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May 21, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Monday conducted a raid on the CWM Body Shop at 11856 Zuinn Street. More
May 21, 2013 -- The City of Friendswood Office of Emergency Management today advised citizens to monitor local weather and review their emergency plans due to forecasts of possible thunderstorms for the area tonight and Wednesday morning. More
May 21, 2013 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today activated the State Operations Center due to severe thunderstorms expected to make their way across north and central Texas. More
May 21, 2013 -- The Port of Houston Authority today announced that the first of three new fireboats to be placed in service at the port is departing Lake Ontario on Wednesday on a two-week journey to Houston. More
May 21, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that it will increase trooper patrols during the Memorial Day weekend to enforce traffic safety. More
May 21, 2013 -- The Texas Governor's Office on Monday announced that Texas Task Force 1, the state's search and rescue team, has been dispatched to Oklahoma to provide assistance following a large tornado that struck the area. More
May 21, 2013 -- The Texas state chapters of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials and the National Emergency Number Association will hold a conference through Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency Houston. More
May 20, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that one suspect has been arrested and three others are being sought in connection with the fatal shooting of two and wounding of a third person at 6634 Westwick Drive on May 13. More
May 20, 2013 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today issued a statement on the death of Sergeant Dwayne Polk, who died in a car accident on Sunday involving a drunk driver. More
May 20, 2013 -- The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management will host training classes for its Community Emergency Response Team beginning in June. More
May 20, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Willie L. Sullivan, who was on the state's list of most wanted sex offenders, was arrested on Thursday in Dallas. More
May 20, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that Andres Munos-Munos has been arrested on charges of intoxicated manslaughter in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place on Sunday on West Little York at North Shepherd. More
May 20, 2013 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady today announced that his office will participate in the "No-Refusal" enforcement event during the Memorial Day weekend to prevent drunk driving. More
May 20, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office today reported that Jimmy Winfield Brossette of Santa Fe was arrested on May 15 for failing to notify authorities of his relocation from his registered address as a sex offender. More
May 20, 2013 -- Missouri City Fire and Rescue Services will recognize three school employees during tonight's Missouri City City Council meeting for their actions in saving the life of a fellow Elkins High School employee and her unborn child. More
May 19, 2013 -- The 34th Annual Galveston County Fallen Officers Ceremony was held on Wednesday. More
May 17, 2013 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Friday traveled to Granbury to participate in a briefing with Governor Rick Perry on the aftermath of Wednesday's North Texas tornadoes. More
May 17, 2013 -- The Houston Independent School District Police Department has announced that it will participate in the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign, which begins Monday. More
May 17, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office will launch its 12th Annual "Click It or Ticket" Seatbelt Mobilization Campaign on Monday. More
May 17, 2013 -- John McCoy, an attorney with the firm representing West Fertilizer Co., on Thursday issued a statement regarding the results of an investigation into the explosion at the fertilizer plant in West, Texas. More
May 16, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard today hosted a ceremony to mark the transfer of command of Marine Safety Unit Texas City from Captain James Robertson to Commander Ricardo Alonso. More
May 16, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office now offers an online misdemeanor warrant information search. More
May 16, 2013 -- The Galveston Police Department on Thursday held its annual awards ceremony in the justice center. More
May 16, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking a vehicle in the investigation into two fatal shootings that took place on Monday at 6634 Westwick Drive. More
May 16, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that Juan Jose Villa, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, was arrested on Tuesday in Missouri. More
May 16, 2013 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's Cyber Crimes Unit on Wednesday arrested John Raymond Williams of Gonzales for child pornography possession. More
May 16, 2013 -- The Texas State Fire Marshal's Office today reported that an investigation into the fertilizer plant explosion that took place West, Texas on April 17 has been concluded with the cause of the fire remaining undetermined. More
May 16, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that two man and a juvenile have been arrested in the beating of a pregnant woman during a home invasion on Wednesday in the 16100 block of Keith Harrow. More
May 16, 2013 -- Galveston County Judge Mark Henry and the Office of Emergency Management today launched its countdown to the 2013 hurricane season with a digital billboard announcement in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor. More
May 16, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host a graduation ceremony tonight for Class No. 35 of the Citizen's Police Academy. More
May 16, 2013 -- The Dickinson Police Department on Wednesday hosted the 34th Annual Galveston County Fallen Officers memorial service. More
May 16, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday reported that Jason D. Finley has been arrested on murder charges in connection with the April 2 fatal stabbing of Darlishia Watson. More
May 16, 2013 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today announced that he has filed a lawsuit against the Plainfield Inn in the Sharpstown area, where Houston police recently arrested approximately 50 prostitutes, to stop criminal activity at the hotel. More
May 16, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard will host an open house on Saturday at Coast Guard Station Port Aransas as part of National Safe Boating Week. More
May 16, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard on Tuesday diverted a crew conducting a training flight to rescue a man whose jet ski capsized in South Bay off Port Aransas. More
May 15, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that four suspects have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a mobile phone store on Tuesday in north Harris County. More
May 15, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is encouraging residents to report suspicious behaviors that may indicate criminal or terrorist activity to the department's iWATCh website. More
May 15, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard is taking part in "Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day" on Friday, to increase awareness of boating safety. More
May 15, 2013 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that Dr. Gerry Bell, a climate expert with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, will present an online webinar on Tuesday to discuss the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast. More
May 14, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today held a memorial ceremony in honor of 10 Texas law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during the last year. More
May 14, 2013 -- The Fifty Club of Galveston County recognized outstanding law enforcement officers on Tuesday. More
May 14, 2013 -- An endangered sea turtle and five sharks were released back to the ocean late Sunday night after the Coast Guard spotted Mexicans fishing illegally in U.S. waters, approximately one mile north of the U.S. and Mexico border. More
May 13, 2013 -- The Texas Municipal Human Resources Association of Texas recently presented the "Innovations in Human Resources Management" award to Galveston Police Chief Henry Porretto at a ceremony in Frisco, Texas. More
May 13, 2013 -- Houston police are investigating the death of a man who jumped off the 14th floor of the Walker at Main Parking garage at 820 Main at about 11 a.m. More
May 13, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has released a composite sketch of a woman whose remains were found in a garbage bag in the 12500 block of Walters Road in October. More
May 13, 2013 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office Appellate Division recently argued a case before the United States Supreme Court. More
May 13, 2013 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department will host mini municipal court clinics this week in predominately Hispanic neighborhoods to help citizens understand how to handle court business. More
May 13, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has advised residents to make preparations early for the upcoming hurricane season, which begins on June 1. More
May 13, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that Jeanette Ochoa, victim in a shooting that took place on May 4 at 3013 North Hagerman, has died. More
May 13, 2013 -- The Galveston Police Department will participate in the 34th Annual Memorial Service at Dickinson Police Department on Wednesday, as well as host other activities in observance of National Police Week. More
May 12, 2013 -- The Houston Fire Department reports that a man died in a house fire in the 800 block of North Loop near North Main Near N. Main. More
May 12, 2013 -- Santa Fe Police Chief Kenneth Campbell has posted a message thanking those who worked for the successful passage of the special bond issue for a Justice Center. More
May 10, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has added Juan Carlos Pena and Willie L. Sullivan to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list. More
May 10, 2013 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas today announced that Bryce Ashley Reed of West, Texas has been arrested on charges related to possessing an unregistered destructive device after finding bomb making materials said to belong to Reed at a residence in Abbott, Texas. More
May 10, 2013 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia on Thursday unveiled a permanent interactive web site memorializing all sheriff's and constables' deputies who have died in the line of duty. More
May 10, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department memorial service for tonight has been moved indoors to the Fonde Recreational Center due to severe weather. More
May 10, 2013 -- Update: The University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department has issued an "all clear" following a report of a robbery on campus after the alleged victim recanted their statement on being robbed. More
May 10, 2013 -- The Houston Fire Department today dispatched a high water rescue team after receiving a report of two people in a vehicle trapped by high water at South Braeswood and Chimney Rock. More
May 10, 2013 -- Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw today directed the Texas Rangers to join the McLennan County Sheriff's Office in launching a criminal investigation into the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. More
May 10, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding residents to utilize the new driver license "mega centers" before and during the high volume summer months at local offices. More
May 09, 2013 -- Houston Fire Department Arson Investigators have arrested Raul Garcia in connection with the fire that occurred on Wednesday at 2314 Wheeler. More
May 09, 2013 -- The trial judge in United States vs. Major Nidal M. Hasan on Thursday at Fort Hood held a pretrial hearing and issued several rulings from the bench. More
May 09, 2013 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department today announced that Associate Presiding Judge Maria Casanova has been selected as the 2012 Jurist of the Year by the Texas Municipal Courts Association. More
May 09, 2013 -- The Dickinson Police Department on Wednesday arrested Jarron Alexander Nealy on murder charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in the 3500 block of Baker Drive. More
May 09, 2013 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and the sheriff's office Honor Guard will host the Harris County Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony on Thursday at the Crime Stoppers proposed site for the Harris County Peace Officers' Memorial Plaza. More
May 09, 2013 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan reports that he has reached an agreement with the property owners and the owners of two Brays Oaks convenience stores to help fight crime that occurs around those businesses. More
May 09, 2013 -- Two Houston firefighters suffered injuries on Wednesday evening in a house fire at in the 2300 block of Wheeler at Dowling. More
May 09, 2013 -- United States Coast Guard crews are searching for three or four men aboard a white 29-foot Chris-Craft Catalina sport fishing boat about 95 miles southeast of Galveston. More
May 08, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday arrested 12 suspects during an undercover prostitution sting in north Harris County. More
May 08, 2013 -- The City of Galveston recently held a badge pinning ceremony for nine new firefighters and recognized promotions for 11 current members of the Galveston Fire Department. More
May 08, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Transportation has issued a reminder to Texas motorists to wear their safety belts as part of its "Click It or Ticket" campaign. More
May 08, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department reports that Joshua David World, a suspect wanted and charged in the recent shooting of a woman, was found deceased on Monday in Webster. More
May 07, 2013 -- Houston police have released surveillance video in the investigation into the fatal shooting of a man at 10910 Gulf Freeway #195 about 1:30 a.m. last Saturday. More w/Video
May 07, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department will host several events for National Police Week, which is observed May 10-17. More
May 06, 2013 -- The City of League City reports that attempted murder suspect Joshua World was found on Monday in unincorporated Harris County by United States Marshals. More
May 06, 2013 -- Members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitives Task Force tracked down wanted fugitive Joshua World to a vacant home in the 2600 block of Heritage Colony in southeast Harris County this afternoon. More
May 06, 2013 -- Galveston Fire Chief Jeff Smith announced his retirement from the City of Galveston as of Tuesday. More
May 06, 2013 -- The Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy is accepting applications for its next class. More
May 06, 2013 -- The League City Police Department today reported that the search continues for Joshua World, a suspect who fired on officers with the United States Marshals Office who had attempted to serve World a warrant on Sunday. More
May 06, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today released a photo of a person of interest in connection with the May 4 fatal shooting of a man at a washateria at 1106 West Road. More
May 06, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that it has launched a new website name, www.harriscountyso.org. More
May 06, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office recently conducted its county-wide warrant round-up, which resulted in approximately 20 arrests. More
May 06, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Joshua World, a fugitive who fled from police attempting to serve a warrant for his arrest on Sunday in League City. More
May 05, 2013 -- A 45-year-old man was medevaced Sunday morning after crewmembers found him unconscious aboard a crew boat approximately 76 miles off Cameron, Louisiana. More w/Video
May 03, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is currently investigating the fatal shooting of an armed suspect, Carnell Marcus Moore, on Thursday at Bush Intercontinental Airport. More
May 03, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard today reported that a fishing boat assisted two kayakers in returning to land after their kayaks had been pushed out to sea off High Island by strong winds. More
May 03, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today reported that two deputies responded to a double shooting and robbery at a car body shop in the 11700 block of Conner. More
May 03, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Noah Earl Allen, Jr., who was on the state's most wanted sex offenders list, has been arrested in San Antonio. More
May 03, 2013 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today announced that he has filed a lawsuit against the Mint Apartments to force the apartment's owners to take steps to reduce crime. More
May 03, 2013 -- The Galveston Police Department on Thursday located Misty and Savannah Sloan, two girls reported missing from Kingsland, Texas in an Amber Alert, and have arrested two suspects with harboring a runaway. More
May 02, 2013 -- The Dickinson Police Department will host the 34th Annual Memorial Ceremony Honoring Fallen Officers of Galveston County on May 15 on the front lawn of the Dickinson City Hall. More
May 02, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has activated Amber Alerts for Savannah and Misty Sloan, aged 13 and 15, who were last seen in Kingsland, Texas on May 1. More
May 02, 2013 -- The City of Port Arthur Fire Department has awarded eight scholarships to residents who plan to attend the Lamar Institute of Technology's Regional Fire Academy or the emergency medical technology program. More
May 02, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that the reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos Marizcal has been increased to $20,000. More
May 02, 2013 -- The Clear Lake Emergency Medical Corps today announced that it has placed a new ambulance on duty through assistance from a $30,000 grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services. More
May 02, 2013 -- The City of Galveston today announced that residents can receive updates on emergency information, preparedness and safety tips, and other safety alerts through the Office of Emergency Management's Facebook and Twitter pages. More
May 02, 2013 -- The United States Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District's Water Safety Team has launched its summer water safety campaign. More
May 02, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard on Wednesday announced that it is working with federal, state and local agencies to mitigate possible impacts from an oil platform off of Matagorda Island that has developed a small water leak from a tank that also contains crude oil. More
May 02, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in at least six cases of indecent exposure in the Kingwood area since November. More
May 01, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office and Constable Precinct 3 on Wednesday announced the results and expansion of the Harris County Joint Task Force in east Harris County. More
May 01, 2013 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday announced that the emergency disaster declaration for the State of Texas declared on April 19 has been expanded to allow access to Individual Assistance grants for those affected by the explosion in McLennan County. More
May 01, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that aggravated assault charges have been filed against Henry Giron in connection with an armed robbery that took place on Tuesday at the Community Bank of Texas in Crosby. More
May 01, 2013 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today joined Harris County Constable for Precinct 3 Ken Jones in announcing the expansion of the recently formed Harris County Joint Task Force. More
May 01, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, in partnership with the Sugar Land Skeeters and Republic Harley Davidson, will host the Fifth Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ride on May 18. More
May 01, 2013 -- The Houston Community Preparedness Collaborative today launched its inaugural "May Day Houston" event as an official preparedness day, with Houston fire stations open to citizens tonight. More
May 01, 2013 -- The United States Army Military District of Washington has announced that an article 39(a) pre-trial hearing for Private First Class Bradley E. Manning will be held on May 7 at Fort George G. Meade in Maryland. More
May 01, 2013 -- Houston's BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions and the Houston Police Department on Tuesday asked residents to help reduce animal cruelty by reporting cases to the police. More
April 30, 2013 -- The United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works has announced that it will investigate the West, Texas chemical disaster. More
April 30, 2013 -- The public is being asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers of Houston with information about the fugitive suspect in a robbery at the Community Bank of Texas at 14100 FM 2100 in Crosby on Tuesday. More
April 30, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that Gus Matthew Soto, a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, is in custody after being arrested on April 26 in Spring. More
April 30, 2013 -- The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management will launch its virtual countdown to the 2013 hurricane season, which begins June 1, on Wednesday via digital billboards in the area. More
April 30, 2013 -- The City of Seabrook will host a Hurricane Preparedness Workshop on May 11 at Seabrook City Hall. More
April 30, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Noah Earl Allen, Jr. has been added to the state's most wanted sex offender list and that a $3,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his capture. More
April 30, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in a robbery at 9652 Beechnut that took place on January 3. More
April 29, 2013 -- The Texas Legislature on Monday in Austin recognized the Texas Department of Public Safety as part of the "Day at the State Capitol". More
April 29, 2013 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today announced that his office's Cyber Crimes Unit arrested more than 36 suspected online sexual predators and child pornographers in the past year. More
April 29, 2013 -- United States Customs and Border Protection today announced that Judson W. Murdock, II has assumed command as the new director of field operations at the Houston Field Office. More
April 29, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today reported that a male suspect was killed after being confronted by a sheriff's deputy while the suspect was in the process of robbing a convenience store at 11720 State Highway 249. More
April 28, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will hold a blood drive honoring Deputy Brian Bevil, a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, who is currently battling colon cancer on Monday, April 29 701 N. San Jacinto. More
April 26, 2013 -- A Harris County jury on Friday sentenced Norma Jean Clark to twenty-five years in prison for the 1987 murder of her husband, Edmund Clark, in north Harris County. More
April 26, 2013 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has resolved the State's enforcement action against Austin-based legal services provider Just for People, Inc. More
April 26, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office captured two bank robbery suspects and two off-duty Houston Police Department officers killed another suspect on Friday at the Regions Bank at 7044 East FM 1960. More
April 26, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Thursday conducted an operation at two southwest Harris County game rooms. More
April 26, 2013 -- The Galveston Police Department has posted a news release about Thursday’s arrests of three people in a joint operation by Galveston Vice and Narcotics Division, FBI Street Crimes Unit, DEA, and Galveston County Sheriff’s Department’s Narcotics Unit at 18 Colony Park Circle in Galveston. More
April 26, 2013 -- Harris County Sheriff's deputies captured two bank robbers after an off-duty Houston Police Department officer shot and killed their accomplice around 2 p.m. today. More
April 26, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department will host a prescription drug take-back event on Saturday at various locations as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. More
April 26, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Thursday arrested Nicholas Vonwayne Prejean, one of the state's most wanted sex offenders. More
April 26, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Thursday arrested four suspects and seized drugs valued at $60,000 in an undercover operation in Galveston. More
April 25, 2013 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Thursday traveled to Waco to attend the memorial service for the victims of the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion. More
April 25, 2013 -- A Harris County jury has sentenced Manuel Richard Pena to life in prison for the 1982 murder of Sherri Strong. More
April 25, 2013 -- A United States Coast Guard rescue swimmer on Thursday medevaced a man from the Gulf of Mexico to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. More
April 25, 2013 -- The Pasadena Police Department will host a prescription drug take back event and vehicle identification number etching services on Saturday. More
April 25, 2013 -- The City of La Marque will host a town hall meeting on May 7 to discuss hurricane awareness and preparedness. More
April 25, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that charges of injury to elderly causing serious bodily injury have been filed against Otis James Morris in the assault of his mother at 5859 Heron Street on Wednesday. More
April 25, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released sketches and surveillance video of suspects wanted for questioning in connection with the fatal beating and burning of a man at 1323 Witte Road on April 21. More
April 25, 2013 -- Galveston County Emergency Management Coordinator David Popoff has posted a schedule of Town Hall Meetings to provide information about hurricane season preparedness. More
April 24, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today reported that a tip submitted through the "iWatchHarrisCounty" mobile app led to the seizure of more than $2 million in drugs and the arrest of two suspects. More
April 24, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today reported that Charles Eric Davenport has been arrested on sexual assault charges associated with at least seven sexual assaults in north Harris County. More
April 23, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a missing east Harris County woman has been found deceased in Jefferson County. More
April 23, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested Andrew Gregory Ealy on murder charges in relation to the death of a man at 500 Rusk. More
April 23, 2013 -- The Houston Independent School District Police Department today reported that charges of making a terroristic threat have been filed against Rodney Joseph Sauls, a student at Westbury High School, for making a bomb threat against the school earlier in the month. More
April 22, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today reported that J.C. Godby, a detention officer with the sheriff's office, died following a traffic accident while on a motorcycle on Saturday. More
April 22, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today reported that two of the state's most wanted fugitives have been captured within the last week. More
April 22, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against Alan Pozzerle in connection with the fatal assault of a man at 1300 East 29th Street on April 19. More
April 22, 2013 -- The Missouri City Police Department will host a prescription drug take back event on April 27 as part of National Prescription Drug "Take Back" Day. More
April 22, 2013 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service on Friday announced that several Texas fire departments have been mobilized to assist with emergency response in West, Texas. More
April 21, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard has suspended the search for four missing fishermen off the Galveston coast. More
April 19, 2013 -- The Galveston County Community Coalition of the Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol is participating in the national Alcohol Awareness Month during the month of April. More
April 19, 2013 -- Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples on Friday traveled to West, Texas to survey the damage of the fertilizer plant explosion and offer recovery assistance. More
April 19, 2013 -- Adair Grain Inc. on Friday released a statement regarding the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas. More
April 19, 2013 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Friday toured the disaster zone in West, Texas. More
April 19, 2013 -- United States Senator John Cornyn today issued a statement following a tour of the West, Texas fertilizer explosion site. More
April 19, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Department today announced that the Texas Commission on Jail Standards has found the Harris County Jail System to be in full compliance with state regulations. More
April 19, 2013 -- The McLennan 100 Club today announced that it is collecting donations for the West Volunteer Fire Department and EMS personnel to help rebuild the departments from Wednesday's explosion at a fertilizer plant in the town. More
April 19, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard today rescued one crewmember and is searching for four others after their fishing vessel sank 115 miles southeast of Galveston. More
April 19, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that Emanuel Joseph Babineaux, a suspect wanted into the fatal shooting of a man at 3700 Campbell Street on April 11, has been arrested and charged with murder. More
April 19, 2013 -- The United States Chemical Safety Board today reported that 12 investigators with the board have been deployed to West, Texas to assess the area of impact and determine the cause and contributing factors of an explosion at a fertilizer plant that took place on Wednesday. More
April 19, 2013 -- Houston Municipal Court Associate Judge David Fraga is promoting a pledge to teenagers who visit his court to not text while driving. More
April 19, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today identified a man and woman fatally shot on Wednesday at 1325 Greens Parkway as Anthony Contreras and Elizabeth Mayorga. More
April 19, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today reported that troopers made more than 1,000 drunk driving arrests during the Spring Break special enforcement period in March. More
April 18, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Thursday released a statement regarding the Kaufman County murders. More
April 18, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Thursday issued a statement regarding the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas. More
April 18, 2013 -- Texas A&M Forest Service has activated members of three regional All-Hazard Incident Management Teams following the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas. More
April 18, 2013 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Thursday traveled to West, Texas to participate in a briefing on the fertilizer plant explosion. More
April 18, 2013 -- Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw today issued a statement regarding the arrest of Eric Williams and Kim Williams in the murders of Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, his wife Cindy McLelland, and Assistant Aistrict Attorney Mark Hasse. More
April 18, 2013 -- The University of Houston Police Department today announced that the department has arrested three men in two unrelated crimes that occurred on campus recently. More
April 18, 2013 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service has deployed its Incident Management Team to West, Texas to respond to the explosion at a fertilizer plant that occurred on Wednesday. More
April 18, 2013 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today met with state officials to discuss the state's response to an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. More
April 18, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Transportation on Wednesday hosted a live re-enactment of a work zone crash in Houston in observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week, which is April 15-19. More
April 18, 2013 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today issued a statement regarding an explosion that took place at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. More
April 18, 2013 -- United States Senator John Cornyn today spoke on the Senate floor regarding the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. More
April 18, 2013 -- United States Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz today issued a joint statement on the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. More
April 18, 2013 -- President Barack Obama today issued a statement on the fertilizer plant explosion that took place in West, Texas. More
April 18, 2013 -- The Houston Fire Department today deployed 19 personnel to West, Texas to respond to an explosion that took place at a fertilizer plant in the early morning hours. More
April 17, 2013 -- The Texas Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointments of Ada Brown and Randy Watson to serve as commissioners of the Texas Public Safety Commission. More
April 17, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has arrested three individuals who they say robbed a pharmacy store in northwest Harris County on Tuesday. More
April 17, 2013 -- The Texas Public Safety Commission and the Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw today presented the inaugural William P. Clements Award to two DPS employees for their service. More
April 17, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in solving the 1995 murder of Patricia Wainstein, who was found dead in the 17100 block of Market Street. More
April 17, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department has released surveillance video of two men who robbed a McDonald's restaurant on April 11. More
April 16, 2013 -- The University of Houston Police Department today announced that two suspects have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at the Cambridge Oaks Student Village on April 13. More
April 16, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has added Charles Edward Robertson-Davis to the state's top 10 most wanted fugitive list, and is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to his capture. More
April 16, 2013 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today announced that his Cyber Crimes Unit has arrested Alberto Guerrero Gomez for sexually soliciting a minor online. More
April 16, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is encouraging residents to renew their drivers license or identification card early or online to avoid crowds at DPS offices during the summer months. More
April 16, 2013 -- The Galveston Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding any others involved in an accident with a truck involved in a fatal wreck at 13th and Avenue M on April 8. More
April 16, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Transportation will host a live re-enactment of a work zone crash on Wednesday in Houston in observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week. More
April 15, 2013 -- The Webster Police Department has arrested Angel Alfredo Flores-Soriano and Christian Gardea for the charges of on-line solicitation of a minor. More
April 15, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Monday arrested Kyle Weeks of Alvin after his escape from a previous arrest. More
April 15, 2013 -- Houston Independent School District today announced that the district's police department has filed charges of indecency with a child against Devin Delarosa, a former school security guard. More
April 15, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that Camile Ermine Stanley has been arrested on two counts of intoxicated manslaughter in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place on Sunday at 1900 North Sam Houston Parkway East. More
April 12, 2013 -- The Fort Hood Public Affairs Office has announced that the next pretrial hearing in the court martial of Major Nidal Hasan, suspect in the shootings that took place at Fort Hood in 2009 will be on April 16. More
April 12, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today reported that Jingxue Hao was arrested after undercover offices saw the man expose himself in front of a woman and children in the Telfair subdivision. More
April 12, 2013 -- Three men were brought to safety by a good Samaritan after the men's shrimp boat caught fire just north of the South Galveston Jetty, Friday. More w/Video
April 12, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that one suspect has been arrested and another is being sought in connection with an incident involving an armed robbery that took place on Thursday at 5887 Westheimer. More
April 12, 2013 -- The City of Seabrook today expressed its sympathies to the family and friends of Seabrook Police Officer Leon Waltman, who passed away on Thursday. More
April 12, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Emanual Joseph Babineaux, a suspect wanted on murder charges in connection with Thursday's fatal shooting of a man at 3700 Campbell Street. More
April 12, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday arrested Robert Barlow on charges of failing to register as a sex offender. More
April 12, 2013 -- The City of Dickinson Police Department's Crime Victim's Assistance Program has received funding to promote community awareness during the 2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which will take place from April 21 through 27. More
April 11, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that charges of aggravated assault against a public servant have been filed against Xavier Jamal Francis in connection with an incident that took place on Wednesday at 4700 Allen. More
April 11, 2013 -- Update: The Houston Fire Department has tapped out the scene at 3350 Rogerdale at Nature Best. More
April 11, 2013 -- The Houston Fire Department will hold a graduation ceremony tonight for 44 graduates from the department's training academy. More
April 11, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today commissioned its newest airplane, which was named in honor of late DPS Agent Patrick Allen Randel. More
