Man shot by off-duty deputy in west Harris County

A Harris County sheriff’s deputy shot a man inside a home Sunday in the Mission Bend area, according to the sheriff’s office.

Arrest made after 5-year-old girl killed, two children injured in Northwest Harris County car shooting

47-year-old Jeremy Porter has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting death of Zah’Layah Walter, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

ICE agent shoots man in North Austin, victim hospitalized

A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in North Austin, prompting a joint investigation by Austin police, Texas Rangers and HSI.

Trapped juvenile rescued from collapsed cave near Lake Alan Henry

A juvenile was rescued uninjured Friday night after becoming trapped beneath a collapsed cave near Lake Alan Henry in Garza County, authorities said.

Gun pulled during Midtown fight; 3 bystanders shot

Police say a suspect fired shots during the fight, then continued shooting after getting in a vehicle.

Montgomery County Detention Officer killed in motorcycle crash

Montgomery County Detention Officer Anon Hoffman, a two-year veteran whose parents also work for the sheriff’s office, has died following a motorcycle crash in Austin County.

Federal judge pauses Texas GOP effort to close primary elections

A federal judge on Friday paused a bid by Texas Republicans to close the state's primary elections to only voters registered with the party.

Migrants rescued from inside portable water tank in Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said four migrants were rescued from inside a portable water tank in the back of a pickup truck.

Houston weather: Hot weekend ahead

Sunny and hot on Saturday, with lower humidity and highs in the 90s.

Houston former banker sentenced to 50 months for fraudulent PPP loan scheme

A Houston man who helped customers obtain fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans during the COVID-19 pandemic has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison.

Houston crime: Suspect arrested after reaching 120 mph in stolen vehicle chase

A man was arrested after deputies chased a stolen vehicle through southwest Houston at speeds reaching about 120 mph, according to Harris County Precinct 7 officials.