The Harris County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 59-year-old news photographer Timothy Bristow, last seen in Jersey Village on Tuesday evening.

Houston police and SWAT arrested Adrian G. Reeves at a Baytown hotel following a standoff that ended peacefully with robotic assistance. He is charged with the murder of Tomas Newman.

A Houston man received a 75-year sentence for the 2018 murder of 16-year-old Lourdes Sandoval, marked by predatory behavior and violence following their breakup.

A woman was shot in Pasadena and the alleged shooter surrendered; police found a gun near Pizza Hut linked to the incident. The victim's and suspect's identities are undisclosed.

A Tomball man is charged with fentanyl murder after his coworker overdosed on her birthday; he is now free on bond, with his attorney citing addiction issues.

Houston police released surveillance video of two suspects in Ernesto "Joe" Vidaurri's shooting and ask for public assistance to solve the December homicide.

A woman has died following a November 23 car crash in Houston, where her car struck a bridge at 1200 Houston Avenue. She passed away on December 4 after being hospitalized in critical condition.

A Houston attorney, Michael C. Howard, is charged with murdering his son, who had Down syndrome, and burning his remains in East Texas. He claimed to have mistaken his son for an intruder.

Inmates at Polk County Jail are charged for assaulting and exploiting a disabled inmate, with the case involving theft of disability benefits and commissary account manipulation.

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick seeks to ban consumable THC, targeting retailers in Texas. This follows a raid on a business and introduces Senate Bill 3, which aims to close legal loopholes on hemp derivatives.

Nyla Gamboa was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run in Harris County, her bond set at $40,000. She was apprehended at an airport while trying to board a flight.

A gunman shot at students off-campus near Sharpstown High School, triggering a lockdown. No injuries were reported, and the suspect fled. Police suggest the shooter may know the targets; the investigation is ongoing.

A former Houston teacher received a 97-month prison sentence for child pornography charges and must also pay restitution, register as a sex offender, and face supervised release conditions.