Deer Park woman charged in one of the most horrific cases of animal cruelty anyone can imagine

A 31-year-old Deer Park woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after prosecutors say she strangled, drowned and partially consumed her family’s 8-year-old miniature poodle, according to court documents that also detail disturbing threats allegedly made against her young son.

Tren de Aragua gang leader extradited to Texas on federal terrorism, drug charges

A high-ranking leader of the Tren de Aragua gang has been extradited to Texas to face federal terrorism and drug trafficking charges as the U.S. intensifies its crackdown on the transnational criminal organization.

Edward Busby executed in Texas after SCOTUS lifts stay

A Texas man convicted of murder has been executed Thursday night after the Supreme Court of the United States reversed a decision preventing his death. 

Suburban Houston resident admits to killing bald eagle

A Houston-area man admitted to killing a bald eagle, according to a statement from Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.

Broadway Street stabbing: Woman chased people with knife, injured 2

Two people were injured after being stabbed by a woman who had been chasing multiple people around with a knife in the Golfcrest area.

Texas governor proposes state prosecutor position, ability to impeach district attorneys

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing a new law to create a state prosecutor position that he says will hold local district attorneys accountable for releasing dangerous criminals back onto the streets.

Woman arrested in connection with deadly migrant train cases

A Del Rio woman has been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into human smuggling tied to deadly migrant train cases in Laredo and San Antonio.

ICE puts detainer on suspect in two Central Texas murders

ICE has placed a detainer on the man accused of killing Alba Jenisse Aviles in Bastrop County in 2018 and Alyssa Ann Rivera in Austin in 2024.

Florida deputy survives stabbing after man tries to kill him, sheriff's office says

A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.

Suspect arrested in Texas Medical Center garage stabbing
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Perry Green has been arrested and charged in the stabbing of a Houston Methodist researcher in a parking garage in the Texas Medical Center.

Man found shot dead on Creekbend Drive near apartment complex

Houston police investigators are working to determine what led to a man being shot in the Brays Oak area on Wednesday night.

East Houston homeowner shoots, kills homeless man reportedly trespassing

An investigation is underway after a homeless man was shot and killed in East Houston by a homeowner on Tidwell Road, according to Houston police.

Jeep Weekend 2026: What you need to know about the 'Zero Tolerance' plan on Bolivar Peninsula

Galveston County is implementing a "zero-tolerance" safety plan for Jeep Weekend 2026. Officials say the measures are designed to ensure public safety, citing a previous 80% drop in emergency calls following the introduction of these logistical restrictions.

Security measures for Jeep Weekend 2026 | Houston Live & Local
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Galveston County authorities will have a "zero tolerance" policy for those attending Jeep Weekend 2026. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares what attendees should know before they go.