Harris County Parolee Facing Life in Prison After Phone Evidence Triggers New Child Porn Charges

Texas Herald News 1/7 7:28A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A Channelview man already held on a staggering $5 million bond is facing new, severe felony charges after a forensic search of his mobile phone uncovered evidence of child exploitation. Harris County Constable Precinct One...

15-Year-Old Fires Gun from Sedan After Side Mirror Struck, Truck Driver Wounded

Texas Herald News 1/7 6:15A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, TX Harris County deputies responded Wednesday morning, January 7th, to a shooting along the feeder road at 11570 E. Sam Houston Parkway North near Garrett Road. Preliminary findings from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez indicate that an 18-wheeler and...

Juvenile Killed in Minibike Crash During Traffic Stop Attempt in Harris County

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:44A Amalia Weigandt

A juvenile male was killed in a crash involving a minibike and an SUV on Wallisville Road in unincorporated Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the...

Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run on Broadway Street in Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:43A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in the 2900 block of Broadway Street. The crash happened at about 6:05 p.m. on Friday, January 2. The victim has been identified as Lazaro Noa Garcia, 73. According to HPD...

Second Suspect Arrested in 2025 Fatal Shooting on Sherwood Lane in Northwest Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:41A Amalia Weigandt

A second suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in 2025 at 4603 Sherwood Lane, Houston police said. Jose Cortez-Torres, 39, is charged with murder in the 209th Criminal District Court. He was...

Man Found Dead After House Fire on Southmont Street in the South Park area of Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:37A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police are investigating the death of a man found after a house fire at 6003 Southmont Street. An HPD sergeant on patrol noticed heavy smoke in the area at about 3:10 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, and found a residence on fire. The Houston...

Man Found Dead After House Fire on Willow Lake Drive in West Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:35A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police are investigating the death of a man found after a house fire at 2315 Willow Lake Drive. The Houston Fire Department responded to the fire at about 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 3. Firefighters found a body inside the residence....

Investigation underway after man's body spotted in Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston, HPD says

abc13.com (News) 1/7 3:53A KTRK

HPD says that officers were dispatched to Buffalo Bayou along Commerce Street, where a cleanup crew spotted a man's body in the bayou while doing maintenance in the area.

Commercial Truck Pursuit Ends on Eastex Freeway; Driver Arrested on Assault Charges

Texas Herald News 1/5 2:57A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, TX An overnight incident involving a commercial truck striking multiple vehicles ended with a suspect in custody following a multi-agency pursuit, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies received reports of a driver in...

Stolen Tailgate Found for Sale on Facebook, Suspect Arrested Again in Humble

Texas Herald News 1/2 3:37A Amalia Weigandt

HUMBLE, Texas – What started as a routine theft report turned into an unexpected online discovery that led deputies straight to a repeat offender. On December 31, 2025, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office, Precinct 4 responded to a “Meet...

HPD responding to reports of male body found in Buffalo Bayou

abc13.com (News) 12/24 9:53P KTRK

The Houston Police Department is investigating reports of a male body found in Buffalo Bayou on Wednesday afternoon.

Wanted Dallas Fugitive with 12 Felony Warrants Caught After Foot Chase at Gulf Freeway Hotel

Texas Herald News 12/23 11:38P Amalia Weigandt

Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a wanted fugitive Tuesday after locating him at a hotel along the Gulf Freeway and taking him into custody following a brief foot chase. On December 23, 2025, members of Constable Mark...

BREAKING: Two More Bodies Recovered From Houston Bayous

97.9 The Box (TheBoxHouston.com) 12/22 7:27A J. Bachelor

Source: Radio One / Radio One Houston police are investigating after two bodies were discovered in separate bayous on Monday (December 22), adding to a growing number of waterway deaths across the...

Man at East Houston oil company arrested, charged with felony water pollution, HPD says

abc13.com (News) 12/18 5:46A Brianna Willis

Investigators said the man was allowing used oil from his business to spill into Buffalo Bayou.

2 Pasadena ISD students accused of plotting shooting at Pasadena Memorial High School, records...

abc13.com (News) 12/9 10:22P Miya Shay

According to records, screenshots show the suspects discussing the plan, talking about guns, ammunition, and one witness receiving a text stating, "Don't come to school."