A fire damaged an abandoned restaurant in Houston, causing $200,000 in damage, with no injuries reported. Firefighters prevented further community damage.

Jose Luis Gonzalez was sentenced to over six years in prison for a decade-long unemployment insurance fraud scam, stealing over $500,000, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

A Houston man was sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murders of his friend and the friend's 2-year-old son, who died in a hot SUV.

A mother and daughter were arrested in Houston for allegedly offering illegal butt injections during an undercover sting operation. This is linked to a wider probe on unlicensed medical practices.

A 13-year-old girl in Houston was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing another juvenile during a verbal dispute.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner reported progress in reviewing backlogged cases, with over 3,000 of 4,017 adult sexual assault cases closed and ongoing investigations into DNA matches.

Houston authorities are seeking Loretta Faye Norwood, charged with Abandoning a Child Without Intent to Return. Crime Stoppers offers a $5,000 reward for information leading to her arrest.

Houston police are searching for burglars who stole cash and caused $12,000 in damages on Milby St on February 21, 2024. Tips leading to an arrest may earn a $5,000 reward.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Richard Lane, 79, with dementia. Last seen in Houston, the public is urged to help locate him by contacting HPD at 832-394-1840.

Brian Coulter was given a life sentence without parole for killing his girlfriend's 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee, and left the body in an apartment for a year.

A traffic stop in Texas led to the arrest of Víctor Uribe, who had an outstanding warrant for drug possession. The incident was detailed on Constable Mark Herman's Facebook page.

Harris County deputies arrested Payton Geldmacher for carrying a loaded gun without a permit during a traffic stop, also finding marijuana in his possession.

Louis Jones, a wanted felon, was arrested in Harris County after being found in an attic, closing several outstanding warrants for serious offenses including Injury to a Child and Assault.