Victor Manuel Martinez-Gallegos, an undocumented Mexican national, pleaded guilty to human smuggling leading to a death in Edinburg, Texas. He could face life in prison and a $250,000 fine.

A sixth body was found in Houston's bayou, with officials and experts downplaying speculation of a serial killer, as the causes of death remain undetermined.

A 49-year-old undocumented Mexican man received a 94-month sentence for robbing a Houston taco truck at gunpoint and is expected to be deported post-sentence.

Authorities arrested Luis Uriel Castillo for a 2005 murder in Houston; extradited from Mexico, he was charged with capital murder in Cornelius Ray's death.

A thief in North Houston stole over $3,000 of tools and posted them for sale online. Constable Herman's deputies are investigating, using the suspect's visible photos for leads.

Houston Police investigate a fatal crash involving an SUV and car on South Voss Road, killing a 76-year-old woman.

Tony Earls Jr. has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2022 manslaughter of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez.

Two Houston men received a 14-year sentence each for armed robberies of convenience stores, with an additional five years of supervised release mandated. Judge Bennett highlighted the serious consequences of their criminal decisions.

Sandra Smith was arrested and charged with filing a false report to a peace officer after admitting she fabricated a claim of being threatened with a firearm.

A Waller County man, Shawn Washington, was arrested for the 2023 murder and serious bodily injury of a 3-month-old infant, as per the sheriff's office and Texas DPS.

Constable Herman's Office arrested Wesley Weber, wanted for felony drug possession, finding 2.9 grams of methamphetamine on him. Weber faces additional charges and a $10,000 bond.

Blaine Milam faces execution in Texas for the 2008 murder of a toddler during a supposed "exorcism." His appeals, citing discredited evidence and intellectual disability, have been rejected.

A man is taking a plea deal for the murder of a Texas cheerleader, with concurrent sentences for murder and robbery, plus additional time for burglary.