April 11, 2013 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas on Wednesday announced that Jesse Brister, aka "Bozo" of Conroe, Texas, has been indicted on charges of mailing threatening communications to law enforcement. More
April 11, 2013 -- Update: The University of St. Thomas has cleared its campus through a security sweep due to a bomb threat issued earlier in the day, which resulted in suspending classes. More
April 11, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect or suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a man at 4700 South Kirkwood on September 9, 2012. More
April 11, 2013 -- American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on Wednesday issued a statement regarding a stabbing that took place on Tuesday at Lone Star College's Cypress-Fairbanks campus. More
April 10, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department on Tuesday hosted a demonstration, featuring a plain clothes officer breaking into a vehicle, to increase awareness of car burglaries. More
April 10, 2013 -- Galveston Police Chief Henry Porretto and Sergeant Destin Sims have been named recipients of the 2012 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service. More
April 10, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released composite sketches of two suspects wanted in the March 29 kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman in southeast Houston. More
April 10, 2013 -- Update: Investigators have identified the suspect in Tuesday's stabbings at Lone Star Cy-Fair as Dylan Andrew Quick More
April 09, 2013 -- United States Senator John Cornyn today spoke on the senate floor to express his sympathies for the victims of a multiple-stabbing at Lone Star College. More
April 09, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Transportation has launched its statewide "Talk. Text. Crash." campaign to increase awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. More
April 09, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Randy Segura, a person of interest in a murder that took place on Monday at 115 South 4th Street in Highlands, Texas. More
April 08, 2013 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan announced today that a lawsuit has been filed against a northeast Houston game room where a security guard was shot on Sunday. More
April 08, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that Roger Mark Lovell has been arrested on charges of intoxicated manslaughter and intoxicated assault in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place on April 5 in the 5900 block of U.S. Highway 59. More
April 08, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating an unknown suspect wanted in connection with an incident involving an officer firing on the suspect on April 6 in the 4700 block of Wenda. More
April 08, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today reported that a man was fatally shot by police on Sunday after he had threatened officers with a rifle. More
April 08, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard issued a notice stating that it will hold a public meeting in Houston on April 25 to receive comments on its proposed rule on Transportation Worker Identification Credential reader requirements. More
April 07, 2013 -- Two boaters were rescued on Saturday night by persons aboard the vessel Seatow, while the Galveston Police Department Marine Division stood by with a rescue swimmer. More
April 05, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has charged Anthony Tang with a second case of indecency with a child. More
April 05, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard and Houston Police Department on Thursday stopped a security zone violator in the Houston Ship Channel. More
April 05, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today reported that Brian Allen Tucker, an escaped murder suspect, was arrested on Thursday in Cooper, Texas. More
April 05, 2013 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia will serve as honorary chair of the 2013 Fight for Air Climb in Houston on Saturday, leading the climb up 48 floors of First City Tower. More
April 05, 2013 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady presented proclamations in observance of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month to the Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County on Tuesday. More
April 04, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has added Brian Allen Tucker to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list. More
April 04, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday arrested James Kevin Husky, who was wanted on felony theft charges. More
April 04, 2013 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today gave remarks at a public memorial service for Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia McLelland, who were killed at their home. More
April 04, 2013 -- Galveston County Sheriff Henry Trochesset today announced that Clyde Edwin Hedrick has been arrested in connection with the 1984 murder of Ellen Rae Beason. More
April 04, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 301 West Little York on January 16. More
April 04, 2013 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and deputies will serve lunch on Friday for the children and families awaiting organ transplants at the Ronald McDonald House in honor of National Donate Life Month. More
April 04, 2013 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today announced that his office is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or people responsible for the deaths of Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse and District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia McLelland. More
April 04, 2013 -- The Resource and Crises Center of Galveston County held a Take Back the Night event Monday evening to inform the public of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. More
April 03, 2013 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $31.2 million to Texas for reimbursement of costs to fight wildfires that occurred in 2011 in several counties throughout the state. More
April 03, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard will host several meetings concerning the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Reader Requirements Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, with a meeting in Houston on April 25. More
April 03, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Tuesday reported that customer wait times at the department's six new Driver License "Mega Centers" averaged fewer than 20 minutes during the peak demand period of March 11-15. More
April 03, 2013 -- The University of Houston-Clear Lake Police Department recently held a swearing in ceremony for two new members of the department. More
April 02, 2013 -- Registration is currently open for the Galveston Police Department's 32nd Citizens Police Academy. More
April 02, 2013 -- The Friendswood Police Department today reported that a bat picked up at Friendswood High School on March 28 has tested positive for rabies. More
April 02, 2013 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker today kicked-off the "It Can Wait, Houston" anti-texting while driving public awareness campaign. More
April 02, 2013 -- The United States Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District on Monday held its eighth annual April Pools Day, a water safety campaign, at the Houston Swim Club. More
April 02, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced the release of its 2012 Texas Gang Threat Assessment, which provides an overview of gang activity in the state. More
April 01, 2013 -- The Friendswood Police Department today provided its activity report for the week of March 25 through April 1. More
April 01, 2013 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking the public's assistance in locating next of kin for two recently deceased individuals. More
April 01, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that the reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Jose Villa, a sex offender on the state's most wanted list, has been increased to $15,000. More
April 01, 2013 -- The Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network will run a public education message at area wide movie theaters in April as part of National 9-1-1 Education Month. More
March 31, 2013 -- A 28-year-old man was medevaced after sustaining about a 20-foot fall aboard a tanker in the fairway anchorage off Sabine, approximately 55 miles southeast of Port Arthur, Saturday afternoon. More
March 30, 2013 -- Friendswood Police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian accident that occurred Friday night. More
March 28, 2013 -- Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy S. Shaddox and his K-9 partner Mack on Thursday tracked down Montgomery County Jail escapee Britt Privatte in north Harris County. More
March 28, 2013 -- The City of La Porte has donated a fire truck to the San Jacinto College Firefighter Training Academy. More
March 28, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office today announced that detectives have arrested three La Marque residents in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal drug sales. More
March 28, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that capital murder charges have been filed against Rodrick Damion Mitchell in connection with the December 18, 2011 fatal shooting of a man at 3560 Dixie Drive. More
March 28, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Gus Matthew Soto has been added to the state's most wanted fugitive list, and a $7,500 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest. More
March 28, 2013 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today announced that his office has negotiated a settlement with the property owners of the Le Promenade condominium complex under which the owners agreed to a number of crime prevention measures. More
March 28, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released a surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery at 10900 Richmond on March 15. More
March 27, 2013 -- UPDATE: At this time there is no evidence to indicate that an attempted abduction offense occurred in Sugar Land, and police believe the incident was a misunderstanding between neighbors. More
March 27, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today released the 2013 Texas Public Safety Threat Overview, which offers a review of current public safety threats to the state. More
March 27, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking information regarding any additional sexual assault incidents involving Anthony Tang, a former "technology camp" manager. More
March 27, 2013 -- The Texas A&M University Police Department in College Station is seeking the public's help in locating missing student Andersen Oldham Puckett. More
March 27, 2013 -- The City of Houston has secured a Temporary Restraining Order against Club Fetish. More
March 26, 2013 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady today announced that Bernard Stinson Cunningham has been sentenced to two life sentences on murder charges in connection with the killing of his girlfriend and her unborn child. More
March 25, 2013 -- The 2013 Texas Emergency Management Conference will take place from Monday through Thursday in San Antonio. More
March 25, 2013 -- The Prescription Drug Advisory Committee of the Bay Area Alliance will take back expired or unneeded prescription and non-prescription medications on April 27 at three locations. More
March 25, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that one suspect has been arrested and another is wanted in connection with the March 17 fatal shooting of a woman at 3300 West Fuqua. More
March 25, 2013 -- The Crime Stoppers Board of Directors today announced that Rania Mankarious has been appointed as executive director of Crime Stoppers of Houston. More
March 23, 2013 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston reports that during a routine internal inspection conducted on March 20 and 21, 2013, UTMB could not account for one vial of a select agent. More
March 23, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff’s Office, with the collaboration of Clear Channel Outdoor, will feature composite sketches of a wanted serial rapist(s) on a digital billboard in north Harris County. More
March 22, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department has issued a reminder that the department's Southeast Patrol Division will host its Walk against Crime on Saturday. More
March 22, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection with at least four robberies of businesses in Houston since late January. More
March 21, 2013 -- State Representative Dr. Greg Bonnen and the Texas Hospitality Association will hold a statewide poster contest that will award scholarships to high school seniors. More
March 21, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department's Southeast Patrol Division will participate in the annual "Walk against Crime" on Saturday at Sunnysie Park. More
March 20, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday arrested Misty Dawn Sharp of Texas City in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal drug sales. More
March 20, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today reported that a traffic safety initiative that took place during the weekend resulted in the arrest of seven individuals and issuance of 45 traffic citations in an effort to prevent street racing. More
March 20, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office will host a Texas Parks and Wildlife Marine Safety Enforcement Officer training session on Saturday in Galveston. More
March 20, 2013 -- The Galveston Police Department reports that a four month old kidnapping victim has been recovered safely and a suspect has been apprehended. More
March 20, 2013 -- Katie Rutherford has been appointed as Assistant Harris County Attorney. More
March 19, 2013 -- The City of Friendswood and the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department will host a Grand Re-Opening of Fire Station #3 on Saturday. More
March 19, 2013 -- Texas A&M University will hold a Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor induction ceremony on Saturday in Rudder Auditorium. More
March 19, 2013 -- Officers of Houston's Federal Detention Center will host a news conference today and demonstrate against federal budget cuts made as part of sequestration that could affect the prison system. More
March 19, 2013 -- Houston's BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions today provided tips to prevent dog bites in response to a recent increase in cases of dog bitings. More
March 19, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Monday arrested three suspects in connection with the theft of copper wiring at 2222 West FM 1960. More
March 18, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host its first document shredding event of the year on Saturday at the substation at 7900 Will Clayton Parkway. More
March 18, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating an incident in which a police officer suffered gunshot wounds and an armed suspect was fatally shot at 600 Saddle Rock on Monday. More
March 18, 2013 -- Galveston County Sheriff Henry Trochesset today reported on the law enforcement activities of deputies during the spring break holiday. More
March 18, 2013 -- The Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance will host a Community Safety Day on April 6. More
March 18, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office today announced that Richard Charles Holcomb of Alvin has been arrested on charges of aggravated robbery in connection with an armed robbery and home invasion that took place in the 200 block of Shady Bend Court near Dickinson on Sunday. More
March 15, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that Joshua Grabow has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man at 803 Steele Road in east Harris County on Wednesday. More
March 14, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a person of interest regarding the November 12, 2012 shooting death of Coty Beavers in northwest Harris County. More
March 14, 2013 -- United States President Barack Obama on Thursday released a statement regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote approving a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips. More
March 14, 2013 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Thursday released a statement regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote approving a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips. More
March 14, 2013 -- The Houston Fire Department today reported that a firefighter was injured after a canine attempted to bite him while he was responding to an emergency medical call. More
March 14, 2013 -- The Houston Fire Department today reported that four residents escaped their homes after smoke alarms alerted them to a fire that caused major damage to two houses in the 600 block of Saulnier Street this morning. More
March 14, 2013 -- University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa has sent a letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry regarding legislation relating to the presence of concealed handguns on university campuses. More
March 13, 2013 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas today announced that twelve Southeast Texas residents have been indicted and arrested on charges associated with a racketeering enterprise that engaged in methamphetamine distribution and murder. More
March 13, 2013 -- The Houston Fire Department today reported that approximately 2,000 applicants had filed to take the civil service exam to become a Houston firefighter. More
March 13, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Michael Wayne Hopson, who was on the state's most wanted sex offenders list, was arrested on Tuesday in Longview. More
March 13, 2013 -- The Friendswood Police Department today announced that two suspects have been arrested following an attempted purse theft on Tuesday at the Kroger gas station at 3161 FM 528. More
March 13, 2013 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady today announced that his office will work with area law enforcement agencies to enforce a No Refusal program on March 16-17 for the St. Patrick's Day holiday. More
March 12, 2013 -- A Coast Guard rescue boatcrew on Tuesday saved two kayakers that were stranded south of Galveston. More
March 12, 2013 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office today issued a legal opinion regarding the authority of certain persons to direct the disposition of blood seized during the investigation of an intoxication-related offense. More
March 12, 2013 -- The State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas will host the Emergency Services Legislative and Appreciation Day on March 20 in Austin. More
March 12, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today added Michael Wayne Hopson to the state's most wanted sex offenders list. More
March 11, 2013 -- The Texas Attorney General's Fugitive Unit recently arrested Lesley N. Pehrigo in Austin for violating conditions of her parole. More w/Arrest Video
March 11, 2013 -- The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office on Monday announced the passing of Hunter, the Accelerant Detection Canine. More
March 11, 2013 -- The City of Sugar Land today announced that Sugar Land Fire Station No. 7 has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. More
March 11, 2013 -- Update: The Harris County Sheriff's Office today filed charges against four suspects in connection with a robbery that took place on Saturday in the 13700 block of Kuykendahl Drive, which resulted in a chase and a fifth suspect being fatally shot. More
March 11, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Sunday suspended its search for Ryan Smith, whose kayak was found at a retention pond at West Road and Copper Haven on March 9. More
March 10, 2013 -- The League City Voluntary Department reports that services for Donald Mark Mize, a cadet who died while training, will be held at 10:30 on Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in League City. More
March 08, 2013 -- City of Houston Mayor Annise Parker on Friday cut the ribbon at the Houston Recovery Center. More
March 08, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released surveillance video in the investigation of the death of a woman found at 1300 Lorraine on February 22. More
March 08, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department will hand out gun locks and safety information today at its East Freeway Storefront as part of the department's March on Crime initiative. More
March 08, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department will participate in enhanced DWI enforcement taking place in the region during the weekend and on March 15-16. More
March 08, 2013 -- Houston Independent School District has released a video featuring Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia, who discusses how the school district impacted his life. More
March 08, 2013 -- Galveston County Judge Mark Henry today issued a press release regarding Galveston County Sheriff's deputies at schools in the county. More
March 08, 2013 -- The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority held a special meeting on Thursday to approve two items amending construction services contracts with Level Infrastructure, Inc. and Trans-Tel Central, Inc. for projects at the North Turning Basin terminals and Barbours Cut and Bayport terminals. More
March 07, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety Texas 10 Most Wanted Program on Saturday will celebrate its twentieth year. More
March 07, 2013 -- The City of Webster reports on a home invasion that took place on Wednesday in the 18400 block of Anne Drive. More
March 07, 2013 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady today announced that a Grand Jury has indicted David Wieseckel and Linda Schwan of Galveston on charges of injury to a child and unlawful restraint of a child. More
March 07, 2013 -- The City of League City and the League City Fire Department today reported that Donald Mize, a cadet with the fire department, died while at the city's drill field. More
March 07, 2013 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker today announced the completion of renovations for the Houston Recovery Center. More
March 07, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit today announced that Alvin Wiltz has been arrested on capital murder charges in connection with the 2006 murder of his accomplice during an attempted home invasion. More
March 06, 2013 -- The Houston-Galveston Area Council has announced that the Regional Driving While Intoxicated Task Force will operate on Friday and Saturday and again on March 15 and 16. More
March 06, 2013 -- The Houston Police Officers’ Union Political Action Committee has endorsed Houston Mayor Annise Parker for reelection. More
March 06, 2013 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today applauded new legislation introduced by State Senator Joan Huffman to establish a pilot program to treat and provide social services for people with mental illness rather than incarcerate them for low-level crimes. More
March 06, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery in the 10100 block of Sweet Olive Way this morning. More
March 06, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today announced that the five-year crime rate in Sugar Land has been reduced by 18 percent, according to the department's annual report. More
March 05, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today encouraged customers to renew their driver license or identification card online during the weeks surrounding spring break in order to reduce crowds at driver license offices. More
March 05, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in determining the identities of suspects responsible for two fatal shootings that are believed to be related. More
March 05, 2013 -- The Friendswood Police Department today released a sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with a burglary that took place on February 26 at Bougainvilla Lane. More
March 05, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department on Monday filed murder charges against Raymond Castro in connection with the March 3 shooting of a man at 1207 75th Street. More
March 05, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department on Monday reported that murder charges have been filed against Alberto Juarez in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 9000 Bissonnet on February 28. More
March 04, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety will increase Driving While Intoxicated patrols from March 8 through 17. More
March 04, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that an armed suspect was shot by officers on Sunday after the suspect fired shots at police in the 5800 block of West Airport Boulevard. More
March 02, 2013 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker was joined today by civic leaders and community volunteers in Sunnyside for the launch of Make Safe Saturday, a new neighborhood cleanup initiative that will occur every quarter in communities throughout the city. More
March 01, 2013 -- The Galveston Police Department urges the public to beware phone calls from scammers posing as police and requesting donations. More
March 01, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department has filed capital murder charges against three suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 5307 Telephone on February 19. More
March 01, 2013 -- The City of Missouri City has announced that the week of March 3-9 is Severe Weather Awareness Week. More
March 01, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department recently named Sergeant Edwin Aldredge as 2012 Officer of the Year and clerk Rebecca Eackles as Civilian of the Year. More
March 01, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that the reward for information leading to the capture of Jose Angel Cabral has been increased to $20,000. More
February 28, 2013 -- The presiding judge in United States vs. Major Nidal Hasan held a half-day pretrial hearing on Thursday at Fort Hood. More
February 28, 2013 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady on Thursday announced that Johnathan Leedel Willis has been convicted of Aggravated Sexual Assault. More
February 28, 2013 -- United States Congressman Blake Farenthold on Thursday released a statement regarding House passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. More
February 28, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Sherene Kaye Loomis, a 33 year old woman last seen on February 22 at her residence in the 19600 block of Rustic Lake lane in Cypress. More
February 28, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Ricardo Medina, a 57 year old man last seen in the 16000 block of Debbie Lane in Channelview on Tuesday. More
February 28, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office today encouraged residents to settle any outstanding warrants they may have prior to the 2013 Warrant Roundup, which begins Saturday. More
February 28, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department on Wednesday announced that capital murder charges have been filed against Jaycee Devonne Scallion in connection with the July 21 fatal shooting of a man at 1501 Evergreen Drive. More
February 28, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today reported that three suspects have been arrested on aggravated robbery chargers for their role in a home invasion in the 6400 block of Ackley Drive on Wednesday. More
February 27, 2013 -- Sergeant Annie Almendarez of the Galveston Police Department has graduated from the Leadership Command College of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas, which is taught by a consortium of universities throughout the state. More
February 27, 2013 -- UPDATE: The United States Coast Guard is continuing to respond to an oil spill in Lake Grande Ecaille Bay nine miles southwest of Port Sulphur More
February 27, 2013 -- United States Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Bob Papp today delivered the 2013 State of the Coast Guard Address in Washington, D.C. More
February 27, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today released composite sketches of what the parents of "Baby Chloe", an infant found abandoned on February 19, may look like in efforts to locate the baby's parents. More
February 27, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard today responded to a report of an allision between a vessel and an inactive wellhead nine miles southwest of Port Sulphur, Louisiana. More
February 27, 2013 -- The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Warning, or Red Flag Warning, for a portion of southeast Texas including Houston from noon until 6 p.m. today. More
February 26, 2013 -- City of Galveston Fire Chief Jeff Smith has received the Texas Fire Chief's Association Safety Award. More
February 26, 2013 -- Texas State Senator John Whitmire on Tuesday filed Senate Bill 825 to address wrongful convictions. More
February 26, 2013 -- The Friendswood Police Department has released updates on two incidents that took place on Tuesday: one in the 400 block of Oak Vista where a man was reported throwing hammers at city contract workers; and the other in the 16100 block of Bougainvilla where a young girl was assaulted by a man who kicked in the door to her home. More
February 25, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that a $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the capture of Joseph Daniel Krueger, who is on the state's most wanted fugitives list. More
February 25, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today reported that a suspect armed with a rifle was fatally shot by a deputy responding to an incident in the 15100 block of Easton Park Drive on Sunday. More
February 25, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released the identity of a female subject found deceased at the site of a grass fire at 1300 Lorraine on February 22. More
February 25, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that charges of injury to a child by omission and drug possession charges have been filed against Marquiez Deshon Pratt in connection with the fatal shooting of a juvenile at 13503 Northborough on Sunday. More
February 25, 2013 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today activated Texas Military personnel and equipment in response to a severe winter storm threatening communities in the Texas Panhandle. More
February 25, 2013 -- The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather warning and a wind advisory for much of southeast Texas, effective noon through 9 p.m. tonight. More
February 22, 2013 -- Texas A&M University Police on Friday arrested Michael Francis Thomas for making a bomb threat. More
February 22, 2013 -- The Galveston Police Department is warning that scammers posing as City officials have been attempting to collect money from citizens by telling them that they had municipal warrants. More
February 22, 2013 -- The Dickinson Police Department today reported that the body of Benjamin Earl Stanford, who had been missing since January 28, was located in a wooded area in the 3000 block of FM 1764 in La Marque. More
February 22, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that a reward has been offered for information leading to the capture of Nicholas Vonwayne Prejean, who is on the state's most wanted sex offender list. More
February 21, 2013 -- The City of Friendswood Municipal Court has announced that it will participate in the upcoming 2013 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up. More
February 21, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday conducted "Operation Red Light", resulting in the arrest of 16 employees of area massage parlors. More
February 21, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released a surveillance photo of two suspects wanted in a robbery that took place on November 21 at 17800 Tomball Parkway. More
February 20, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against Francisco Javier Rodriguez in connection to the fatal shooting of a man at 100 Tabor on February 18. More
February 20, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard has reported that two inbound chemical tankers collided today approximately 70 miles south of Galveston, causing internal damage to one of the tankers. More
February 20, 2013 -- The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which represents correctional officers, has recommended Texas lawmakers consider a pay increase of at least 14 percent for Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees. More
February 20, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today unveiled a new section of its web site dedicated to solving cold case murder investigations throughout the state. More
February 20, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday reported that a resident found a newborn female wrapped in a plastic bag at 11111 Grant Road. More
February 20, 2013 -- The City of Galveston celebrated the opening of Fire Station #4 at Scholes International Airport on Tuesday. More
February 19, 2013 -- Houston Independent School District police today arrested a man suspected of enticing a child and unlawful restraint at Austin High School on February 4, 2013. More
February 19, 2013 -- The Dickinson Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing adult. 25 year old Benjamin Earl Stanford, who was last seen at his residence in the 90 block Avenue L in Dickinson, Texas, on Monday, January 28, 2013. More
February 19, 2013 -- Longtime Harris County Attorney Mike Driscoll passed away in Houston early today. More
February 19, 2013 -- The City of Seabrook today announced that the cities Seabrook, Nassau Bay and Webster are receiving an Excellence in Emergency Management Award at the Sixth Annual Emergency Management Association of Texas Symposium. More
February 19, 2013 -- The City of Webster has announced that the League City Masonic Lodge will host a cornerstone dedication ceremony on February 27 at Webster's new fire station. More
February 19, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against Kevin Molina, the second suspect arrested in a fatal shooting that took place at 11939 Bissonnet on October 29, 2011. More
February 18, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that charges of aggravated assault against a public servant and felony evading arrest have been filed against a suspect in an incident that took place on Friday in the 1500 block of Washington Avenue. More
February 18, 2013 -- The City of Missouri City today announced that the city is implementing tiered fees to be billed to insurance providers in order to recuperate expenses for response to accidents. More
February 18, 2013 -- The City of Sugar Land on Friday announced that its red light camera program has resulted in reduced traffic accidents at intersections where the cameras were located. More
February 18, 2013 -- The City of Galveston will host a grand opening celebration for Fire Station No. 4 at Scholes International Airport on Tuesday. More
February 18, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that intoxicated manslaughter charges have been filed against Saul Diaz in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place on Sunday at 7400 East Interstate Highway 10. More
February 18, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that intoxicated manslaughter charges have been filed against Joaquin Alfredo Bastart Gomez in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place at 4000 North State Highway 6 on February 15. More
February 18, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Mario Rosalez-Perez, a 56-year-old man last seen on Saturday in the 17000 block of Red Oak Drive and FM 1960 West. More
February 17, 2013 -- Galveston police report the arrest of Harold Norwood, a person of interest in the January homicide of the owner of Panaderia Navarro Bakery, Juan Navarro. More
February 17, 2013 -- Law enforcement crews from Coast Guard Station South Padre Island intercepted two Mexican lanchas fishing illegally in U.S. waters, Friday. More
February 15, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Friday arrested Jermaine Neely and Sonia Rodriguez of Dickinson in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal drug sales. More
February 15, 2013 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today congratulated Katherine Cabaniss on her appointment as judge of the 248th Judicial District in Harris County. More
February 15, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today filed aggravated assault charges on a suspect involved in a shooting incident that took place at 8900 Hufsmith Kuykendahl Road on Thursday. More
February 15, 2013 -- The City of Sugar Land has announced that it will participate in the 2013 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up, which begins March 2. More
February 15, 2013 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts today announced that the city's courts and the Houston Police Department would be among more than 300 law enforcement jurisdictions in the state to participate in the 2013 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up. More
February 15, 2013 -- The Texas Public Safety Commission and the Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw on Thursday recognized the Combined DNA Index System database for its recent achievements. More
February 14, 2013 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady announced today that Judge Lonnie Cox of the 56th District Court has sentenced Whiskerville defendant Wydell Dixon to five years community supervision. More
February 14, 2013 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office today reported that its Fugitive and Special Investigations Units arrested Deondre J. Jenkins in Austin on felony human trafficking charges. More
February 14, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Dwayne Dede, one of two suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 16966 Northchase on December 24. More
February 14, 2013 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts will hold a news conference on Friday regarding the 2013 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up, which begins on March 2. More
February 14, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a second suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 11939 Bissonnet on October 29, 2011. More
February 14, 2013 -- Friendswood Police Department on Tuesday arrested and charged a suspect with possession of a controlled substance after finding illegal steroids in his car during a traffic stop. More
February 13, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today reported that two suspects have been arrested in the February 8 burglary of a house owned by Sugar Land Police Chief Doug Brinkley. More
February 13, 2013 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker reported to Houston City Council this morning on a plan to eliminate the backlog of untested sexual assault kits. More
February 13, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against Eric Sorto and Mauro Reyna in connection with the February 10 shooting of a man at 4775 Beechaven. More
February 13, 2013 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker today announced the details of a plan to eliminate the backlog of untested sexual assault kits at the city. More
