Scott Evan Shepple, 35, escaped from Cypress Creek Behavioral Hospital in Houston. He has a history of violence and is considered dangerous. Authorities urge the public to report sightings and not to approach him.

Three individuals were arrested for a fatal shooting at a Houston apartment, facing capital murder charges in the death of 18-year-old Miguel Gonzalez Jr.

Former Houston police officer Galib Waheed Chowdhury was sentenced to 20 years for shooting his wife, with evidence contradicting his defense of accidental shooting.

Harris County Sergeant Michael Teasdale was critically injured in an off-duty motorcycle crash on Highway 99 near Houston. He is in serious condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital.

A man was shot and killed in a Houston parking lot after an altercation; the case is set for grand jury review. Another man was injured and is hospitalized.

A male suspect was arrested for indecent exposure in the Houston area, with local law enforcement updating the public via Facebook and their "C4 NOW" mobile app.

A Houston freeway section was named the Deputy Darren Almendarez Memorial Highway to honor the slain officer, integrating his legacy into efforts against catalytic converter theft.

Harris County deputies arrested Christopher Cromer for attempting to break into a home and evading arrest, also finding him with a controlled substance. His bond was set at $5,000.

Two people died when their Tesla hit a barrier on Highway 288 and caught fire after traveling the wrong way. Speed may have been a factor; toxicology results are pending.

Montrose Boulevard in Houston is set to undergo a reconstruction starting Monday, aimed at improving pedestrian and vehicle safety and infrastructure, but residents express concerns over potential hazards.

Harris County marks the completion of 14 miles of new sidewalks in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, a year after launching the $20 million 'Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4' program to improve pedestrian connectivity.

The University of Houston Cougars reached the NCAA Final Four after beating the Tennessee Volunteers, with fans celebrating in Houston and anticipating a match against Duke.

Houston's weather this week includes mid-80s temperatures, patchy fog, and sunny days, with a possible cool down next week and a chance of weekend rain.