2 Harris County deputies awarded by Justice Dept. among dozens of officers across US

2 Harris County deputies awarded by Justice Dept. among dozens of officers across US

Dozens of law enforcement officers were recognized for their outstanding work in the community and among them, were deputies Esteban Hernandez, and Tanya Garcia with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Dozens of law enforcement officers were recognized for their outstanding work in the community and among them, were deputies Esteban Hernandez, and Tanya Garcia with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Gun violence in Texas: How bad will it have to get before we see change?

Gun violence in Texas: How bad will it have to get before we see change?

It took a Harris County deputy getting gunned down to address catalytic converter thefts. How many more people or children will need to die to prevent another mass shooting?

It took a Harris County deputy getting gunned down to address catalytic converter thefts. How many more people or children will need to die to prevent another mass shooting?

Deputy Darren Almendarez Act becomes law, increasing penalties for catalytic converter thefts

Deputy Darren Almendarez Act becomes law, increasing penalties for catalytic converter thefts

More than a year since Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez was gunned down by criminals trying to steal his catalytic converter, a new law has been signed to increase the penalty for thieves.

More than a year since Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez was gunned down by criminals trying to steal his catalytic converter, a new law has been signed to increase the penalty for thieves.

4 Katy ISD campuses placed on 'Secure the Building' mode, officials say

4 Katy ISD campuses placed on 'Secure the Building' mode, officials say

“A lockdown is when there is an imminent threat inside the building," Katy ISD officials explained. “In a ‘secure the building’ mode, all doors are locked at the campus and no one can come in or out until the mode is lifted."

“A lockdown is when there is an imminent threat inside the building," Katy ISD officials explained. “In a ‘secure the building’ mode, all doors are locked at the campus and no one can come in or out until the mode is lifted."

Harris County Sheriff's Office searching for missing woman last seen in Baytown

Harris County Sheriff's Office searching for missing woman last seen in Baytown

The Harris County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating a missing woman last seen in Baytown last month. Officials are looking for 38-year-old Amy Sonier.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating a missing woman last seen in Baytown last month. Officials are looking for 38-year-old Amy Sonier.

Houston Area Women's Center creates hub for Spanish-speaking abuse victims

Houston Area Women's Center creates hub for Spanish-speaking abuse victims

Houston Area Women's Center is also kicking off its campaign to encourage abuse victims to have a Safety Plan before leaving, especially for east Houston's Hispanic population, who are reportedly three times less likely to reach out for help.

Houston Area Women's Center is also kicking off its campaign to encourage abuse victims to have a Safety Plan before leaving, especially for east Houston's Hispanic population, who are reportedly three times less likely to reach out for help.

Child sexual assault suspect dies of apparent suicide at Harris County jail

Child sexual assault suspect dies of apparent suicide at Harris County jail

Investigators said Fabian Cortez, 41, was arrested on felony charges of continuous sexual assault of a child and child pornography. Hours later, he was found unconscious at the Joint Processing Center restroom at the Harris Co. Jail.

Investigators said Fabian Cortez, 41, was arrested on felony charges of continuous sexual assault of a child and child pornography. Hours later, he was found unconscious at the Joint Processing Center restroom at the Harris Co. Jail.