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Two arrested in Cypress after a verbal conflict led to threats with a gun and an assault on a pregnant woman; one suspect had an existing felony warrant.
Baytown officers fatally shot a knife-wielding man during a family disturbance call; a deceased woman and unharmed children were found in the apartment.
A student at Sterling High School was fatally stabbed by a classmate, leading to murder charges and student protests demanding school safety and transparency.
FBI Houston is urging people advertised on Backpage or CityXGuide to file remission petitions by March 31, 2026 to seek part of seized assets set aside for victims.
Harris County deputies and U.S. Marshals executed a warrant in Katy; a man was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot and detectives are investigating. No officers were reported injured.
Harris County Sheriff's Office warned residents that criminals may be targeting people leaving banks and said it's boosting patrols while sharing a safety video.
A wrong-way crash on U.S. 90 in Sugar Land killed two people and hospitalized a third. Police closed westbound lanes while investigators worked the scene.
A Houston mother says KIPP staff didn’t call 911 when her 8‑year‑old lost consciousness at the playground; KIPP says EMS responded and the family demands accountability.
A Harris County deputy was reassigned to administrative duty after a woman told reporters he sexually assaulted her during a November motel stay. Investigators will refer evidence to the DA for review.
A woman was hospitalized after being shot several times during an argument at an Alief apartment complex; HPD says she is expected to survive and officers are searching for a suspect.
Deputies tried to stop a vehicle for a suspected stolen license plate; the driver fled on foot and drone and K‑9 teams searched the neighborhood. A passenger was detained on an out‑of‑county warrant.
Precinct 4 deputies say they served a warrant in Spring's Northgate Crossing area and arrested a suspect on an outstanding child‑abandonment warrant; the office says the arrest was made without incident.
Precinct 4 deputies searched a home in the 19700 block of Oak Branch Court after reporting a wanted suspect inside; neighbors were urged to avoid the area and stay indoors. Updates were posted to the constable's Facebook page.
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