Harris County Parolee Facing Life in Prison After Phone Evidence Triggers New Child Porn Charges

Texas Herald News 1/7 7:28A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A Channelview man already held on a staggering $5 million bond is facing new, severe felony charges after a forensic search of his mobile phone uncovered evidence of child exploitation. Harris County Constable Precinct One...

15-Year-Old Fires Gun from Sedan After Side Mirror Struck, Truck Driver Wounded

Texas Herald News 1/7 6:15A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, TX Harris County deputies responded Wednesday morning, January 7th, to a shooting along the feeder road at 11570 E. Sam Houston Parkway North near Garrett Road. Preliminary findings from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez indicate that an 18-wheeler and...

Juvenile Killed in Minibike Crash During Traffic Stop Attempt in Harris County

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:44A Amalia Weigandt

A juvenile male was killed in a crash involving a minibike and an SUV on Wallisville Road in unincorporated Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the...

Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run on Broadway Street in Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:43A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in the 2900 block of Broadway Street. The crash happened at about 6:05 p.m. on Friday, January 2. The victim has been identified as Lazaro Noa Garcia, 73. According to HPD...

Second Suspect Arrested in 2025 Fatal Shooting on Sherwood Lane in Northwest Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:41A Amalia Weigandt

A second suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in 2025 at 4603 Sherwood Lane, Houston police said. Jose Cortez-Torres, 39, is charged with murder in the 209th Criminal District Court. He was...

Man Found Dead After House Fire on Southmont Street in the South Park area of Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:37A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police are investigating the death of a man found after a house fire at 6003 Southmont Street. An HPD sergeant on patrol noticed heavy smoke in the area at about 3:10 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, and found a residence on fire. The Houston...

Man Found Dead After House Fire on Willow Lake Drive in West Houston

Texas Herald News 1/7 4:35A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police are investigating the death of a man found after a house fire at 2315 Willow Lake Drive. The Houston Fire Department responded to the fire at about 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 3. Firefighters found a body inside the residence....

Commercial Truck Pursuit Ends on Eastex Freeway; Driver Arrested on Assault Charges

Texas Herald News 1/5 2:57A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, TX An overnight incident involving a commercial truck striking multiple vehicles ended with a suspect in custody following a multi-agency pursuit, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies received reports of a driver in...

Stolen Tailgate Found for Sale on Facebook, Suspect Arrested Again in Humble

Texas Herald News 1/2 3:37A Amalia Weigandt

HUMBLE, Texas – What started as a routine theft report turned into an unexpected online discovery that led deputies straight to a repeat offender. On December 31, 2025, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office, Precinct 4 responded to a “Meet...

2 juveniles in custody, 1 at large after shooting leaves boy injured in Atascocita, HCSO says

abc13.com (News) 12/31 12:46A Luke Jones

Two juveniles are in custody and a third is at large after one of them allegedly shot another juvenile in the arm at an Atascocita apartment complex, according to HCSO.

2 men arrested for attacking driver with club on Christmas Day, HCSO says

abc13.com (News) 12/26 8:48P Luke Jones

Two men were arrested after the Harris County Sheriff's Office said they attacked a man out driving in Atascocita on Christmas Day.

Wanted Dallas Fugitive with 12 Felony Warrants Caught After Foot Chase at Gulf Freeway Hotel

Texas Herald News 12/23 11:38P Amalia Weigandt

Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a wanted fugitive Tuesday after locating him at a hotel along the Gulf Freeway and taking him into custody following a brief foot chase. On December 23, 2025, members of Constable Mark...

Fishing Forecast

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/13 3:51A Brandon Williams

Bolivar: FAIR. 60 degrees. Anglers are catching plenty of redfish and trout almost everywhere using finger mullet and mud minnows. A few speckled trout are being caught along with sand trout, croakers, and crabs along the jetty, but it has been...

Three Juveniles Arrested After Foot Pursuit in Brunswick Place Neighborhood

Texas Herald News 11/30 8:17A Amalia Weigandt

Harris County Precinct 7 deputies responded to a call about three male suspects seen in a backyard in the Brunswick Place neighborhood. One of them was reported to be carrying a backpack with a handgun inside. When deputies arrived, the group ran...

Four Houston Firefighters Injured After Engine Struck by 18-Wheeler on US 59

Texas Herald News 11/30 8:15A Amalia Weigandt

Early Sunday morning, November 30, Houston Fire Department Engine 104 was blocking lanes on US 59 North near exit 151 for a motor vehicle accident when it was hit by an 18-wheeler. All four firefighters were taken to a local hospital with...