Houston-area man accused of running sextortion scheme

A Houston-area man appeared before a federal judge Tuesday after being charged with running a sextortion scheme where he allegedly hacked into more than 1,000 victim's personal social media accounts and blackmailing them with their intimate photos and videos.

Houston robbery: Video shows suspects at meat market on W. 43rd

Authorities are searching for a group of suspects in a robbery at a Houston meat market in the 6500 block of W. 43rd Street on May 19.

More drowning victims found in San Jacinto River, officials urging residents to be careful

Rescue teams have recovered a 4th drowning victim from the San Jacinto River in the last 30 days. Authorities are now urging people to be careful and avoid swimming in the area if possible.

Harris Co. Jail inmate with preexisting medical condition dies at hospital

Investigators said Oscar Villazana, 49, who had been charged with assault - family violence was booked into the jail on October 2022 but was rushed to the hospital over the weekend, where he died.

Houston club shooting: Woman killed, man injured; suspect charged

Police say Jermaine Torres, 17, is charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He is accused in the death of 23-year-old Princess Ortega.

Harris County kidnapping charges: 2 suspects arrested

According to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office, Jose Reyes and Jacueline Macias have been arrested and charged with kidnapping.

Houston shooting outside hookah bar: Man hospitalized in critical condition

Houston police say a fight among a group of women in a hookah bar spilled out into the parking lot and ended in a shooting that injured a man in the 11200 block of the Southwest Freeway.