Breaking Bond: Some question why 18-year-old charged in the slaying of an Uber driver was not behind bars

Charles Hudson, an 18-year-old with a disturbing criminal record, has recently been charged with capital murder, raising concerns about the legal system's handling of violent offenders.

La Porte ISD holding active attack exercise Wednesday

Texas law enforcement personnel are preparing to conduct an active attack exercise at La Porte High School.

Harris County cooling centers open Tuesday amid Heat Advisory

A Heat Advisory has returned for the Houston area and Harris County has cooling centers open for residents to escape the scorching temperatures.

Houston road rage shooting: 7-year-old girl shot on Bellfort Ave

According to police, the mother and a male suspect in another vehicle were reportedly involved in a road rage incident that led to the suspect firing into the woman’s vehicle.

Suspect charged, accused of taking gun to Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, assaulting Pct. 4 deputy

The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office identified the suspect as 18-year-old Kevin Hunter. Court records show he has been charged with felony assault on a peace officer and unlawful carry of a weapon.

News from July 3 to 9: Rudy Farias case, San Jacinto Co. sheriff accused of corruption, HISD cutting jobs

During the week of July 3 to 9, a man who was reported missing in 2015 was found eight years later, Houston ISD announced major job cut, and a San Jacinto County sheriff was accused of corruption.

Harris County deputy assaulted at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown

Investigators said the deputy was attacked after trying to arrest the assailant for bringing a gun to the water park.

Harris County deputy assaulted after suspect brought gun to Splashtown

A Harris County constable deputy was taken to a hospital after being assaulted by a suspect who brought a gun to Splashtown in Spring.

Texas courts struggle to resolve criminal appeals that got lost in Harris County for decades

Overlooked in the churn of one of the country’s busiest courthouses, the forgotten appeals included two death penalty cases, and one from a man who’s already finished his 20-year sentence.