Houston ISD faces a $250 million budget deficit, and the University of Houston confronts a tight budget leading to a 2% cut and salary freezes. Both institutions are grappling with financial challenges affecting staff and programs.

A man was arrested in Houston for mail theft following a traffic stop where stolen mail was found in his vehicle.

Harris County announces voting improvements with new single-sheet ballots to reduce paper jams and streamline the electoral process after issues in the 2022 midterm elections.

Harris County constables arrested Richard Dykes for vehicle burglary in the Champion Forest subdivision, as shared by Constable Mark Herman's Office on Facebook.

Harris County deputies arrested wanted burglar Xavier Williams while responding to a disturbance call in Spring, as confirmed by Constable Mark Herman's Facebook post.

William Christopher Strickland, 37, faces assault charges for a violent incident with a family member that led to him being shot. The confrontation occurred in Houston on Valentine's Day.

Two men were sentenced to prison for an IRS refund fraud totaling nearly $3 million, with terms of 90 and 42 months, and face $4.5 million in restitution.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez discusses red flag laws and mental health measures in response to a shooting, highlighting a gun surrender program in Harris County for domestic violence cases.

A 65-year-old Huffman resident, Steve Howie Nelson, was sentenced to 15 years for child pornography offenses, with an added ten years of supervised release and mandatory sex offender registration.

A Cuban man was convicted for trafficking migrants in a refrigerated truck hidden behind spoiled produce after being caught at a Texas Border Patrol checkpoint.

An employee at SF Massage in Houston was arrested for prostitution by constable investigators following reports of illegal activities. The operation highlighted the potential use of massage parlors for criminal activities like human trafficking.

Harris County's Constable’s office conducted a late-night traffic operation in the West Lake Houston Corridor, resulting in 21 citations and 20 warnings, in response to concerns from Atascocita residents.

A woman is sought by Harris County law enforcement for stealing meats from Casa Del Pueblo Meat Market on Valentine's Day, totaling approximately $120.