Deadly Harris County drive-by shooting: Suspect charged after boy shot in bed

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Denzel Perkins, 26, was arrested and charged with felony murder in connection to the drive-by shooting death of Paul Vasquez in June.

Houston, Harris County leaders dispute claim of adequate funding for law enforcement

With a major election now just 82 days away, top Harris County Democratic leaders attempted to back their claim that they have adequately funded law enforcement during the worst crime wave in 40 years.

Firefighter taken to hospital after battling fire at NW Houston apartment complex

A firefighter was taken to the hospital with symptoms of dehydration after battling an apartment fire that left five units damaged at a complex in northwest Houston, officials say.

Harris County baby presumptive positive for monkeypox; 1st child case in Texas

A Harris County child under the age of 2 is presumptive positive for monkeypox, County Judge Lina Hidalgo said, adding that child cases are rare and this would be the first in Texas.

Missouri City MMA fighter faces off with alligator

A Missouri City dad heading to take his daughter to her first day of middle school runs into an alligator on their front porch. He couldn't find anyone by phone who would help, so he took matters into his own hands to keep the gator from hurting anyone.

Tow truck driver honored for pulling Harris Co. Pct. 8 deputy from burning vehicle

Tow truck driver Richard Borgstrom heard a crash and went to help, pulling Harris County Precinct 8 Deputy Kiana LeMelle from her burning patrol vehicle, the constable's office said.

Houston police search for man accused of fleeing crash that left girl, 7, dead

A 7-year-old girl died just days after the car she was riding in was struck by a pickup truck, Houston police say. The driver of the pickup truck and two passengers allegedly got out of the pickup truck and fled on foot.

Sketch released of suspect in Houston sexual assault

Crime Stoppers released a sketch of an unidentified suspected wanted in connection to a sexual assault in the 12600 block of Dunlap Road around 5 p.m. March 16.

Houston father who defied odds now dealing with his son's death

At 15 he had his son. Both ended up seniors at the same time, one in high school, and one in law school. Days after the dad passed the bar however, his son passed away.

1 dead, teen shot multiple times in west Harris County

A 19-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he was shot multiple times, and a female who was found in a nearby vehicle was pronounced dead, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says.

Health officials caution parents about monkeypox as kids head back to school

As many kids head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about monkeypox. As of Tuesday, 9,492 cases have been confirmed across the US, 748 of those in Texas.