A Texas man, Joseth "Joe" Limon, was sentenced to three years in prison for evading over $8.7 million in employment taxes and was ordered to pay restitution.

A 9-month-old Labrador mix named Timmy is recovering after video showed a man brutally beating him in southwest Houston. The suspect faces felony charges and the SPCA now has custody.

Vacancies in Southwest Houston climbed to a 14‑year high as move‑outs outpace leasing and push landlords to offer concessions.

Houston police arrested two suspects, Henry Ibanez and Eric Rios, for a 2016 fatal shooting involving a dispute that led to the death of Emanuel Carrillo.

A Woodland Acres middle‑schooler reported being trailed while walking home; the district has added patrols and asked parents to review safety steps with their kids.

Texas Game Wardens highlight enforcement of shark‑fin bans and a 2023 rule requiring fins be denatured and disposed to curb an illegal market.

Isaiah Crooms was charged with capital murder and aggravated assault after a fatal shooting at 5410 North Braeswood Blvd, joining two others implicated.

Erik Raymond Neel, a former community college instructor, has been arrested on charges of child exploitation including one for online solicitation of a minor and two for possession of child exploitation material. His bond is set at $450,000.

Primark is opening a new 31,600-square-foot store in Katy Mills, Houston, with a grand opening scheduled for November 20. It's part of a broader U.S. expansion, with another location in Willowbrook Mall and plans for 17 stores across the country.

DEA agents warn high‑purity meth is flooding Houston, with seizures rising sharply year‑over‑year. Federal lab data show big volumes and unusually high purity.

Authorities captured Tastien Hall, wanted for multiple warrants, with a missing 13-year-old in Harris County. Hall now faces legal proceedings for his outstanding charges.

Cy-Fair ISD will launch virtual learning programs in the 2026-27 school year, providing multiple pathways for remote education, including the Virtual Academy, Flex Learning, and Supplemental Courses.

Houston police arrested a 20-year-old and charged him with capital murder in the 2023 Fleming Drive killing of Hope Renee Saenz. Investigators say the attack was tied to a robbery.