The Oak Ridge North PD fired Officer Patrick Hosford following his arrest for possessing child pornography, and the city is cooperating with the investigation.

The Houston Police seek public help identifying two male suspects involved in a robbery at a bakery on N. Wayside, offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information.

Captain Aaron Rios of the Houston Fire Department passed away due to an off-duty medical emergency, prompting tributes from firefighters and city officials.

A fire damaged an Edgebrook restaurant on January 7, 2025, resulting in $250,000 losses; no injuries were reported. Firefighters and other personnel responded to the incident. The cause is under investigation.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash involving a Chevrolet Silverado on South Wayside Drive, resulting in a 50-year-old man's death after hitting a tree.

Two were injured in a Highlands drive-by shooting, including a man in his car and a woman at a home doorway. Nearby children were unharmed. Earlier, arson targeted a vehicle at the scene. The Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the incident.

Giovanni Ornelas was re-arrested for a 2021 Houston shooting after removing his ankle monitor and evading trial.

Giovanni Matt Ornelas was rearrested after previously being charged in a 2021 fatal shooting. His girlfriend is charged with hindering apprehension. Another suspect remains in custody. Authorities continue to investigate.

Jamie Ray Rencher, 47, was arrested by the San Antonio Police for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Conroe teenager after convincing her to meet him.

Three Houston firefighters are in recovery for severe burns after a Sunnyside apartment fire with psychological impacts highlighted by trauma therapist Chau Nguyen.

A grenade found in a Cypress garage was deemed non-explosive by the bomb squad, alleviating community concern.

A chimney problem caused a house fire in Westbranch, resulting in $23,000 in damage. Firefighters saved $231,600 in property, with 35 personnel responding to the January 6 incident.

FBI agents found sulfuric acid bottles in Shamsud-Din Jabbar's storage unit, related to the New Orleans attack, with no current threat to public safety.