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Precinct 4 deputies and K‑9 Mattress Mack arrested a man wanted for felony assault of a pregnant person after a warrant service on Stuebner Airline Road.
Houston Police say a man was shot Friday near the 2600 block of Staples Street and taken to a hospital in stable condition while officers search for a suspect.
Surveillance posted by Harris County Precinct 4 shows two suspects in an Aug. 6, 2025 burglary at Hideaway Lake Circle. Deputies are asking anyone with information to contact dispatch.
Sheriff's detectives say an organized crew hit gated neighborhoods in The Woodlands, focusing on high‑end jewelry. A 35‑year‑old person of interest with a 'Lilian' tattoo is wanted.
KHOU’s review of TEA and district records shows multiple Houston‑area districts logged firearm violations in 2025, prompting detector rollouts and policy debates.
Houston police released surveillance stills after a Jan. 5 robbery on Fondren Road and are asking the public for tips. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information.
A viral clip shows a rider on a four-wheeler trying to flee Houston police, highlighting safety and enforcement concerns.
A large flare was visible near Bay Area Boulevard as crews responded; La Porte officials say no action is required while crews assess the scene.
Two Houston men received long federal sentences after prosecutors linked them to a multi‑state pharmacy burglary ring that stole tens of thousands of prescription pills.
A man entered Zwink Elementary’s front office with a holstered handgun and was arrested the next evening; Klein ISD says the Harris County DA has accepted felony charges. No injuries were reported.
A federal complaint filed Thursday alleges Wyndham and several Houston-area motels knowingly profited from the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old in 2022.
Cameron County Commissioner Joey Lopez was arrested on a DWI charge after a late-night crash in Brownsville; he was released on bond and faces a May 26 runoff.
Texas Southern removed Dr. Kevin Granger’s No. 10 banner as the university moves to end his employment amid an active civil lawsuit. The empty rafters put a public face on a months‑long personnel review.
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