Former Katy police officer charged with stalking, misuse of official information involving Flock camera
A former Katy Police Department officer has been charged after an investigation determined he misused the Flock system, officials said.
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N. Texas ‘Ross Fire’ leads to evacuations; 50,000 acres burned
A large wildfire which sparked Monday in North Texas has rapidly expanded, growing to 50,000 acres in just 24 hours and sparking a large response from multiple agencies, including some from Southeast Texas. The “Ross Fire” began Monday afternoon in Palo Pinto County, which is wes...
Convicted felon who skipped out on Chambers County sentencing has been arrested
The 33-year-old man who skipped out on being sentenced after being found guilty of a third-degree felony has since been captured, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Jamarcus Detreon Robinson was found guilty on Monday, Aug. 17, of unlawful possession of a firearm...
‘You’ve broken my heart,’ La Marque residents react to mayor’s recent arrest for alleged indecent exposure
Mayor Keith Bell was arrested for alleged indecent exposure on Aug. 21. Bell was released on a $75,000 bond over the weekend and was present at Monday’s city council meeting....
Colorado police officer uses body cam to communicate in Mandarin in traffic stop
A Colorado police officer used a feature on their body-worn camera to help her translate to a driver who spoke a different language.
No chief, no answers: HPD's first ICE contact report draws scrutiny without Diaz
Houston’s police chief was a no-show Tuesday as the city’s Public Safety Committee received its first-ever quarterly immigration enforcement report — and both council members and the public wanted to know why. HPD Division Manager Jim Mallard appeared before the committee in plac...
Paralyzed cancer survivor from Houston launches home repair nonprofit
Childhood cancer survivor Kris Kivi launched 4K Hands of Hope after a tumor removal surgery left his leg paralyzed. The nonprofit delivers free emergency home repairs to elderly residents, veterans, and single parents across the Houston-area....
5-year-old boy and father will be deported after ICE arrest on way to Austin soccer game
Liam Tadeo's father has chosen to return to Mexico with his son rather than risk the child being separated from his family. Liam was due to begin kindergarten in Austin this year....
Dallas to pay nearly $2 million on security for Republican midterm convention
Dallas will pay nearly $2 million on police to provide security for a midterm Republican convention in September, officials said Monday.
Highway 90 crash: 1 person critically injured near Crosby, Life Flight called
Harris County officials are investigating a major crash in Crosby after multiple lanes of US-90 had to be shut down.
Highway 99 crash: 1 dead after vehicle hits pillar, catches fire
Harris County officials report one person is dead after a vehicle caught fire during a crash late Monday evening near the Cypress area.
Former Katy police officer accused of using Flock cameras, tracking device to stalk ex-wife
A former Katy police officer is facing two felony charges after prosecutors say he used law enforcement technology he had access to through his job to track his ex-wife for months. Sergio Guadalupe Rodriguez is charged with stalking and misuse of official information, both third-...
Residents call for La Marque Mayor to resign following indecent exposure arrest
Several La Marque residents are calling for Mayor Keith Bell to resign following his arrest. He's accused of indecent exposure in Brazoria County.
Elderly Montrose property owner handcuffed, detained after pulling gun on homeless people
A Houston property owner said she was detained by police after confronting people she says were camping outside her vacant Westheimer Road building while carrying an unloaded gun....
2 Houston restaurants burglarized days apart, owners say break-ins add to small business struggles
Two Houston restaurant owners are cleaning up and assessing their losses after separate burglaries just days apart, with both crimes captured on surveillance video....
HPD Uber pursuit video raises questions about civilian vehicle policy
Houston Uber driver Anthony Baines transported HPD officers during a foot pursuit, raising questions about civilian consent, police policy, safety and insurance coverage....
Neighbor sentenced after shooting teen while he buried pet guinea pig
A man was sentenced to prison for shooting a teen who was burying his pet guinea pig last year. The shooting happened shortly after midnight on July 25, 2025, in the 7700 block of Belgard Street in southeast Houston. Police said Emmanuel Menchaca, who was 18 years old at the time...
1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation
More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)....
Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to 2025 shooting of teen, sentenced to 9 years behind bars
John Martin Dixon, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List in 2025, has taken a plea deal in connection with the shooting of a teen in 2025.
Harris County crash: Driver charged following weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child
A driver has been charged in connection with a weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child.
Houston-area man arrested for thousands of AI-generated child pornography
A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they describe as thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, according to authorities....
La Marque mayor arrested on indecent exposure charge, residents call for resignation
La Marque Mayor Keith Bell is facing a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge after being arrested Friday at a business park in Angleton. Bell posted a $75,000 bond the following day, according to records. The arrest is drawing sharp reactions from residents of La Marque, a city of...
Liberty County deputy arrested on multiple charges, court docs show
A Liberty County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested on several charges, jail records show.
