DHS employee Christopher Washington Toral was indicted for laundering nearly $700,000 which he allegedly believed was drug money. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Laredo gun shop owner Ricardo Estevis Jr. faces charges for selling a firearm to a known felon, as part of the Justice Department's efforts to prevent gun violence.

A 16-year-old boy was killed in a shoot-out in a Houston neighborhood. Police are investigating the incident and searching for an unknown assailant who drove a red sedan. The motive is unclear, and tips are being sought.

Woman, 24, expected to survive after being shot in a domestic incident; suspect Quandarrius D. Gardner faces charges and is being sought by authorities.

A large-scale active shooter drill with heavy police presence took place in West Harris County, with multiple agencies participating to test response capabilities.

A Texas high school teacher and her son face charges of running a child sex trafficking ring, involving the recruitment and prostitution of runaway students. They have both been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

A Harris County deputy shot a man who lunged at them with a knife after allegedly trying to burglarize a neighbor's home; the suspect is in serious condition.

Former Cy-Fair High School teacher Kayden Burbank is charged with having an improper relationship with a 15-year-old student, as revealed by incriminating text messages.

A 2-year-old girl was safely recovered after a stolen vehicle she was in was pursued by Houston police and crashed. The suspect fled and remains at large.

Houston deputies fatally shot an armed suspect following a road rage incident, ensuing vehicle chase, and foot pursuit. The investigation of the shooting is underway.

Maximiliano Gamez is charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury after Andres Marroquin died following a June 2023 attack in North Houston.

Detectives in Houston are investigating the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old woman named Diamond Thornton at an apartment complex, with no known motive or suspects yet.

Houston police exchanged gunfire with two armed men at a taqueria, wounding the suspects without officer injuries. The suspects were wanted for various felonies.