Deputies in Harris County arrested two men, Jordan Diaz and Juan Martinez, after a short chase involving a stolen U-Haul truck; charges included evading arrest.

A new road connecting Texas 96 with Friendswood opens in League City, anticipated to improve traffic flow and support a new 1,600-home community development.

Galveston Bay is becoming a nursery for more baby bull sharks due to warmer waters; however, researchers see no human threat and possible ecosystem benefits.

Over 50 people were implicated in a Houston bail bond fraud following an investigation. Aable Bail Bonds is accused of using fake pay stubs and exploiting co-signers to secure bond money.

A former jailer pleaded guilty to straw purchasing a firearm receiver for someone in Mexico, potentially facing 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

A Silver Alert was issued for 66-year-old Dianne Williams, last seen on July 30, 2024, in Houston. She was wearing a pink shirt, gray shoes, and carrying a blue bag.

Houston dentist Rene Fernandez Gaviola sentenced to 60 months for a $6.9 million Medicaid fraud scheme, involving kickbacks and false billing. He is ordered to pay nearly $5 million in restitution.

A 12-year-old girl from Houston, Chloie Brewer-Clark, was found safe and a male is being detained for questioning. An Amber Alert had been issued following her disappearance.

The article reports the arrest of Marquel Deshawn Ponder, a suspect in the 2023 fatal shooting of Davion Scott in Houston, by the Atlanta Police on July 23, 2024.

Three Texas residents were sentenced for a USDA loan bribery scheme, with the mastermind receiving 16 months and two contractors receiving 8 and 6 months, respectively.

Two South Texas human smugglers received 20-year prison sentences for smuggling nearly 2,500 migrants and laundering $2 million.

Houston faces high heat and hazy skies, with the NWS predicting a high near 94 degrees and heat index up to 107. Conditions are to stay similar, and Saharan dust affects air quality.

A 2-year-old girl in north Houston was killed by three Rottweilers at a babysitter's home. She died at Texas Children’s Hospital. The dogs are in BARC custody, and HPD investigates.