February 13, 2013 -- The City of Friendswood on Tuesday announced that the city has been named as the 20th safest city in the country in 2013 based on research by firm Neighborhood Scout. More
February 12, 2013 -- Texas Senators Tommy Williams and John Whitmire have co-sponsored the Texas School District Security Act, which they say would give school districts an ability to raise revenue dedicated to crime prevention measures. More
February 12, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reminded those attending the 2013 NBA All-Star Game events in Houston to practice caution in avoiding thefts of their valuables. More
February 12, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is offering a $10,000 reward for the capture of Alberto Morales, a fugitive on the state's most wanted list who escaped custody while being transported through Texas. More
February 12, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old female that took place on February 5 in the 16600 block of Spring Cypress Road. More
February 12, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard today reported that the Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous is escorting the Carnival Triumph cruise ship, which is being towed by two tugboats, to Mobile, Alabama. More
February 11, 2013 -- The Harris County Law Library in downtown Houston will hold an Open House on February 26. More
February 11, 2013 -- The Humble Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for Rayden Dominguez, a two-month old last seen on Sunday. More
February 11, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that two suspects have been arrested in an incident that took place on February 8 at 11900 Taylor Crest. More
February 11, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that additional charges have been filed against Carlist Ray Brinkley, Jr. in connection with an incident that took place on February 2 at 614 West Greens Road. More
February 11, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that Demarcus Jarrell Moses has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man that took place on Saturday at 8915 Broadway. More
February 11, 2013 -- The Carnival cruise ship Triumph reported a fire in the aft engine room on Saturday, lost its main propulsion and is dead in the water approximately 136 miles north of Merida, Mexico. More
February 10, 2013 -- Galveston police report that they encountered resistance from unruly attendants when they cleared the Strand event area at 1 a.m. Sunday morning; seven people were arrested. More
February 09, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff’s Homicide Unit is seeking the public's assistance in locating two suspects in a fatal shooting at Café Chieu Tim located at 8244 Antoine in north Harris County. More w/photos
February 08, 2013 -- The Harris County Citizen Corps will host its 2013 Community Emergency Response Teams Rodeo Round-Up on Saturday at the Harris County Fire and Sheriff's Training Academy. More
February 08, 2013 -- The City of League City has been ranked in the seventh safest cities in Texas, and 68th safest city in the nation, according to a report by CQ Press. More
February 08, 2013 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts has extended its 2013 Amnesty program through February 16. More
February 07, 2013 -- Members of the Houston Fire Department Rescue Team safely rescued several citizens from a high rise elevator at 1400 Smith in downtown Houston about 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning. More
February 07, 2013 -- United States Representatives Blake Farenthold and Filemon Vela on Thursday sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta regarding three South Texas military bases. More
February 07, 2013 -- Patsy Pate of Houston has filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston and Officer Curtis W. Hampton for the Christmas 2011 death of Blake A. Pate. More
February 07, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department has released surveillance video of a suspect who stole money from a cash register at a gas station at 13233 Dairy Ashford Road on January 26. More
February 06, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges and charges of injury to a child against Lawrence Clinton Chambers in connection with the February 3 fatal stabbing of a woman and wounding of a child at 2847 Tidewater. More
February 06, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested Harvey L. Davis on murder charges in connection with the death of a woman on February 2 at 2415 Francis. More
February 06, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today announced that Sugar Land has been named the 20th safest city in the country, and second safest in Texas, in a city crime rankings report published by CQ Press. More
February 06, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that Jessie Blanco, a suspect sought in the murder of a woman on February 4, has been arrested. More
February 06, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Juan Alfredo Gandarilla, one of the states 10 most wanted sex offenders, has been taken into custody after being arrested in El Paso on Monday. More
February 06, 2013 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office today announced that federal authorities have arrested and charged former District Attorney Office Investigator Lonnie Blevins in connection with an investigation into allegations of misconduct. More
February 05, 2013 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has appointed Celena Cavazos Vinson of Pearland to serve as an Assistant County Attorney. More
February 05, 2013 -- Houston City Council Member Helena Brown complains that new requirements in an ordinance under consideration by the city council will do nothing to fight crime but will effectively shut-down the precious metals industry in Houston. More
February 05, 2013 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Fort Hood military base to improve wildfire response by allowing the agency and military officials to communicate and assist each other directly. More
February 05, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department on Monday announced that Carlist Ray Brinkley, Jr. has been arrested on felony theft and criminal mischief charges following an incident on February 2 involving the theft of a van. More
February 05, 2013 -- The Harris County Department of Education's Center for Safe and Secure Schools will host a training program on Wednesday and Thursday to help schools prepare for and respond to active shooter incidents. More
February 05, 2013 -- The Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network today announced that residents who use cell or Internet based phones must register to receive the network's alerting service. More
February 05, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Jessie Blanco, a suspect wanted on murder charges in connection with the death of a woman that occurred on Monday. More
February 04, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that Melton James Wilson has been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 5611 Greylog on February 2. More
February 04, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that two suspects have been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a man and wounding of two others at 7510 Shady Villa Lane on Sunday. More
February 04, 2013 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Friday announced that he has reappointed three members to the Commission on Jail Standards. More
February 04, 2013 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Friday announced that he has reappointed Debbie Unruh of Austin as independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. More
February 04, 2013 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has filed a lawsuit against Foxxy's Cabaret in Southwest Houston to require the club owners to takes steps to stop criminal activity from occurring at the club. More
February 04, 2013 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady on Friday announced that Joshua Wayne Hargraves has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after entering a guilty plea to two charges of aggravated sexual assault of a disabled person. More
February 03, 2013 -- A Coast Guard petty officer assigned to Maritime Safety and Security Team Galveston was honored last week for his superior service while deployed in support border security and overseas combat operations. More
February 03, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard was medically evacuated a man from a 435-foot tank ship Saturday evening, approximately 50 miles southeast of the Texas-Mexico border. More
February 01, 2013 -- Houston Independent School District today issued a statement regarding an employee arrested at Fondren Middle School for possessing a firearm. More
February 01, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that a reward for information leading to the capture of John Michael Enard has been increased to $13,000. More
February 01, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that a $7,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of Antwain Alexander, one of the state's most wanted fugitives. More
February 01, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department has released surveillance photos of a suspect in the fatal shooting of one man and wounding of three others at 39339 Tolnay on January 26. More
January 31, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the department's new Driver License Mega Center in Fort Worth. More
January 31, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released a surveillance video of a suspect wanted in at least five robberies of convenience stores in northwest Houston since November. More
January 31, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department has released a surveillance video of a male suspect wanted in connection with using a stolen credit card at a store on November 12. More
January 31, 2013 -- The Houston Fire Department will host an open house on Saturday for recruiting of firefighters. More
January 31, 2013 -- Military Judge Colonel Tara Osborn has scheduled a pre-trial hearing date for February 27 in the court martial of Major Nidal M. Hasan, suspect in the shootings that took place at Fort Hood. More
January 30, 2013 -- The Galveston Police Department has obtained a warrant for the arrest of Harold Norwood as a person of interest in the death of a bakery owner on January 26. More
January 30, 2013 -- United States Congressman Michael McCaul, chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, hosted a briefing on ”Future Security Concerns at Port of Houston” in the executive offices of the port this morning. More
January 29, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office recently hosted a School Safety Town Hall Meeting at San Jacinto College North. More
January 29, 2013 -- The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office will work with area law enforcement agencies to enforce a No Refusal program during Mardi Gras on February 1 through 3 and 8 through 10. More
January 29, 2013 -- The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Parole Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has jointly published a new edition of a book answering questions regarding parole eligibility and supervision. More
January 28, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested in the burglary of a business at 6247 Willow Bend Boulevard that took place on Saturday. More
January 28, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department on Friday arrested Karim Bassam Nabulsi on felony racing charges following a fatal traffic accident involving another driver he was racing in the 13300 block of Briar Forest Drive. More
January 28, 2013 -- The Galveston Police Department today issued a report on a homicide that took place on January 26. More
January 25, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department on Thursday arrested a suspect in the October 10 robbery and stabbing of a man at 2714 Smith Street. More
January 25, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today reported that a deputy involved shooting took place at 15135 North Freeway, which resulted in the death of a suspect at the scene. More
January 25, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that Trey Foster, a second suspect in the shootings that took place on Tuesday at the Lone Star College North Harris campus, has been arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. More
January 24, 2013 -- The Friendswood Police Department has released the 2012 Annual Crime Report. More
January 24, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department will hold the Police and Clergy Alliance Town Hall Meeting on Saturday at Lakewood Church. More
January 24, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a recent robbery at the Bombay Game Room in Santa Fe. More
January 23, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today released pictures and surveillance video footage of a suspect wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a convenience store on January 21. More
January 23, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department on Tuesday announced that a suspect has been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 7105 Darien on January 21. More
January 23, 2013 -- Houston City Council today voted 16-1, with Helena Brown opposed, to approve an agreement between the City of Houston and the Houston Downtown Management District to provide funding for a special assistant to the mayor for Homeless Initiatives. More
January 22, 2013 -- UPDATE: Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators are analyzing physical evidence and plan to question two men who are “persons of interest” in today’s shooting at the North Harris campus of Lone Star College, in which three people were wounded by gunfire. More
January 22, 2013 -- The Galveston Police Department has indefinitely suspended Officer Brandon Nelson without pay for suspicion of violating several GPD rules and regulations. More
January 22, 2013 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said that the shooting incident at the Lone Star College North Harris Campus is an example of the critical importance of school safety plans and emergency drills in all schools. More
January 22, 2013 -- Texas State Senator Tommy Williams today joined State Senator John Whitmire and State Representative Dan Huberty to announce their intention to file the proposed "Texas School District Security Act", legislation to "enhance safety for students and school personnel". More
January 22, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges of driving while intoxicated against a suspect involved in a fatal traffic accident at 1500 Blalock on Sunday. More
January 22, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse of a child following a joint investigation by the department and the Houston-Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. More
January 22, 2013 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts today launched its 2013 Amnesty Program, offering those with delinquent court matters the opportunity to resolve their cases at a discounted rate. More
January 21, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard today reported that the crew of a fishing boat rescued four people from a boat sinking approximately 100 miles southeast of Galveston. More
January 19, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added John Michael Enard, 58, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list, and a $3,000 cash reward is now offered for information leading to his capture. More w/Photo
January 18, 2013 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady on Friday announced that a jury has convicted Cynthia Walker of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Indecency with a Child in the 405th District Court. More
January 18, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard on Thursday dedicated a new, hurricane resistant station at Sabine Pass. More
January 18, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Driver License "Mega Center" in Leon Valley, Texas, which will open on Tuesday. More
January 17, 2013 -- Jason Randolph Bush of Houston was arrested on Wednesday for child pornography possession. More
January 17, 2013 -- The Dickinson Police Department on Wednesday arrested a male suspect on charges of violating sex offender registration laws and for felony possession of marijuana. More
January 16, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that murder charges have been filed against Craig Demetrius Porter, suspect in the 2002 death of Cherita Thurman. More
January 16, 2013 -- San Jacinto College will host Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and the Harris County Sheriff's Office on January 24 at its North campus for a town hall meeting to discuss school safety. More
January 15, 2013 -- The City of Galveston Police Department will participate in the Special Olympics Texas 2nd Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday at Stewart Beach. More
January 15, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that it will begin handling AMBER Alert functions previously performed by BeyondMissing.com, which includes an email notification system. More
January 15, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man at 9677 Bissonnet on January 1. More
January 15, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that Nesha Kraidieh has been arrested on murder charges following the fatal shooting of her 19-year-old son, Phillip Vanshawn Apostolo, on Monday. More
January 15, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today released a sketch of a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man in the 5000 block of La Branch on December 31. More
January 14, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that charges of intoxicated manslaughter have been filed against a suspect arrested in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place on Saturday at 1900 Tidwell. More
January 14, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a man and wounding of a woman at 15707 U.S. Highway 59 on Saturday. More
January 14, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy class. More
January 14, 2013 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service has announced that a group of its emergency responders will return home on Wednesday from assisting in the response to Hurricane Sandy in New York. More
January 13, 2013 -- Lighthouse Charity Team cooked and served a spaghetti dinner at the Elks Lodge in Galveston on Friday to raise funds for Jamaica Beach Police Chief Andy McLane who is battling cancer. More
January 12, 2013 -- The State of Texas will join the nation in observing National AMBER Alert Awareness Day on Sunday. More
January 12, 2013 -- Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst on Friday released a statement regarding school safety. More
January 11, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that two of the state's most wanted sex offenders have been arrested this week. More
January 11, 2013 -- The Friendswood Police Department on Thursday arrested a woman on charges of intoxicated assault following her involvement in a car accident in the 800 block of Sunset Drive. More
January 10, 2013 -- The Sugar Land Police Department has released a surveillance video of three suspects involved in burglaries of two businesses on January 5. More
January 10, 2013 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has declared January as Crime Stoppers Month in the state. More
January 10, 2013 -- The City of Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department will receive the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Decal on January 14 for the "Chief Randal J. Zimmer" Fire Boat. More
January 09, 2013 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service on Tuesday announced that employees with the forest service were honored during the Texas A&M AgriLife Conference in College Station. More
January 09, 2013 -- The Kemah Police Department has announced that it will host a new Citizens Police Academy Class February 5 through April 30. More
January 09, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that two suspects have been arrested on capital murder charges in connection with the October 20 fatal shooting of Armando Castro. More
January 09, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has changed its false alarm fees. More
January 09, 2013 -- The City of Galveston has been recognized as a StormReady Community. More
January 08, 2013 -- Two managers at the Galveston Kroger Supermarket on Seawall Boulevard assisted police in the capture of a violent felony suspect. More
January 08, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard today rescued a stranded surfer who was pulled out to sea near the entrance to the South Padre Island jetties. More
January 08, 2013 -- Houston Police Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr. and Houston Mayor Annise Parker will welcome new officers to the department at a cadet graduation ceremony tonight. More
January 08, 2013 -- The Friendswood Police Department has released the Activity Report for January 1 through 7. More
January 08, 2013 -- The City of Dickinson has provided an update of a child abduction/sexual assault that took place on January 3 in the 3900 block of Cinnamon Cove Street. More
January 07, 2013 -- Houston police arrested two people this morning during a protest against the Keystone XL pipeline. More
January 07, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that three suspects have been arrested on capital murder charges in connection with the January 2 fatal shooting of a woman in the 6400 block of York Meadows. More
January 07, 2013 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service on Saturday recognized several Houston-area residents who have been deployed to New York to assist in recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. More
January 07, 2013 -- Galveston County Sheriff’s investigators report that they’ve safely recovered a woman missing from her home in Santa Fe since late Friday. More
January 05, 2013 -- Galveston County Sheriff’s deputies have launched a search for a missing Santa Fe area woman. More
January 04, 2013 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking the public's assistance in locating next of kin for three deceased individuals. More
January 04, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a game room robbery that took place in Algoa on Thursday. More
January 04, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department has filed chages of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against Ulessia Procter in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend while at a friend's apartment at 6425 Bankside on Thursday. More
January 04, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating Henry Dorsey, who is wanted for murder in connection with the December 9 shooting at a club in north Harris County. More
January 04, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department has released a surveillance video of the shooting of a man that took place at 7433 Bissonnet on December 8. More
January 04, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has provided a report of its holiday Driving While Intoxicated arrests. More
January 03, 2013 -- The Dickinson Police Department is investigating the attempted abduction of a 12-year old girl. More
January 03, 2013 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that the reward for information leading to the arrest of Jesus Alberto Villegas has been increased to $17,500. More
January 03, 2013 -- The Friendswood Police Department has issued a response to a news report concerning the use of excessive force in an incident involving a 16-year-old female subject on December 29. More
January 03, 2013 -- TEXSAR Search and Rescue today announced that it is establishing a new chapter and response team in Galveston County. More
January 03, 2013 -- The Houston Fire Department will host a civil service exam for non-certified firefighter trainees in March. More
January 03, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the death of a woman who passed away on a passenger plane shortly after it landed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Wednesday. More
January 02, 2013 -- Incoming Galveston County Sheriff Henry Trochesset today announced a host of command and supervisory changes, including the appointment of former beach patrol director Vic Maceo as chief deputy of administration. More
January 02, 2013 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that three suspects have been arrested on capital murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Joshua Wood on December 21. More
January 02, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of two women in an apparent murder-suicide that took place at 8706 Wiggins on January 1. More
January 02, 2013 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 9677 Bissonnet that took place on January 1. More
January 02, 2013 -- The Friendswood Police Department has released a report on criminal activity for December 21-30. More
December 31, 2012 -- Investigators in the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division have released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 6302 Martin Luther King Boulevard about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday More w/Video
December 31, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man that took place on December 30 at 6302 Martin Luther King Boulevard. More
December 31, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department has opened registration for its 31st Citizens Police Academy. More
December 31, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has released the identity of a man who died after a physical confrontation with deputies, who then fired on the man. More
December 28, 2012 -- Galveston County Sheriff’s warrant investigators today arrested a wanted sex offender after a brief struggle at an area motel. More
December 28, 2012 -- Galveston County Sheriff’s deputies report that they caught a father-and-son theft team after witnesses spotted them stealing copper wire. More
December 28, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today arrested five suspects in connection with an attempted burglary at a business in the 1500 block of Aldine Mail Road. More
December 28, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that 21 drunk drivers were arrested during the Christmas holiday weekend, with six being third-time offenders. More
December 28, 2012 -- Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos today issued a message to those celebrating the new year to enjoy celebrations safely and not to drive drunk. More
December 28, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that capital murder charges have been filed against Curtis James Adams in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend and her daughter on December 24. More
December 27, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect involved in an incident on Wednesday in which the suspect drove his vehicle at an officer, who then discharged his duty weapon, injuring the suspect. More
December 26, 2012 -- United States Coast Guard personnel were joined by other federal agencies on Christmas Eve to remove more than 85 pounds of cocaine from a ship off the Galveston coast. More
December 26, 2012 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady announced today that his office will work with area law enforcement agencies to enforce a No Refusal program from Monday December 31 through Tuesday January 1. More
December 26, 2012 -- Investigators in the Houston Police Department Robbery Division have released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in the robbery of a business at 4010 Synott about 11 p.m. on November 12. More w/Video
December 26, 2012 -- Charges have been filed against a 21 year old man who police say fatally shot an on-duty Bellaire police officer and a male citizen at 5625 Bellaire Boulevard on Christmas Eve More
December 23, 2012 -- Two crewmembers of a tankship in the Galveston Fairway Anchorage were medevaced by a Coast Guard boat crew after the crewmembers had a chemical exposure. More
December 23, 2012 -- Following the recent closure of New Horizon Family Center in Baytown, executive directors of four Houston area agencies along with the Texas Council on Family Violence are coordinating efforts to serve individuals and families who experience domestic violence or sexual assault. More
December 21, 2012 -- Mayor Annise Parker today announced Judge William Burke of the 189th District Court of Harris County has mandated the Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund Board to provide and disclose information requested by the independent actuary retained by the City of Houston. More
December 21, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today granted clemency to 14 inmates arrested on various charges. More
December 21, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released composite sketches of two of three suspects wanted in an incident involving a home invasion where the suspects impersonated police officers wearing raid gear at 6526 Richwood on Decemeber 9. More
December 21, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department urges citizens to use safety when using heating devices. More
December 21, 2012 -- Houston police report that the shooting death of an armed home invader by the resident on Wednesday will be referred to a grand jury without charges. More
December 20, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released a surveillance video of several suspects wanted in connection with the robbery of a business at 5300 East Interstate Highway 10 on December 12. More
December 20, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that a suspect has been arrested, with murder charges pending, in connection with the shooting of a woman at 7703 Las Brisas Drive early this morning. More
December 20, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has arrested Yusef Villanueva for the murder of Juan Reyna on December 11 at 19435 Leafwood. More
December 19, 2012 -- Houston Independent School District police today arrested a student who was found in possession of a loaded handgun at Sterling High School. More
December 19, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today held a graduation ceremony for the commissioning of 74 new Highway Patrol troopers. More
December 19, 2012 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County today announced that it is investigating a fatal bus accident that took place on the service road of Interstate Highway 45 north of Howard on Tuesday. More
December 19, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that it will host a special Christmas visitation for select female inmates with their children on Thursday. More
December 19, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today released a surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection with the robbery and stabbing of a man at 2714 Smith Street on October 10. More
December 19, 2012 -- Galveston County Sheriff Freddie Poor was honored with a retirement reception on Friday in the Jury Assembly Room of the Galveston County Criminal Justice Center on Friday. More
December 19, 2012 -- David Houston Sartin of Anahuac has been sentenced to federal prison for his murder-for-hire scheme in the Eastern District of Texas. More
December 18, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on murder charges in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place on December 14 at 6700 South Loop East. More
December 18, 2012 -- Colonel Tara Osborn, new military judge in the case of the United States vs. Major Nidal M. Hasan court martial, today held a pre-trial hearing to update her on the current status of the case. More
December 18, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Monday arrested a male suspect on assault charges after he was reported striking a woman at their apartment in the 16700 block of Kuykendahl. More
December 18, 2012 -- The Houston-Galveston Area Council today announced the formation of a regional DWI Task Force for its 13-county service area. More
December 18, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and the Galveston County Citizens’ Sheriff’s Academy Alumni Association celebrated the arrival of “Deputy Claus” with gifts for needy children on Saturday. More
December 18, 2012 -- Alvin Community College recently held its graduation ceremony for the 95th and 96th Law Enforcement Academies. More
December 18, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department has released its Activity Report for December 10 through 17. More
December 17, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard today announced that more than 150 red snappers seized in an illegal fishing bust in southern Texas on Saturday will be used to feed sea turtles. More
December 17, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man at 702 Redondo on December 16. More
December 15, 2012 -- A Coast Guard aircrew on Friday rescued a man when his boat ran aground seven miles southeast of Port Arthur. More
December 15, 2012 -- Hector A. Pena of Texas City has been indicted by a grand jury for manslaughter. More
December 15, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Friday called on state school districts to review their emergency operation plans. More
December 14, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston today rescued a man after his boat ran aground approximately seven miles southeast of Port Arthur. More
December 14, 2012 -- The City of Galveston today reported that the body of a man who jumped from the Galveston Causeway on December 6 has been recovered in Galveston Bay. More
December 14, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that a $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of Charles Leon Carr, a fugitive on the state's most wanted sex offenders list. More
December 14, 2012 -- Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady on Thursday announced that Lethaniel McCarter has been convicted and sentenced to 35 years of prison on charges of Aggravated Robbery of the Elderly. More
December 14, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today issued a statement regarding a shooting incident at an elementary school in Connecticut. More
December 14, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that it will increase patrols from December 21 through January 1 in locations that are at high risk for intoxicated drivers. More
December 14, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today announced that he has filed a lawsuit against Club La Cave, an after-hours club in northwest Harris County, requiring the club to act to prevent illegal activity. More
December 14, 2012 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today released a statement in response to a shooting reported at an elementary school in Newton, Connecticut. More
December 14, 2012 -- Houston Independent School District today released a statement regarding campus security in response to a reported shooting at an elementary school in Newton, Connecticut. More
December 14, 2012 -- The Texas A&M University Police Department on Thursday announced that two suspects have been arrested in connection with several burglaries that took place in several Corps of Cadet residence halls. More
December 14, 2012 -- Houston Fire Department firefighters made multiple rescues using facility stair-chairs in the assisted living apartments at 75 Lyerly on Thursday. More
December 13, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Driver License Mega Center in Spring, one of six planned for the state. More
December 13, 2012 -- League City City Council on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Michael Kramm as chief of police. More
December 13, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Museum today celebrated its 30th anniversary with an open house. More
December 13, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that capital murder charges have been filed against two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 13126 Joliet on December 7. More
December 13, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department is investigating the death of a woman in a motorized scooter in an accident that took place on Wednesday at 53rd and Broadway. More
December 13, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place on Tuesday in the 4400 block of State Highway 146 in Bacliff. More
December 13, 2012 -- The Galveston Fire Department reminds residents of winter fire safety guidelines after a house fire on Monday at 2411 Avenue P 1/2. More
December 12, 2012 -- The Fort Hood Public Affairs Office today announced that a pre-trial hearing date has been scheduled for December 18 regarding the case of Major Nidal M. Hasan, suspect in the shootings at Fort Hood in 2009. More
December 12, 2012 -- Sugar Land Police Department is seeking a male suspect in connection with the robbery of Keemat Grocers at 2464 Settlers Way Boulevard on December 8. More
December 12, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that its Combined DNA Index System Program has reached its 10,000th offender "cold hit", an unexpected DNA match that helps solve open cases. More
December 12, 2012 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and coaches at the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, and the University of Houston have partnered with Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas for the "One with Courage" campaign. More
December 12, 2012 -- The Sleep and Anxiety Center for Kids at the University of Houston is seeking participants for a pilot study examining the impact of military deployment on families. More
December 11, 2012 -- Galveston Police Captain Jeff Heyse has graduated from the Certified Public Manager Course administered by the William P. Hobby School for Public Service at Texas State University. More
December 11, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two persons of interest in the murder of a man that took place at a northwest Harris County night club on December 9. More
December 11, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that its 10 Most Wanted Program set new records in 2012 in total apprehensions, gang member apprehensions, sex offender apprehensions, and total rewards paid by the Texas Crime Stoppers Program. More
December 11, 2012 -- The Texas Public Safety Commission and the Texas Department of Public Safety on Monday honored several individuals during a meeting in Austin. More
December 11, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has made appointments to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. More
December 11, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department urges citizens to use safety when using heating devices. More
December 11, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department has released its Activity Report for December 1 through 9. More
December 10, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office today announced that charges of tampering with evidence and theft by a public servant have been filed against a former sergeant with the Nassau Bay Police Department. More
December 10, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Herbert Hays, an 86-year-old last seen on Sunday. More
