Rice University agreed to pay $3.75 million to settle claims it misused NSF research grants, federal prosecutors say.

Crime Stoppers of Houston has issued a wanted alert for Jose Damian Aguilar Rodriguez and is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to his arrest.

A juvenile was found with multiple gunshot wounds Tuesday in the 23700 block of Springwoods Village Parkway in Spring; deputies and EMS responded and an investigation is underway.

Surveillance video shows a River Oaks GMC taken in under a minute by thieves using a key‑fob relay attack. Police and experts urge Faraday pouches, locks and trackers.

A house fire in the 8800 block of Nicoli Creek Drive in Humble drew deputies and fire crews; no injuries were reported and residents were told to avoid the area.

HPD posted body-worn camera footage of a Jan. 11 officer-involved shooting at 4800 Wayne St on Feb. 10. Officials say an officer fired and the suspect died; investigators are reviewing the footage.

A 53-year-old man was arrested after a 4-year-old told her mother she had been touched, according to court records and local reporting.

Court records show 24-year-old Curvis Lenton was charged with capital murder after a July drive-by outside Bugs Bar that killed two and injured 15. Bond was set at $2 million.

Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman revived his annual "Arrest Your Ex" Valentine's post, urging residents to report exes with warrants while the office vets legitimate tips.

Police released surveillance stills after a Dec. 31 convenience store robbery on the 7700 block of Bellaire. Tipsters may be eligible for up to $5,000.

A 15-year-old is charged with aggravated assault after deputies say a juvenile's head was slammed into a curb in north Harris County.

A fight on a METRO bus near Northpoint and Greenspoint left one person shot in the leg. METRO police say there is no ongoing public threat as investigators review video.

A Conroe woman pleaded guilty to assaulting an ICE officer during a Houston enforcement operation; prosecutors say she scratched an agent and faces federal prison time.