Two inmates died at a Louisiana correctional center after being transferred from Harris County Jail, leading to questions about the adequacy of care provided.

The Houston Police Department faces scrutiny over a backlog of cases, including over 4,000 sexual assault reports marked "suspended" due to staffing issues.

A woman's current boyfriend shot her ex during a Houston domestic dispute, and the suspect fled. The victim is hospitalized and stable; the investigation is ongoing.

A man was found dead in a Houston parking lot after being run over twice by a Ford F-150. Police are investigating the motive and searching for the suspect.

18-year-old Cameron Baker was arrested during a traffic stop after police found a loaded gun and marijuana in his car. He was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Authorities search for 15-year-old autistic boy, David Jimenez, missing from Atascocita South since April 5; he has a scar on his left eye and was last seen in blue attire.

Two 14-year-olds were arrested for burglary in Cypress Falls, Harris County, after deputies responded to a break-in report and found incriminating evidence.

A driver, Damien Gallien, was arrested in Harris County after a traffic stop revealed an outstanding felony warrant for theft. His bond was set at $5,000.

Houston's Mayor is working to restore Freedmen's Town's historic brick roads with a focus on infrastructure and accessibility, amidst financial constraints.

One person died in a fire at a Houston apartment complex, with the full extent of property damage still unknown. A separate fire also hit Villas Del Paseo, but casualty details are not clear.

A 58-year-old registered sex offender in Houston is charged with sexual assault and bestiality after allegedly coercing a woman into sexual acts with his dog.

A mother visiting her daughter's grave at a Houston cemetery had her purse stolen, leading to identity theft and financial fraud attempts by the thief.

Official apprehend suspect Johnathan Dixon with ties to a violent robbery in Prestonwood Forest, finding him hiding in an attic with an illegal firearm. His girlfriend, Jada Edwards, is charged with harboring a fugitive.