Theft suspect Pierce Thompson was arrested at a Walmart after concealing merchandise in his backpack. He resisted arrest, was already out on bond for drug charges, and was charged with theft, with his bond set at $1,500.

An Uber driver in Montgomery County faces sexual assault charges related to an incident in The Woodlands, with detectives seeking possible additional victims.

An intern at the Harris County DA's Office found charging errors in cases, leading to his suspension after reporting it; local judges face scrutiny for bail policies.

Houston Mayor and police union to announce a new five-year contract, focusing on pay, benefits, and recruitment to enhance public safety and law enforcement standards.

A 25-year-old man was found dead following a stabbing at an apartment complex on Cityscape Avenue in Houston. The Houston Police Department reported that the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m., with one man injured and another deceased. The surviving individual has cooperated with authorities, and the case has been sent to a grand jury.

A naked man broke into a woman's apartment in League City, intending a sexual offense. The woman pushed him away; the man, her neighbor, now faces charges and an ICE detainer. She's relocating due to trauma. Police stress community vigilance.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Discord and Roblox for failing to protect a Galveston County girl from being sexually exploited by a predator she met on Roblox.

Angel Valdez, 19, from Corpus Christi, was convicted of distributing child sexual abuse materials after an investigation led by international law enforcement. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Valdez is scheduled for sentencing on August 12.

An Amber Alert was issued for Skylar Beach, 10, who is believed to have been abducted by Terry Jeter in Hamlin, Texas. She's in danger and was last seen wearing a navy shirt and pink shorts.

Alejandro Hernandez, 31, from Houston, has been indicted for smuggling and selling boots made from endangered sea turtle skin. Arrested in Midland, Hernandez faces charges of wildlife trafficking, with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The case, investigated by the Fish and Wildlife Service, highlights the ongoing issue of illegal wildlife trade.

Houston police seek a driver after a fatal hit-and-run on Bissonnet Street; the vehicle is described as a blue or black sedan. The public is urged to contact Crime Stoppers with information.

Houston police shot a suspect after a high-speed chase involving a stolen SUV, which ended in a crash near State Highway 288. The suspect brandished a weapon and was critically wounded; investigations are ongoing.

A former federal prison worker from Beeville, Ashley Priscilla Garza, has pleaded guilty to smuggling items like cigarettes and drug-laced papers into FCI Three Rivers. Acting as a religious services assistant, Garza admitted to receiving over $11,000 in exchange for the contraband. She remains free on bond pending her sentencing on August 12, where she faces up to 15 years in prison.