Harris County marked the anniversary of Detective John Coddou’s line‑of‑duty death; he was struck while helping at a Grand Parkway crash on April 23, 2024.

Congregation Beth Israel and The Shlenker School closed April 22 after possible threats; the Jewish Federation and law enforcement say the situation is under investigation.

Houston police and Texas DPS arrested two salvage‑yard owners after investigators found pollutants flowing off an unpermitted lot in Houston.

A man identified as Erik Galvan was arrested after allegedly threatening a driver with a tire iron in northwest Harris County; bond was set at $100.

A Harris County Precinct 4 post says a suspect is in custody after an alleged aggravated assault on T.C. Jester Boulevard that involved a handgun.

A Union Pacific freight train clipped an SUV near Sampson and McKinney late Tuesday; the driver is expected to be OK and her two dogs were taken to a shelter.

A 79‑year‑old man died after a BMW rear‑ended several vehicles on the 7800 block of Westview Drive; police say a medical episode may be under investigation.

A 33-year-old man was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery after a stabbing on the 300 block of Travis Street, police say.

A 22-year-old woman died Tuesday after her car hit a retaining barrier on the Northwest Freeway near the 14600 block; HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

Harris County Precinct 4 says a Houston woman was booked on aggravated assault after allegedly attacking a friend with a knife, claiming the friend's prayer was 'witchcraft.'

Federal prosecutors announced decades‑long prison terms for MS‑13 members tied to murders ordered by leaders in El Salvador, part of a broader DOJ enforcement push.

A League City man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after prosecutors say he paid for livestreamed sexual abuse of children in the Philippines.

Prosecutors dismissed five felony counts against a Houston daycare owner after defense footage cast doubt on the timeline. Her lawyer says security video showed a much shorter store stop.