K9 Rocky and his handler Louis Deacon were awarded Purple Hearts after Rocky was shot while locating the suspect in the 2025 killing of a Brazoria County deputy. The dog has since recovered and been cleared for duty.

A barricaded suspect identified as Gary Cooper prompted a SWAT standoff in San Leon Friday; authorities urged people to avoid the East Bayshore area.

A former Houston Social Security worker was sentenced after prosecutors say he used deceased people’s identities to steal more than $3.3 million in survivor benefits.

Crime Stoppers of Houston posted a Feb. 6 alert seeking Selin Dario Cordova‑Martinez and is offering up to $5,000 for anonymous tips. Authorities asked anyone with information to call the tip line.

Lone Star College 6University Park ordered a calm evacuation Friday and told people "THIS IS NOT A DRILL." Officials have not yet explained the cause.

Constable Precinct 4 says a Northwest Freeway traffic stop led to an arrest after deputies found crushed fentanyl and meth. The suspect was reportedly wanted on a Montgomery County felony theft warrant.

A Spring resident was sentenced to two years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $1 million after prosecutors say he used a company card to feed an online gambling habit.

Houston police report a fatal crash on SH‑288 southbound at Southmore; investigators and traffic officials are on scene and drivers are asked to avoid the area.

A 10-year-old bicyclist was struck on the 2700 block of Trailing Vine Road in Spring; EMS transported the child and deputies are investigating.

Two Houston men were convicted this week in a murder-for-hire ambush that wounded a commuter during the morning rush; prosecutors say they now face potential life sentences.

Precinct 4 deputies released photos and say a male suspect was identified near the 6800 block of Cypresswood Drive; searches remain underway.

A male believed to be 17 was found shot on the 200 block of Uvalde Road near Woodforest; HCSO says homicide detectives are investigating.

Deputies say a man was arrested after striking a 9-year-old at La Esencia Apartments in north Houston. Officials say the suspect was booked on an injury-to-a-child charge.