Homicide detectives investigating after body found by driver in Houston’s 5th Ward
An investigation is underway after a body was found Monday in Houston’s 5th Ward, according to the Houston Police Department. The body was discovered by a driver just before 9 a.m. at Jensen Drive at Interstate 10. Police responded and confirmed the body at the location. The caus...
Texas has second most Flock cameras in the country raising privacy concerns
While law enforcement agencies praise Flock cameras as a critical crime-fighting tool, privacy advocates warn it is quietly constructing a digital footprint tracking everyday citizens....
Gulf Freeway crash: Woman hit, killed while running across service road lanes
Houston police are investigating after a woman was hit and killed along the Gulf Freeway service road Sunday evening.
Suspect in killing of five people, multiple animals in Washington found dead
Five people in a rural part of Oregon were found dead early Saturday morning after firefighters responded to a vehicle fire and discovered human remains....
Former Friendswood teacher accused of child sexual abuse
A former Friendswood school teacher has been arrested following allegations of sexual abuse of a child.
La Marque mayor released on bond after arrest for alleged indecent exposure
The city said Saturday it had not been in contact with Bell and that he had not yet reached out to city staff.
Officers hop in Uber during police chase, end up near Heights short-term rental plagued by problems
Residents living near a short-term rental property on 7th Street in Houston’s Heights neighborhood said life has become increasingly difficult over the past three years — and a recent police incident has brought renewed attention to the ongoing issues. On Friday, officers pursuin...
Mom, 2-year-old daughter die after hit by lightning in Florida storm, police say
A mother and her daughter died on Sunday afternoon after a reported lightning strike in Margate, Florida.
Grand Prairie firefighters responded to one-alarm fire involving 30+ vehicles
Grand Prairie firefighters are on the scene on East Avenue J working to extinguish a one-alarm fire involving at least 30 vehicles as a large column of dark smoke looms over the area....
Fairview police investigate burglary at CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home
Fairview police are investigating a Friday afternoon burglary at the home of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, where high-end personal items were stolen after a suspect broke through a side window....
Small plane crashes into Atlantic off Boca Raton coast; pilot unhurt, police say
A small-engine plane on its way from Fort Myers to the Bahamas crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Boca Raton on Saturday morning.
Houston Uber driver's video raises questions of police actions
A video of Houston police jumping into an Uber driver's vehicle has raised questions about whether he legally had to to help them chase down a suspect....
Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes
Tesla announced Friday that it is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles, marking the largest automotive recall in the country's history.
Panama City Beach landmark Jaws Souvenirs shop destroyed by early morning fire
A massive early morning fire destroyed Jaws Souvenirs, an iconic beach retail shop on Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach.
17-year-old arrested for 19-year-old's murder on Houston's South Side
The 19-year-old was fatally shot in front of his younger brother earlier this month while the two were being robbed, according to police.
La Marque mayor makes $75K bond for indecent exposure arrest
City officials say they haven't spoken to the mayor since his arrest.
Houston police officers commandeer Uber vehicle during pursuit of suspect
A Houston-area Uber driver shared surveillance footage of police getting into his vehicle while going after a suspect.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Garth Road in Baytown
A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash in Baytown on Saturday morning, police said. The man, believed to be in his 20s, was the only person involved, and no other vehicles were part of the crash. The crash closed Garth Road in both directions near the 5200 block. The roadway wi...
1 killed in NW Houston crash early Saturday morning
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said one person was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck Saturday morning.
Baytown street blocked off after fatal motorcycle crash
Police say the crash only involved the motorcycle.
La Marque mayor arrested for alleged indecent exposure
Brazoria County officials say the La Marque mayor was seen "self-gratifying" in an Angleton business.
2 injured in plane crash in Brenham, city says
The city posted about the crash just after 9 a.m. Saturday saying the plane was damaged, and two people were transported by Washington County EMS with minor injuries....
Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands....
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman faces family violence charges in Georgia
Rashod Resheavous Bateman, the 26-year-old Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was arrested in Georgia earlier this summer.
La Marque mayor posts $75,000 bond after indecent exposure arrest in Brazoria County
UPDATE The City of La Marque says Mayor Bell was released from custody Saturday afternoon after posting a $75,000 bond, with court-ordered conditions that he not contact the complainant, not go near her residence, and not go near the school she attends. In a statement shared as a...
TxDOT reopens FM 481 bridge in Uvalde, just weeks after July flooding damage
The FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County is set to reopen Sunday following $3 million in emergency flood repairs completed weeks ahead of schedule.
Dickinson ISD educator allegedly sent money to student who blackmailed her
A probable cause affidavit reveals new details in the case against Dickinson ISD educator Kristi Hanks, including allegations involving a 16-year-old student, blackmail, Cash App payments and a firearm she reported stolen....
Evacuation orders for Montague County wildfire lifted
Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted.