A thief stole a car from outside a Sam's Club in Houston but was caught by citizens and police, with the suspect using a professional key tool for the theft.

Deputies responded to a disturbance in North Houston and arrested Gary Watson, who had an open Criminal Trespass Warrant, announced Constable Mark Herman.

A repeat offender, Korey Hanner, was arrested for DWI in Harris County after crashing his car shortly after a previous similar arrest. His bond was set at $5,000.

Houston expects showers and potential thunderstorms Sunday, with a cold front bringing scattered showers across southeast Texas; however, no severe storms predicted for Monday. Christmas Day will be mostly sunny with cooler temperatures.

Constable deputies arrested Gustavo Ventura for unlawful weapon carrying and marijuana possession during a traffic stop on Forest Point Drive in Houston.

A power outage at TPC's petrochemical plant in Houston led to flaring and black smoke, with safety measures in place and no expected community impact.

Texas residents are searching for their lost dogs, offering a $3,000 reward, after one dog was scared off in a hit-and-run and another was stolen during a burglary before Christmas.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner calls for installing security cameras and license plate readers to fight crime, an initiative named Project Safe View.

A lawsuit alleges corruption in the Houston Community College police, with officers facing retaliation after whistleblowing on the hiring of Captain Walker by the now-suspended Chief Benford.

Houston-area deputies arrested Mayra Velasquez-Loaiza for DWI after a citizen reported her erratic driving. She failed sobriety tests and was booked with a $100 bond.

Deputies in Harris County arrested Alberto Quiroga on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant after responding to a call about a suspicious person on FM 2920 Road.

Deputies in Houston arrested Cedric Fernandes for DUI and found counterfeit IDs in his vehicle. Charged with DUI and document tampering, he awaits trial with bail set at $10,000.

A Harris County deputy was shot during a vehicle break-in response, returned fire hitting a suspect, and is now in fair condition; a search for additional suspects is ongoing.