James W. Crawford III has been named president of Texas Southern University, bringing his experience from the military and Felician University amid hopes for stability and growth.

Oscar Sierra received a life sentence after pleading guilty to the murder of transgender woman Marisela Castro.

Local authorities seek public help in identifying three women linked to a series of liquor thefts after incidents on May 11, as reported on Constable Mark Herman's Office's social media.

Noe Quintanilla, 38, has been missing since Monday from his Houston apartment, with authorities seeking public assistance.

A juvenile is charged with the February murder of 18-year-old Jose Godinez, after being arrested and referred to juvenile authorities in Harris County.

Shawna Sharell Torrence is charged with murdering Steven Johnson after a night out in Houston. Despite medical efforts, Johnson died from a stab wound allegedly inflicted by Torrence, his dating partner.

Houston mourns Rev. William A. Lawson, a civil rights leader and founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, with visitation on May 23 and a service on May 24.

Students at the University of Houston protest, urging the university to divest from companies supplying arms to Israel, with tensions high but protests peaceful.

A woman was arrested for attempting to steal over $500 worth of goods from Walmart; the incident was resolved by deputies, and the suspect faces theft charges.

A man was arrested after leading police on a chase in Houston when he refused to stop for a routine traffic stop; he now faces charges for evading arrest.

Houston constables raided an illegal gambling den on FM 1960 West, arresting three individuals and seizing over $18,000 plus gambling equipment. The operation responds to community reports and calls for ongoing public assistance.

A fire at a Houston apartment complex injured a firefighter and two civilians, with local authorities investigating the cause and managing traffic disruptions.

A Texas man was sentenced to 82 months for attempting to smuggle $200,000 worth of cocaine in his Jeep's battery compartment through a border checkpoint.