December 10, 2012 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston today announced that the university's police department has received accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. More
December 10, 2012 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady on Friday announced that Wesley Ross Collier has been convicted on charges of third degree felony theft in connection with a stolen boat. More
December 10, 2012 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady on Friday announced that Mario Guadalupe Meza has been convicted on charges of arson related to a fire started at a League City home on January 25, 2011. More
December 07, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today issued a report regarding a deputy-involved shooting that took place on Thursday in the 10400 block of the North Freeway. More
December 07, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has reported that the remains found at 6303 Cullen on September 17 have been identified as those of Natasha Hollins. More
December 06, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Wilbert Cooper, a 70-year-old male last seen in the 4500 block of Charriton in Houston. More
December 06, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department is offering free visual smoke detectors for citizens who are deaf or hard of hearing. More
December 06, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that its Interdiction for the Protection of Children program has provided training that has assisted in 20 criminal arrests and recovery of 62 missing or exploited children since 2010. More
December 06, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will deliver toys tot he Children's Assessment Center on Friday. More
December 06, 2012 -- AccuWeather.com has posted a report on the National Hurricane Center’s reasons for the non-issuance of hurricane warnings north of North Carolina for Hurricane Sandy in October. More
December 05, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Lloyd Lester Gibson, III, a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, has been arrested in Austin. More
December 05, 2012 -- The City of Galveston is conducting a test of its One Call Reaches All Emergency Certification System today. More
December 04, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that charges have been upgraded from aggravated assault to murder against a suspect who was arrested in the shooting of a man at 11750 Katy Freeway on November 30. More
December 04, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today announced that two suspects have been arrested in connection with a pepper spray attack in a Target parking lot that took place on November 12. More
December 03, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Transportation has announced that one outside lane of IH 610 West Loop northbound at US 59 Southwest Freeway has been closed; and at 8 p.m. the US 59 Southwest Freeway northbound connector ramp to IH 610 West Loop northbound will also be closed so construction crews can perform welding activities to repair the damage to the bridge beam caused by an oversized 18-wheeler. More
December 03, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that the reward for information leading to the arrest of Jimmy Ray McMillan, a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, has been increased to $13,000. More
December 03, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that its Reserve Command deputies arrested 16 individuals during the weekend through a warrant roundup program targeting suspects with felony arrest warrants issued in their name. More
December 03, 2012 -- The Pasadena Police Auto Crimes Unit recently provided free Vehicle Identification Number etching for employee vehicles at San Jacinto College. More
December 03, 2012 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service will host a free tree giveaway on December 8 for residents in Grimes, Montgomery and Waller counties affected by last year's drought and wildfires. More
November 30, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard and the United States Navy today unloaded 3,060 pounds of cocaine and 3,767 pounds of marijuana at Naval Station Mayport, Florida that was seized while on a recent deployment. More
November 30, 2012 -- Galveston area police and fire departments will host the fourth annual "Battle of the Badges" on December 8, with proceeds benefiting the Galveston County Boys and Girls Club and Shriner's Hospital for Children. More
November 30, 2012 -- A Harris County Sheriff's Deputy was involved in a shooting on Thursday at 21600 Oakcreek Court. More
November 29, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of John S. Martinez on October 13 at 7055 Ashburn. More
November 29, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released sketches of three suspects wanted in connection with several robberies of AT&T employees in the Acres Homes area. More
November 29, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and a man, as well as wounding another male subject at 1107 Neyland on Wednesday. More
November 29, 2012 -- Jesse Andrew Burton of Houston has been arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Possession of Controlled Substances. More
November 29, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has released a statement regarding United States Senator John Cornyn's amendment to the Defense Authorization bill. More
November 28, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today commissioned a new patrol vessel in honor of Trooper Scott Burns, who was killed in the line of duty in Marion County in 2008. More
November 28, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department will host its 31st Citizens Police Academy class beginning January 21 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. More
November 28, 2012 -- UPDATE: The Harris County Sheriff's Office reports that Marvin Swarsbrick, 82, who was reported missing has been located and is safe. More
November 27, 2012 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking the public's assistance in locating next of kin for several deceased individuals. More
November 27, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department will host an event kicking off its Annual Operation Stocking Stuffer Toy Drive on Tuesday at Fire Station 37. More
November 26, 2012 -- The Village of Tiki Island last week honored former mayor Charlie Everts with the unveiling of a plaque designating the new public safety building the Charles Everts Public Safety Building. More
November 26, 2012 -- Five firefighters and a civilian bystander were injured and another man was killed while responding to a possible heart attack call this morning More
November 25, 2012 -- Coast Guard crews, along with the help of the good Samaritan fishing vessel, Miss Joanna, rescued the crew of the fishing vessel Jessica Ann after the vessel began taking on water, nearly 10 miles east of South Padre Island in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday. More
November 23, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit is seeking the public's help on the 18th anniversary of a murder of Jack Pierce in north Harris County. More
November 22, 2012 -- The City of Sugar Land Public Safety Dispatch Center has been named a 9-1-1 Call Center Partner by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. More
November 22, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department is seeking a person of interest regarding a fire that took place on Wednesday at 3947 Arlington Square. More
November 21, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard and American Red Cross will pair 190 Coast Guard recruits from its training center in Cape May, New Jersey with families in South Jersey on Thursday as part of Operation Fireside, an effort to allow recruits to celebrate the holiday with a host family while training. More
November 21, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department today captured a coyote suspected of killing multiple pets in Galveston. More
November 21, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday arrested two suspects and confiscated almost 960 pounds of marijuana after responding to a complaint of men unloading items from an 18-wheeler at a residence. More
November 21, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Tuesday medevaced a man suffering from seizures from a oil tanker 50 miles southeast of Galveston. More
November 21, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department urges the public to exercise shopping safety this Black Friday. More
November 20, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today arrested four suspects and are searching for a fifth after responding to a burglary in progress in the 19300 block of Lazy Valley in west Harris County. More
November 20, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 9677 Plainfield on November 18. More
November 20, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office today announced that Jessica Tata has been sentenced to 80 years in prison and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine on charges associated with a fatal fire that took place at a daycare Tata owned. More
November 20, 2012 -- The Galveston County District Attorney's Office today announced that Hector Gonzalez, a former Houston police officer and special investigator for Child Protective Services, has been sentenced to four years probation on charges of tampering with a governmental record. More
November 20, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today advised drivers to plan ahead before traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. More
November 20, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying additional victims of Neil Mukherjee, a suspect arrested on capital murder charges associated with the fatal shooting of a woman at 8520 Pitner on November 8. More
November 20, 2012 -- Texas Forest Service is administering United States Forest Service Community Fire Protection Grant funding. More
November 19, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced the hiring of seven new deputies. More
November 19, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed attempted capital murder charges against a suspect who fired shots at a police officer at 6910 Old North Belt on Sunday. More
November 19, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on intoxicated manslaughter charges in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place on Sunday at 10100 North Freeway. More
November 19, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Friday announced that five new canine teams have graduated from training and will be stationed throughout the state to assist in drug detection. More
November 17, 2012 -- Deputies from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office storefronts and members of the HCSO’s Citizen Police Alumni will be conducting their annual Operation Food Basket giveaway today, More
November 17, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has released a statement regarding Constable Trevino. More
November 17, 2012 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Friday released a statement regarding the train accident in Midland on Thursday. More
November 17, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Friday announced that a 15-person Incident Management Team has been deployed to New York City to support its continued recovery efforts after Hurricane Sandy. More
November 16, 2012 -- A Galveston County jury has convicted Jacques Quinn of the felony offense of Assault Causing Bodily Injury—Family Violence and assessed the maximum punishment allowed under the law. More
November 16, 2012 -- Coast Guard crews are searching for two missing crew members following a platform explosion approximately 20 miles southeast of Grand Isle, Louisiana Friday morning. More
November 16, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office today announced that Harris County Constable Victor Trevino, Jr. has been indicted on four charges, including misapplication of fiduciary property, abuse of official capacity, and two charges of tampering with government records. More
November 16, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested in the November 8 fatal shooting of a woman at 8520 Pitner. More
November 16, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating or identifying the owner of a car involved in the murder of a man last week in northwest Harris County. More
November 16, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Communications Division has received recertification from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. More
November 15, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department has released a sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with the assault of a woman at the intersection of 41st and Avenue T on October 21. More
November 15, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today provided tips on safely using fire places and other heating devices to stay warm following a fire caused by a fireplace in the 5000 block of Longmont. More
November 15, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today provided tips to prevent auto theft and burglary while shopping during the holiday season. More
November 15, 2012 -- United States Congressman Ron Paul has announced the Class of 2017 military service academy nominees from his congressional district. More
November 14, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released additional photos of a male suspect wanted for questioning in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman at 8520 Pitner on November 8. More
November 14, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department on Tuesday arrested three suspects on burglary charges in connection with a break-in at a residence in the 1100 block of Middlecreek. More
November 14, 2012 -- The Texas Veterans Commission will host the "Beating the VA Backlog" event on Saturday at the Sheraton Brookhollow in Houston. More
November 14, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department urges citizens to use safety when using heating devices. More
November 14, 2012 -- A New Orleans based United States Coast Guard anti-terrorism team will return home on Wednesday from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba after a six-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. More
November 14, 2012 -- Lawrence Reed of La Marque has been convicted by a Galveston County jury of felony deadly conduct and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. More
November 13, 2012 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady today announced the felony conviction of James Raymond Dahl, a former Galveston County Parks Department employee who pled guilty to the felony offense of criminal mischief in connection with a fuel theft investigation. More
November 13, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard Violent Offenders & Fugitive Task Force has arrested a United States Marine, who is currently in the Harris County Jail. More
November 13, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on capital murder charges in the death of two people who were found in a house that had caught fire at 8118 Dover on November 8. More
November 13, 2012 -- Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Harris County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in the fatal shooting of Coty Beavers, who was discovered dead in his apartment on Monday. More
November 13, 2012 -- The Missouri City Police Department will host its fourth annual Operation Thanksgiving - "Stuff the Squad Car!" event on Saturday. More
November 12, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Lloyd Lester Gibson, III, who is on the state's top ten most wanted sex offender list. More
November 12, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Shaiquez Bradford, a 17 year old male who was last seen in the 18200 block of Chisolm Trail in Houston. More
November 11, 2012 -- Coast Guard Station South Padre Island crews rescued a man from his sinking 15-foot jon boat Saturday afternoon approximately 4 miles north of the Queen Isabella Causeway. More w/Video
November 10, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard reports that pollution assessments are continuing in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. More w/photos
November 10, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released a surveillance video and photos in the investigation of the fatal shooting of Vanessa Rodriguez on Thursday at 8520 Pitner. More
November 10, 2012 -- The City of Houston recently partnered with several organizations to develop a plan to find homes, social services, and jobs for homeless military veterans. More
November 09, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit has solved its 16th homicide with the arrest of suspects in the 2001 shooting death of Aaron Wade Otto. More
November 09, 2012 -- The Galveston County District Attorney's Office on Thursday announced that a jury has convicted Justin Galvan on charges of Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Assault. More
November 09, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has presented the Purple Heart to Ricardo Palacios III. More
November 09, 2012 -- A Galveston County jury has convicted Michael Coslett of Burglary of a Habitation. More
November 08, 2012 -- Former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff was the featured speaker today at the Houston Ship Channel Security District luncheon. More
November 08, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 6013 Schroeder on Wednesday. More
November 08, 2012 -- The Fort Hood Public Affairs Office today announced that counsel for Major Nidal Hasan, who is on trial in military court in relation to shootings that took place at Fort Hood in 2009, has filed appeals seeking to overturn a previous decision by the court ordering the removal of Hasan's beard. More
November 08, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will offer free shredding of unwanted personal documents on Saturday at the Cypresswood Substation in Spring. More
November 08, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department is investigating the case of a man who was found severely burned and is now suspected of causing a mysterious fire in a building at 3303 Travis on Monday. More
November 07, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas on Monday announced that Pamela Leggett, of Anahuac, Texas, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of conspiracy to illegally make and possess unregistered firearms, including bombs. More
November 06, 2012 -- The crew of a Coast Guard Guardian jet was targeted by a laser while flying off Portland, Texas, during a critical phase on an instrument approach into Corpus Christi International Airport on Monday. More
November 06, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect involved in a fatal traffic accident that took place on Monday in the 2200 block of West Tidwell. More
November 06, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is currently looking for a man who used a stolen credit card at several locations in Fort Bend County on October 12. More
November 06, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department has released the Activity Report for the week of October 29 through November 4. More
November 06, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department has arrested Tadrick Bernard Goodman in connection with a house fire that occurred on November 3 at 8611 Candy in southeast Houston. More
November 05, 2012 -- Public officials last week turned out for the ribbon cutting for the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. More
November 05, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect in a fatal hit and run accident that took place on October 28 in West Harris County. More
November 05, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today provided a report regarding the fatal shooting of an armed suspect by police officers on Sunday at 12810 Ashford Pine Drive. More
November 05, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that officers with the Westside Patrol Tactical Unit are being credited with assisting in the arrest of three suspects believed responsible for committing at least nine robberies of citizens in a nine-day period. More
November 03, 2012 -- A pregnant woman was medevaced by a Coast Guard helicopter crew from the Disney Magic cruise ship, 180 miles of the Galveston coast early Saturday morning. More w/Video
November 03, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has announced a new website and application that allows the public to assist in locating missing persons. More
November 03, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department urges citizens to remember to "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" this weekend. More
November 02, 2012 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker today announced a $3 million settlement has been reached in litigation between the city and George Rodriguez, who served 17 years in prison for a rape and kidnapping he did not commit, based on a misinterpretation of tests at the city's Crime Lab. More
November 02, 2012 -- Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw today issued a statement of his confidence in the Hidalgo County Attorney's Office and a grand jury to conduct a complete and thorough review of an officer-involved shooting that took place on October 25 in Hidalgo County. More
November 02, 2012 -- The League City Police Department responded to a fatal traffic accident today in the 2500 block of Interstate Highway 45. More
November 02, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today reported that a patrol unit was struck by a teenage driver suspected of driving while intoxicated at the 6000 block of North Highway 6 this morning, resulting in minor injuries to one deputy. More
November 02, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today accepted an award for Excellence in Criminal Investigations from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. More
November 02, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Thursday received a donation of "Bags of Hope" from Force 4 Compassion to provide victims of human trafficking with clothing and toiletries. More
November 02, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Thursday in Austin presented the Purple Heart to Texas Army National Guardsman Staff Sergeant Patrick Rogers. More
November 01, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan announced that his office has obtained an injunction against key members of the Crips and the Bloods gangs, ordering them to stay away from an area around Eleanor Tinsley Elementary School and Albury Head Start Day Care Center in southwest Houston. More
November 01, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that the reward for information leading to the arrest of Josue M. Reyna, a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, has been increased to $17,500. More
November 01, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that took place this morning in the 13600 block of Beechnut. More
November 01, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has released a sketch of a suspect in connection with the kidnapping of a five-year-old girl at 7100 North Gessner on Tuesday. More
November 01, 2012 -- A hearing in the lawsuit filed by the Harris County Attorney's Office against key members of the Crips and the Bloods gangs will be held on Thursday in the 164th District Court in Houston. More
October 31, 2012 -- Alvin Community College spotlights its drug and alcohol awareness program. More
October 31, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and Force 4 Compassion, a group seeking to eradicate human trafficking, will host a news conference on Thursday for the office to accept a donation from the organization. More
October 31, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today filed a lawsuit against a Baytown game room he said has been cited repeatedly for gambling violations and other crimes. More
October 31, 2012 -- The City of Sugar Land is hosting a new Online Town Hall to gather public feedback regarding the Sugar Land Police Department's Crime Prevention Camera Program. More
October 30, 2012 -- The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office has announced that a No-Refusal Lone Star Rally Weekend will take place from Thursday through Sunday. More
October 30, 2012 -- Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today released another video in the "Texas Traffic" series regarding drug and human smuggling at the state's border. More
October 30, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department will host community trick-or-treat locations at its Sunnyside and Telephone Road storefronts on Wednesday. More
October 30, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today announced that Babes-North has been closed after his office filed suit against the bar claiming it was a front for prostitution and drugs. More
October 29, 2012 -- Students at the San Jacinto College South Campus recently participated in National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. More
October 29, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department has arrested one suspect and is searching for another in connection with the October 21 burglary of a restaurant on Avenue J. More
October 29, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department on Sunday arrested a man on murder charges for the murder of his girlfriend at 3002 69th Street. More
October 29, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office recently arrested 10 suspects during a reverse prostitution sting that targeted online solicitation of prostitutes. More
October 29, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department's Juvenile Sex Offender Registration Unit is performing checks of sex offenders on probation and parole to ensure they are in compliance with their registration requirements in anticipation of Halloween. More
October 29, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today held a ribbon cutting ceremony in Pflugerville for the first of six new Driver License Mega Centers to open at various locations in the state. More
October 29, 2012 -- The Laura Recovery Center is sponsoring a four-day radKIDS instructor training session today through November 1 at the Friendswood Independent School District Old Junior High Building. More
October 27, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has charged Joseph Michael Payne with the 2009 murder of Trang Michelle Van at the 10100 block of Lazy Lagoon. More
October 27, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department urges citizens to use safety when using heating devices. More
October 26, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today reminded residents to use caution when using space heaters, fireplaces and other heating sources as temperatures drop. More
October 26, 2012 -- The City of League City will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Public Safety Building on Wednesday. More
October 25, 2012 -- The Federal On-Scene Coordinator for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has authorized BP to proceed with a plan to cap and plug the containment dome that had been used in an attempt to contain the oil spill at the site. More
October 25, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today reported that the Crime Victim Reduction Initiative has resulted in an overall reduction in targeted crimes by as much as 43 percent in some areas. More
October 25, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in a robbery that took place on September 17 at 11807 Westheimer. More
October 25, 2012 -- The League City Police Department reports on an attempted kidnapping on South Egret Bay Boulevard on Wednesday that ended with the arrest of the suspect. More
October 24, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a woman in connection with the fatal shooting of her husband at 6521 Jackwood today. More
October 24, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Keith Dewayne Dillingham, a suspect wanted on capital murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a man on August 6 in northwest Harris County. More
October 24, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal traffic accident at 3402 Dover on Tuesday. More
October 24, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on charges of impersonating a police officer, as well as kidnapping and sexual assault charges in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman at Studewood and East 11th Street on August 9. More
October 23, 2012 -- The Nun Run, a 50-mile, Blue Knight police escorted motorcycle ride, beginning in Houston at the Villa de Matel (the Sisters' Motherhouse) and concluding in Galveston at Schlitterbahn waterpark was held on Saturday. More
October 23, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a female victim whose remains were found in a garbage bag in the 12500 block of Walters Road on October 16. More
October 23, 2012 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston will host a simulated shooting incident on campus on Wednesday. More
October 23, 2012 -- The City of Seabrook will host an eight-week Community Emergency Response Team training class beginning on January 10 at the Seabrook Volunteer Fire Station. More
October 23, 2012 -- The Brazoria County Community Coalition and Brazosport College recently held a Town Hall for Alcohol Awareness in Lake Jackson. More
October 22, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department and Houston Apartment Association will host a press conference on Tuesday to remind residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they change their clocks at the end of daylight savings time on November 4. More
October 22, 2012 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service and the State Fire Marshal's Office, in observance of Fire Prevention Month, have provided tips to residents on protecting their property and families from fires. More
October 22, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Thomas Lee Elkins, a fugitive on the state's most wanted sex offenders list, has been apprehended. More
October 21, 2012 -- The Texas Public Safety Commission has emphasized the importance of improving the competitiveness of Texas Highway Patrol trooper salaries. More
October 21, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia has credited IWatch Harris County, the Sheriff's Office's smart phone application, for a wide range of recent arrests. More
October 21, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has released a statement regarding the efforts by the Fort Hood shooting victims to have the act re-classified as an act of terror. More
October 21, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested Noe Aranda for the death of a woman who was either pushed or jumped from a vehicle in the 24000 block of the Katy Freeway on October 11. More
October 19, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department has been awarded a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. More
October 19, 2012 -- The Texas Public Safety Commission today presented a Purple Heart to a DPS trooper and Life Saving Awards to several officers for their efforts. More
October 19, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Thursday assisted the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force in apprehending Noe Aranda, a murder suspect wanted by the Houston Police Department. More
October 19, 2012 -- The Galveston County Daily News hosted a forum for candidates for Sheriff and District Clerk in the Jury Assembly Room of the Galveston County Justice Center on Wednesday. More
October 19, 2012 -- The Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets has been ranked third in the "Top 10 Military Schools in America" ratings by TopTenz. More
October 18, 2012 -- Galveston County Emergency Management Coordinator David J. Popoff reports that the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service has awarded Galveston County a "StormReady" certification. More
October 18, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Ryan has filed a civil lawsuit against key members of the Crips and Bloods gangs alleging they constitute a public nuisance to the citizens of the Brays Oaks neighborhood in Southwest Houston, which includes an elementary school and a Head Start program. More
October 18, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a juvenile male at 10601 Sabo on October 5. More
October 18, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with a home invasion in the 3500 block of Vintage on October 6. More
October 17, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on murder charges in connection with the October 14 stabbing of a man at 4702 Mcewen Street. More
October 17, 2012 -- Houston City Council today voted 14-3, with Jack Christie, Andrew Burks and Helena Brown opposed, to approve a memorandum of understanding with Houston Forensic Science LGC, Inc. More
October 17, 2012 -- Houston Independent School District Police Chief Jimmy Dotson today issued a statement regarding the arrest of Houston ISD Police Department Officer Richard M. Cano, who has been relieved of duty with pay, on a federal extortion charge. More
October 17, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans on Tuesday rescued a man and his dog from his boat, which was taking on water near Lake Pontchartrain. More
October 17, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard today is searching for a missing Turkish crewmember who was reported missing from a tanker vessel approximately 230 miles south of New Orleans. More
October 17, 2012 -- Rodney Pearson, former chief of police for the City of Jasper, has filed a lawsuit against the city, Jasper's Mayor Mike Lout, and a local radio station claiming discrimination, harassment and retaliation leading to Pearson's termination from the position. More
October 16, 2012 -- The 263rd District Court of Harris County today announced that Anthony Cardell Haynes, convicted in the 1999 murder of Kent Kincaid, a sergeant with the Houston Police Department, has been scheduled for execution on Thursday. More
October 16, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department on Monday arrested a suspect on two counts of intoxicated manslaughter in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place at 2525 Southwest Freeway. More
October 16, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released a surveillance video of a male wanted for questioning in the death of a woman in a recent traffic accident at 7800 Westheimer. More
October 15, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that charges of driving while intoxicated charges have been filed against a suspect in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place on Saturday at 11200 Northwest Freeway. More
October 15, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard is conducting a search for a Filipino crewman who is missing from a container ship off the coast of Mobile, Alabama. More
October 13, 2012 -- Three men were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter crew early this morning from a sailboat that had run aground about eight miles south of the Port Mansfield Jetties. More
October 13, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard seized a Mexican-flagged vessel, known as a lancha, that was illegally fishing in U.S. waters four miles offshore of Brownsville, Texas, Thursday. More
October 12, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the death of a woman on Thursday at 24000 Katy Freeway. More
October 12, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has added Thomas Lee Elkins of Houston to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list, and is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to his capture. More
October 12, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Thursday accepted a $225,000 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Operation Drawbridge program. More
October 12, 2012 -- The Texas A&M Forest Service on Thursday hosted an open house showcasing the Heart of Texas Task Force, one of five wildland firefighting teams stationed across the state. More
October 12, 2012 -- The SouthEast Texas Regional Advisory Council announced that more than 200 participants attended its Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition Symposium in Galveston on Tuesday. More
October 12, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Vice Unit on Thursday arrested seven male suspects during an undercover prostitution sting in north Harris County. More
October 12, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office today announced that a lawsuit filed against three of its deputies claiming excessive force have been dismissed. More
October 11, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department will host an event at the Children's Museum of Houston tonight to encourage fire safety and prevention as part of National Fire Prevention Week. More
October 11, 2012 -- Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today awarded a $225,000 grant to the Texas Department of Public Safety to expand its Operation Drawbridge program to combat Mexican drug cartels. More
October 11, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department's Special Crimes Division is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects wanted in a sexual assault that took place on September 23 in north Houston. More
October 11, 2012 -- The United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas on Wednesday announced that Edward Jorodge Gladney of Houston has been sentenced to serve sixty years in prison for producing and advertising child pornography. More
October 10, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department on Tuesday arrested Alfred Villareal Garcia, Jr., of Houston, who was wanted on two counts of sexual assault of a child. More
October 10, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects who robbed a Hallmark Store at 15233 Southwest Freeway on October 4. More
October 10, 2012 -- Houston City Council today voted 14-1, with Helena Brown opposed, to approve an interlocal agreement between the City of Houston and Harris County to provide for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of a joint radio maintenance facility at 2318 Greens Road. More
October 10, 2012 -- Bridges To Life, a faith-based program aimed at keeping inmates from returning to prison, has named Chris Castillo as the program's Southeast Texas regional coordinator. More
October 09, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia has praised Commissioners Court and state lawmakers for bringing tough new regulations on topless bars, massage parlors and related businesses to the unincorporated areas of Harris County. More
October 09, 2012 -- The City of Missouri City, as part of Fire Prevention Week, is urging residents to prepare an escape plan and practice it in the event of fires at their homes. More
October 09, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today filed charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated assault of a peace officer against two suspects arrested in connection with the robbery of a Valero station in which one of the suspects was shot by officers. More
