Brazoria County deputies arrested eight people in a June undercover sting targeting online solicitations of minors; investigators say more arrests may be coming.

A woman was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a man was found stabbed inside a Southeast Austin home. Authorities say the case is being investigated as Austin’s 31st homicide of 2026.

A Harris County jury convicted Erik Fardell Arceneaux in the 2018 disappearance of Maria Rodriguez. Her remains remain missing after her June 21, 2018 disappearance.

Houston police arrested a man after a woman was attacked in a downtown parking garage; the victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and charges are pending.

HPD released surveillance stills and Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 as detectives seek a man tied to a June 12 grocery‑store robbery on W. FM 1960.

Jackson County identified the man recovered from the Lavaca River near Malone Bridge as 34-year-old David Ricardo Sanchez of Houston. Cause of death is pending while a joint state-federal probe continues.

Liberty County pastor George Finney was arrested and booked on multiple child‑sex charges after a June 19 report. Investigators say alleged abuse began in January 2024.

Houston detectives reissued a wanted bulletin seeking suspects in a Nov. 17 aggravated robbery on Buffalo Speedway. Crime Stoppers may offer up to $5,000 for tips.

Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy home on June 19, killing 76‑year‑old Martha Ávila. Federal and civil investigations are ongoing.

A man was critically injured after being set on fire inside a home near Mourning Dove Drive; deputies say Eastex crews extinguished the blaze and the case is under investigation.

FBI Houston says a former Tomball ISD tax official was charged with wire fraud and accused of diverting nearly $1 million from the district. Initial federal court date is set for July 13.

FBI Houston says a 15-year-old visiting for World Cup events was enticed online to travel from Texas to Illinois; she was located and reunited with family and investigators are still working the case.

Montgomery County prosecutors dismissed a strangulation-related assault charge against former Harris County ADA Gabriel Kabak, saying the state couldn't prove the case and necessary cooperation was lacking.