A 15‑year‑old mother and her 1‑year‑old son from Converse were recovered safe in Houston after a statewide AMBER Alert. Investigators used license‑plate readers and thousands of tips to locate them.

Sam Gary Martin, 65, was arrested in High Island on a child‑pornography charge that investigators say grew from a 2024 undercover probe. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Precinct 1.

A man was killed in a drive-by shooting in Acres Homes; Houston police are investigating and collecting surveillance footage while seeking tips.

Harris County and Crime Stoppers renewed an appeal after three Halloween gatherings last fall ended in gunfire. A $5,000 reward is being offered for tips that lead to arrests.

A Houston‑area truck driver was indicted in late June on a manslaughter charge after a Dec. 13, 2024 crash near Alamo killed a 76‑year‑old McAllen man. An arraignment is set for July 1, 2026.

A 12-year-old called 911 after finding her mother unresponsive; deputies later found both adults dead in an apparent murder‑suicide in northwest Harris County.

Federal prosecutors say a Raymondville ranch billed Medicaid for services not provided, submitting about $114M in claims and allegedly pocketing millions. The former nonprofit CEO faces 20 federal counts.

A 12-year-old from Friendswood survived a shark attack near Staniel Cay after his brother tied a swimsuit to stop life-threatening bleeding. Doctors expect a full recovery.

Harris County deputies renewed a June 26 appeal after Kevon Joseph Clark was killed in an April 7 hit-and-run on the North Freeway. Officials are asking witnesses to come forward.

Texas City police say 42-year-old Angela Gray was found shot at home; a 73-year-old man has been charged with murder and booked with bond set at $250,000.

Leonel Mata Luna was sentenced to 20 years after admitting he helped run an international cocaine ring that moved more than 100 kilograms through Houston.

HPD Robbery posted surveillance stills after a May 16 robbery on West Tidwell Road. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for tips that lead to an arrest.

Deputies say they arrested a wanted man with a revolver on Cypresswood Drive; the constable's office posted photos and said the suspect had an active Montgomery County warrant.