October 09, 2012 -- The Greater Beaumont and Greater Port Arthur chambers of commerce will host a Coastal Windstorm Conference on Thursday at the MCM Elegante Hotel and Conference Center. More
October 08, 2012 -- Two suspects have been apprehended in connection with a robbery that occurred on Monday at the University of Houston. More
October 08, 2012 -- The Woodlands Bar Association will hold its Law Line on November 5 for Montgomery County residents. More
October 08, 2012 -- Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office report that they "pulled the plug" on a massive party planned for last Saturday in northeast Harris County that had been promoted to hundreds on social media sites. More
October 08, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed suit today against Babes North, a strip club which he said is "masquerading as a bikini bar" located on FM 1960 in northwest Harris County, alleging that it is a place where persons go for prostitution and drug dealing. More
October 08, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department will host a public information session on November 5 to gather public input for and assessment by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. for re-accreditation of the department. More
October 08, 2012 -- The Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council's Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition will host a symposium focusing on the emergency preparedness needs of the healthcare community on October 9-10 at the Galveston Island Convention Center. More
October 08, 2012 -- Missouri City held events citywide during its celebration of National Night Out on October 2. More
October 05, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement are actively searching for a sexually violent predator who fled from an east Houston halfway house Friday afternoon. More
October 05, 2012 -- Funeral services for Highway Patrol Sgt. Paul Hernandez, who died in the line of duty yesterday, will begin Monday in the Dallas area More
October 05, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today announced the results of an internal investigation of allegations against employees of sexual misconduct and related shortcomings by supervisors. More
October 05, 2012 -- The Dickinson Police Department will host a bicycle helmet giveaway on October 13 at 3800 Baker Drive. More
October 05, 2012 -- The execution of Jonathan M. Green, who was convicted in the murder of Christina Neal in 2002, has been scheduled to take place on October 10. More
October 05, 2012 -- The Missouri City Police Department will host a citywide crime prevention meeting on November 14 at the Emergency Operations Center. More
October 04, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on charges of an accident involving injury or death in connection with a fatal vehicle-pedestrian accident on September 30 in the 5700 block of Selinsky. More
October 04, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Ricco Leo Torres has been added to the state's most wanted fugitives list, and that a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his capture. More
October 04, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan on Wednesday announced that Federal District Judge Lee Rosenthal has ordered the lawsuit filed by his office against Treasures adult entertainment club to be sent back to State District Court, and for the club to pay the state and city's attorney's fees and expenses. More
October 03, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has made appointments to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services. More
October 03, 2012 -- The League City Police Department has arrested a suspect in a fatal hit and run accident that took place on March 29, 2009 in the 1300 block of Dickinson Avenue. More
October 03, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on aggravated assault and kidnapping charges in connection with the kidnapping of a woman and child at 1726 Ojeman on Tuesday. More
October 03, 2012 -- The Army Court of Appeals has set oral arguments for October 1 regarding various appeals filed by Major Nidal Hasan over his refusal to appear clean-shaven while at his court martial. More
October 03, 2012 -- Galveston County Commissioners Court on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement/memorandum of understanding between the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and the Dickinson Independent School District for the Coastal Alternative Plan. More
October 02, 2012 -- University of Houston police today announced that a third suspect has been arrested in connection to a September 19 robbery that occurred on campus. More
October 02, 2012 -- The Galveston County District Attorney's Office on Monday announced that Michael Hansley has been convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison on charges of drug possession with intent to deliver. More
October 01, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today announced that arson investigators have arrested a suspect on arson charges in connection with the September 18 fire at a lounge at 9880 Buffalo Speedway. More
October 01, 2012 -- College of the Mainland's Gulf Coast Safety Institute recently hosted a meeting to discuss the development of a performance-based regulatory model for the oil and gas industry. More
October 01, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that the reward for information leading to the capture of Reginald O'Keith Williams, who is on the state's most wanted sex offender list, has been increased to $15,000. More
October 01, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed intoxicated manslaughter charges against a suspect involved in a fatal traffic accident at 9110 Richmond Avenue on September 30. More
October 01, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against a suspect in the death of a woman at 7222 Bellerieve on September 22, and whose body was found in an oilfield in Odessa, Texas. More
October 01, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department and State Farm Insurance have funded four billboards in Houston to remind residents of the importance of installing smoke detectors in the home. More
September 29, 2012 -- Two Texas A&M University oceanographers have conducted research showing that military ordnance in the Gulf of Mexico could pose a threat to shipping. More
September 29, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Thursday found drugs while executing a felony warrant at a house in the 9700 block of Fairbanks North Houston. More
September 28, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested on capital murder charges related to the fatal shooting of three men and wounding of three women at 9541 Mesa Road on September 2. More
September 28, 2012 -- University of Houston pharmacy students, along with law enforcement personnel, will host a prescription drug take-back location at the campus on Saturday More
September 28, 2012 -- The League City Police Department recently arrested a suspect on burglary charges associated with a July 24 incident involving a masked man entering a home in the 2100 block of Autumn Cove. More
September 28, 2012 -- The Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol's Brazoria County Community Coalition will host prescription drug take back locations in Alvin, Angleton, Lake Jackson and Manvel on Saturday. More
September 28, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and the Sheriff's Office Honor Guard will participate in the Annual Blue Mass hosted by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on Saturday. More
September 28, 2012 -- The City of Shoreacres will host a National Night Out event on Tuesday at Circle Park. More
September 28, 2012 -- The City of Kemah's National Night Out will take place on October 2 at various city locations. More
September 27, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Jimmy Ray McMillan has been added to the state's most wanted sex offender list, and that a $3,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest. More
September 27, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that Juan Jose Villa has been added to the state's most wanted sex offender list, and a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his capture. More
September 26, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will establish a permanent prescription drug-off location at the Office's Aldine Storefront. More
September 26, 2012 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has reported that the remains of an unidentified female subject, age 30-45, were located in the 6300 block of Cullen Boulevard in Houston. More
September 26, 2012 -- The Houston Department of Health and Human Services today declared a syphilis outbreak in Houston and Harris County. More
September 26, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department has received a $168,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security to install and purchase smoke detectors for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. More
September 26, 2012 -- The City of Houston's BARC Animal Shelter has partnered with the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management to provide pet owners with information to prepare a plan for their pet before a disaster occurs. More
September 25, 2012 -- The Pasadena Police Department will host a prescription drug take-back location at the Summit on Saturday as part of Prescription Drug Take Back Day. More
September 25, 2012 -- The League City Police Department is searching for suspects involved in purse snatchings and credit card abuse cases in the city. More
September 25, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host a news conference on Wednesday to announced the establishment of a new permanent prescription drug drop-off location. More
September 24, 2012 -- Houston Police Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr. today issued a statement regarding an incident at 4309 Polk on Saturday that involved an officer fatally shooting of a man in a wheelchair. More
September 24, 2012 -- Major Nidal Hasan, defending in a military trial regarding the fatal shootings at Fort Hood, was admitted to a hospital on Saturday, but is currently in good condition. More
September 23, 2012 -- Multiple fire departments from across the region and state will be participating in the Monday morning funeral of fallen Atascocita Volunteer Fire Department Captain Neal Smith, who passed last week after a training incident in Beaumont. More
September 22, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has made appointments to the Crime Stoppers Council. More
September 22, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department has promoted Officer Xavier Hancock to the rank of Sergeant. More
September 21, 2012 -- The Fort Hood Public Affairs Office today announced that the case against Major Nidal Hasan has been stayed until further notice due to appeals by the defense regarding Hasan's wearing a beard in court. More
September 21, 2012 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office today announced that the office's Child Support Division joined the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and constables to arrest 14 parents on failure to pay child support. More
September 21, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Thursday rescued two men after their airplane crashed 28 miles east of the South Pass in the Gulf of Mexico. More
September 20, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department today announced that a 39 year old Houston man has been arrested on drug possession charges after police searched his vehicle and found cocaine along with other drug paraphernalia. More
September 20, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department today advised that the department, along with other law enforcement agencies, will provide support for a military training exercise on Saturday, which will include the use of military vessels and training munitions. More
September 20, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has released a statement regarding the Department of Justice Inspector General's Fast and Furious report. More
September 19, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today rescued three residents from an apartment fire in the 3400 block of Walnut Bend. More
September 19, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in several theft cases targeting elderly citizens. More
September 19, 2012 -- The Veterans Legal Initiative will hold a free legal clinic for veterans on September 29 at VFW Post 4709 in Conroe. More
September 18, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety will host a showcase of the department's history and current law enforcement capabilities at DPS Headquarters during Austin Museum Day on September 23. More
September 18, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on Saturday conducted a bar check at 345 W. Richey Road and made twelve arrests. More
September 17, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has made an appointment to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. More
September 17, 2012 -- College of the Mainland has been named to the Military Friendly Schools list by Victory Media Inc. More
September 17, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan announced today that the Environmental Protection Agency has added two contaminated sites on North Richey in Pasadena, Texas to the National Priorities List for cleanup under the Superfund program. More
September 17, 2012 -- The Missouri City Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will host a "drug take back day" event on September 29 at the city's Public Safety Headquarters. More
September 17, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on murder charges associated with the death of a man at 6210 North Wayside on September 6. More
September 17, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia will host a crime prevention forum for residents in north Harris County today at the Bammel Church of Christ in Houston. More
September 17, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today implemented a hazardous material clean up of several chemicals after responding to a report of a warehouse fire with hazardous materials at a facility at 5614 Nunn. More
September 17, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today filed murder and aggravated assault charges against Cedric Keith Jones, who is wanted in the fatal shooting of one man and wounding of another at 406 East 43rd Street on August 31. More
September 17, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard's Galveston-based crews helped interdict more than $2 million worth of marijuana on board a drug-smuggling speed boat between the coasts of Haiti and Cuba in August. More
September 17, 2012 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in observance of National Preparedness Month, has provided a list of items families should maintain as an emergency supply kit. More
September 15, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard medevaced a 50-year-old-man from a fishing vessel on the Gulf of Mexico 30 miles southwest of Morgan City, Louisiana on Friday. More
September 14, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested on murder charges after an investigation into a reported drowning of a woman on September 9. More
September 14, 2012 -- University of Texas System Board of Regents Chair Eugene "Gene" Powell and Chancellor Dr. Francisco Cigarroa issued a joint statement on today's evacuation of the UT Austin campus due to a bomb threat. More
September 14, 2012 -- The United States Navy's newest littoral combat ship, the USS Fort Worth, will arrive in Galveston on Monday in preparation for its formal commissioning on September 22. More
September 14, 2012 -- The University of Texas in Austin has evacuated its campus due to a call received this morning claiming to have placed bombs all over the campus. More
September 14, 2012 -- Several law enforcement agencies in Galveston on Wednesday and Thursday participated in a street level narcotics suppression initiative. More
September 13, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard today offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect, or suspects, responsible for the illumination by a green laser of a Coast Guard helicopter near Muskegon, Michigan in August. More
September 13, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Rickey Lynn Johnson, a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, has been captured in Dallas following a tip provided through Texas Crime Stoppers. More
September 13, 2012 -- The Dickinson Police Department is accepting applications for its next Citizen's Police Academy course, which begins in February. More
September 12, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today released surveillance video footage of suspects and their vehicle in connection with the August 19 fatal shooting of an 11-month-old girl. More
September 12, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard today is conducting a search for a man who has not returned from a kayaking trip near Grand Isle, Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. More
September 11, 2012 -- Galveston County Health Officials urge prevention and understanding regarding West Nile virus. More
September 10, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today won a court order requiring Treasures to take a number of steps to ensure prostitution and drug crimes do not occur at that club. More
September 10, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today announced that deputies have joined the team that administers county's DWI SOBER court program, and will conduct random surprise home inspections of defendants participating in the program. More
September 10, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges of evading arrest against a suspect who fled a store parking lot in his vehicle when a deputy constable attempted to detain him on suspicion of shop lifting. More
September 10, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested a suspect on intoxicated manslaughter charges following a fatal traffic accident in the 7400 block of Scott Street. More
September 10, 2012 -- Coast Guard watchstanders in Corpus Christi coordinated assistance for two disabled boats on Sunday. More
September 09, 2012 -- The Galveston Island Beach Patrol reports that the body of a possible drowning victim was discovered in the rocks of the 37th Street Jetty. More
September 08, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard reports the rescue of five fishermen from the mouth of the Mississippi River near Southwest Pass after their vessel struck the west-side jetty on Saturday. More
September 07, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department has arrested three serial robbers and filed aggravated robbery charges on them. More
September 07, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has added Juan Carlos Marizcal, who is wanted in connection with a 2010 murder in Laredo, to the state's most wanted list. More
September 07, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia will announce the details of a new aspect of the county's SOBER Court program, which provides enforcement, treatment, supervision and support for alcohol abusers charged with drunk driving, during a graduation ceremony for DWI defendants on Monday. More
September 07, 2012 -- The Texas Forest Service has advised that high winds associated with a cold front expected to come through the South Central Texas region on Saturday could lead to increased wildfire activity. More
September 07, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released surveillance video footage of a suspect wanted in at least two burglary cases in east Houston. More
September 07, 2012 -- The military judge in the United States vs. Major Nidal Hasan case ordered the accused to shave on Thursday in Fort Hood. More
September 07, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department and Houston Airport System will host the Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run on Saturday at Ellington Airport. More
September 06, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department reports the end of an 11-month investigation with the arrest of a local Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Ralph "Plexin Texan" Garcia, Jr. More
September 06, 2012 -- Update: The Harris County Sheriff's Office has reported that Elizabeth Annette Robinson, a 13-year-old from Cypress who was reported missing on Wednesday, has been located safely in Nashville, Tennessee and returned to her parents. More
September 06, 2012 -- The City of Houston has launched its redesigned and expanded "Houston Hide from the Wind" web site to include 13 counties in the greater Houston area in its real-time depictions of anticipated effects of wind from tropical storm systems. More
September 05, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office and Houston Police Department on Wednesday announced that the first of four additional intoxication-testing command centers is now active and operational within the Midwest Patrol Station. More
September 05, 2012 -- Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two men for stealing jewelry from a business in north Harris County. The public’s help is needed in identifying and locating a third suspect. More
September 05, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking high school students to participate in the department's Youth Police Advisory Council. More
September 05, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that a reward for information leading to the capture of Javier Morin, Jr., a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, has been increased to $17,500. More
September 05, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit today announced that capital murder charges have been filed against Troy McWhorter, who is currently in prison for stealing truck equipment, in the 2004 killing of a Houston woman. More
September 05, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality are continuing to investigate reports of pollution in areas impacted by Hurricane Isaac. More
September 05, 2012 -- The University of Houston-Downtown and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services recently held the 2nd annual Family Camp at Echo Hill Ranch. More
September 04, 2012 -- The Harris County Citizen Corps Council is celebrating its 10th anniversary in September, which is also National Preparedness Month. More
September 04, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Monday announced that it is conducting pollution assessment surveys and examining oiled wildlife recovered from Myrtle Grove, Louisiana, which was impacted by Hurricane Isaac. More
September 03, 2012 -- A United States Coast Guard boat crew rescued four people about 12 miles east of Port Isabel today. More w/Video
September 02, 2012 -- A wade fisherman's body was located by Coast Guard crews about 100 feet off the Texas City Dike Saturday night. More
September 01, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department has activated a Silver Alert for an elderly Houston woman who was reported missing in Galveston. More
September 01, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety will begin implementing the new proof of residency (domicile) requirement for obtaining a first-time commercial driver license beginning on September 4. More
September 01, 2012 -- The Texas Forest Service urges residents to use caution during the Labor Day weekend. More
August 31, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department has issued safety tips for residents to keep in mind during the Labor Day holiday. More
August 31, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas today announced that Curtis Duane Butcher of Beaumont has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison on drug trafficking charges. More
August 31, 2012 -- Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos today issued a reminder that her office and law enforcement agencies in the county will conduct an expanded "No Refusal" enforcement program during the Labor Day weekend, with officers obtaining search warrants to perform blood tests on suspected intoxicated drivers. More
August 31, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas today announced that Reginald Layann Eastern has entered a guilty plea to drug trafficking charges. More
August 31, 2012 -- Colonel Gregory Gross, Fort Hood court-martial judge, on Thursday held Major Nadal Hasan in contempt, ruled on several motions, and set an Article 39a hearing for September 6. More
August 31, 2012 -- Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on Thursday visited the National Response Coordination Center in Washington, D.C. where she participated in a video teleconference with the states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, and federal agencies actively involved in Isaac response and recovery efforts underway. More
August 30, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed capital murder charges against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man at 13100 Carvel on August 16. More
August 30, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department has been awarded a $52,000 grant by the Texas Governor's Criminal Justice Division for its Crime Victim Assistance Program. More
August 29, 2012 -- Martin Gutierrez has been found guilty of a 1979 northwest Harris County murder. More
August 29, 2012 -- Houston City Council today voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the Council Member Code of Conduct that was approved in 2011, to exclude participation of the mayor in the process, to change the composition of the initial panel to review potential violations to include the mayor pro tem, vice mayor pro tem and a third council member “to be selected by a strike off procedure” and to involve the Houston Ethics Commission in preliminary review. More
August 29, 2012 -- Colonel Gregory Gross, the trial judge in the case against Fort Hood shooting suspect Major Nidal Hasan, has scheduled a pretrial hearing for Thursday. More
August 28, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office recently conducted a street racing initiative in west Harris County, resulting in several arrests. More
August 28, 2012 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today issued a statement regarding the arrest of Eddie Garza, Jr., a fugitive on the state's most wanted list who was captured in a joint operation that included the Texas Attorney General Fugitive Apprehension Unit. More
August 28, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today reminded fishermen that they should not catch, eat or distribute seafood from the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Area due to the possibility of dioxin being present in the sea life in that area. More
August 28, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard is conducting a search for a missing jet skier off the coast of Pensacola Florida as Hurricane Isaac approaches the Gulf Coast. More
August 27, 2012 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady today announced that his office will join law enforcement agencies across the county in enforcing a "No-Refusal" program during the Labor Day weekend, which allows police officers to seek search warrants for blood testing for offenders arrested on drunk driving charges. More
August 27, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard is conducting patrols of security zones in Tampa, Florida during the Republican National Convention. More
August 27, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that capital murder charges have been filed against the father of an eight-month-old girl who was stabbed to death on Saturday. More
August 27, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard rescued six people after their boat ran aground on the Port Aransas jetties near Port Aransas on Saturday. More
August 26, 2012 -- Supporters of the Galveston Police Department Blue Santa Program that provides Christmas gifts to needy children of Galveston gathered for a barbecue fund raiser at the Roof Garden on The Strand last week. More
August 26, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard has urged the maritime community to monitor Tropical Storm Isaac’s progress and take early action to protect themselves and their property. More
August 25, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department's 30th Citizens Police Academy will be held from September 6 through November 15 at the Church of The Living God. More
August 25, 2012 -- Stacey Marie Barron and Johnny Ray Baldwin of of Lumberton, Texas have pleaded guilty to child pornography violations. More
August 25, 2012 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency urges residents in coastal areas to take steps to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaac. More
August 25, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will be at various school zones throughout the county beginning on August 27 to enforce school zone safety. More
August 24, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges of aggravated assault against a police officer on a suspect involved in an incident that took place on Tuesday. More
August 24, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department today apprehended a man following a high speed chase that originated in League City. More
August 24, 2012 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County today issued safety tips near construction zones as children return to school. More
August 23, 2012 -- The United States Army's Government Appellate Division has filed a response brief regarding a decision that Major Nidal Hasan, who is on trial in military court in connection with the 2009 shootings at Fort Hood, could be compelled to shave his beard to meet with military dress code. More
August 23, 2012 -- The City of Missouri City today announced that it is monitoring the West Nile Virus impacting the area, and that no cases of residents being infected have been reported. More
August 23, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas today announced that John Oliver Manning of Pasadena has been sentenced to 355 months in federal prison on charges related to the 2009 shooting of a man in Nederland, Texas. More
August 23, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Sean Michael Smith, a sex offender on the state's most wanted list, has been apprehended in Nevada. More
August 23, 2012 -- San Jacinto College police officers recently held the "Tip-a-Cop" fundraiser drive for Special Olympics Texas. More
August 23, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department will participate in National Night Out on October 2. More
August 23, 2012 -- Missouri City will host its inaugural Fire and Rescue Services Open House on October 6. More
August 23, 2012 -- The Pasadena Police Department will host a Rape Aggression Defense course for women in September. More
August 23, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday praised the multi-agency effort conducted throughout the greater Houston area this week that has resulted in the arrest of 24 people and the confiscation of nearly 14,000 marijuana plants. More
August 22, 2012 -- The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces today ruled that Major Nidal Hasan, who is in trial in military court in relation to the November 2009 shootings at Fort Hood, can be forcibly shaved in order to comply with military dress code. More
August 22, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office on Tuesday announced that a 54-year-old Gilmer man has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison on charges of child pornography violations. More
August 22, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department on Tuesday arrested three suspects on possessing burglary tools and on outstanding warrants when officers found a suspicious vehicle driving through the Monte Bello subdivision. More
August 22, 2012 -- Dr. Emmanuel Nwora of Houston has been arrested on charges of health care fraud. More
August 22, 2012 -- The City of Missouri City will participate in the 29th Annual National Night Out on October 2. More
August 22, 2012 -- Lehi Sorenson of Nederland has pleaded guilty to child pornography violations. More
August 22, 2012 -- Michael George Mitchell of Orange has been sentenced to federal prison for federal firearms violations. More
August 21, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has charged two suspects with capital murder and is seeking the identity of a third suspect involved in the fatal shooting of a security guard during a robbery at a game room on August 5. More
August 21, 2012 -- David Houston Sartin of Anahuac has pleaded guilty in a murder-for-hire scheme in the Eastern District of Texas. More
August 21, 2012 -- The 5th Annual Gary Tilton Firefighters Training Fundraiser Gala at the Omni Hotel Saturday August 18 in Katy. More
August 20, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host an event on Saturday for residents to bring old or unwanted personal documents for shredding. More
August 20, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that four suspects have been arrested on capital murder charges in connection to a fatal shooting at 7203 Bellerive on August 15. More
August 20, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that murder charges have been filed against a suspect in the fatal shooting of her husband on August 18. More
August 20, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that charges have been filed against a suspect who fired shots at a Harris County Precinct Five Deputy Constable on August 17. More
August 20, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has launched its drunk driving enforcement campaign for the Labor Day holiday, with increased patrols on the road through September 5. More
August 20, 2012 -- Friends of Galveston County Sheriff's Sergeant Chris Dunn turned out for a benefit in his honor in Dickinson on Saturday. More
August 19, 2012 -- Texas State Director of The Humane Society of the United States Katie Jarl presented Galveston Police Officer Lieutenant Joel Caldwell the Humane Law Enforcement Award for his leadership in combating illegal animal abuse. More
August 17, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today arrested five suspects when SWAT units entered a home at 1201 Harbor Town to conduct a search for narcotics. More
August 17, 2012 -- The Court of Appeal for the Armed Forces has stayed proceedings in the court-martial of Major Nidal M. Hasan, suspect in the 2009 shootings at Fort Hood, to resolve whether Hasan can be compelled to be clean shaven for court proceedings. More
August 17, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges against a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a woman at 9400 Coventry Square on July 23. More
August 17, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit asking the court to order the Point at the Southwest apartment complex to increase security measures to reduce criminal activity at the apartments. More
August 16, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has added three fugitives to the state's most wanted list. More
August 16, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Public Safety Commission today announced that Kirby Dendy has been named assistant director and chief in charge of the Texas Rangers. More
August 16, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that capital murder charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a woman at 201 Rosamond on June 10. More
August 16, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released surveillance camera footage of a suspect wanted in the robbery of a convenience store at 9710 Beechnut on July 26. More
August 16, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has hired Chris Sarandos as the assistant director for the Information Technology Division effective September 4. More
August 16, 2012 -- Heracio Hernandez of La Marque has been sentenced by a 56th District Court jury to ten years in state prison for a 2011 bank robbery. More
August 16, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Governor Rick Perry on Wednesday honored retiring Texas Ranger Chief Hank Whitman. More
August 15, 2012 -- Galveston Police have arrested Christopher Adrian Vela on two felony warrants for the attempted sexual assault of two women while they jogged, one in the 4700 block of Seawall and one near 51st Street and Avenue N½. More
August 15, 2012 -- The College Station Police Department has announced service arrangements for Constable Brian Bachmann, who was fatally shot on Monday while serving an eviction notice at a home near Texas A&M University. More
August 15, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Tuesday rescued three boaters after their ship ran aground in the Arroyo Colorado delta, approximately 22 miles north of Port Isabel. More
August 15, 2012 -- Military Judge Colonel Gregory A. Gross in the case of United States v. Major Nidal M. Hasan on Tuesday heard evidence and ruled on several other motions in the Article 39A hearing at Fort Hood. More
August 13, 2012 -- Police in College Station are investigating a shooting that left at least two people dead, including a deputy constable, near the campus of Texas A&M University. More
August 13, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today filed charges against a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place at 1600 Studemont on August 11. More
August 12, 2012 -- Nine people were rescued by good Samaritans after the people's boat capsized Saturday evening off the Port Aransas Jetties. More
August 10, 2012 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office was recently involved in Operation Heat Wave, which has resulted in the arrest of 186 fugitives. More
August 10, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that two suspects have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 9555 Crofton on July 25. More
August 10, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department today reported that a Houston man was arrested on drug possession charges and a Friendswood man was charged with interfering with a police officer after a traffic stop on Thursday in the 700 block of West Parkwood Avenue. More
August 10, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has reported that a man was found dead today at a home at 302 East Second Street after firefighters extinguished a fire at the residence. More
August 10, 2012 -- A federal judge today imposed two consecutive life prison sentences on Naser Jason Abdo on charges of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and for possession of a weapon in furtherance of a federal crime in relation to Abdo's plot to detonate a bomb at Fort Hood in Texas. More
August 10, 2012 -- The City of Friendswood Police Department has charged Treatha Robinson Johnson of Houston with theft for an incident that took place on Thursday at the Heritage Nursing Home. More
August 09, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today commissioned a new patrol boat named in honor of late Trooper Russell Boyd. More
August 08, 2012 -- The Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department recently held a ceremony for commissioning the department's new fire boat as the "Chief Randal J. Zimmer". More
August 08, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas today announced that a Beaumont man has pleaded guilty to child pornography violations. More
