Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to killing Houston mechanic over $500 repair days before Christmas 2022
One of two men facing murder charges in connection of the death of a Houston mechanic days before Christmas in 2022 has pleaded guilty to the crime, according to court records.
One of two men facing murder charges in connection of the death of a Houston mechanic days before Christmas in 2022 has pleaded guilty to the crime, according to court records.
Second murder suspect this month vanishes after cutting off Harris County ankle monitor
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.
River Oaks: Family members release statement following murder-suicide of Houston restaurant owners, children
Family members of Thy Mitchell, the mother killed in a River Oaks murder-suicide, have released a statement on social media.
Family members of Thy Mitchell, the mother killed in a River Oaks murder-suicide, have released a statement on social media.
River Oaks shooting: Father, mother, 2 children killed in shooting on Kingston Street
Houston police are on the scene following a deadly shooting where officials said multiple people were killed, officials said.
Houston police are on the scene following a deadly shooting where officials said multiple people were killed, officials said.
Baytown shooting: Man shot outside nursing home, suspect arrested after pursuit on I-10
A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside a nursing home in Baytown on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside a nursing home in Baytown on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Adlong Johnson shooting: Woman killed in Crosby, suspect charged with murder
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in Crosby on Monday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in Crosby on Monday afternoon.
WATCH: Man arrested after driving Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test 'Wade Mode'
A man was arrested after police say he intentionally drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its "wade mode" feature.
A man was arrested after police say he intentionally drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its "wade mode" feature.
Service dog shot at protecting owner from pit bull attack on Ella Boulevard
An investigation is underway in north Harris County after a suspect shot at a service dog who was protecting his owner from a pit bull attack.
An investigation is underway in north Harris County after a suspect shot at a service dog who was protecting his owner from a pit bull attack.
Woman dies after falling into NYC manhole while getting out of car
Police said the 56-year-old woman was found unconscious and unresponsive inside an uncovered maintenance hole in front of 563 Fifth Ave.
Police said the 56-year-old woman was found unconscious and unresponsive inside an uncovered maintenance hole in front of 563 Fifth Ave.
Houston man charged after alleged threats at Islamic center
A Houston man is facing a felony terroristic threat charge after investigators say he made violent threats during a confrontation at a northwest Harris County Islamic center last month, according to court documents filed in Harris County.
A Houston man is facing a felony terroristic threat charge after investigators say he made violent threats during a confrontation at a northwest Harris County Islamic center last month, according to court documents filed in Harris County.
Texas braces for severe storms, wildfires as emergency resources activated
Governor Greg Abbott has activated Texas emergency response resources to handle a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms across the state and critical, ongoing wildfires in West Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott has activated Texas emergency response resources to handle a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms across the state and critical, ongoing wildfires in West Texas.
Islamic Center of San Diego shooting: What we know about the suspects
Police responded Monday to reports of a possible active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Here's what to know about the suspects.
Police responded Monday to reports of a possible active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Here's what to know about the suspects.
Texas sues 'TexAM' over alleged fake degrees and confusing Texas A&M branding
The state of Texas is suing "Texas American Muslim University" (TexAM) for allegedly operating an illegal, unaccredited school and using branding deceptively similar to Texas A&M University.
The state of Texas is suing "Texas American Muslim University" (TexAM) for allegedly operating an illegal, unaccredited school and using branding deceptively similar to Texas A&M University.
Close Maduro ally deported to US, will face criminal charges
Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was deported to the U.S. a few years after being pardoned as part of a prisoner swap.
Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was deported to the U.S. a few years after being pardoned as part of a prisoner swap.
Coast Guard reports body of missing kayaker located in Galveston County
The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed they've located the body of a missing kayaker who was reported to be overdue for his return.
The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed they've located the body of a missing kayaker who was reported to be overdue for his return.
3 victims killed, 2 teen suspects dead in San Diego Islamic center shooting
Two teenage suspects are dead, and three adults were killed following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said.
Two teenage suspects are dead, and three adults were killed following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said.
Islamic Center of San Diego shooting: Who were the victims?
Three adults were killed after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
Three adults were killed after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting of Venezuelan man
An ICE agent is facing several felony charges in connection with the January shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national, in Minneapolis.
An ICE agent is facing several felony charges in connection with the January shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national, in Minneapolis.
Man allegedly spits on Harris County constable deputies, sets fire in patrol car
Repeat offender Nzigo Pierre is accused of spitting on Harris County constable deputies and lighting a fire inside the patrol vehicle.
Repeat offender Nzigo Pierre is accused of spitting on Harris County constable deputies and lighting a fire inside the patrol vehicle.
Texas felon sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after grabbing officer's gun during courtroom brawl
A Liberty, Texas, man with a felony record has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after grabbing a law enforcement officer's gun during a courtroom brawl last year, federal prosecutors announced.
A Liberty, Texas, man with a felony record has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after grabbing a law enforcement officer's gun during a courtroom brawl last year, federal prosecutors announced.