A 12-year-old McAllen student was hospitalized after vaping a device that tested 50% benzylpiperazine; another student has been detained and investigators are involved.

An armed passenger allegedly grabbed a family's French bulldog, Nova, during a morning walk near Woodlyn at Denton; the dog provided emotional support to several special‑needs children.

A planned influencer meetup in northwest Harris County turned violent Tuesday when a driver shot a passenger near Bammel North Houston and Kleinbrook Drive; deputies say all parties were detained.

A suspect barricaded inside an apartment near Ashford Point and Synott prompted a heavy HPD response Tuesday. Officials have released few details so far.

A 34-year-old woman is accused of stealing a running BMW, firing shots and robbing people along FM 1960. Court records show nine felony counts and bond set at $420,000.

A woman was shot in the leg aboard a south‑side METRO bus Monday; police say it followed a domestic dispute and the investigation is active.

Detectives with Harris County Precinct 4 raided a Veterans Memorial game room, seizing nearly 70 machines and over $5,700. The constable’s office charged the alleged operator and arrested a patron-guard.

Robbery detectives released surveillance images tied to a March 22 aggravated robbery on S. Lockwood Drive. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for tips leading to an arrest.

Documents from a teacher’s previous district detail complaints; families and local leaders are pressing TEA and school officials for answers about vetting and reporting.

A Huntsville ISD support staffer was terminated and arrested after an April 16 incident at Estella Stewart Elementary. The district reported the case to CPS and the TEA; court records show bond was posted.

A man was arrested Sunday after allegedly threatening a Harris County deputy during a solicitor complaint on Tomball Parkway; he faces a retaliation charge and Baytown warrants.

A Houston man received a 27‑year federal sentence after prosecutors said he coordinated an event that led to the sexual abuse of a toddler, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

A 17-year-old was hurt in an accidental shooting in Tomball; injuries are not believed to be life‑threatening and Precinct 4 is investigating.