Houston West Road shooting: One charged with tampering in connection to 17-year-old's death, police say
A 19-year-old has been charged with tampering with evidence in connection with the shooting death of 17-year-old Irwan Paez, according to Houston police. Paez died after an altercation on February 27.
A 19-year-old has been charged with tampering with evidence in connection with the shooting death of 17-year-old Irwan Paez, according to Houston police. Paez died after an altercation on February 27.
Montgomery County conman sentenced to 60 years in prison
Ruben Vargas, 46, was sentenced to 60 years on February 26, 2025, for defrauding over a dozen victims of approximately $690,000 between 2021 and 2022. Convicted of theft and securities fraud, Vargas posed as a successful broker, exploiting victims' trust and Christian faith with false promises of risk-free returns.
Ruben Vargas, 46, was sentenced to 60 years on February 26, 2025, for defrauding over a dozen victims of approximately $690,000 between 2021 and 2022. Convicted of theft and securities fraud, Vargas posed as a successful broker, exploiting victims' trust and Christian faith with false promises of risk-free returns.
Houston: Texas DPS trooper shoots robbery suspect, officials say
Officials at the scene say they were serving an arrest warrant for two suspects. One of them showed a gun while escaping through a window, and a trooper shot the suspect.
Officials at the scene say they were serving an arrest warrant for two suspects. One of them showed a gun while escaping through a window, and a trooper shot the suspect.
Texas DPS trooper involved in Houston shooting on Willow Place Drive; suspect injured
UPDATE: Texas DPS says a suspect was shot by a trooper in northwest Houston while authorities were serving a warrant.
UPDATE: Texas DPS says a suspect was shot by a trooper in northwest Houston while authorities were serving a warrant.
Cheetos bags packed with meth sent to Indiana post office
Two suspects were arrested in Indiana after methamphetamine was found in Cheetos bags. They face federal charges.
Two suspects were arrested in Indiana after methamphetamine was found in Cheetos bags. They face federal charges.
ICE: Man accused of infamous mass kidnapping removed from Houston area to Mexico
A man has been removed from Houston to Mexico for his alleged role in 43 college students being kidnapped in 2014. According to ICE officials, he had been in custody since Sept. 2024.
A man has been removed from Houston to Mexico for his alleged role in 43 college students being kidnapped in 2014. According to ICE officials, he had been in custody since Sept. 2024.
Galveston beaches reopen after shots fired; suspect in custody, chief says
A five-mile stretch of Galveston's West End beaches has reopened after gunshots sent people scrambling, according to the city police chief.
A five-mile stretch of Galveston's West End beaches has reopened after gunshots sent people scrambling, according to the city police chief.
Ex-boxer and sheep shearer tackles teen with loaded shotgun on plane
"I looked up and then within a second I saw the barrel of a shotgun and I thought to myself that ain’t a tool that should be on a plane," Barry Clark, a former boxer, told a local news outlet.
"I looked up and then within a second I saw the barrel of a shotgun and I thought to myself that ain’t a tool that should be on a plane," Barry Clark, a former boxer, told a local news outlet.
14-year-old boy killed in Harris County
An investigation is underway after a 14-year-old was killed in Harris County.
An investigation is underway after a 14-year-old was killed in Harris County.
Harris County 17-year-old indicted on terrorism charge under new Texas law
A 17-year-old has been indicted for terrorism in Harris County, the first person in the county to face the charge under a recent state law, officials say.
A 17-year-old has been indicted for terrorism in Harris County, the first person in the county to face the charge under a recent state law, officials say.
Harris County shooting: 14-year-old shot, killed near High Stone Lane
A 14-year-old boy was found shot dead by Harris County deputies by a retention pond near High Stone Lane. Other juveniles are suspected of being involved.
A 14-year-old boy was found shot dead by Harris County deputies by a retention pond near High Stone Lane. Other juveniles are suspected of being involved.
Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin, added to FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.
The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.
Payas Deo: Pasadena community mourns loss of UH Clear Lake student
Payas Deo's father, Rohit, has been searching for answers his son went missing in early February. Now that the 20-year-old has been found dead, Rohit is also looking for justice.
Payas Deo's father, Rohit, has been searching for answers his son went missing in early February. Now that the 20-year-old has been found dead, Rohit is also looking for justice.
Pasadena community holds vigil honoring deceased UH Clear Lake student
Payas Deo's father, Rohit, has been searching for answers his son went missing in early February. Now that the 20-year-old has been found dead, Rohit is also looking for justice.
Payas Deo's father, Rohit, has been searching for answers his son went missing in early February. Now that the 20-year-old has been found dead, Rohit is also looking for justice.
Montgomery County: Woman arrested after child pornography investigation, officials say
A woman has been arrested and charged after a monthslong investigation regarding child pornography, according to Montgomery County officials.
A woman has been arrested and charged after a monthslong investigation regarding child pornography, according to Montgomery County officials.
Lil Ronnie murder: 1 suspect arrested for Forest Hill deadly shooting
One of the suspects wanted for the Forest Hill murders of a North Texas rapper and his 5-year-old daughter is now in custody. Here's what we know.
One of the suspects wanted for the Forest Hill murders of a North Texas rapper and his 5-year-old daughter is now in custody. Here's what we know.
La Porte: Homeowner shot inside garage; suspect tackled by police
A suspect was taken into custody after La Porte police responded to a shooting at a home in the area on Thursday.
A suspect was taken into custody after La Porte police responded to a shooting at a home in the area on Thursday.
VIDEO: La Porte shooting suspect tackled by police
A homeowner in La Porte was reportedly shot in the neck while in his garage with his wife and kids home, according to La Porte police. Video shows a suspect being tackled by officers before he was taken into custody
A homeowner in La Porte was reportedly shot in the neck while in his garage with his wife and kids home, according to La Porte police. Video shows a suspect being tackled by officers before he was taken into custody
20 migrants in custody after ICE operation at Spring business
ICE Houston conducted a worksite enforcement operation at Texas Couplings LLC in Spring, Texas, detaining 20 undocumented immigrants for administrative immigration violations.
ICE Houston conducted a worksite enforcement operation at Texas Couplings LLC in Spring, Texas, detaining 20 undocumented immigrants for administrative immigration violations.
Pearland small plane crashes in pipeline field, no injuries reported
A small plane crashed in a pipeline field near Pearland Regional Airport causing significant damage to the aircraft, Texas DPS reports.
A small plane crashed in a pipeline field near Pearland Regional Airport causing significant damage to the aircraft, Texas DPS reports.