Texas Democratic legislators in Illinois were evacuated from their hotel due to a bomb threat amidst tension over a redistricting battle in Texas. No device was found; safety confirmed.

ICE arrested 42 individuals in Southeast Houston as part of an initiative to deport "criminal aliens" and severe immigration offenders, enhancing public safety.

A former Galveston County jail officer, Skyler Ray Chapman, was indicted for criminally negligent homicide in the death of inmate Saul Vargas following a taser incident.

Two women were arrested for theft at Houston Premium Outlet Mall by deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office. They had over $600 in stolen goods and one also faced identity fraud charges.

A man was fatally shot during a fight at a Bacliff convenience store after a verbal dispute escalated. The suspect was arrested and charges are pending.

Water service issues at Calfee Middle School, in the middle of a dispute between City of Conroe and Willis ISD, may delay the school's opening, causing concern among parents and criticism from local officials.

Suspect Nicholas Proulx was arrested for assaulting a deputy and throwing rocks at vehicles on Huffmeister Road.

Houston police seek a man who fatally shot his wife multiple times on Wild Indigo Street, west Houston. The 31-year-old victim died at the hospital; authorities urge the public to provide any information.

Texas Governor Abbott secures a waiver to exclude candy and certain drinks from SNAP benefits starting April 1, 2026.

A Lexus avoided an object on Houston's North Freeway, became trapped under an 18-wheeler, and was dragged until the truck was stopped; the driver escaped injury.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a daylight armed robbery on July 13, 2025, at a gas station on Bob White Drive. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston for a possible reward of up to $5,000.

Jose Rodriguez was sentenced to 8 years for armed robberies at Vape City stores and a high-speed chase in Corpus Christi, as confirmed by U.S. Attorney Ganjei.

A Friendswood business owner pled guilty to filing false tax returns and hiding income to get federal benefits, agreeing to repay $219,599 and facing up to three years in prison.