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A Harris County murder defendant allegedly cut off his GPS anklet days before trial in a case tied to a 2023 fatal high‑speed crash. New felonies are now listed and a manhunt is underway.
Galveston police responded Monday night to an officer-involved shooting near Avenue O and 55th Street. The department said the officer was not injured and investigators remain on scene.
A Hotard coach and a van collided Monday on South Gulfway Drive in Port Arthur, killing four people who were in the van, authorities said.
Precinct 4 says the suspect was arrested in the 12200 block of Cabo Blanco Court after a drone-assisted search. Deputies credited multiple agencies for the safe resolution.
A 17-year-old was arrested and charged with capital murder after an April shooting on South Gessner that left two teens dead.
A high-speed crash on Irvington Boulevard left a 44-year-old driver dead and a passenger critically injured, according to Houston police.
A 26-year-old was arrested in Harris County after allegedly spitting on deputies and setting a mask on fire inside a patrol car, authorities say.
Two skateboarders altered Tin Roof BBQ's marquee overnight in Atascocita with a vulgar, discriminatory message. The Webber family removed it and says they'll press charges.
A man was found stabbed inside a vehicle in a Midtown parking garage on Sunday. HPD's Homicide Division is investigating while officials complete next-of-kin notification.
An undercover sting in League City netted more than 120 kilograms of suspected prescription drugs and the arrest of two men, investigators say.
A celebrated Woodlands High School wrestling coach resigned amid allegations of grooming and explicit communications; police and a high‑profile Houston law firm say they are investigating.
Dashcam from Texas DPS shows troopers using two PIT maneuvers to end a multi‑county chase in Southeast Texas; the driver is alleged to have been intoxicated.
A Houston MMA prospect was arrested May 8 and faces a child sexual assault charge; his former gym says he was terminated and permanently banned.
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