August 08, 2012 -- The City of Beaumont today announced that an arbitrator has dismissed the appeal of a former Beaumont firefighter seeking reinstatement at the department after he was terminated by Fire Chief Ann Huff. More
August 08, 2012 -- Houston Independent School District's Transportation Department will hold a mock disaster drill on Thursday as part of the department's counter-terrorism training. More
August 08, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is holding registration for the department's Citizens Police Academy. More
August 08, 2012 -- The City of Missouri City recently held a grand opening celebration of the Missouri City Police Department's first "mini-station" on the Texas Parkway. More
August 08, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today released a surveillance video connected with an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man at 4401 West 18th Street on Monday. More
August 08, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that an armed suspect was fatally shot by police on Tuesday when officers responded to a call from the suspect's ex-wife in the 11000 block of South Sam Houston Parkway West. More
August 07, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today released composite sketches of two suspects in the murder of a man during a robbery on Monday. More
August 07, 2012 -- The City of Galveston Hurricane Preparedness Team today met today to review their preparations for a possible storm. More
August 07, 2012 -- Colonel Gregory Gross, trial judge in the case of the United States vs. Major Nidal Hasan, suspect in the 2009 shootings at Fort Hood, has scheduled a pre-trial hearing for Thursday. More
August 07, 2012 -- Houston City Council Member Mike Laster will join the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff's Department, and other law enforcement agencies for the "Securing Our Families" Conference on August 29. More
August 06, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has released composite sketches of two suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a male security guard at a game room in East Harris County on Sunday. More
August 03, 2012 -- The State of Texas this week received authorization by the Federal Communications Commission to begin operating a broadband network that the Texas Department of Public Safety says will ultimately enhance public safety communications across the state by providing more data and access to communication resources to first responders than is currently available. More
August 03, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia praised the swift actions of deputies and a woman who was at home with her pre-school age child during a frightening house burglary. More
August 03, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas today announced that a 33-year-old Port Arthur man has been convicted on charges of carjacking, conspiracy to commit carjacking and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime. More
August 03, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Thursday rescued three children and two adults when their boat capsized near the Packery Jetties off the coast of Corpus Christi. More
August 02, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced the launch of an online version of the state's prescription drug monitoring program. More
August 01, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas today announced that a 45-year-old Lumberton, Texas man has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison on charges of possessing child pornography. More
August 01, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas today announced that 10 suspects have been arrested following an investigation into drug trafficking in the Henderson, Texas area. More
August 01, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard today rescued four people whose fishing boat was sinking approximately five miles off the coast of Freeport. More
August 01, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that the reward for information leading to the arrest of Dallas Wayne Waddell, a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, has been increased to $13,000. More
August 01, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas on Tuesday announced that a 31-year-old man from Longview, Texas has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison on federal drug trafficking violations. More
July 31, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard and the Galveston County Sheriff's Office have located the body of missing fisherman off Bolivar Peninsula. More
July 31, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today reported that state troopers made more than 1,200 intoxicated driving arrests during a nine-day enforcement period that included the Fourth of July holiday. More
July 31, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today filed murder charges and charges of abandoning and endangering a child against a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a woman at 5637 Yale Street on Monday. More
July 30, 2012 -- The Galveston County Health District has advised the public that it is West Nile virus season and recommends steps to avoid contacting the disease. More
July 30, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is receiving public comment regarding the office's emergency communications as part of the accreditation process for the Communications Division. More
July 30, 2012 -- Update: The Harris County Sheriff's Office has reported that Ernestine Tolbert King, an 81 year old Katy woman who was declared missing, has been found and is safe. More
July 30, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two murder victims found near Eagle Pass on May 22. More
July 29, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office reports a decrease in the number of driving while intoxicated fatalities as the number of DWI arrests is increasing. More
July 27, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that a suspect being served a felony warrant died in a traffic accident while attempting to flee a deputy. More
July 27, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan on Thursday filed a lawsuit seeking the closure of a massage parlor in Houston, on claims that the business is unlicensed and engages in prostitution, human trafficking and organized criminal activity. More
July 26, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested on six counts of possessing or promoting child pornography following a search of his home. More
July 26, 2012 -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives today announced that Melvin D. King, Jr. has joined the Houston Field Division as the division's new Special Agent in Charge. More
July 25, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Department today arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of a of a man in the 10200 block of Old Bammel North Houston Road that took place on July 24. More
July 25, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas today announced that a 32-year-old Port Arthur man has been sentenced to 122 months in federal prison on charges of possessing child pornography. More
July 24, 2012 -- The Houston Airport System today announced that the Transportation Security Administration has launched operation of its new "Pre?" passenger pre-screening initiative at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. More
July 24, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying one suspect and locating three others charged in jewelry store and pawn shop "smash and grab" robberies in Texas and the Houston area. More
July 24, 2012 -- A Coast Guard helicopter crew located the body of a woman who fell from a Galveston Ferry between Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island Monday evening. More
July 23, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today released surveillance photos of a vehicle believed driven by suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a man at 1501 Evergreen Drive on Saturday. More
July 23, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today dedicated a memorial monument in El Paso in honor of Trooper Javier Arana, Jr., who was killed in a traffic collision that took place on March 24. More
July 23, 2012 -- A pre-trial hearing has been schedule for Wednesday in the matter of United States vs. Major Nidal M. Hasan, a military trial regarding a fatal shooting incident at Fort Hood in Texas. More
July 23, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against a man suspected in the death of a woman found by firefighters while they were extinguishing a fire at 10511 Sagetree on May 3. More
July 23, 2012 -- Update: The Galveston Police Department has released the names and conditions of victims in a fatal accident on Saturday that involved a horse drawn carriage and a motor vehicle. More
July 23, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges of driving while intoxicated and of evading arrest against a suspect involved in a vehicle pursuit that took place on Sunday. More
July 23, 2012 -- Lakewood Yacht Club will host "Rules of the Road", a program to discuss the impact of commercial vessels in area waterways. More
July 22, 2012 -- Residents of the Port Acres subdivision of Port Arthur were evacuated from their homes Saturday night following a pipeline fire that was caused by a lightening strike near the intersection of West Port Arthur Road and 60th Street. More
July 22, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department on Friday held a promotional ceremony in the lobby of the justice center. More
July 22, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office have recovered the body of a second missing fisherman on Lake Charles in Louisiana. More
July 22, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office reports that members of the Harris County Sheriff’s High Risk Operations Unit were successful in the capture of a man who they said threatened a taxi driver with a knife and later fired a weapon inside a home before he was talked into surrendering. More
July 21, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department on Friday conducted a a targeted operation focusing on the sale of alcohol to minors at various locations across the island. More
July 21, 2012 -- Galveston police are asking the public's assistance in finding two men who stole two pedigree rabbits from the Bunny Sanctuary operated by former Playboy Bunnie Marcy Hanson at the Victorian Bed and Breakfast. More w/Video
July 21, 2012 -- The Galveston Police have arrested a murder and kidnapping suspect More
July 21, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office are searching for a missing man Saturday and have located the body of another after two men were reported missing Friday evening, while boating on Lake Charles in Louisiana. More
July 21, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard has suspended the search for two missing swimmers near Freeport. More
July 20, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard is searching for two missing male swimmers who were reported missing near Surfside Beach in Freeport. More
July 20, 2012 -- Investigators with the Harris County Sheriffs Office’s Cold Case Unit are requesting public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) in the 2007 murder of a man in north Harris County. More
July 20, 2012 -- The Eye Clinic of Texas has announced a LASIK discount to military personnel, police and firefighters in and around Galveston and Houston. More
July 19, 2012 -- UPDATE: The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reports that a woman with severe dementia who was located by Harris County Precinct 4 Constables on Sunday has been identified. More
July 19, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has awarded two Medals of Merit, a Unit Citation, and three Director's Awards to individuals who helped target those who prey on children. More
July 19, 2012 -- John M. Bales, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, and Ignacia S. Moreno, Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division have announced that Port Arthur Chemical and Environmental Services, LLC and its former president, Matthew Lawrence Bowman, have been charged with conspiracy to illegally transport hazardous materials, resulting in the deaths of two employees. More
July 19, 2012 -- Houston police have released a surveillance video of a suspect robbing a woman of her purse outside a movie theater at 350 Northpark Drive about 6:10 p.m. on July 10. More w/Video
July 18, 2012 -- Houston Fire Department Firefighter EMT Jared Keith has been honored as the Firefighter of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Houston. More
July 18, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released a surveillance video in the investigation into the June 29 fatal shooting at 10300 South Gessner. More
July 18, 2012 -- Houston police are asking for the public's help in identifying two male suspects believed responsible for a robbery at a northwest Houston check cashing business last Friday. More w/Video
July 18, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office reports that twenty year old Zein Ahmed and a 16 year old female have been charged with Murder in the stabbing death of Mary Ann Murphy, who is the teenaged girl's mother. More
July 18, 2012 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office today reported that a man who worked as a physician assistant at the South Dallas Community Medical Center, pleaded guilty this morning before U.S. Magistrate Judge Renée Harris Toliver to one count of conspiracy to commit commit health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Sarah R. Saldaña of the Northern District of Texas. More
July 18, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is inviting interested citizens of Harris County to participate in the HCSO’s upcoming Citizens Police Academy that begins August 9. More
July 16, 2012 -- Chief C.A. “Pete” Shelton will be honored at the 11th annual A Salute to The Real American Heroes fund-raiser for the Lamar Institute of Technology Foundation. More
July 16, 2012 -- Baytown police report that the body of Damon D. Miller, who was ejected from his aluminum boat on Saturday in a collision with a 17-foot white fiberglass boat has been found; and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports that two men have been arrested in the case. More
July 16, 2012 -- Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man and woman following an apparent murder-suicide incident at a storage unit at 6250 Westward on Friday. More
July 15, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man who was ejected from his jon boat in a collision off Roseland Park, near Baytown on Saturday. More w/Photos
July 15, 2012 -- Coast Guard helicopter and boat crews searched for a missing boater after a collision off Roseland Park, near Baytown on Saturday. More
July 15, 2012 -- Harris County residents who experience flooding are urged to complete a Flood Survey as soon as possible at the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s website. More
July 13, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office is prepared to enforce limitations on the use of all-terrain and recreational off-road vehicles on the Bolivar Peninsula. More
July 13, 2012 -- Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit need the public’s help in identifying and apprehending a man wanted for sexual assault of a child. More
July 12, 2012 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts remains open today, despite the inclement weather; however, those individuals who were scheduled to appear in court and were unable to make a court appearance will have the opportunity to reset their case(s). More
July 11, 2012 -- The City of Galveston has lifted the boil water notice for all residents and businesses located in the City of Galveston, City of Jamaica Beach, and on Pelican Island. More
July 11, 2012 -- Javier Cortez Jr., July's Featured Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, has been captured in Mexico and extradited to the United States by the Texas Department of Public Safety. More
July 11, 2012 -- The Texas Army National Guard will hold a ceremony on Sunday on Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base to commemorate and retire the United States Army's last Apache helicopter. More
July 10, 2012 -- A boil water notice has been issued for all residents and businesses located on Galveston Island, including those located in the City of Jamaica Beach and on Pelican Island. More
July 07, 2012 -- A Houston man and other suspects have been arrested by Galveston police in the shooting incident on Seawall Boulevard on Friday. More
July 07, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Saturday attempted unsuccessfuly to save an unresponsive man from a fishing boat 108 miles southeast of Galveston. More
July 07, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Friday announced that the crime rate in the state has dropped for the second consecutive year. More
July 06, 2012 -- The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office today announced that Ricardo Torres has been convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child. More
July 06, 2012 -- Colonel Gregory Gross, judge in the case of the United States vs. Major Nidal Hasan, suspect in the 2009 Fort Hood shootings, has ruled on several motions made by the defense. More
July 06, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that William Darrell Richardson, a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, has been captured in Overton, Texas after investigators received a tip on his location. More
July 05, 2012 -- Galveston County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a robbery at San Leon Marine Supply in the 2100 block of FM 517. More
July 05, 2012 -- An administrative hearing has been scheduled for Friday at the Lawrence J. Williams Judicial Center at Fort Hood in the case of Major Nidal Hasan, who was arrested in the shooting at Fort Hood in 2009. More
July 05, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Wednesday discovered the body of a man reported missing near San Leon in Galveston Bay. More
July 05, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that a home daycare operator has been arrested on sexual assault charges of two female toddlers at the daycare. More
July 05, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department on Wednesday arrested a man on charges of animal cruelty after finding a dog dead in a vehicle. More
July 05, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department on Tuesday arrested a suspect in an incident involving shots fired at a METRO police officer at 6400 Carver. More
July 05, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man at 8111 South Gessner on May 13. More
July 05, 2012 -- Gladys Jones celebrated her 80th Birthday on Tuesday at the Victorian Inn in Galveston's East End Historic District. More
July 03, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Monday seized the catch of two more boats shrimping in closed waters off the Texas coast. More
July 03, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in the armed robbery of a Radio Shack at 12670 Bissonnet on April 27. More
July 03, 2012 -- Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos today reminded residents that the "No Refusal" program to test blood-alcohol levels in suspected drunk drivers will continue through Sunday. More
July 03, 2012 -- Galveston Mayor Lewis Rosen today presided over his first City of Galveston Hurricane Preparedness Meeting. More
July 02, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan reports that he has obtained an injunction against Le Promenade condominiums at 7400 Bissonnet, near Sharpstown High School to require the owners to take steps to reduce crime in the complex. More
July 02, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that the reward for information leading to the capture of Javier Cortez, Jr. has been increased to $15,000. More
July 02, 2012 -- Houston Police Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr. today unveiled a new color scheme for the city's patrol vehicles. More
July 02, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released a surveillance video of a suspect believed responsible for the burglary of a convenience store at 4137 Cavalcade on May 28. More
July 02, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect in a fatal traffic accident in the 3200 block of Southeast Freeway on Sunday. More
June 29, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard has issued safety tips for boaters planning to be out on the water during the week of the Independence Day holiday. More
June 29, 2012 -- Colonel Gregory Gross, judge in the case against accused Fort Hood shooter Major Nidal Hasan, today denied a request from the defense for a further continuance of the trial until December. More
June 29, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Thursday welcomed the return of two boaters who were rescued by a tug boat crew 90 miles northwest of Tarpon Springs, Florida after their barge sank. More
June 29, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today announced that a lawsuit he has filed against the Le Promenade condominiums, on claims the complex harbors criminal activity, will be heard on Monday. More
June 29, 2012 -- The Galveston Fire Department has issued a reminder to residents that fireworks are not permitted within the city limits of Galveston. More
June 29, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Thursday held a change of command ceremony to install Commander Will E. Watson as leader of the unit. More
June 29, 2012 -- Registration is currently open for the Harris County Sheriff's Office's Citizens Police Academy, which begins on August 9 at the El Franco Lee Community Center. More
June 28, 2012 -- Galveston City Council voted 4-1-1, with Elizabeth Beeton opposed and Terrilyn Tarlton abstaining, to confirm City Manager Michael Kovacs' appointment of Henry Porretto as chief of police. More
June 28, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced plans to increase patrols beginning Saturday and continuing through July 8 as part of an enhanced enforcement program against drunk driving. More
June 28, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department Apartment Enforcement Unit will conduct a safety event tonight for residents of the Reserve at Creekbend. More
June 28, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday filed charges against two Galveston area suspects in connection with receiving stolen property from area Walmart stores. More
June 28, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today released photos and surveillance video of a suspect in the robbery of a bank inside a Walmart on Highway 6 on June 26. More
June 27, 2012 -- Galveston County law enforcement officials probing illegal drug sales have charged eleven people in raids on locations in Texas City and unincorporated Dickinson. More
June 27, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit in Lake Charles, Louisiana will hold a change-of-command ceremony on Thursday at the Lake Charles Civic Center, with Commander Will E. Watson taking over the unit. More
June 27, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department has advised residents to take precautions outdoors to avoid heat related medical emergencies. More
June 27, 2012 -- The Galveston County Health District has offered suggestions for staying cool in hot weather. More
June 27, 2012 -- Houston Fire Department arson investigators have arrested Jacob Colby Garvin as a suspect for multiple arson fires. More
June 26, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place on June 22 in the 400 block of Cypress Avenue in northeast Harris County. More
June 26, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today announced that the Harris County Commissioners Court has approved an extension of his Community Protection Program. More
June 26, 2012 -- The Houston-Galveston Area Council today announced the launch of a new web site and video as part of its "Together Against the Weather" campaign to help residents with access and functional support needs prepare for hurricane season. More
June 26, 2012 -- The Dickinson Police Department has released surveillance system pictures of a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery that took place Saturday at a service station at FM 517 and Interstate Highway 45. More
June 26, 2012 -- The City of Dickinson Police and Public Safety Departments will participate in the city's Blue Santa Program fundraiser softball game on Saturday at the Dickinson High School Softball Field. More
June 26, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard urges residents to remain cautious regarding Tropical Storm Debby. More
June 25, 2012 -- The Texas Forest Service has provided fire safety tips to observe while celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. More
June 25, 2012 -- The Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network today sponsored the launch of "Help 9-1-1 Help You" campaign, and recognized a 9-year-old boy whose emergency call helped save his mother's life. More
June 22, 2012 -- A Houston mother has been arrested in connection with her child's near drowning at 5625 Antoine on Thursday. More
June 22, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today commissioned 51 new Highway Patrol troopers at a recruit school graduation ceremony in Austin. More
June 22, 2012 -- Top Dog Fireworks has announced that firework sales for the Fourth of July holiday begin Sunday, and has reminded customers who purchase fireworks to follow basic safety rules. More
June 22, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department today announced that 10 suspects have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a store owner selling the drug known as "bath salts" at businesses near Friendswood. More
June 22, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday announced that Sean Michael Price, who was on the state's most wanted sex offenders list, has been captured in Tyler. More
June 22, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has presented a Life Saving Award to Carla Caldwell-Guidry and a Unit Citation to Panhandle area Highway Patrol troopers. More
June 21, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Alberto Martinez Montalvo, an 88 year old man who was last seen on Wednesday in the 7800 block of Battleoak Drive in Houston. More
June 21, 2012 -- The Texas Forest Service was recently presented with the Pulaski Award from the National Interagency Fire Center in recognition of the service's contributions to fighting wildfires. More
June 21, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has arrested three burglary suspects in Humble. More
June 20, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office reports that, based on an attorney general's opinion, operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles are allowed on beaches on the Bolivar Peninsula that are open to vehicular traffic. More
June 20, 2012 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking the public's assistance in locating the next of kin for six individuals who recently passed away. More
June 20, 2012 -- Texas A&M University at Galveston Professor William Merrell warns that hurricanes that form in the Gulf of Mexico during June can develop into "surprisingly strong storms" and "tend to catch gulf residents off guard". More
June 20, 2012 -- The City of Seabrook recently utilized the Shuttlebration Weekend event as an opportunity to practice coordination of its emergency management response through the use of the Incident Command System. More
June 20, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that an armed suspect was wounded by police during an incident on Tuesday. More
June 19, 2012 -- The United States Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force is searching for Antwone Jermaine Betters, who is wanted on capital murder charges in connection with the June 10 fatal shooting of a woman in Houston. More
June 19, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of three women in the southwest Houston area in late May and early June. More
June 19, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard will conduct increased enforcement in areas with heavy recreational boat traffic during the weekend in support of Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign to increase awareness of laws against operating a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol. More
June 19, 2012 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department will host the Watch Ur BAC Alcohol Awareness Program on Tuesday at the Herbert W. Gee Municipal Courthouse. More
June 19, 2012 -- City of Friendswood police urge parents and young adults to beware of local rave parties. More
June 18, 2012 -- Missouri City City Council recently recognized members of the Missouri City Police Department with various awards. More
June 18, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that it will place a special emphasis this week on the enforcement for the addition of tow trucks to the "Move Over/Slow Down" law. More
June 18, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect in the June 12 fatal shooting of a man at 6911 Boyce. More
June 18, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who was found dead in the 1400 block of Gazin in August, 1991. More
June 18, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless will return to its home port in Galveston on Tuesday following a 56-day counter-narcotics patrol in the western Caribbean. More
June 18, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation will host a press conference on July 15 regarding an investigation into the murder of Bridgette Gearen on the case's five year anniversary. More
June 16, 2012 -- Galveston police report that a man displaying signs of "excited delirium" was taken to John Sealy Hospital Emergency Room where he later died. More
June 15, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has authorized the Texas Department of Public Safety to assist New Mexico with Little Bear wildfire response. More
June 15, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard recently promoted Matthew A. Smith of Kountze, Texas to the rank of lieutenant junior grade. More
June 15, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed capital murder charges against Antwone Jermaine Betters, who is wanted in the fatal shooting of a woman at 201 Rosamond on June 6. More
June 15, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released a composite sketch of an unidentified woman whose remains were found at 5005 Neches on November 30. More
June 14, 2012 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has reported that charges have been filed against bus driver Freddrick Lamark Carrier in connection with the sexual assault of a METRO bus patron early Wednesday morning. More
June 14, 2012 -- The City of Friendswood reports that the coach of a Friendswood youth softball team has been charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault and Indecency with a Child. More
June 14, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today commissioned a new patrol vessel in Austin. More
June 14, 2012 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Police Chief Charles McClelland, Jr. will welcome new police officers to the city during a cadet graduation ceremony tonight at the M.O. Campbell Education Center. More
June 14, 2012 -- Texas A&M University today announced that a study conducted by researchers with the university finds that homicide rates increase in states with "stand your ground" laws. More
June 14, 2012 -- San Jacinto College on Wednesday announced that cadets in the college's Firefighter Training Academy all passed the Texas Commission on Fire Protection's basic suppression exam. More
June 14, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department on Wednesday found the body of a male suspect in the death of his ex-girlfriend. More
June 14, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard and the Houston Pilots on Wednesday tested a new Vessel Traffic Service back-up site at the Houston Pilots new office in Deer Park. More
June 13, 2012 -- Chad D. Holley, who was beaten by Houston police officers after running from a burglary scene in 2010, has now been charged with burglary of a habitation along with three other adult suspects after a Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigation of an incident. More
June 13, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office reports that three Houston area "pill mills" were shut down last week, after eleven felony indictments were returned against clinic doctors, physician assistants and civilians. More
June 13, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced the arrest of a suspect on deadly conduct charges in an incident involving shots fired in the direction of Houston police officers at 2510 Beatty on Tuesday. More
June 12, 2012 -- The Missouri City 26th Annual Police and Fire Academy recently held a graduation celebration for 27 residents who participated in the academy this year. More
June 12, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today added Mark Anthony Gasaway, Jr., a registered sex offender wanted by the Harris County Sheriff's Office, to the state's most wanted list for sex offenders. More
June 12, 2012 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today filed lawsuits against four businesses, three of them unlicensed massage establishments and one an after-hours club, on claims that the businesses are "public nuisances and fronts for organized criminal activity". More
June 12, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department on Monday arrested a suspect in the fatal beating of one man and assault of three other persons that took place on June 8 at 5216 Van Fleet Road. More
June 12, 2012 -- Alvin Community College will host a hurricane preparedness seminar on June 28 at the college's Theatre. More
June 12, 2012 -- The 66th Police Academy of the Galveston Police Department will graduate on Wednesday in the lobby of the Justice Center. More
June 11, 2012 -- An early morning call of a missing girl in Crystal Beach ended when she was found aboard a Galveston-bound ferry. More
June 09, 2012 -- The Galveston Island Beach Patrol responded to a 911 call to the city dispatch on a drowning incident at today at 16 mile and FM 3005 on the sand. More
June 08, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Ricardo Zuniga and Paul Joseph Borreson, both fugitives on the state's most wanted list, have been arrested. More
June 08, 2012 -- United States Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi today held a change of command ceremony, with Captain Samuel Creech relieving Captain John Pasch as commanding officer. More
June 08, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Rocky Duran Ramirez has been added to the state's most wanted list. More
June 08, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that three of the department's officers are receiving 2011 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement awards, including Officer Kevin S. Will, who was killed in the line of duty in May of 2011 after being struck by a drunk driver. More
June 08, 2012 -- The City of Pasadena will host a Community Safety Fair and Hurricane Workshop on Saturday at the Pasadena Convention Center. More
June 07, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard assisted a disabled sailing vessel with two people aboard near Bolivar Peninsula. More
June 07, 2012 -- Galveston Sheriff’s deputies going through old filing cabinets found a quantity of decades old detonation cord, large pyrotechnic shells, black powder, and suspected plastic explosives, which have now been destroyed. More
June 07, 2012 -- CoreLogic, a provider of analytics and business services, today released its Storm Surge Report, finding that more than four million homes in the United States are at risk for hurricane storm-surge flooding. More
June 07, 2012 -- An Amber Alert has been issued for Jerett Rebel Braunberger, who was last seen on Wednesday in Copperas Cove, Texas. More
June 07, 2012 -- The State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas will host its 136th Annual Training Conference and Convention June 8-13 at the Crowne Plaza Houston Hotel and Reliant Center. More
June 06, 2012 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker today joined researchers with Rice University to unveil the "Storm Risk Calculator", a new online tool for mapping hurricane hazard threats. More
June 06, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department will launch its 29th Citizens Police Academy on Thursday. More
June 06, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today released composite sketches of two suspects involved in the May 30 armed robbery at First National Bank. More
June 06, 2012 -- The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety has published a report providing details on how states can improve their building code systems to better protect homes from hurricane damage. More
June 05, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released composite sketches in a sexual assault investigation. More
June 05, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has provided an online option for depositing money into inmates' jail bank accounts. More
June 05, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard today assisted a 78-foot commercial fishing vessel that reported it was taking on water approximately 104 miles south of Sabine. More
June 05, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is participating in the Roadcheck 2012 national enforcement effort by conducting increased commercial vehicle inspections today through Thursday. More
June 05, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard will conduct an airborne-and-surface sensor performance test beginning June 16 in the vicinity of Dauphin Island, Alabama. More
June 05, 2012 -- The Houston Employee Relief Organization is seeking contributions to a fund that helps the families of municipal employees killed in the line of duty. More
June 04, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that a reward for information leading to the arrest of Mark Steven Bauman, a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, has been increased to $13,000. More
June 04, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office recently held graduation ceremonies for the 15th Citizens' Sheriffs' Academy. More
June 02, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management on Friday hosted a hurricane emergency response exercise and resource showcase in Austin. More
June 02, 2012 -- The United States Department of Homeland Security on Friday announced the beginning of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. More
June 02, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office urges the public to remember to "buckle up or pay up". More
June 02, 2012 -- Galveston County Sheriff's Lt. Pete Sifuentes has been honored by the 100 Club of Houston with the "Officer of the Year" award. More
June 01, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department today held a ceremony for the promotion of Larry Chambers to Lieutenant and Rene Vela to Sergeant. More
