BMW SUVs recalled after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, injuring driver

The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.

George Santos expelled following House vote; just the 6th member ousted in chamber's history

The House has voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a critical ethics report on his conduct that included converting campaign donations for his own use, making him just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by his colleagues.

Texas must remove floating barrier in Rio Grande, court rules

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with a lower court in saying Texas must remove the floating border barrier in the Rio Grande. The fight is likely to continue to the Supreme Court.

Woman arrested for threatening Uvalde community, claims she had plans with Robb Elementary shooter

Victoria Gabriela Rodríguez-Morales was arrested in Puerto Rico for making continuous, violent threats towards the Uvalde community, according to court documents. She even referenced plans with Robb Elementary shooter Salvador Ramos.

Spring Branch ISD officer kills man accused of shooting father, running to Buffalo Creek Elem, leading chase

Police say a man shot his father to death, tried to steal cars at Buffalo Creek Elementary School, carjacked two people and led police on a chase before he was shot and killed by a Spring Branch ISD officer.

Harris County detention officer arrested for smuggling drugs in jail

Robert Robertson, a detention officer at the Harris County Jail, was arrested and charged with smuggling drugs into the jail on Wednesday.

Missing Houston woman found dead in car trunk; boyfriend Ariel Cruz charged with murder

Ariel Cruz has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend after she was found dead in the trunk of her car hours after she was reported missing in Houston, police say.

Houston crime: Woman reported missing found dead inside trunk of vehicle

A woman, who was reported missing by family members on Tuesday morning, was found dead inside the trunk of a vehicle in southwest Houston.

Khamaya Donelson shooting in Houston, FBI increases reward up to $130K as search for suspect continues

Houston police and the FBI are asking for the public’s help to find the person or people responsible for a shooting that left a 5-year-old girl dead and an 8-year-old boy injured a year and half ago.

Harris County inmate sentenced for killing 19-year-old disabled cellmate

Michael Ownby has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing his 19-year-old disabled cellmate in 2021 while they were in Harris County Jail.