Is tougher Texas catalytic converter theft law actually leading to more jail time?

In 2023, Texas lawmakers made catalytic converter theft its own offense with a maximum sentence of up to 2 years in state jail. Multiple convictions can make it a third-degree felony with a maximum sentence of 2 to 10 years in prison. But are are judges and juries utilizing the stiffer punishment?

Harris County boy, 5, reportedly drowns in pool two blocks away

A search for a missing 5-year-old boy in east Harris County ended in tragedy Monday when deputies found the child in a neighbor's pool, officials say.

Woman killed, another injured in hit-and-run crash in Houston's Acres Homes

Houston police are searching for a suspect in an Acres Homes hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead and another injured on Friday night.

Texas man and convicted rapist pleads guilty in neo-Nazi child exploitation case

Kaleb Merritt of Spring, TX, pleads guilty to leading "CVLT," an online neo-Nazi group that exploited children. The international investigation revealed a "machinery of exploitation" targeting young girls.

Pedestrian killed after apparent hit-and-run in Cloverleaf area

Harris County authorities are investigating a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run while walking in the Cloverleaf area early Sunday morning.

Harris County Veterinary Health expands program with fire departments to help get lost pets back home

Lost pets in unincorporated Harris County may find their way home a little faster now that more local fire departments are being equipped with microchip scanners—part of a growing initiative to reunite families and keep animals out of overcrowded shelters.

Man accused of tracking woman’s car for months in Spring

Authorities in Texas are investigating a troubling case. According to investigators, a man identified as Lester Pruitt is accused of placing a GPS tracking device on a woman’s car without her knowledge. Officials say the device may have been used to monitor her movements for months before it was discovered.

Road rage suspect pulls out machete on woman in Harris County: VIDEO

Harris County authorities are investigating an apparent road rage incident that was caught on video near Willowbrook on Thursday.

Texas metros make up 4 of top 10 in latest US census growth data

While the latest U.S. census data finds slow growth affecting large metros across the nation as a whole, four Texas areas were listed among the top 10 fastest-growing. 

Blue Bell truck crashes through gate and into detention pond in Spring

A Blue Bell Ice Cream delivery truck crashed into a detention pond behind a gas station Thursday morning in North Harris County.

Detailed Harris County cancer prevalence maps released

Harris County Public Health has released comprehensive cancer prevalence data, including interactive maps accessible online.