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A 37-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegal reentry. Prosecutors say he will be deported after serving his term.
DPS is asking motorists stopped along U.S. 190 north of Houston to contact investigators after reports of an alleged officer impersonator in an unmarked Jeep.
A body was found Monday in Greens Bayou near Industrial Road; heavy storms and strong currents delayed recovery efforts.
A man was pronounced dead after falling into a 30-foot shaft at a construction site near Garrett; homicide detectives and CSI teams are investigating.
Houston police released images after a May 25 robbery on Main Street. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.
Court documents say a 26‑year‑old Houston man attacked a 76‑year‑old patient and dislodged an IV line; he’s been charged with aggravated robbery and appeared in court.
Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Travis Hill was arrested after a Texas Rangers‑led probe and faces charges including compelling prostitution and sexual assault.
Henry Neal was killed after a pickup struck his bicycle on Little York Road; the driver was arrested on suspicion of DWI and the case is under investigation.
A disturbance on Independence Drive in Bedias ended in a fatal shooting Saturday; a suspect is detained and Texas Rangers are assisting the probe.
A crash on southbound I-69 closed the Beltway 8 exit near Humble Sunday, killing two people and prompting lane closures; TranStar reported a heavy-truck incident and fire at the scene.
Two armed suspects hit the Texas Market/Exxon on Louetta Road and fled toward I‑45; Precinct 4 deputies are investigating.
A late-night fight in southeast Houston turned deadly when police say a man was shot and later died. Investigators arrested a man at the scene; identities and charges have not been released.
Harris County deputies searched the Kirkwood/Westheimer area late Saturday after two people fled a box truck; one was arrested and another remained at large.
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