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Two new civil suits add graphic allegations against Ramón Ayala Jr. and name the elder Ramón Ayala and band companies as defendants.
HPD detectives are searching for a suspect after a man was beaten during an attempted robbery in southwest Houston. Authorities are asking for tips and footage.
A Houston family is searching for answers after a hit‑and‑run on FM 1960 left 39‑year‑old Lolita Moore with catastrophic injuries. Investigators say the suspect vehicle was a black Honda CR‑V.
Precinct 4 deputies searched near the 5900 block of North Sam Houston Parkway West as officials warned residents to expect delays. Updates were posted to the precinct's live feeds.
Houston Police say detectives from Central and Homicide are on scene at 400 Keene after an adult man's body was found. The department's X post says the investigation is underway.
An RV fire in north Harris County spread into shipping containers of fireworks Wednesday night, prompting road and rail closures and a multi‑agency response. Crews worked into the evening to contain hot spots.
Galveston County deputies arrested 28-year-old Tanner Francis after they say he was caught viewing child sexual abuse material during a search; devices and a small meth stash were seized.
A routine traffic stop on Aldine Westfield Road resulted in two arrests after deputies say they found open felony warrants and a firearm.
A Harris County judge granted bond to a defendant facing 37 felony counts, reigniting debate in Houston over pretrial release practices.
Operation Blue Star sent Precinct 7 deputies into southeast Houston corner stores this week, resulting in 31 arrests and 85 warnings while neighbors press for store accountability.
A fatal crash on I-45 at Airline Drive closed northbound lanes Wednesday morning. Officials verified the scene and investigators remain on site.
A Brownsville man was sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison after prosecutors said he produced sexually explicit videos of a minor. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the sentence March 18, 2026.
Harris County Precinct 4 says deputies detained a person after fires were reported near Champions apartments on Louetta Road; fire crews contained the blaze.
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