Houston bayous yield more bodies, total reaching 34 in 2025; DA refutes serial killer existence, cites societal issues like homelessness and addiction as factors. Autopsies and investigations continue for the unidentified deceased.

A Houston pastor was accused by his daughter in a viral Facebook post and video that alleges years of verbal and physical abuse. The post has drawn widespread attention online.

A man and woman were shot while driving near Cypresswood Drive and FM 1960 Monday night; both were taken to hospitals and are expected to survive.

Children of incarcerated women received Christmas gifts from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Navidad en el Barrio, offering joy and hope during a gathering at a Houston empowerment center.

Masked intruders allegedly broke into a Spring house Tuesday, leaving an elderly resident with lacerations and prompting the arrest of an adult and three juveniles. Authorities say the probe is ongoing.

Harris County deputies discovered a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop and arrested James Booker for VIN tampering.

Nelva Vargas Corona was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase while intoxicated and armed on Hardy Toll Road. Her bond was set at $10,200 for multiple charges.

A late-night rental-house party in Houston's Greater Third Ward ended in gunfire; one 17-year-old is in critical condition and police are seeking witnesses and video.

A man was shot at a north Houston apartment gathering and was hospitalized; police say a woman who knew him fled the scene and remains sought.

An 18-wheeler overturned on State Highway 44 east of San Diego late Sunday, killing a passenger. Troopers say the crash remains under investigation.

A 43-year-old man struck on the South Loop East last Wednesday later died; HPD is asking witnesses to call the Hit-and-Run Unit or Crime Stoppers.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash where a 68-year-old man was struck by a Ford F250 on the North Freeway.

Luis Barahona Aguilar was arrested for his third DWI offense and unlawful weapon possession after a traffic stop and failing sobriety tests. His bond is set at $10,100.