Former Harris County prosecutor under scrutiny for unauthorized sweetheart plea deal

Former Harris County Assistant District Attorney Sean Teare is under legal scrutiny by his ex-employer for delivering an extraordinarily lenient plea deal to a local defendant who fled the scene of a fatal collision.

13-year-old shot in South Houston, shooter flees scene: police

Police said a man was arguing with his girlfriend when at some point, he pulled out a gun and tried to shoot her mother but missed and shot a 13-year-old girl inside the apartment.

TxDOT announces agreement with FHWA to allow I-45 expansion project in Houston to move forward

The Texas Department of Transportation said they and the Federal Highway Administration signed a voluntary resolution agreement to resolve the FHWA Title VI investigation of the I-45 expansion project, known as the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project, and lift the federal agency's pause on the project.

Video shows Houston robbery suspect run up behind 72-year-old woman in garage

According to the Houston Police Department, the aggravated robbery occurred in the 10200 block of Briar Forest Drive around 2:50 p.m. on Feb. 11.

4 arrested, including teens after drivers seen doing donuts in SW Harris County

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said spectators were standing “close by" as drivers did donuts and “some vehicles had passengers sitting on the door outside the window” while they did them.

Houston shooting: 2 men shot at arena hosting horse contest, police say

Houston police say two men were found shot at the Rancho El Dorado arena that was hosting a horse contest in the 15200 block of S Post Oak Road.

Woman attempted to sell the car she rented in Humble for $10K

A woman was arrested and charged in Humble after trying to sell an almost brand-new car she rented for half its price.

Houston crime: Car burglary suspect leaves behind phone with selfie as the screensaver

On March 2, deputies with Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to the Parkway Apartments in West Lake Houston in reference to a car burglary. When deputies arrived at the scene, the victim stated the window and steering column were broken.

Black Disciples gang member who killed bystander in wheelchair sentenced

Prosecutors said Cornelius Watson, 44, and other gang members were beating a man they robbed earlier that day and after getting guns and shooting, killed Jarmel Jarmon-Joiner, 34, who was crossing the street in his wheelchair.

Missing woman, 26, with intellectual disabilities last seen in Deer Park

The Deer Park PD said Mirella Montano, 26, was last spotted in the 2400 block of Savannah Bend located in southeast Houston in a red Chrysler 300.

Man shoots, kills neighbor's dogs after firing several shots in the ground

Officials said Dennis Melendez, 19, had been drinking and shooting into the ground, firing several rounds when his neighbor's dog was hit in the crossfire.