Sixteen individuals were charged in East Texas for their involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy, with arrests and significant drug and firearm seizures made.

Three juveniles were detained after crashing a car into a tree in Harris County; a possible fourth fled the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident with no charges immediately reported.

A man from Cherokee County was sentenced to 220 months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine drug trafficking conspiracy. His 75-acre property was also forfeited.

A Southwest flight made an emergency landing due to an engine fire; all aboard were safely evacuated with no injuries, and airport operations continued unaffected.

Former resident James Walker was arrested for trespassing and mail intrusion at his previous home in Harris County, causing distress to the new homeowners.

Houston Fire Department tackled a severe fire at a drywall warehouse, escalating to a 3-alarm blaze and generating significant smoke visible against the city skyline. Causes and casualties were under investigation.

A wanted felon, Charles Clark, was caught by Harris County Constable deputies and police dog R.E. Moore on Windfern Road, following a tip about his location.

Thieves, including a child, stole puppies and a turtle from a Houston pet store, but the puppies were later returned; the store has since increased security.

A 3-alarm fire at Olympia Drywall Co. in northwest Houston prompted a large emergency response, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.

A fire broke out at a karaoke club in Alief, Houston, causing an estimated $200,000 in damages but no injuries. The HFD responded swiftly, saving about $900,000 in property and is investigating the cause.

A fire in a Westchase apartment complex on April 12 caused $1 million in damage, but no injuries. The blaze destroyed nine units; the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

Marshall Paul Garrett has been charged with felony negligence after his dogs fatally mauled his neighbor, Harriette Phillips. Garrett already faces a separate murder charge for a 2024 incident.

A two-alarm fire at a Houston metal shop caused $600,000 in damage. HFD responded, saving nearby structures. The accidental blaze affected a transformer; no severe injuries reported.