State inspectors flagged sewage backups and overcrowding at the Groveton jail. The county has 30 days to submit a plan while inmates are housed elsewhere.

A 19-year-old Houston woman was critically injured after being struck by two hit-and-run vehicles on the I-45 north feeder at Crosstimbers. Family and police are asking for witnesses.

A Lupe Tortilla employee was arrested after a hidden camera was found in the family bathroom at the Katy Freeway location; police say footage included an adult and a child.

A Tomball resident found his stolen tailgate on Facebook Marketplace, leading to a suspect's arrest by Harris County constables who recovered two tailgates.

Houston police fielded nearly 300 calls about gunfire on New Year’s Eve, testing patrols even as the city scaled back the ShotSpotter system. Data show holiday spikes remain a heavy burden on officers.

Harris County deputies responded to a Humble home off Brilliant Lake Drive after reports a juvenile was stabbed during a fight. The injured juvenile was hospitalized and detectives are investigating.

Court records show a 'steal‑to‑order' theft ring ran from a southwest Houston apartment; two charged and one suspect is still wanted.

Gunfire tore through a New Year's Eve party at a north Houston short‑term rental, leaving five people shot and one man critically injured. Police are reviewing camera footage and seeking witnesses.

A K9 unit helped apprehend an armed felon, Edward McGee, after a car and foot chase in Harris County. McGee, carrying two handguns, one modified to fire automatically, faces charges including Evading Arrest and Weapon Possession.

Two fatal incidents in Harris County are under investigation: a man was found dead with gunshot and stab wounds in east Harris County, while another man was discovered shot inside a car in northwest Harris County.

Constable Mark Herman's office initiated a crackdown on impaired driving, leading to multiple DWI arrests, highlighted on their Facebook page, to ensure road safety post-holidays.

A firefighter was hospitalized with stable condition after a ceiling collapsed on him during a house fire in north Harris County. The fire's cause is under investigation, with fireworks considered a potential factor.

A fire at Bayou West Condos in Houston, linked to fireworks, left dozens homeless on New Year's Day. Firefighters faced low water pressure but prevented the fire from spreading. No injuries were reported.