METRO police chief on recent violence: 'That does not define METRO PD'

Assaults reported by Houston METRO were on the rise in 2025. However, officials say your odds of being a victim of a major crime on mass transit is one is almost 148,000.

Suspect arrested after entering Klein ISD front office with gun

The principal of Zwink Elementary says an armed suspect entered the school's front office without identifying himself.

Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K

The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.

U.S. citizen arrested after $1M+ meth seizure at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1 million worth of methamphetamine and arrested a 22-year-old U.S. citizen during a vehicle inspection at the Roma International Bridge.

Texas inmate threatens to 'blow up' prison admin's house, gets extra prison time

Less than a month before being released, a Texas inmate threatened to “blow up" a Bureau of Prisons administrator's home once he made it to freedom. He's been sentenced to nearly five more years in prison for the threat.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 39 latest updates

Wednesday marks Day 39 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

Ex-Kentucky cheerleader indicted in newborn’s death

Former University of Kentucky student athlete Laken Snelling, 21, was indicted on a first-degree manslaughter charge and other felonies after her newborn son was found dead in a closet last August.

Alleged victim speaks out in hidden camera case involving Houston doctor

A Houston doctor is accused of placing a hidden camera inside the employee bathroom at his own medical office. One of the alleged victims is now speaking out about the moment she discovered the hidden camera.

Video: Attack at San Jose’s Santana Row investigated as possible hate crime

San Jose police are investigating an attack at Santana Row over the weekend as a possible hate crime after victims reported that suspects hurled antisemitic remarks during the assault.

Glenmont shooting: 17-year-old shot while walking in Gulfton area

A 17-year-old has been hospitalized after being shot while he was walking in the Gulfton area, according to Houston police.

Houston gang members convicted for $300K jugging, ATM heists in Beaumont

Four members of a Houston-based street gang have been convicted for a high-speed string of "juggings" and ATM robberies across Texas that netted over $300,000 in cash.

Houston SWAT officer shoots, kills suspect on Belarbor Street

A SWAT officer shot and killed an armed suspect at a home in southeast Houston on Monday afternoon, police say.

Judge KP George money laundering trial: Jury selection begins

The trial for current Fort Bend County Judge KP George began on Tuesday with jury selection. Opening statements are expected to begin on Thursday.

Houston man accused of locking disabled wife in bedroom for 5 years
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Houston police arrested a man who is now accused of keeping his disabled wife locked in a bedroom of their home for years, according to court records.

Cypress man who allegedly threatened to bomb Highway 290 charged

A Cypress man was arrested after allegedly threatening to bomb Highway 290 and carry out a mass shooting, authorities say. He was allegedly found with a large amount of ammunition and bomb-making components.