A Houston resident fatally shot three during a claimed home invasion; police are investigating amidst the shooter's self-defense claim. No arrests have been made.

Authorities in Harris County arrested Damion Carter, a sex offender with an active warrant, underscoring the seriousness of compliance failures. His bond and future legal proceedings are pending.

A 17-year-old from Louisiana drowned at Galveston Island, Texas, marking the fifth drowning there this year. Emergency teams responded quickly but were unable to save him. The incident raises concerns about beach safety and strong currents.

Harris County Deputy Deteryon Fontenot survives being shot at 16 times with minor injuries, while the shooter, D’anthony Simms Coleman, faces charges.

A Hispanic male was found dead with gunshot wounds at an abandoned site in Harris County and authorities are investigating the homicide with limited leads.

Houston PR expert Susan Farb Morris died after a porch collapse due to old, corroded nails at her Galveston home. The accident highlights the need for proper maintenance.

Raymond O. Lincoln was sentenced to life in prison for the 2013 murder of Erick Shears in Houston, after DNA evidence and his confession led to his conviction.

An 18-year-old student at Klein Forest High School faces a felony charge for allegedly causing a cyberattack that disrupted STAAR testing in Klein ISD.

A mother and her son were killed in Missouri City when their car was hit by a police officer's vehicle responding to a call. An investigation is underway.

A Houston man, Ndem Oduu, was sentenced to 45 months in federal prison for stealing a COVID-19 stimulus check. He will also pay restitution and serve supervised release.

In Downtown Houston, a minor car collision escalated when an intoxicated woman in her 50s shot and wounded another woman, before being arrested by a nearby police officer. The victim's injuries were non-life-threatening.

Two Venezuelan nationals have been charged with the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston, with ICE detainers due to their illegal entry into the U.S.

Alicia Cerf was arrested for DUI and illegal possession of Xanax after a traffic stop by Constable Herman's deputies in the 11200 block of E. Airtex. Her bond is set at $200.