former Harris County ADA Gabriel Kabak, saying the state couldn't prove the case and necessary cooperation was lacking.

Federal prosecutors say a Houston businesswoman admitted under‑reporting millions in income, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. The brief notice linked to a DOJ statement.

Two loose pit bulls attacked a man during a morning walk near Alpine Terrain Drive; deputies and animal-control teams are searching for the dogs and their owner.

Surveillance images were released after a June 7 robbery at a general store on the 3500 block of Lydia St.; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

One person was killed and multiple others were injured after a vehicle crashed into a Nothing Bundt Cakes storefront on West Lake Houston Parkway; the driver was detained and investigators are on scene.

A Cuban national was sentenced in Houston after prosecutors tied him to a human‑smuggling operation under the Justice Department’s enforcement push.