June 01, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office today reported that an 8-year-old boy died on Thursday after being electrocuted by a metal canopy. More
June 01, 2012 -- The City of Galveston has issued a reminder of services it has available for Galveston residents to use in preparation for the hurricane season. More
June 01, 2012 -- The National Transportation Safety Board has opened the public docket on an investigation into the October 29 collision between the Elka Apollon and the MSC Nederland in the Houston Ship Channel. More
June 01, 2012 -- The City of Houston has offered preparedness tips to mark the first day of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season. More
June 01, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Andrew Michael McArter, a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, has been arrested in Rockwall. More
June 01, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today urged Texans to prepare their families and homes for the 2012 hurricane season, which officially began today. More
June 01, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host the opening of a photo exhibit on Monday at the Houston Public Library, with photographs showcasing the history of the office in recognition of the agency's 175th anniversary. More
May 31, 2012 -- Orlando Garcia of Corpus Christi has been sentenced to life in federal prison for a meth trafficking conspiracy. More
May 31, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against one suspect and arrested two others in the fatal shooting of a man at 11939 Bissonnet on October 29. More
May 31, 2012 -- The Spring Valley Village Police Department is looking for Charles Given, a missing 64-year-old man last seen on Wednesday in the 8300 block of Katy Freeway in Houston. More
May 31, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on murder charges in the fatal shooting of a man at 4300 Fallen Oaks on Tuesday. More
May 31, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in a swindle/theft investigation in north Houston on April 27. More
May 31, 2012 -- Fifteen students from the College of the Mainland Police Academy have graduated this spring. More
May 30, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a bank robbery this morning at 50 Sugar Creek Center Boulevard. More
May 30, 2012 -- The United States Geological Survey has released a report finding that 70 percent of the Gulf of Mexico shoreline is vulnerable to erosion during weaker Category 1 hurricanes. More
May 30, 2012 -- The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office reports that Rusty Lee Marett has been assessed three life sentences for sexually abusing three children under the age of 14. More
May 29, 2012 -- Alvin Community College recently held a graduation ceremony for its Law Enforcement Academy in its Gym. More
May 29, 2012 -- The Harris County Flood Control District urges residents to "Plan, Prepare and Protect Your Family" for hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30. More
May 29, 2012 -- The City of Seabrook will host a Hurricane Preparedness Meeting on Wednesday at Seabrook City Hall. More
May 29, 2012 -- Property Casualty Insurers Association of America today urged residents along the coast to be prepared for the hurricane season, which officially begins on Friday. More
May 29, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Friday announced that Andre Jamal Sloan has been found guilty of capital murder in the 1990 murder of a man during a home invasion. More
May 28, 2012 -- UPDATE - A good Samaritan dive team from the vessel Ocean Inspector found the body of the pilot whose helicopter crashed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday. More
May 28, 2012 -- The two missing children that were subjects of a search by the Coast Guard and local agencies at Surfside Beach were found safe on the beach on Monday. More
May 26, 2012 -- Congressman Al Green on Friday participated in a news conference about Chad Holley and the trial of former Houston Police officer Andrew Blomberg. More
May 26, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department is investigating a burglary where the home owner, an off duty Houston police officer, shot and killed an armed intruder. More
May 25, 2012 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady has announced his office will participate with local law enforcement agencies in sponsoring a "No-Refusal" weekend during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. More
May 25, 2012 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is requesting the public's assistance in locating next of kin for three recently-deceased individuals. More
May 25, 2012 -- United States Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi on Wednesday celebrated its 30th anniversary of service by the HU-25 Falcon jet. More
May 25, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on murder charges in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place at 5471 Anderson on Wednesday. More
May 25, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that an armed suspect was fatally shot by two undercover police officers during an incident on Thursday at 2019 Dewalt. More
May 25, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas on Thursday announced that Naser Jason Abdo has been convicted of federal charges associated with a bomb plot in Killeen, Texas. More
May 25, 2012 -- A Galveston County jury on Thursday awarded over $230,000 in costs in connection with the Whiskerville animal seizure case. More
May 24, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department has closed the east bound lanes of Tidwell Road between Eastex Freeway and Lockwood due to a chemical spill from a tanker truck. More
May 24, 2012 -- The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association today offered tips to Texans to use when preparing for the coming hurricane season. More
May 24, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard today launched its new digital newsroom, consolidating its 23 news sites into a single site. More
May 24, 2012 -- The City of Galveston will host its Hurricane Preparedness Town Hall Meeting on May 30 at the Galveston Island Convention Center. More
May 24, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested a suspect involved in a fatal traffic accident at 7000 State Highway 288. More
May 24, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is participating in "Take 25", a public awareness campaign to promote safety and ways to prevent abduction, with various events across the state on Friday, National Missing Children's Day. More
May 24, 2012 -- The Texas Center for the Missing has provided summer Internet safety tips for parents to discuss with their children to mark National Missing Children's Day, which is observed on Friday. More
May 24, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff Office's Reserve Marine Division is urging citizens to stay safe in the water during the Memorial Day weekend. More
May 24, 2012 -- A Galveston County jury on Wednesday convicted Michael William Bock on two charges of Sexual Assault of a Child in the 212th District Court. More
May 23, 2012 -- Harris County District Attorney's Office investigator Chuck Lowery was presented the Hero Award by the 100 Club on Wednesday. More
May 23, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department will hold the 29th Citizens Police Academy from June 7 through August 16 at the Grand 1894 Opera House. More
May 23, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged two dog thieves. More
May 23, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has identified and arrested two serial robbery suspects. More
May 22, 2012 -- Members of Girl Scout Troup #25162 donated nearly 1,000 stuffed animals to police officers at the Houston Police Department’s Southwest Patrol Station at 4503 Beechnut last week. More
May 22, 2012 -- Harris County Commissioners Court today voted unanimously to approve a grant award to the District Attorney's Office by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office. More
May 22, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard has suspended its search for six missing people who sent out a distress call on Sunday that they were abandoning a fishing vessel that was sinking off the coast of Galveston. More
May 21, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department recently welcomed wounded veterans at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, marking the beginning of the sixth annual "Warrior Weekend". More
May 21, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department's Marine Unit will conduct extra patrols on the water during the Memorial Day weekend to check for boaters operating watercraft while intoxicated. More
May 21, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has charged two suspects with driving while intoxicated in connection to a fatal traffic accident that took place on Sunday at 8100 South Loop East. More
May 21, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident in the parking lot of a business at 9120 Winkler on Sunday. More
May 21, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a man has been arrested on murder charges in the death of his girlfriend on Saturday at their home on Lake Hills Drive. More
May 21, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard is searching for six people who reportedly abandoned a sinking vessel off the coast of Galveston on Sunday afternoon. More
May 21, 2012 -- The Texas Forest Service is urging Texans to prevent wildfires by using caution and practicing fire safety while celebrating during the Memorial Day weekend. More
May 19, 2012 -- The Houston Independent School District is joining other state and local law enforcement officers and highway safety advocates across the country for the 2012 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization. More
May 19, 2012 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott issued four opinions on Friday including a response to a question by Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady about whether recreational off-highway vehicles and all-terrain vehicles may be legally operated on a public beach and whether a county is authorized to establish a system for registering such vehicles with the county for operation on a beach. More
May 19, 2012 -- The 7th Annual Missouri City Police Officer Memorial Ceremony attracted a large crowd. More
May 18, 2012 -- Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos today issued a statement regarding a group of protesters that obstructed the lobby of the District Attorney's offices today. More
May 18, 2012 -- The Seabrook Police Department will participate in the "Click It or Ticket" seat belt enforcement program, which begins Monday and continues through June 3. More
May 18, 2012 -- The League City Police Department has arrested one suspect and is seeking two others in connection to a string of home burglaries in the Magnolia Creek subdivision. More
May 18, 2012 -- Researchers with the Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi have advised Texas residents along the coast to remain on guard despite predictions of a less active hurricane season this year. More
May 17, 2012 -- Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw today praised Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos for the establishment of the Texas Anti-Gang Tactical Operations Center in Houston. More
May 17, 2012 -- Congressman Gene Green today issued a statement regarding the appointment of Gary Blankinship as the United States Marshall for the Southern District of Texas. More
May 17, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today presented awards for excellence to several troopers. More
May 17, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office is preparing for the "Click It or Ticket" program, which is aimed at enforcing safety belt laws. More
May 17, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects involved in the April 8 shooting of a man at 2700 Crossview. More
May 17, 2012 -- The 33rd Annual Police Officers Memorial Ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Joe Max Taylor Law Enforcement Facility. More
May 17, 2012 -- Congressman Al Green on Wednesday issued a second request to the Department of Justice for an investigation into the March 2010 arrest of Houston resident Chad Holley. More
May 17, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office joined leaders of various law enforcement agencies today in announcing the formation of the Texas Anti-Gang tactical operations center, an effort to fight violent criminal gangs and transnational criminal organizations. More
May 16, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that five suspects have been arrested on charges of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in connection to an armed robbery of a cell phone store at 20140 North Freeway that took place on Tuesday. More
May 16, 2012 -- The City of Houston today filed a lawsuit to obtain information regarding fire fighter pensions under the Houston Fire Fighters Relief and Retirement Fund. More
May 16, 2012 -- The Harris County Attorney's Office today joined the City of Houston in a lawsuit to declare an adult entertainment club as a public nuisance and to have it shut down. More
May 16, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will provide free shredding of unwanted personal documents on Saturday at the Harris County Court Annex in southeast Harris County. More
May 16, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Felix Velasquez, Jr., a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, has been captured in San Antonio. More
May 16, 2012 -- Alvin Community College on Tuesday held a ceremony in recognition of National Police Week. More
May 16, 2012 -- The Missouri City Police Department has added a prescription drug drop box located at Public Safety Headquarters. More
May 15, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today held a DPS Peace Officer Memorial Service in Austin to honor eight officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during the past year. More
May 15, 2012 -- The Texas Forest Service today helped launch the 15th Annual East Texas Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, which provides wildfire response training for firefighters. More
May 15, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in the assault of a man at 5916 Gulfton on May 9, 2011. More
May 15, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Jeremy Landis Perkins, a 34 year old male who was last seen on Sunday in the 5000 block of Hereford in Crosby, Texas. More
May 15, 2012 -- The Fifty Club of Galveston County presented Galveston County Sheriff Freddie Poor a plaque recognizing his 45 years of service in Law enforcement. More
May 15, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department and The Galveston County Sheriff's Office will host a Memorial Service on Wednesday at the Joe Max Taylor Law Enforcement Building. More
May 15, 2012 -- The City of Houston will hold the "Disaster Preparedness for the Religious Community" workshop on June 1 at the West End Multi-Service Center and June 2 at the Kashmere Multi-Service Center. More
May 14, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a man on felony drunk driving charges in connection to a fatal traffic accident that took place on Saturday at the intersection of Bataan and Rutland. More
May 14, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today filed murder charges against Jordan Q. Wilson, who is wanted in the fatal shooting of Toyurean Young on May 4. More
May 14, 2012 -- The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has published a brochure debunking myths regarding hurricane safety. More
May 14, 2012 -- Rice University severe-storm expert Phil Bedient and researchers with the Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center have published "Lessons from Hurricane Ike", a book providing information on the center's study of the storm and options for addressing storm damage risks in the future. More
May 13, 2012 -- Santa Fe Police Chief Kenneth Campbell has posted his comments on the failure of the bond election for a new Public Safety Building. More
May 12, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department and Shipley Do-Nuts teamed up for a Law Enforcement Torch Run event to raise money for Special Olympics Texas. More
May 11, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department's "Blue Crew" and volunteers on Thursday helped make repairs at the home of an elderly Houston resident. More
May 11, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Thursday released surveillance camera pictures and video of three suspects involved in an armed robbery on April 17 in the 15000 block of Ella Boulevard, and are suspected in at least a dozen robberies since March. More
May 10, 2012 -- The Harris County Flood Control District's Flood Watch team will be monitoring bayou and creek water levels Thursday through Saturday due to thunderstorms forecast for the area. More
May 10, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department will host various events during National Police Week, which is observed May 14-18. More
May 10, 2012 -- The City of Missouri City has redesigned its emergency preparedness web site, MissouriCityReady.com, to provide information for residents for the hurricane season. More
May 10, 2012 -- A 48 year old man from Cincinnati was pronounced dead at John Sealy Hospital on Wednesday after erratic behavior that ended with him face down in the surf across Seawall Boulevard from a convenience store at 10th Street and Seawall. More
May 10, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department has filed charges against Daryl Leslie Harris in a recent auto-pedestrian fatality. More
May 09, 2012 -- Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland recently joined in recognizing students who completed the department's Teens and Police Service Academy program. More
May 09, 2012 -- Houston City Council today discussed issues related to establish a Star of Hope Sobering Center at 1811 Ruiz, but approval was tagged, or delayed for one week, by Council Member Helena Brown. More
May 09, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday arrested two additional suspects in the May 5 fatal shooting and stabbing of a man. More
May 09, 2012 -- Doryn Danner Glenn assumed the position of Galveston County District Clerk on Tuesday. More
May 09, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is offering a cash reward for information leading to the capture of fugitive Paul Joseph Borreson. More
May 08, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department will participate in its annual "Cops on Top of Donut Shops" fundraiser event on Thursday at the Shipley's Donuts at 5401 Broadway. More
May 08, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that an armed-suspect was fatally shot by two on-duty officers at 17300 Tomball Parkway in an incident on Monday. More
May 08, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that capital murder charges have been filed against two 15 year old suspects and one 17 year old suspect in the May 5 fatal shooting and stabbing of a man at 13150 Bissonnet. More
May 08, 2012 -- Harris County Commissioners Court today voted unanimously to approve an emergency order to dispose of mulch located at Meyer Park, which the county fire marshal determined to be an immediate fire danger. More
May 08, 2012 -- The City of Galveston will host its annual Hurricane Preparedness Town Hall Meeting on May 30 at the Galveston Island Convention Center. More
May 08, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department on Sunday responded to a cooking fire in an apartment in the 5900 block of Selinsky. More
May 08, 2012 -- The Bay Area Council On Drugs And Alcohol recently held a drunken driving simulator event at Central Middle School in Galveston. More
May 07, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host the Harris County Peace Officers' Memorial on Tuesday to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. More
May 07, 2012 -- The Texas AgriLife Extension Service has announced that the upcoming "Click It or Ticket" campaign, held May 21 through June 3, will focus on trucks, which have a lower percentage of seat belt use than other vehicles. More
May 07, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed capital murder charges against three suspects in the fatal shooting of one man and wounding of two others in an incident on September 14 at 8304 South Course Drive. More
May 07, 2012 -- The Missouri City Police Department will hold a gang awareness and auto theft/burglary prevention class on May 15. More
May 07, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges against a suspect in the death of the suspect's six-month-old son on May 2. More
May 07, 2012 -- Dr. William Merrell of Texas A&M University at Galveston, who weathered Hurricane Ike in the 1870 Merchants Mutual Insurance Building in the Strand Historic District where he conceived the Ike Dike, visited with Guidry News Service about storm surge protection. More
May 06, 2012 -- Congressman Al Green has called for the proactive involvement of parents, students, teachers and officials to prevent school violence in response to an incident that took place on April 27 at Thurgood Marshall High School where a female student was beaten by one of her peers in the presence of other classmates. More
May 06, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department is asking the public for assistance in the investigation of a fatal auto-pedestrian accident on Saturday. More
May 04, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department on Thursday captured a burglar at the Royal Smoke Shop on 3114 FM 528. More
May 04, 2012 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority today discharged a METRO bus driver following an investigation into a May 1 multiple-vehicle accident in the 2900 block of Antoine. More
May 04, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Rene Morales Munoz, a fugitive on the state's most wanted list, has been taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Houston following his deportation from Mexico. More
May 04, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office, assisted by the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office and the Harris County Fire Marhsall's Office on Thursday charged five suspects with prostitution and two others with operating a massage parlor without a license following a raid on three businesses. More
May 04, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department on Thursday announced that a second suspect involved in a fire on April 19 has turned himself in and is charged with arson. More
May 03, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department and the Greater Houston Loss Prevention Alliance on Thursday fingerprinted children and offered safety tips to shopping parents at Target on 2580 Shearn. More
May 03, 2012 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County today announced that a bus driver whose bus struck and killed a pedestrian on April 17 has been discharged following an investigation of the accident. Corrected News Release
May 03, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department Community Services Unit recently provided a specialized personal safety and burglary presentation to members of Houston's visually impaired community. More
May 03, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that new proof of residency requirements to obtain a Texas driver's license or identification card will take effect on May 7. More
May 03, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 1400 East 34th Street on April 15. More
May 03, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in identifying a man wanted for indecent exposure at book store at 5300 West FM 1960. More
May 03, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges against an armed robbery suspect wounded by police officers during an attempted robbery at a video store on Wednesday. More
May 03, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department's patrol commanders have recently implemented a crime fighting initiative to target violent crime citywide. More
May 02, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department on Wednesday arrested an off-duty Houston Police Officer in the 2300 block of Strand for an incident that involved a stabbing and indecent exposure. More
May 02, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard today responded to a collision between a mobile offshore drilling unit and a tanker vessel near Port Aransas. More
May 02, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that an armed robbery suspect was wounded by an on-duty officer at an incident at 10550 Gulf Freeway. More
May 02, 2012 -- Harris County District Pat Lykos today is presenting a $500,000 check from seized funds to expand the Drug Free Youth Program. More
May 01, 2012 -- The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office will review testing in drug cases. More
May 01, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges of intoxicated assault and intoxicated manslaughter against a suspect involved in fatal traffic accident that took place on Sunday in the 3300 block of South Rice Boulevard. More
May 01, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Monday medevaced an injured crewman from a commercial tug boat five miles from Rockport, Texas. More
May 01, 2012 -- Galveston County Commissioners Court today voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Galveston for a joint application with the county for the FY2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. More
May 01, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that the reward for information leading to the capture of Anthony Gonzales, a fugitive on the state's 10 most wanted list, has been increased to $20,000. More
May 01, 2012 -- Houston Police Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr. recently joined the Texas Department of Transportation in promoting work zone awareness and safety. More
May 01, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that a suspect has been arrested on murder charges in the fatal shooting of a woman at 4007 Liberty on Monday. More
May 01, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today released surveillance video of vehicle belonging to a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man at 4400 Ward at Foster on January 3. More
May 01, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department and the Fort Bend County Women's Center recently held a community wide Denim Day to promote sexual violence prevention and education. More
May 01, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department on Monday reported that arson investigators are seeking a second person wanted in connection with a fire that occurred at 8011 Harrisburg on April 19. More
April 30, 2012 -- The 29th Galveston Police Department Citizens Police Academy begins on June 7 at The Grand 1894 Opera House; Registration is currently open. More
April 30, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety urges motorists to use caution around motorcyclists. More
April 30, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Monday caught a prisoner five minutes after he escaped in La Marque. More
April 30, 2012 -- The Galveston Police department has posted a statement on the weekend shooting of two pit bulls. More
April 29, 2012 -- A Coast Guard flight crew has located two men who were reported missing between Brownsville, Texas and Tampico, Mexico in the Gulf of Mexico. More
April 29, 2012 -- Galveston’s Citizens Police Academy honored 60 people in a graduation ceremony last week, celebrating 28 years of the program. More
April 29, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard is searching for two men who were reported missing on Saturday, between Brownsville, Texas and Tampico, Mexico in the Gulf of Mexico. More
April 28, 2012 -- Nicole Paquette, Texas senior state director for The Humane Society of the United States, has posted a statement regarding reports of a loose phython in a Houston neighborhood. More
April 28, 2012 -- Members of Civil Air Patrol's Texas and Louisiana wings will participate from May 2 through 9 in a training scenario involving a hurricane striking Texas from the Gulf of Mexico. More
April 28, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff’s Office on Friday arrested a woman wanted for several thefts from area hospitals and clinics. More
April 27, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department will mobilize a "Click It or Ticket" campaign during the Memorial Day weekend to enforce safety belt use. More
April 27, 2012 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 6 Office will transition leadership on May 6 with the departure of Regional Administrator Tony Russell, who will take a new post as Superintendent of FEMA's Emergency Management Institute. More
April 27, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department on Thursday announced a partnership between the department and Houston area ministers to form the Police and Clergy Alliance. More
April 27, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that the Texas Commission on Jail Standards has found the county's jail facilities in full compliance with state standards, following a recent inspection of the jail. More
April 26, 2012 -- Officers with the Houston Police Department's South Central Patrol Division recently participated in their division's monthly homeless outreach program, with officers joining Houston homeless organizations to visit the homeless and inform them of services that are available. More
April 25, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today spoke at a ceremony naturalizing 1,864 people from 114 countries as United States citizens. More
April 25, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today joined other federal, state and local agencies today in announcing the arrest of more than 40 individuals suspected to be involved in the theft of checks and money orders from apartment complex lock boxes in the Houston area. More
April 25, 2012 -- Texas State Representative Ronald Reynolds reports that on Tuesday he was arrested on charges of barratry, or the unlawful solicitation of clients by lawyers. More
April 25, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that charges have been filed against two suspects arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 2757 Briargrove on March 11. More
April 25, 2012 -- The Bay Area Alliance for Youth and Families will hold a Medication Take Back event on Saturday at the University of Texas Medical Branch Specialty Care Center at Victory Lakes in League City. More
April 25, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety and the United States Attorney's Office on Tuesday unsealed the grand jury indictments of 24 Sinaloa Cartel members. More
April 25, 2012 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have partnered together for the National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. More
April 24, 2012 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos will host a special ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate Crime Victims' Rights Week. More
April 24, 2012 -- The United States Justice Department today announced that Kurt Mix of Katy, a former engineer for BP, has been arrested on criminal charges of intentionally destroying evidence requested by federal criminal authorities in relation to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident in 2010. More
April 24, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department on Wednesday will accept a $16,058 grant from Wortham Insurance and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company for use in the purchase of heavy rescue and training equipment. More
April 24, 2012 -- The Pasadena Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Day event at the Summit on Saturday. More
April 20, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will hold a law enforcement torch run on Sunday at University of Houston to benefit Special Olympics Texas. More
April 20, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard will commission its 02-12 class of officer candidates on May 2. More
April 20, 2012 -- The Bay Area Council On Drugs And Alcohol will host a Take Back event for prescription drugs on April 28 at Angleton Junior High School and the New Hope Church-Alvin Campus. More
April 19, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard today is responding to a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 120 miles west of Tampa, Florida. More
April 19, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that charges of intoxicated manslaughter are pending against a suspect arrested in a fatal traffic accident that took place on Wednesday at 6100 South Loop east. More
April 19, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today an armed robbery suspect was fatally shot by police officers on Wednesday at 5335 Gulf Freeway. More
April 19, 2012 -- Military Judge Colonel Gregory A. Gross on Wednesday set a new trial date of August 20 for the trial of Major Nidal M. Hasan, suspect in the Fort Hood shooting incident. More
April 19, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Wednesday announced that the United States Small Business Administration has granted his request to provide federal disaster assistance for north Texas counties affected by severe weather, including tornadoes, earlier this month. More
April 18, 2012 -- Houston City Council today voted unanimously to approve the sale of Decommissioned Firefighting Bunker Gear and equipment to the “Sister City” Tampico, Mexico. More
April 18, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today announced that arson investigators have arrested a second suspect in connection with the Late Night Pie restaurant fire that occurred on February 8. More
April 17, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Michael Elbert Young, a high-risk sex offender who escaped from an east Houston halfway house on April 5, has been arrested in Austin. More
April 17, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department on Monday released a surveillance video of a suspect sought in connection with the recent burglary of an information technology company. More
April 17, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that charges have been filed against four suspects in the fatal shooting of a man at 11718 Hempstead Highway that occurred April 4. More
April 17, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department will hold a "Shattered Dreams" underage drinking and impaired driving prevention program at Friendswood High School on April 30. More
April 17, 2012 -- The Galveston County area has three events planned during National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which is observed April 22-28. More
April 16, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and District Attorney Patricia Lykos today announced that 100 arrests were made last week in a two-day crackdown on drug trafficking along United States Highway 90 and Interstate 10. More
April 16, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today advised residents to renew their driver's license early or to renew online. More
April 16, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in the sexual assault of a 15-year-old female in March. More
April 14, 2012 -- The City of Friendswood Police Department reports that the Hometown Bank of Friendswood located at 3211 FM 528 was robbed on Friday. More
April 13, 2012 -- The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office today announced that a man arrested in connection with a 2009 aggravated robbery has been sentenced to 75 years in prison. More
April 13, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today announced that arson investigators have arrested a suspect in the "Late Nite Pie" Restaurant fire on February 8. More
April 13, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas on Tuesday announced that a Progresso, Texas man has been sentenced to 110 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a revolver due to being a previously-convicted felon. More
April 13, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today reported that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and burning of a woman that took place last month. More
April 13, 2012 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County will participate in a synchronized counter-terrorism exercise today More
April 13, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is searching for two suspects involved in an attempted robbery that took place on April 5 at the Walmart on Highway 6. More
April 12, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that a traffic stop on Tuesday resulted in the arrest of a murder suspect featured on "America's Most Wanted". More
April 12, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday commissioned a new patrol vessel in honor of Bill Davidson, who was killed in the line of duty. More
April 12, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested on intoxicated manslaughter charges related to a fatal traffic accident that took place on Wednesday at 3615 Tidwell. More
April 12, 2012 -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Wednesday arrested two Eagle Pass brothers charged with ammunition smuggling into the Republic of Mexico. More
April 11, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department on Tuesday arrested a second suspect in the April 6 burglary of a Friendswood tobacco store. More
April 11, 2012 -- The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office today announced that Derrick Wayne Middleton has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of burglary of a habitation. More
April 11, 2012 -- Houston City Council Member Mike Sullivan will host hurricane preparedness and town hall meetings in his district on April 24 and May 7. More
April 11, 2012 -- Trial Judge Colonel Gregory Gross on Tuesday issued rulings on additional pre-trial motions made in the case of the United States vs. Major Nidal Hassan, the suspect in shootings that took place at Fort Hood in Texas. More
April 11, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Monday medevaced a man suffering from chest pains from a tanker ship 12 miles off the coast of Galveston. More
April 10, 2012 -- The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management will host its annual Healthcare Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness Summit on Wednesday at the George R. Brown Convention Center. More
April 10, 2012 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking the public's assistance in locating next of kin for four recently deceased individuals in the county. More
April 10, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today launched a new joint safety campaign with State Farm Insurance to inform drivers of the dangers of texting while behind the wheel. More
April 10, 2012 -- The first City of Galveston Hurricane Preparedness Meeting of 2012 was held this morning at Galveston City Hall. More
April 09, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested on capital murder charges in connection to the death of Norma Angelica Tapia, whose body was found on July 6 at George Bush Park in the 16000 block of Westheimer Parkway. More
April 09, 2012 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the new Regional Forensic Genetics Laboratory in the Texas Medical Center. More
