A Houston stash house operator, Junior Morales-Chutan, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation involving kidnapping for ransom.

Authorities concluded a woman's plunge into the San Jacinto River with her children was a murder-suicide, leaving her and one child dead, while two children survived with a civilian's help.

Houston-area law enforcement launches a "No Refusal" initiative to combat impaired driving over the Labor Day weekend, with a history of fatalities linked to DWI during the holiday.

A Texas home health agency owner, Paul Njoku, received a 75-month prison sentence for Medicare fraud and identity theft, having billed over $400,000 in false claims.

Houston braces for scattered storms, which could disrupt weekend events like high school football games, with a 20% chance of rain and possible game delays.

Harris County commissioners approved $468,610 to sponsor the 2025 Gay Softball World Series, sparking political debate and underscoring community divisions.

Parents report significant delays and issues with HISD bus services, affecting students' access to education, with one child missing weeks of school and others facing unsafe or distant bus stops.

Conroe police motorcycle officer critically injured after a traffic collision, prompting Montgomery County Judge Keough to call for prayers on social media. Details of the crash and the officer's condition remain limited.

Kara Walker, 17, was arrested in connection with her younger brother's death, facing charges of child injury after alleged abuse. Her boyfriend, Nolan Stallings, faces similar charges.

A man died in a car crash on Crosstimbers Street in Houston after his vehicle struck several objects and a tree.

A suspect, James Brown, was arrested for the fatal stabbing of Joshua Hampton in Houston. Brown faces murder charges after Hampton was found dead on Pickfair Street.

A man was arrested in northern Harris County after a foot chase following a traffic stop, where deputies discovered methamphetamine in his possession.

Man with prior indecency arrests, Rodney Bowers, was detained by deputies on Mueschke Road after a welfare check revealed an active felony warrant. His bond is set at $50,000.