A superseding federal indictment unsealed this month expands charges against former Houston park ranger Joey Ellis, naming 12 alleged victims and new firearm counts. Authorities say the filing paints a pattern of extortion and sexual abuse in city parks.

Three men were shot at an Ashland Boulevard apartment complex in Channelview; injuries are reported as non-life-threatening and HCSO detectives are investigating.

A contractor at SpaceX’s Starbase died after a scaffold fall on May 15. OSHA has opened a federal investigation and the Starship V3 test window was delayed.

A 50‑year‑old man struck on Bissonnet Street on May 16 died after hospitalization; Houston police say the crash is under investigation.

A service dog stepped between its owner and danger during a shots‑fired disturbance at the Venti Apartments. Deputies say the dog was taken to a hospital and a suspect is being sought.

Border Patrol found 42 people sealed inside a hot trailer at the Sarita checkpoint; the driver was arrested and now faces federal smuggling and drug charges.

Two Lamborghinis collided on the SH‑99 feeder at Jack Road near the Grand Parkway; one car caught fire but firefighters reported no injuries.

A Galveston County jury convicted a former Boy Scout leader and NASA engineer; a judge has sentenced him to 80 years after jurors heard testimony about abuse beginning in 2000.

A vehicle crashed through Hidden Omakase's dining room in the Galleria; the Michelin-listed counter says everyone is safe and reservations will be rescheduled.

A woman in her 20s was found shot to death inside a Crosby home; HCSO homicide detectives are processing the scene and seeking tips.

An anonymous tip led HPD to a parking lot at Fidelity and Delaware, where a man in his 70s was found shot and later died. Homicide detectives are investigating.

Brett Jensen, who ran in the TX-8 Republican primary, was arrested Sunday and charged with assault-family violence for allegedly impeding his wife's breathing, per court records.

A Houston man was arrested after allegedly threatening worshippers at the city's Ismaili Center on Allen Parkway, court records say.