Ernesto Bustamante is charged with murder and tampering with evidence after Juan Francisco Benitez was found shot in a burned truck on Christmas in Harris County.

A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-45 North near North Main Saturday evening, closing southbound lanes as police investigated.

Harris County deputies uncovered an alleged rooster fighting operation in Crosby, finding around 300 live and 50 dead roosters. No arrests were reported yet.

Two teens were hospitalized after a shooting at a Houston house party, with one in critical condition. The shooting occurred after an altercation, and the shooter remains unidentified. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.

A 45-year-old cyclist was killed after being struck by an SUV at 1300 North Wayside Drive on Tuesday night. Houston police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Joshua Kiker was arrested for DWI and open warrants after deputies responded to a disturbance in Harris County.

A Texas man was charged with kidnapping and indecency after taking a girl at knifepoint on Christmas. Her father used phone tracking to find her. The suspect is in custody without bond.

A cyclist died in a crash with a GMC Yukon in Houston on December 23. The cyclist, a 45-year-old man, may have failed to yield while crossing an intersection.

Houston police seek a suspect for a fatal stabbing of a woman in her 20s on Navigation Boulevard. An earlier gas station altercation is connected to the incident.

Houston police investigate the Christmas Eve fatal shooting of Sebastian Jimenez; case to go before a grand jury.

A Canadian family visiting Houston says thieves stole all four passports from their parked car on Christmas Eve, leaving them stranded until consular services resume.

Eight One says thieves smashed in on Christmas Eve and stole $7K–$10K in hats, sneakers and equipment — then reportedly returned for more. Police are reviewing footage.

Court records say two men were arrested after allegedly attacking a driver on Christmas Day in Atascocita; one is accused of using a club and the other of pointing a firearm.