A Houston family says flowers, candles and a welded nameplate honoring 16‑year‑old Jadiel Rodriguez were taken from a Durham Park memorial after a vigil. They’re pleading for the items’ return.

Sugar Land police released surveillance footage showing a man forcing a woman to withdraw cash at an ATM; investigators are asking the public for tips.

A 41-year-old Rosenberg man was arrested after investigators say a hidden camera was found in the ceiling of a First Street restroom. The suspect is being held on a $30,000 bond and the probe remains active.

An evacuation at Lone Star College’s Fallbrook campus Thursday followed reports of a gas smell; police later gave the all‑clear and no injuries were reported.

A Houston plea deal left Jason Meinelt on eight years of deferred probation after he admitted assaulting his partner, prompting outrage from the victim's family. The ruling has renewed questions about pretrial release and plea outcomes in the case.

Court filings say a son witnessed his father fatally shoot his estranged wife inside a Cypress home.

A 69-year-old protester suffered a broken nose and concussion after a violent assault on the Loop 336/I‑45 overpass; a 40-year-old woman was arrested and faces felony charges.

Two years after a Feb. 28, 2024 gas‑station shooting that killed Andrew Garza, his family says court delays have denied them closure. Relatives told KHOU they want prosecutors to act.

AI-powered scammers are cloning World Cup ticket sites and pressuring Houstonians with urgent texts. Here are the red flags and safe ways to buy or watch games in Houston.

A 14-year-old was hospitalized after touching an energized light pole at F.M. Law Park in southeast Houston; a coach's quick CPR helped stabilize him. Officials cut power to the fixture and the city has been asked for comment.

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn say two people were arrested after unsealed complaints accused them of posting hundreds of AI-generated pornographic deepfakes of public figures and private victims.

A federal jury convicted Jonathan Smith‑Byrd of trafficking five women, including three minors. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 3, 2026, and he faces up to life in prison.

A Houston mother says a passenger fired a gun during a road‑rage encounter on the Katy Freeway; her teen’s cellphone reportedly caught the shot. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.