A Missouri City man confessed to fraudulently obtaining $1.65 million in COVID-19 relief funds and faces consequences, including potential restitution and forfeiture of assets.

Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to 55 months in federal prison for laundering drug money between the U.S. and Mexico via a Black Market Peso Exchange.

An officer and suspect were shot in Houston after the suspect reportedly fired on police, resulting in aggravated assault charges against Bobby Alvarado. Both are stable; an investigation is ongoing.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at a truck stop after finding a man, who appeared to have been dead for 12 hours, with a gunshot wound.

A man died following a dispute over a stray dog in southwest Houston, leading to a gunfire exchange where another person was wounded.

Texas AG Ken Paxton is taking action against Big Tech and others to protect data privacy, securing settlements with companies like Meta and Google and investigating over 200 entities for potential privacy violations.

Two individuals resisted arrest at a Walmart, attacking a deputy; one suspect had existing warrants, and both face charges, with the incident detailed on Constable Herman's Facebook page.

Houston Police seek a man who assaulted a fast-food employee over drink cost at a restaurant on W. Holcombe. The incident occurred June 24, 2025, and the suspect remains at large.

A Texas bill proposes a $1,000 annual grant for teachers to buy classroom supplies, aiming to ease their personal financial burden. The program could start in the 2026-2027 school year if passed.

A small plane crashed near Crosby, Texas; all occupants exited safely with no injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, and hazmat was dispatched as a precaution.

Houston authorities seek public help in identifying a suspect of a May 6 robbery at a restaurant on the 2800 block of Caroline. The suspect, described as a black male, assaulted an employee and attempted to steal from the register.

Sterling Edwards was arrested in Harris County for DWI, possession of a controlled substance, and warrants after failing sobriety tests with a BAC over the legal limit.

Deputy Graham of Constable Mark Herman's Office saved a Chihuahua from a hot car in a Costco lot; the owner Elizabeth Wilson was arrested for animal cruelty.