A Houston woman, Portia Phillips, has been charged with murder after fatally shooting her partner during an argument at their home on Doris Oak Circle.

UMMC has settled for $2M over allegations of improper COVID-19 billing and inflated hospital stay costs, including double billing, and will make additional payments.

Texas man Miguel Angel Hernandez, 25, receives a 108-month sentence for participating in a human smuggling operation involving over 560 undocumented individuals.

In Cypresswood, vigilant citizen action led to the arrest of Carlos Sanchez and Henry Sariles for suspected DUI; deputies also found a loaded gun in Sanchez's vehicle.

A man was fatally shot on Grow Lane in Houston; police are investigating with no suspects yet. The victim was working on a vehicle before the incident.

Deputies in Texas arrested Kisshi Smalls for driving a stolen U-Haul from Florida, facing charges including Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Theft.

A woman was fatally shot during a domestic dispute in Houston; her partner was arrested. Authorities and neighbors reported previous disturbances. Hotlines offer support for domestic violence victims.

Brandon Mulkey was arrested by deputies in Harris County following a disturbance call due to having two open felony warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

A Corporal from Constable Mark Herman's Office arrested Jennifer Livas for DWI in Harris County during a holiday crackdown on impaired driving. Her breathalyzer results showed levels twice above the legal limit.

Boxer Jermell Charlo was arrested in Texas on misdemeanor assault charges. His wife filed for divorce and a restraining order against him. Charlo, who has a record of 35-2-1, was previously acquitted of similar charges in 2018.

Two separate shootings in Houston and League City, involving family and a friend's domestic issue, left young men injured; the suspects face aggravated assault charges.

A Texas man received a prison sentence for child enticement, alien smuggling, and possessing child pornography, with the longest term being 240 months for enticement.

A Texas federal court sentenced a 54-year-old Mexican national to 168 months in prison for his role in a meth distribution conspiracy and fleeing while on bond.