Gabriel Menefee is charged with the murder of Jaylon Ward in a Houston hotel, with an additional suspect, Kaleb Bates, charged with auto theft related to the incident.

Galveston prosecutors dropped the aggravated kidnapping case against Uber driver Sameh Chami after video raised questions. Civil and federal reviews are ongoing.

Houston authorities seek public help to find a group of women involved in multiple thefts at Ulta Beauty stores, with over $38,000 in merchandise stolen.

The 14th Court of Appeals ordered a new hearing for AJ Armstrong's motion for a new trial, considering concerns about a prosecution witness and disclosure of information.

Liberty Police Department fired Lt. Ramiro Lozano after an unauthorized visit to Domingo Quintana, involved in his children's near-drowning case, and for picking him up post-release. No criminal charges will be pursued against Lozano.

A man died in a mobile home fire in northeast Houston, with authorities investigating the cause. His identity and possible presence of others are unknown.

ICE arrested Walter Leonel Perez Rodriguez in Houston for assaulting an officer with a metal cup during an altercation, resulting in severe injury. A twice-deported Salvadoran national, Rodriguez has convictions for child sexual assault and DWI.

A high-speed chase started in Galveston and ended in Houston when the suspect's car ran out of gas; multiple felony warrants were involved. The chase reached speeds over 100 mph, with no injuries upon resolution.

Missouri City Police seek public help to find Mfon Esiere, a 65-year-old missing man with schizophrenia, last seen on October 31 without his medication.

A fire at River Bend Apartments in Wharton damaged eight units and displaced 18 residents; no injuries as all safely evacuated. Cause under investigation; community aids with donations.

Houston Police appeal for help in identifying a man who pushed an employee and stole cigarettes from a drug store on Studemont. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

Julio Martinez was arrested for theft, evading arrest, and drug possession after a car chase following a Walmart theft, as reported by Constable Herman's Facebook page.

Houston Police won't reopen the case of Kenneth Cutting Jr. despite autopsy errors, and his family questions the investigation's thoroughness after his body was found in Buffalo Bayou.