Bond for Crosby murder suspect Courtney Smith set at $1 million
Bond was set at $1 million for the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old woman at the home where they were both staying in Crosby.
Bond was set at $1 million for the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old woman at the home where they were both staying in Crosby.
Tomball woman charged with murder called 911 to confess to shooting boyfriend
Nancy Merrel, 68, has been charged with murder after calling to tell police she shot her boyfriend at a Tomball apartment.
Nancy Merrel, 68, has been charged with murder after calling to tell police she shot her boyfriend at a Tomball apartment.
Lockdown lifted at Klein Forest HS after report of weapon deemed false
Klein ISD says a lockdown was lifted at Klein Forest High School on Wednesday morning after law enforcement determined that a report of a person with a weapon on campus was false.
Klein ISD says a lockdown was lifted at Klein Forest High School on Wednesday morning after law enforcement determined that a report of a person with a weapon on campus was false.
3 shot, injured near Channelview apartment; suspect on the run
Investigators are looking into the shooting of three males at an apartment complex in Channelview.
Investigators are looking into the shooting of three males at an apartment complex in Channelview.
Second murder suspect this month vanishes after cutting off Harris County ankle monitor
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.
Baytown shooting: Man shot outside nursing home, suspect arrested after pursuit on I-10
A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside a nursing home in Baytown on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside a nursing home in Baytown on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Adlong Johnson shooting: Woman killed in Crosby, suspect charged with murder
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in Crosby on Monday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in Crosby on Monday afternoon.
Pasadena ISD considers closing or consolidating two schools
Parents and staff in Pasadena ISD are raising concerns after district leaders announced McMasters Elementary and Tegeler Community School could face closure or consolidation.
Parents and staff in Pasadena ISD are raising concerns after district leaders announced McMasters Elementary and Tegeler Community School could face closure or consolidation.
Texas May 26, 2026 primary runoff elections: Key races to watch in Houston
Voters across Texas will head to the polls for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections. Here are some races to watch in the Houston area.
Voters across Texas will head to the polls for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections. Here are some races to watch in the Houston area.
Secret Service: 14 skimming devices found at Houston-area businesses
Officials say the two-day operation prevented about $14 million being taken from customers. The top motive for the operation was to protect travelers during the World Cup.
Officials say the two-day operation prevented about $14 million being taken from customers. The top motive for the operation was to protect travelers during the World Cup.
'Teen Takeover' trend impacting skating rinks in Harris County
A nationwide trend organized on social media called “Teen Takeover" is becoming a growing concern in the Houston area, prompting businesses and malls to tighten security measures.
A nationwide trend organized on social media called “Teen Takeover" is becoming a growing concern in the Houston area, prompting businesses and malls to tighten security measures.
Klein ISD student dies after mini bike crash on Ella Boulevard
A teen girl died in a crash Friday morning while riding a minibike in north Harris County, authorities say.
A teen girl died in a crash Friday morning while riding a minibike in north Harris County, authorities say.
NW Harris County: Suspect surrenders after Coleburn Drive SWAT scene
A wanted man reportedly barricaded himself in a home near Highway 290 and Highway 6.
A wanted man reportedly barricaded himself in a home near Highway 290 and Highway 6.
Houston City Council District C runoff election: Polling locations, candidates
Voters will decide Saturday who will fill the vacant Houston City Council seat in District C as the special election heads for a runoff between Joe Panzarella and Nick Hellyar.
Voters will decide Saturday who will fill the vacant Houston City Council seat in District C as the special election heads for a runoff between Joe Panzarella and Nick Hellyar.
Harris County early voting locations for May 26 primary runoff election
On Monday, the polls will open for early voting in the 2026 runoff elections following the March primary from May 18 until May 22. Here are early voting locations in Harris County.
On Monday, the polls will open for early voting in the 2026 runoff elections following the March primary from May 18 until May 22. Here are early voting locations in Harris County.
Harris County sample ballots for May 26, 2026 Texas runoff elections
See what's on your ballot for the May 26, 2026 Democratic or Republican primary runoff election in Harris County.
See what's on your ballot for the May 26, 2026 Democratic or Republican primary runoff election in Harris County.
Texas primary runoff election: Southeast Texas sample ballots for May 26, 2026
Sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections in Texas on May 26, 2026.
Sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections in Texas on May 26, 2026.
Deer Park woman charged in one of the most horrific cases of animal cruelty anyone can imagine
A 31-year-old Deer Park woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after prosecutors say she strangled, drowned and partially consumed her family’s 8-year-old miniature poodle, according to court documents that also detail disturbing threats allegedly made against her young son.
A 31-year-old Deer Park woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after prosecutors say she strangled, drowned and partially consumed her family’s 8-year-old miniature poodle, according to court documents that also detail disturbing threats allegedly made against her young son.
Texas governor proposes state prosecutor position, ability to impeach district attorneys
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing a new law to create a state prosecutor position that he says will hold local district attorneys accountable for releasing dangerous criminals back onto the streets.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing a new law to create a state prosecutor position that he says will hold local district attorneys accountable for releasing dangerous criminals back onto the streets.