Houston's Chicano Squad, an all-Latino homicide unit formed in 1979, will be featured in an A&E documentary this Labor Day, highlighting its impact on police-community relations and homicide resolutions within Hispanic neighborhoods.

Christopher Braziel is charged with capital murder in the death of Houston woman Heather Smith, whose body was found after he allegedly shot her multiple times.

A man was arrested for assaulting a pregnant individual during a traffic stop initiated by Constable Herman's Unit on the North Freeway. The suspect, Abdullah Myers, had a felony warrant and received a $15,000 bond.

A former Houston Methodist nurse, Alexis McNeilly, lost her license and got jailed for stealing patient drugs for personal use, discovered via surveillance and hospital audits.

Deputies arrested Quentin Edison for outstanding warrants and new drug possession charges after encountering his obstructive vehicle on W. Rankin Road.

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 90-year-old man at an independent living community. The suspect, a black male aged 25-30, stole the victim's car and is still at large.

A woman was fatally shot by her estranged husband after an argument in East Harris County; the suspect is at large while the community is in shock over the violence in their usually peaceful area.

Barbie Robinson was dismissed as Harris County Public Health official after an investigation into questionable contracts with DEMA Consulting & Management. Concerns over conflicts of interest arose with Robinson's connection to DEMA.

Former nurse Alexis McNeilly received a 120-day jail sentence and a lifetime nursing ban in Texas for stealing medications, after being caught on camera at Houston Methodist Hospital. She will also serve four years probation.

A fourth suspect, Moses Deshaun Reed, is charged in a 2022 fatal shooting that killed Anthony Merchant in Houston. Reed, along with previously charged Shane Henry and Christian Miller, faces capital murder charges.

A police officer in Houston was injured in a hit-and-run after a driver ran a red light and fled the scene. The incident occurred late at night in the Westchase area. Authorities are seeking the suspect.

A Laredo man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for possessing and receiving child pornography, involving a minor relative. He must also pay restitution and register as a sex offender.

Houston police seek public help to identify a suspect and victim involved in an assault and possible kidnapping at 11550 Bellaire Blvd. Images of a license plate-less Nissan Juke and sketches of both parties have been released.