DEA McAllen and Texas DPS South say they seized a bag with more than 50 pounds of cocaine bound for the Rio Grande Valley. Authorities released only a brief social update.

A vehicle fire on southbound Beltway 8 at the Westpark Tollway early Tuesday killed one person and shut the main lanes; investigators are on scene.

A Precinct 4 drone and deputies detained eight people near the North Freeway; two suspects were juveniles and two face added evading charges.

A welfare check in Cypress turned up evidence of captivity; deputies located a person who escaped and a suspect has been charged with aggravated kidnapping.

Precinct 4 deputies posted that they were investigating a disturbance on the 5700 block of Spring Cypress Road. Two juveniles were detained and motorists were urged to avoid the area.

A Houston man’s fifth DWI turned into a 50-year sentence in Montgomery County. Jurors also heard about a blood test that put him far over the legal limit.

Two adults were found shot in the 200 block of W. Camino Road in Harris County; the sheriff's post says both victims were confirmed dead and possible suspect(s) fled.

Court documents allege a Houston ISD teacher had a sexual relationship with a former student and exchanged more than 400 explicit messages. He was removed from campus and faces criminal charges.

A driver died after a maroon pickup struck a concrete pillar and caught fire early Saturday on the Eastex Freeway; HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

A 20-year-old man was killed late Sunday on the 13700 block of the Gulf Freeway service road after his pickup left the lane and struck a guardrail and light pole. HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

A 17‑year‑old and her brother were fatally shot Sunday in north Harris County; deputies say the suspect — a 19‑year‑old ex‑boyfriend — was detained in Humble.

Mayor Whitmire toured Harper School after an overnight blaze and pledged to salvage what remains of the historic Sixth Ward site.

A suspected drunk driver died and a woman was hospitalized after a head-on crash on Tidwell Road; police say speed and alcohol appear to be factors.