Constable Mark Herman's deputies arrested Jeannette McIntyre in Harris County for terroristic threat and drug possession after a vehicle surveillance operation.

Fleet Week Houston, initially set for November 2025, is postponed to 2026 due to a government shutdown, with rescheduling underway by the event's steering committee.

Houston area residents face potential loss of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, risking food insecurity for over 900,000 people if not resolved by October 27.

A stolen vehicle chase by HCSO ended with the car in a lake in Waller County, possibly with the driver inside. Efforts to recover the vehicle and occupant(s) are ongoing.

Two children died and two adults were injured in an apartment fire in Greenspoint, Houston. Firefighters responded late Wednesday to the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

Houston's forecast indicates a 20% chance of rain, with a shift towards showers and thunderstorms over the weekend, posing flash flood risks. Elevated wildfire dangers exist, prompting burn bans and caution measures.

Authorities are searching for 11-year-old Tyrek Jackson, who went missing in Fort Bend County, Texas, wearing grey clothing. No foul play is indicated, yet concern for his safety is high.

A man was fatally shot at a Houston apartment complex; the suspect, a masked male from a black SUV or van, fled on foot. Police are investigating and seeking information.

Galveston County has implemented a burn ban in unincorporated areas due to severe drought conditions, prohibiting outdoor burning except in certain enclosed situations. Violations may result in fines or charges.

Houston police are investigating skeletal remains found in a portable restroom; gender and cause of death pending autopsy by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Texas AG Paxton's office detained 35 for immigration violations, citing a partnership with Trump's administration under Section 287(g) of the Immigration Act.

Early morning crash on Independence Parkway near La Porte results in at least one fatality, with traffic disruptions from Highway 225 and local ferry service.

A suspected drunk driver, Liana Di Caro, was arrested with a BAC over twice the legal limit on Ella Boulevard, Houston. The incident was reported on Constable Herman's Facebook.