Authorities warn scammers are using real arrest information to target families

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers using information about recent arrests to target an arrested person’s family and demand money for bail or other supposed fees.

Houston weather: Hot, humid Monday; isolated rain chances this week

Monday stays hot, with highs in the mid 90s and heat index values reaching triple digits. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, with a few brief downpours possible.

Uvalde Road shooting: Husband dead, wife claims he was assaulting her

A deadly shooting in east Harris County is under investigation after a wife claimed she shot her husband because he was assaulting her.

Man shot by off-duty deputy in west Harris County

A Harris County sheriff’s deputy shot a man inside a home Sunday in the Mission Bend area, according to the sheriff’s office.

Arrest made after 5-year-old girl killed, two children injured in Northwest Harris County car shooting

47-year-old Jeremy Porter has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting death of Zah’Layah Walter, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

ICE agent shoots man in North Austin, victim hospitalized

A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in North Austin, prompting a joint investigation by Austin police, Texas Rangers and HSI.

Trapped juvenile rescued from collapsed cave near Lake Alan Henry

A juvenile was rescued uninjured Friday night after becoming trapped beneath a collapsed cave near Lake Alan Henry in Garza County, authorities said.

Gun pulled during Midtown fight; 3 bystanders shot

Police say a suspect fired shots during the fight, then continued shooting after getting in a vehicle.

Montgomery County Detention Officer killed in motorcycle crash

Montgomery County Detention Officer Anon Hoffman, a two-year veteran whose parents also work for the sheriff’s office, has died following a motorcycle crash in Austin County.

Federal judge pauses Texas GOP effort to close primary elections

A federal judge on Friday paused a bid by Texas Republicans to close the state's primary elections to only voters registered with the party.