Houston police discovered a badly decomposed body during a welfare check; the age and cause of death are undetermined. A separate case found skeletonized remains in an abandoned home.

Harris County faces a surge in West Nile virus cases with seven human infections and 520 positive mosquito samples. Officials attribute the increase to warm weather and recent rainfall.

Thai Town Thai Eatery and Bar opened in Sugar Land, Texas, offering authentic Thai cuisine and a full menu with halal options, focusing on traditional flavors without Americanization.

Deputies in Harris County recovered a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop and arrested the armed suspect, Kentrell Bay. The arrest illustrates the benefits of surveillance technology in law enforcement.

The City of Conroe, Texas, appoints interim police and fire chiefs following the retirements of the previous leaders amid broader shifts in city administration.

Curtis Allen Holliday, a 62-year-old from Houston, faces murder and fraud allegations involving a bail bond scheme.

An 81-year-old man with dementia, Jaime Alcazar, is missing and was last seen on Northtrace Drive. The public is urged to contact Constable Mark Herman's Office with any information.

Authorities are seeking the public's help to find suspects of a fatal hit-and-run on the Northwest Freeway; a box truck hit a car, killing the driver.

Thomas Muñoz is named the new chief of Houston Fire Department, bringing 29 years of experience and a solid background in emergency management and public safety.

A Houston tax preparer, Christopher J. Guevara, admitted to filing a false tax return, causing a $100,000 loss and now faces restitution and potential jail time.

Authorities seek information on a hit-and-run that resulted in one fatality on July 23, 2024, involving a box truck or cargo van. Witnesses reported that three Hispanic males fled the scene.

The Houston Police and Crime Stoppers seek public help to find Manuel Lopez, wanted for indecency with a child. A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.

Deputies in Harris County arrested fugitive Jefferson Sorto, who had an open felony warrant from Louisiana for drug possession, as part of a crackdown on controlled substance circulation.