Harris County Sheriff dismantled a chop shop in North Harris County, recovering stolen cars and a handgun worth $300,000. No arrests yet, but an appeal for information has been made.

Hugo Mota, 41, died after a medical emergency in Harris County Jail. Pending an autopsy, his death is the sixth in the jail this year, with historic highs in past years. An investigation is underway amid concerns over jail conditions.

A Houston-area elementary student received a video threat from a peer, and a local high school student was expelled for bringing a loaded gun to school, raising concerns over gun violence in schools.

A student at Marshall Middle School was hospitalized after a medical emergency; the incident affected many at the school, and HISD is providing ongoing support.

A felon, Maurice Brooks, was arrested for gun possession during a traffic stop in North Harris County. He was also found with marijuana and is now facing charges with a $30,000 bond.

Manuel Enrique Arana Jr., a repeat sex offender, received a life sentence without parole for continuous sexual assault of a child, announced the Harris County DA.

A Houston man, Antonio Osoria-Avelar, was sentenced to 30 years for sex trafficking a minor after pleading guilty. He exploited a 16-year-old girl and has a significant criminal history.

A shooting near Texas schools led to temporary lockdowns; the suspect injured one person before the situation was contained and normal school activities resumed.

Two women allegedly stole perfumes and makeup worth $625.99 from an Ulta Beauty Store. They were captured on surveillance footage, and Constable Mark Herman's Office has appealed for public help to identify them.

A disagreement over a missing cellphone at a Houston AMC theater ended in gunfire, critically wounding one individual. Police are investigating the incident and seeking the identified suspect.

A major crash on T C Jester Blvd in Harris County injured one driver critically and caused road closures during the investigation. Traffic was disrupted as emergency services responded.

Santa Fe ISD was ruled not liable in the Santa Fe High School shooting civil trial, despite emotional testimonies and debates over responsibility and negligence concerning the shooter's parents and the school district.

Ashayla Davis was arrested at Foxwood's community pool after threatening someone and returning with a group to assault them. She was previously out on bond for a similar charge.