Theresa Balboa charged with capital murder in Samuel Olson case

Theresa Balboa has been charged with capital murder in the death of 5-year-old Samuel Olson, the 5-year-old Houston boy who was found dead in a Jasper motel room less than a week after he was reported missing.

HCSO: Driver left the scene after deadly crash in NE Harris County

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a driver died after she was ejected from her vehicle during a crash near Crosby, and another driver involved in the crash fled the scene.

Is it safe to swim at Houston-area beaches? New report will make you think twice

A new report finds potentially unsafe water quality due to fecal contamination and more at several Texas beaches, including a few in the greater Houston area.

Teen shot while traveling home from Houston Astros game with family

The 17-year-old was reportedly going home from an Astros game with his family when a shot was fired into their vehicle, striking the teen in the head.

HPD: Man fatally struck by 18-wheeler while trying to cross North Freeway

According to Houston police, the pedestrian was struck by an 18-wheeler while trying to cross the North Freeway, and he died at the scene.

Suspect in deadly shooting of Houston couple, daughter held with no bond

Xavier Davis, who is facing multiple charges including capital murder, will be held without bond at least until all of the cases are consolidated into one court and another hearing is held.

Man charged in deadly shooting outside SW Houston convenience store

Police say a suspect has been charged with murder in the deadly shooting of a 28-year-old man in front of a convenience store in southwest Houston in April.

2 men accused of firing shots at undercover Houston police officer

Dezmond Treshown Maze, 24, and Torie David Pruitt, 29, are charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly firing shots at an undercover Houston police officer.

Teen killed after jumping from car during fight with her mother in Harris Co.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said preliminary information revealed that a teen girl, possibly 15, was having a fight with her mother when she jumped out of a moving car.

Man accused of watching girl through window then trying to shoot her mom now charged

A man accused of touching himself outside of a 10-year-old Harris County girl’s window and then attempting to shoot the girl’s mother is facing multiple charges, according to court documents.

Recognize them? Suspects wanted in shooting near Houston gas station

Houston police say a 24-year-old man was driving out of the gas station parking lot when two suspects started shooting at him. He was shot in both arms.

Fireworks start fire in garage at north Harris County apartment

Officials encourage the public to douse their fireworks with water before putting them in the trash or to leave them outside away from combustibles.