A federal jury in McAllen convicted Veronica Inez O’Cana of bribery, money laundering and witness tampering in a scheme tied to a Mission CISD energy contract. Sentencing is set for Oct. 7.

A traffic stop in Atascocita turned into a pursuit Thursday; deputies say the driver crashed into a house and was charged with evading.

Two adult women were cut during a family disturbance in southeast Houston; police say both are expected to survive and a suspect fled.

Witnesses reported gunfire inside a Cypress Kroger Wednesday; authorities detained a possible suspect as investigators worked the scene.

HPD released surveillance stills after an armed robbery on the North Freeway; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips. Detectives say even short dash‑cam clips can help.

A 48-year-old man died after his car left the road and struck a utility pole on West Lake Houston Parkway. Investigators say speed — and poor lighting — may have been factors.

FBI Houston says a man faces federal charges after allegedly using stolen USPS keys to swipe more than $160,000 in checks across East Texas.

A late-night shooting on Brushy Canyon Drive left one person injured and three people detained as deputies processed the scene in northwest Harris County.

Relatives say a Houston man died after being tased by HPD during a bicycle stop; family members are demanding transparency as investigators review the case.

A June multi‑agency sting in Montgomery County resulted in 61 arrests, 79 criminal charges and the rescue of 28 trafficking victims, officials say.

A 70-year-old pool-hall owner in north Houston shot a man who allegedly charged him with a crowbar during an early-morning break-in. Police say the wounded man was found at a nearby Jack in the Box and taken for treatment.

A 24-year-old Laredo man was sentenced to 135 months after prosecutors say he sold fentanyl mixed with xylazine and ran a cartel-linked smuggling ring.

A suspect in a reported stolen Camaro is in custody after a chase that ended at North Shepherd and Veterans Memorial. One officer and two civilians suffered non-life-threatening injuries.