A police officer and two children were hospitalized after a crash in Baytown which involved a police cruiser and a van. The cause is under investigation.

Houston police discover a man's body hanging and on fire beneath an overpass, prompting a homicide investigation.

Guatemalan man extradited to the US on charges related to a fatal 2021 smuggling incident in Mexico involving a tractor-trailer that claimed over 50 lives.

Authorities in Houston investigate a fatal shooting where a 54-year-old man was killed after an altercation with a bicyclist, leading to a crash. The suspect fled on foot.

Tyrek Jackson, an 11-year-old missing boy from Fort Bend County, has been safely found and returned to his family. Details of his disappearance and discovery were not disclosed.

A man hit by a car on Hempstead Highway in Houston died from his injuries. No charges have been filed, but a suspect is identified. Police seek public assistance.

A Harris County deputy arrested Mike Hernandez for his second DWI offense after a traffic stop for suspected impairment. The incident underscores ongoing drunk driving issues despite preventive measures.

Constable Mark Herman's deputies arrested Jeannette McIntyre in Harris County for terroristic threat and drug possession after a vehicle surveillance operation.

A stolen vehicle chase by HCSO ended with the car in a lake in Waller County, possibly with the driver inside. Efforts to recover the vehicle and occupant(s) are ongoing.

Two children died and two adults were injured in an apartment fire in Greenspoint, Houston. Firefighters responded late Wednesday to the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

Authorities are searching for 11-year-old Tyrek Jackson, who went missing in Fort Bend County, Texas, wearing grey clothing. No foul play is indicated, yet concern for his safety is high.

A man was fatally shot at a Houston apartment complex; the suspect, a masked male from a black SUV or van, fled on foot. Police are investigating and seeking information.

Galveston County has implemented a burn ban in unincorporated areas due to severe drought conditions, prohibiting outdoor burning except in certain enclosed situations. Violations may result in fines or charges.