Houston police say a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in the 1400 block of Tidwell Road; detectives are asking anyone with video or tips to call 713-247-4072.

A Harris County deputy constable was arrested near Seguin and booked on public intoxication and unlawful carrying of a weapon, authorities say.

A Conroe man allegedly lied about a firearm at Conroe High to avoid a school-zone ticket, triggering a multi-agency response and a felony arrest.

Federal prosecutors say a Houston IT owner withheld $1.6M in payroll taxes and has been remanded to federal custody, authorities posted on April 28, 2026.

A Magnolia man was sentenced to 30 years after authorities say he extorted more than 50 victims — some as young as 12 — into creating nude photos and videos.

A 12-year-old McAllen student was hospitalized after vaping a device that tested 50% benzylpiperazine; another student has been detained and investigators are involved.

An armed passenger allegedly grabbed a family's French bulldog, Nova, during a morning walk near Woodlyn at Denton; the dog provided emotional support to several special‑needs children.

A planned influencer meetup in northwest Harris County turned violent Tuesday when a driver shot a passenger near Bammel North Houston and Kleinbrook Drive; deputies say all parties were detained.

A suspect barricaded inside an apartment near Ashford Point and Synott prompted a heavy HPD response Tuesday. Officials have released few details so far.

A 34-year-old woman is accused of stealing a running BMW, firing shots and robbing people along FM 1960. Court records show nine felony counts and bond set at $420,000.

A woman was shot in the leg aboard a south‑side METRO bus Monday; police say it followed a domestic dispute and the investigation is active.

Detectives with Harris County Precinct 4 raided a Veterans Memorial game room, seizing nearly 70 machines and over $5,700. The constable’s office charged the alleged operator and arrested a patron-guard.

Robbery detectives released surveillance images tied to a March 22 aggravated robbery on S. Lockwood Drive. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for tips leading to an arrest.