Liberty County Jail remains open despite a TCJS closure order due to safety violations, including fire risks and electrical hazards, pending appeal and awaiting a formal hearing.

Houston Police released surveillance footage to aid the investigation of a January fatal shooting involving Deon Robinson, 23, and seek the public's help to identify two suspects.

The Texas City Police Department is assisting in the search for Alisa Petrov, a 15-year-old girl from Utah missing since April 21, 2025, with a focus on online interactions.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has highlighted the urgency to address deputies' pay disparities in Harris County to maintain public safety standards, with comparisons to Houston Police Department's higher wages potentially leading to deputy attrition.

Jermarcus Wynn, a felon, was arrested for brandishing a firearm during a juvenile disturbance in Harris County, with his bond set at $15,000 by the 208th District Court.

Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, sparking excitement in Houston's Catholic community, with local leaders noting his past work and the potential for unity and intellectual leadership within the church.

An off-duty officer in East Harris County shot two males, killing one, after an argument on Instagram over a phone. The shooting is under investigation to determine the cause of death and injuries.

Igloo expands recall of coolers due to safety hazard after increased injury reports, including fingertip amputations.

Houston police arrested three men after a chase involving a stolen car, with bodycam footage showing the contentious arrest and an officer firing shots when threatened by the vehicle.

Cameron Landry was arrested in Harris County for DUI, with a BAC of 0.160, after a traffic stop by deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office. His bond was set at $2,000.

A Texas judge ruled that Texas Renaissance Festival owner must sell after a failed $60 million deal and awarded plaintiffs over $22 million in damages.

A deadly shooting occurred during a child custody exchange outside a Family Dollar store in Harris County, with the mother's new partner killed and the child's biological father as the suspected shooter.

Members of the Houston Police Officers' Union are voting on a proposed contract offering wage hikes and 500 new officer positions, despite budgetary concerns.