Two suspects were detained for shining a laser at a Texas DPS aircraft, blinding the pilot; one had an existing warrant. They now face legal proceedings.

Harris County's Uplift program has received over 76,000 applications for its $500 monthly support initiative for low-income households, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Mardi Gras Galveston has adjusted its Saturday parade schedule due to anticipated inclement weather, with events starting an hour later but still offering a full lineup of entertainments and parades.

A repeat drunk driver, Mario Sanchez, was arrested after a crash and a subsequent chase on FM 1960, with law enforcement confirming his intoxication. This marks his third DWI arrest.

A University of Houston survey shows Trump leading Biden by 6% among likely Latino voters in Texas, despite Biden's strong performance among Latinos in the 2020 elections.

The USPS Inspector General audits the South Houston Processing Center due to mail delays, following issues with a parcel sorter installation at a North Houston facility. Congress members plan to address the "unacceptable" service disruptions.

Deric Adams, 48, has been arrested and charged with the murder of a man in Houston following a fatal stabbing incident that occurred on January 15 at 500 Fannin Street.

Constable's deputies arrested Charlie Sheppard for possession of a controlled substance and illegal firearm after a traffic stop, setting his bond at $80,000.

Joshua Escobar, 30, is charged with aggravated assault and is wanted by Houston police for a shooting last month where a man was wounded after a dispute.

The Harris County Jail struggles to meet state regulations, facing staffing shortages and long inmate processing times despite spending $50 million on inmate relocation and various improvement measures.

Authorities are searching for Marcus Keith Burns, charged with aggravated assault for shooting a child in Houston during a road rage incident in July 2023.

A $100,000 reward is offered for information on a burglary at the Crosby Main Post Office involving two suspects and a stolen white Chevrolet Silverado.

A house fire in Houston's 6700 block of Midfield resulted in one fatality. While no firefighters were injured, the cause of the fire is being investigated.