New Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) forms in Houston to combat transnational crime, involving multiple agencies such as ICE, FBI, DEA, ATF, and US Marshals.

A fatal crash involving a pickup and an 18-wheeler on I-10 East near Waco offramp in East Houston caused significant delays and a closure of eastbound lanes.

Tiera White was arrested for felony theft after attempting to steal items from a Target store; she had previous convictions and was out on bond for a separate charge. Her bond is set at $5,000 by the 351st District Court.

Bellville, Texas, honored 8-year-old Virginia Hollis, a flood victim, with a procession, including her horse. Her death during a camp affects the community deeply, highlighted by tributes and statewide support.

Three Houston men indicted in a murder-for-hire plot could face life in prison if convicted on various charges, including using a firearm silencer in a violent crime.

A Houston man was shot while burying his pet guinea pig; he's stable. The incident occurred on Belgard Street; the suspect's details and charges are not yet released.

Two Brownsville residents were sentenced for human smuggling: Monares got 40 months and Rosa 25 months, plus supervised release, after smuggling Vietnamese nationals in a car trunk.

A Texas man, Andrew Sikes, was arrested for leaving a death threat in a voicemail to Senator John Cornyn. He admitted to the call but denied violent intent.

Demarious Dawson was arrested for his second DWI after failing sobriety tests in Atascocita. His bond was set at $500, raising discussions about DUI recidivism and legal deterrents.

Houston police investigate the fatal shooting of a 75-year-old woman at an apartment complex, with Amber McNulty, 43, arrested for unlawful weapon possession.

An armed suspect involved in a police chase in Houston died after exchanging gunfire with officers; the chase ended in Galveston, causing traffic disruptions. The truck he drove was reported stolen.

A motorcyclist’s reckless speeding through Cypresswood Subdivision led to a brief chase, a crash, and an arrest. Deputies intervened after the suspect fled on foot, then returned to the bike in a failed escape attempt.

Houston Police seek the public's help to find a man who robbed a wheelchair-bound woman at gunpoint at an ATM in northwest Houston. The suspect fled on a bicycle with cash.