Harris County law enforcement is using drones and increased patrols to enhance public safety during the holiday shopping season, focusing on surveillance and prevention of criminal activities such as theft.

Houston retailers have limited hours on December 24 and many are closed on Christmas Day. Some grocery stores, pharmacies, Waffle House, and Buc-ee's will remain open. Check individual store hours before visiting.

Law enforcement arrested Ramon Daniel for purse thefts from vehicles, after an investigation involving witness interviews and video evidence. His bond was set at $300.

Two fatal road incidents in Houston claimed the lives of a bicyclist and motorcyclist in separate crashes, with ongoing police investigations into both events.

A 2-year-old brought an unloaded gun to a Sugar Land daycare, leading to the mother being charged for making a firearm accessible to a minor. No one was harmed, and the daycare resumed its normal activities after police intervention.

After 12 years in Chinese detention, Houston native Mark Swidan says rebuilding his life back home has been harder than surviving prison.

Harris County Sheriff's Office seeks info on a deadly hit-and-run. A dark Dodge struck Jose Escobar-Ferix on Nov 22. The driver fled, and the victim died. Call 713-221-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS with tips.

Em Café quietly opened Dec. 12 on Spencer Highway in Deer Park, serving Vietnamese phin coffee, matcha and boba. A grand-opening date hasn't been announced.

An 11-year-old was struck by a vehicle Tuesday in Spring near Cypresswood Heights; emergency crews treated the child and investigators are on scene.

Harris County deputies are searching for Jose Aaron Henriquez, 44, wanted on murder and DWI-with-child warrants. Officials say he may be armed and ask anyone with tips to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers.

A woman died after being pinned between two vehicles on the 3500 block of Corder Street in South Houston. Police say a chase and a potentially intoxicated driver are under investigation.

A draft ICE solicitation envisions converting warehouses into massive detention hubs that could hold more than 80,000 people, with proposed sites including a facility near Dallas. The plan has already drawn tribal outrage and local concern over staffing, zoning and humane care.

Houston firefighters battled a large warehouse fire fueled by tires, with no reported injuries and the fire contained by 5 a.m.; arson investigation underway.