April 06, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department's Southeast Patrol Division recently joined community members during the 2nd annual Safety Bowl at the Armadilla Lanes bowling alley on Fuqua. More
April 06, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today filed charges against a suspect and is seeking three-to-four suspects in the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of two others on March 25 at 9803 Club Creek. More
April 06, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking the public's assistance in locating Michael Elbert Young, a high-risk sex offender who escaped from a Houston halfway house on Thursday. More
April 05, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Thursday issued a disaster declaration for Dallas, Tarrant, and Kaufman counties. More
April 05, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office on Thursday presented Judge Robin Brown with half a million dollars to support the Saving Ourselves By Education and Recovery anti-DWI court program. More
April 05, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit today announced that capital murder charges have been filed against Donald Wayne Miles in connection with a 1990 double murder in north Harris County. More
April 05, 2012 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos today presented Judge Robin Brown $500,000 in funding for the county's "Saving Ourselves By Education and Recovery" anti-DWI court program. More
April 05, 2012 -- UPDATED: The Harris County Sheriff's Office has filed charges of intoxicated manslaughter and intoxicated assault are pending against a woman involved in a fatal car accident that took place this morning at Tomball Parkway and Boudreaux Road. More
April 05, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department on Wednesday has filed assault charges against two suspects wanted in connection with at least 14 robberies of businesses in Houston since February of this year. More
April 05, 2012 -- The Bay Community Emergency Response Team and the American Red Cross are seeking volunteers for a shelter management drill to be held at the Seabrook Community House on April 26. More
April 05, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Wednesday presented the Texas Historical Commission Governor's Award for Historic Preservation to the Texas Parks and Wildlife, Wildland Firefighting Teams. More
April 04, 2012 -- A Galveston County jury on Wednesday sentenced Rodney Scott Smith to twenty-five years in prison after finding him guilty of Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant. More
April 04, 2012 -- Military Judge Colonel Gregory Gross today issued rulings on pre-trial motions made in the case of Major Nidal Hasan, the suspect in the 2009 Fort Hood shootings. More
April 04, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Tuesday increased the reward amount offered for information leading to the capture of Troy Allison, a fugitive on the state's 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. More
April 03, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department responded to a house fire on Monday in the 5500 block of Heron. More
April 03, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office today announced that Edward Mason, a former employee of the Houston Police Department, has been sentenced to four years in prison on bribery charges related to a scheme to alert illegal game room owners to undercover investigations. More
April 03, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is participating in the Crime Stoppers Annual Safe Child Initiative during the month of April. More
April 03, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Monday spoke at the 2012 Texas Emergency Management Conference. More
April 02, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today spoke at the 2012 Texas Emergency Management Conference, where he cautioned against a proposal by the U.S. Air Force to relocate eight C-130 aircraft currently based at the 136th Airlift Wing in Fort Worth. More
April 02, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard medevaced a woman from a cruise ship 145 miles southeast of Galveston on Saturday More
April 02, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department will host its Fourth Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ride on May 12. More
April 02, 2012 -- The United States Army today announced that the next pre-trial hearing for Major Nidal M. Hasan, suspect in the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, will be held on Wednesday. More
April 02, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect charged in the April 1 murder of a woman at 4250 West 34th Street. More
April 02, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of one man and wounding of two others at 7550 Long Point Road on May 2 of last year. More
March 31, 2012 -- Galveston Interim Police Chief Henry Porretto presided over a ceremony on Friday to promote four Galveston Police Department officers to a higher rank. More
March 30, 2012 -- The Texas Forest Service today reported that a lieutenant with the Hamby Volunteer Fire Department has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire set last year near Abilene. More
March 29, 2012 -- A Harris County assistant district attorney has been appointed to the Governor's Criminal Justice Council. More
March 29, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department's South Central Patrol Division on Tuesday visited the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and provided patrons with crime prevention tips. More
March 29, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department on Tuesday performed a confined space rescue from a rear mounted truck tank in the 2200 block of Lawrence. More
March 28, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department SWAT Team on Wednesday responded to a report of gunshots involving a potential barricaded fugitive at 3706 Spanish Wells Drive. More
March 28, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department on Tuesday filed assault charges against a suspect who pointed a weapon at a Metropolitan Transit Authority police officer in an incident at 855 Greens Road on March 26. More
March 28, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Mauricio Izaguirre, a suspect wanted in connection with the March 22 fatal shooting of a woman at 5903 Graycliff Drive. More
March 27, 2012 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston has advised that it will hold a simulated shooting incident on campus on Wednesday beginning at 9 a.m. More
March 27, 2012 -- The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, will host the April Pools Day 2012 event on Sunday at the Harris County Aquatic Center in Houston. More
March 26, 2012 -- The City of Missouri City recently participated in the Great Texas Warrant Roundup. More
March 26, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at 1219 Fry Road today. More
March 26, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Friday issued a press release regarding the Federal Military Surplus Property Program. More
March 26, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today announced that his office has balanced its budget, and plans to deploy more deputies into patrol and criminal investigation positions. More
March 26, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a woman at 12611 South Gessner on March 25. More
March 24, 2012 -- A Texas Highway Patrol trooper died this morning in El Paso after a two-vehicle crash. More
March 23, 2012 -- The City of Port Arthur will conduct a Warrant Amnesty Program from March 28 through April 10. More
March 23, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will offer free shredding of unwanted personal documents on Saturday at the Humble substation. More
March 22, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard today is responding to reports of a crude oil spill in Highland Bayou near Hitchcock. More
March 22, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today advised residents to avoid leaving money, purses, wallets or bank envelopes in clear view inside an unattended vehicle following a recent series of vehicle burglaries in north Harris County. More
March 22, 2012 -- The Laura Recovery Center is asking for anyone with information to come forward regarding Catherine Hammel, who has been missing since March 21, 1998. More
March 22, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today released surveillance video footage of a suspect who stole rugs valued at $12,500 from a furniture store on March 7. More
March 21, 2012 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is requesting the public's assistance in locating next of kin for two recently deceased individuals. More
March 21, 2012 -- The Galveston Independent School District Police Department today reported that a male subject attempted to coerce an 11-year-old female student into his vehicle while she was at a bus stop at 40th Street. More
March 21, 2012 -- The Public Safety Commission of the Texas Department of Public Safety today awarded the Medal of Merit to five DPS employees for their roles in the Department Veteran Assistance Program. More
March 21, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today released composite drawings of three suspects in connection with a home invasion robbery that took place on February 26 at 1700 Sandy Trail Court. More
March 20, 2012 -- The Port of Galveston Police Department is investigating the death of a member of the International Longshoremen's Association whose body was discovered in a port restroom this morning. More
March 20, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today released additional information regarding Gaspar E. Loya, III, a fugitive on the state's ten most wanted list. More
March 20, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today issued a reminder to citizens to take precautions as heavy rains pass through the city. More
March 19, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today filed charges of injury to a child against the father of a two-month-old girl who died on March 8. More
March 19, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been charged with driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon in connection with a fatal traffic incident that took place on Saturday in the 12400 block of West Bellfort. More
March 19, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested on intoxicated manslaughter and intoxicated assault charges in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place on March 17 in the 10200 block of Harwin. More
March 19, 2012 -- Three former employees of the Galveston County Information Technology Department who were fired recently have filed a Whistleblower Complaint with County Judge Mark Henry and several other county officials including District Attorney Jack Roady and Sheriff Freddie Poor; as well as Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. More
March 17, 2012 -- The Coast Guard responded to a grounded vessel on the Galveston jetties, Saturday. More
March 17, 2012 -- Congressman Al Green was arrested at the Embassy of Sudan for civil disobedience while participating in a peaceful protest against the aggression of the Sudanese armed forces toward the civilian populations of the Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile regions. More
March 16, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has arrested one suspect and is seeking three others in connection with a "smash-n-grab" robbery at a north Harris County jewelry store that took place in January. More
March 16, 2012 -- The Southeast Texas Poison Center at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will celebrate the 50th anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week on March 18-24. More
March 16, 2012 -- Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos on Thursday provided emergency care kits to the Harris County Criminal Justice Center. More
March 15, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office today announced that a member of the Hermanos Pistoleros Latinos prison gang has been convicted on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. More
March 15, 2012 -- Houston City Council Member Al Hoang joined officers with the Houston Police Department and the Citizens Patrol today to visit door-to-door and educate residents and neighbors on ways to prevent crime. More
March 15, 2012 -- Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that tips regarding the state's top 10 most wanted fugitives and sex offenders can now be submitted through Facebook. More
March 15, 2012 -- Galveston Firefighters and EMS today delivered a baby girl at an apartment on Ferry Road. More
March 15, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that a suspect sought in the March 11 fatal shooting of a man at 5757 Guhn Road has been taken into custody. More
March 15, 2012 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in observance of Flood Safety Awareness Week, urged Texans to purchase flood insurance for their property. More
March 14, 2012 -- Beaumont police are questioning a man who is in custody after a fatal shooting at the Jefferson County courthouse. More
March 14, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office today announced that three former employees of oil industry company Davis-Lynch have been convicted on charges related to thefts totaling more than $13 million from the company. More
March 14, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today reported that department Senior Captain Thomas W. Dillion passed away following transportation from a cooking-related apartment fire, which was not related to his condition. More
March 13, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a hit-and-run traffic accident that took place in the 8800 block of Interstate Highway 45 early this morning. More
March 12, 2012 -- The Texas Center for the Missing is seeking the public's assistance in locating three girls who all attend Cypress Falls High School and have gone missing in the past three weeks. More
March 12, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Anthony Gonzales, a suspect in the 2008 shooting death of one adult and two children in Corpus Christi, has been placed on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list. More
March 12, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department today announced that it has launched several public safety initiatives in preparation for increased traffic in the city during the Spring Break holiday. More
March 12, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today filed charges against a suspect sought in the fatal shooting of a man at 5757 Guhn Road on Sunday. More
March 12, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today announced that Richard Allen Howe, of Brookshire, has been convicted in the 1989 murder of Mina Anne Bomar of Houston, whose body was found in Sugar Land. More
March 09, 2012 -- Houston Independent School District will host a public information session regarding the district's police re-accreditation on April 11 at the district police department's cafeteria. More
March 09, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department on Thursday arrested a suspect in connection with six aggravated robberies that have taken place in Galveston since December. More
March 09, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today provided safety tips in advance of Flood Safety Awareness Week, which is observed March 12-16. More
March 09, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that William Stevens Gordon, Jr., last seen in San Antonio, has been placed on the state's 10 most wanted sex offenders list. More
March 09, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department's Teens and Police Service Academy was recently recognized by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. More
March 09, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has named Katherine Cesinger as its director of communications. More
March 08, 2012 -- Members of Galveston City Council in workshop today urged City Manager Michael Kovacs to conduct a nationwide search for a new police chief. More
March 08, 2012 -- Houston Police Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr. today applauded officers in the department after receiving a report that citizen complaints against officers in 2011 decreased by 20 percent, and that citizen commendations increased by nearly 23 percent in the same year. More
March 08, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested two suspects in a fatal shooting that took place at 10950 Tanner Park Court on March 1. More
March 07, 2012 -- The Bay Area Council On Drugs And Alcohol will present "Chronicles of a Teen Killer" at Brazosport College throughout the months of March and April. More
March 07, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department's March on Crime on Tuesday moved to the city's eastside. More
March 06, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office today issued a report regarding an incident during the arrest of two men in Dickinson wanted for a February shooting in La Marque. An armed man at the scene of the arrest was shot by a deputy United States Marshal. More
March 06, 2012 -- Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday will join the Police Athletic League in taking 10 students from Carl Wunsche Sr. High School in Spring to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. More
March 06, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today advised against travel to Mexico during the Spring Break holiday due to continued violence in the country. More
March 05, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that a $7,500 award is being offered for tips leading to the arrest of Damesha Roshun Traylor, who is on the state's 10 Most Wanted fugitive list. More
March 05, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today filed charges of intoxicated manslaughter against a man involved in a fatal vehicle accident at Highway 288 on March 4. More
March 04, 2012 -- The Galveston Fire Department held a ceremony on Saturday to name Fire Station 5 at the Galveston County Justice Center in honor of former fire chief and former city council member Danny Weber, Sr. More
March 02, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department on Friday began the "Protect with Respect" campaign. More
March 02, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Eleazar Gongora was arrested this afternoon by Sheriff’s Office personnel, working with the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, after being charged with continued sexual abuse of a child, a felony. More
March 02, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today arrested Jimmy W. George, a patrol deputy with the department, on charges of tampering with a government record. More
March 02, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office today announced that a jury has found Troy Freudenberg guilty of driving while intoxicated, which the office says "reaffirms" the accuracy of instruments used to test for intoxication. More
March 02, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced the offer of a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Gaspar E. Loya, III, a fugitive on the state's 10 Most Wanted List. More
March 02, 2012 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker and the Houston Police Department on Thursday announced the department's 28th annual "March on Crime". More
March 01, 2012 -- The Simulation Center at Texas Children’s Hospital has begun providing Pediatric Simulation Training for Emergency Pre-hospital Providers to members of the Houston Fire Department EMS. More
February 29, 2012 -- The Alvin Community College Drug and Alcohol Awareness Task Force hosted the Arrive Alive event on Wednesday on campus. More
February 29, 2012 -- Galveston Independent School District today reported that the driver of a passenger vehicle has been taken into custody in connection with a minor traffic accident involving a district school bus. More
February 29, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released photos and video of suspects believed responsible for at least 14 robberies at businesses throughout north and northeast Houston. More
February 29, 2012 -- The City of Galveston Fire Department will host a renaming ceremony for Fire Station 5 on March 3. More
February 27, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges of aggravated assault against a public servant against one suspect, and felony charges of evading arrest against a second in connection to an incident that took place on Saturday at 10531 Gulf Freeway, which involved officers discharging their weapons at the suspects. More
February 27, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man at 6172 Batterson that took place on February 25. More
February 27, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking three suspects in a burglary that took place on Sunday at 5000 Ridgecreek Drive, which involved a Houston police officer firing his weapon at the suspects. More
February 25, 2012 -- A Montgomery County Grand Jury on Friday indicted the Mayor of Patton Village and other city officials on charges of Abuse of Official Capacity, Misuse of Official Information, Misapplication of Fiduciary Property, Securing Execution of Document by Deception, and Theft by a Public Servant. More
February 24, 2012 -- The Coast Guard responded to a grounded vessel near the Sabine jetties on Friday. More
February 24, 2012 -- Galveston County Sheriff’s Special Crimes detectives arrested a League City man on Friday in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal drug sales. More
February 24, 2012 -- The Houston Independent School District reports that two former employees who were indicted by a Harris County grand jury on felony charges had been terminated by Houston ISD in 2010. More
February 24, 2012 -- A grand jury from the 351st District Court returned indictments today against two former Houston Independent School District administrators, stemming from an extensive investigation conducted by the Harris County District Attorney's Office. More
February 24, 2012 -- Galveston firefighters responded to a fuel tank fire at Galveston Bay Biodiesel in the 4900 block of Old Port Industrial Road on Galveston Island near the Galveston Ship Channel on Thursday. More
February 23, 2012 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts has issued a reminder that the grace period for the 2012 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up ends on Friday. More
February 23, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office recently "saturated" the Aldine area with deputies in response to criminal incidents, and made several arrests and traffic stops. More
February 23, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia will join leaders of the Mental Health Retardation Authority and the University of Texas-Harris County Psychiatric Center on Friday for the opening of the center's Competency Restoration Unit. More
February 23, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today released its 2011 Annual Report, noting that crimes have decreased 25 percent, and violent crimes were down 40 percent, during the year. More
February 23, 2012 -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation recognized three Harris County assistant district attorneys on Wednesday for their work in criminal prosecution. More
February 22, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today released a composite sketch of a suspect sought in connection with two home burglaries through claiming he worked for the electric company. More
February 21, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety, in observance of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Texas, issued a reminder for Texans to talk with family and friends about emergency preparedness. More
February 21, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that video technology used by home and business owners aided in the recent arrests of two burglary suspects. More
February 20, 2012 -- The City of Houston's Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Initiative and the Houston Urban Area Security Initiative recently hosted a planning seminar to include the needs of individuals with disabilities in emergency planning. More
February 20, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announded that charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the abduction of a 5 year old boy at 7550 Homestead Road on February 18. More
February 17, 2012 -- Galveston County Sheriff’s detectives report that they have completed their investigation into the February 9th death of 3-year-old LaShaun Huff, learning more about events that led to a large piece of driftwood rolling from a sand dune and pinning the youth. More
February 17, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has released a composite sketch of a police impersonation suspect wanted in a recent incident in the 22200 block of the Eastex Freeway. More
February 17, 2012 -- A Harris County Sheriff's deputy shot an armed suspect on Friday at 18100 McKay. More
February 17, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed aggravated assault charges against a public servant and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance against a suspect involved in a shooting incident on February 16. More
February 17, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department on Thursday released a picture taken from security camera footage of a couple sought as suspects in the use of stolen debit and credit cards to purchase more than $900 in merchandise at a local business. More
February 17, 2012 -- The Public Safety Commission of the Texas Department of Public Safety on Thursday presented awards to DPS personnel, law enforcement officers and members of the public for "extraordinary demonstrations of heroism". More
February 16, 2012 -- The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office on Thursday announced that Nathan Goodwin has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for aggravated robbery. More
February 16, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy will host the Skills USA regional competition for area law enforcement students on Friday. More
February 16, 2012 -- The Public Safety Commission of the Texas Department of Public Safety today named Jay Kimbrough as assistant director for homeland security. More
February 16, 2012 -- Lillian High's family has expressed gratitude to authorities and volunteers. More
February 15, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department is urging the public to act immediately to clear any warrants in order to avoid arrest in the 2012 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up, which the department is participating in through March 4. More
February 15, 2012 -- United States Senator John Cornyn today issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the death of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent Jaime Zapata. More
February 15, 2012 -- The Dickinson Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Jason Robert Hamilton, Jr., a 15-year-old who left his home on Monday. More
February 15, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department on Tuesday released a sketch of a suspect sought in connection with an aggravated robbery at a home in the Eldridge Lake subdivision on February 8. More
February 15, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department reports that on Monday a smoke detector alerted a southeast Houston resident to a house fire. More
February 13, 2012 -- The 42nd Annual Oyster Fry benefiting the Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department will take place on March 10. More
February 13, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office has charged five individuals in connection with an investigation into allegations of theft from Galveston County Parks Department facilities in Santa Fe. More
February 13, 2012 -- A Galveston County Sheriff's deputy was taken into custody on Monday in connection with Dallas County sexual assault charges. More
February 13, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested twelve suspects responsible for at least seven carjackings on the southeast and southwest sides of the city in January. More
February 13, 2012 -- With the downtown spring festival season just around the corner, the City of Houston has reinstituted the dawn to dusk limits on activities in Tranquility Park. As a result, those participating in the Occupy Houston encampment have been asked to peacefully pack up their belongings and leave the park at dusk tonight. More
February 13, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office is advising those with outstanding warrants to clear them in order to avoid arrest in the 2012 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up. More
February 13, 2012 -- The City of Friendswood's Municipal Court today announced that it will participate in the 2012 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up. More
February 12, 2012 -- United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced on Friday that four Houston residents were sentenced to prison for the attempted robbery of an armored car. More
February 10, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department today announced a suspect has been arrested on felony theft charges in connection with the October 8 theft of an automated teller machine from a Walgreens store. More
February 10, 2012 -- The La Porte Police Department will begin a new Citizens Police Academy Class on April 3. More
February 10, 2012 -- Houston Independent School District today released a statement regarding an incident involving a student at White Elementary who reported that she was abducted by a man while on her way to school and sexually assaulted. More
February 10, 2012 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office Fugitive Unit will participate in the 2012 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up. More
February 10, 2012 -- The City of La Porte has announced that it will participate in the 2012 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up. More
February 10, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that Derrick Dion Christopher, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list, was arrested on Wednesday in Fort Worth. More
February 10, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia will host a crime prevention forum with Copperfield area residents on February 16. More
February 10, 2012 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts today announced that Houston will participate in the 2012 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up, with members of the Houston Police Department and Harris County Constables offices arresting those on the warrant list beginning February 25. More
February 10, 2012 -- Three Houston Independent School District students have been charged with aggravated robbery. More
February 09, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office reports that an Anahuac child died as a result of injuries he received when he was apparently struck by a rolling driftwood log on the Bolivar Peninsula. More
February 09, 2012 -- The City of Missouri City will take part in the Statewide Warrant Roundup, which takes place February 25 through March 4. More
February 09, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard is responding to a fuel spill that resulted from a barge running aground near Bayport on Wednesday. More
February 09, 2012 -- The Harris County Citizens Corps will hold its sixth annual Community Emergency Response Team Rodeo on Saturday at the Harris County Fire and Sheriff's Training Academy in Humble. More
February 08, 2012 -- The City of Missouri City will observe Severe Weather Awareness Week on February 19-25, and reminds residents to be prepared for severe storms. More
February 08, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today released a composite sketch of a suspect believed responsible for a home burglary at 9801 Palmfield on January 7. More
February 07, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today responded to a house fire in the 400 block of East 43rd Street, which investigators have determined was caused by a child playing with a lighter on a couch. More
February 07, 2012 -- The Pasadena Police Department will offer a four-day Rape Aggression Defense course in March. More
February 07, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Derrick Dion Christopher, who was last seen in Fort Worth, has been added to the state's 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. More
February 07, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department will launch its 28th Citizens Police Academy on Thursday. More
February 06, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today responded to a house fire in the 8100 block of Panay Drive, the cause of which is under investigation. More
February 06, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department on Sunday responded to an apartment fire in the 7600 block of South Braeswood Boulevard, which appeared to be caused by an electrical short. More
February 06, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Kenneth Miller, III, a missing 14-year-old last seen on Friday at his residence in Houston. More
February 06, 2012 -- The Friendswood Police Department on Saturday arrested Julian Moya, III, on child pornography charges. More
February 05, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Sheriff Adrian Garcia presented retirement badges last week week to two K-9 deputies. More
February 05, 2012 -- Dana (Sikes) Wild is asking for help in convincing the Texas Parole Board to not allow the release of Gerald Zwarst, who was convicted of abducting her sister, Shelley Sikes, in 1986. More
February 03, 2012 -- The United State Coast Guard's Gulf Regional Fisheries Training Center students and instructors on Thursday visited the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi to learn about the various species of marine life in the Gulf of Mexico. More
February 03, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jeffrey McGowen tonight will meet with the recpient of bone marrow the deputy had donated. More
February 02, 2012 -- The City of Shoreacres on Thursday reported on the progress of its police station construction. More
February 02, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today reminded motorists to exercise caution this week due to heavy rains and strong winds moving through portions of the state. More
February 02, 2012 -- The Fort Bend County Regional SWAT team has recently obtained a new Bearcat armored response and rescue vehicle. More
February 02, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today filed charges of injury to a child against a woman suspected in the January 30 beating death of her daughter. More
February 01, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department on Monday responded to a fire in the 2500 block of Milwaukee, which was caused by food a resident had left cooking unattended. More
February 01, 2012 -- The Pasadena Police Department will offer a 13-week Citizens Police Academy course beginning on March 6. More
February 01, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced an increased reward for information leading to the arrest of John Erick Anderson of Austin, who is on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. More
February 01, 2012 -- Bayou Vista City Council, following an interview of three candidates on Monday, voted unanimously to offer League City Police Department Sergeant Paul Odin the city’s police chief position. More
February 01, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard on Tuesday officially broke ground for its new facility at Ellington Field. More
January 31, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect wanted in the November 18 fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another at 10910 Gulf Freeway has been arrested. More
January 31, 2012 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking the public's assistance in locating family or friends for seven deceased individuals who passed away in Harris County recently. More
January 31, 2012 -- The Kemah Police Department will hold testing on February 13 for a communications operator position at the department. More
January 30, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office on Monday announced the recent graduation of Lieutenant Jaime Castro from the 247th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. More
January 29, 2012 -- The United States Coast Guard medevaced a man from a tanker ship 11 miles off the coast of Galveston on Saturday. More
January 27, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office announced that city employee David Wayne Richards was sentenced in a tampering case on Thursday. More
January 27, 2012 -- A pre-trial hearing for the United States versus Major Nidal M. Hasan case will take place on February 2 in the Lawrence J. Williams Judicial Center in Fort Hood. More
January 27, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Thursday arrested William David Kelley, Pam Lychner's attacker, in the 14300 block of Lee Road for failing to register as a sex offender. More
January 27, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in idenitifying and locating three suspects involved in the Wednesday robbery of a jewelry store at 5203 West FM 1960. More
January 27, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday arrested three burglary suspects after the suspects' vehicle ran out of gas while leaving the scene of one of the burglaries. More
January 27, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today issued a statement regarding the arrest of HFD Captain Saul Fiszer on charges of possession of child pornography. More
January 27, 2012 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas on Thursday announced that a Port Arthur man has been sentenced to 300 months in federal prison on armed robbery charges. More
January 27, 2012 -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Thursday joined with Crime Stoppers of Houston and local law enforcement agencies to offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects involved in eight recent area gun store burglaries. More
January 26, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that Norris Wayne Smith, one of the state's 10 most wanted fugitives, was arrested on Wednesday in Sherman, Texas. More
January 26, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety Commission met today and held a grand opening ceremony for the new regional office in Weslaco, as well as presetned awards to employees. More
January 26, 2012 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today proposed a zero-growth budget for the next fiscal year, which begins March 1. More
January 26, 2012 -- The American Red Cross today announced that it is assisting families across the 48-county Central Texas Region affected by severe weather on Wednesday. More
January 26, 2012 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today announced that his office's Criminal Justice Division has provided funds to increase rewards for the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders program. More
January 25, 2012 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos today provided the Houston Police Department with a $475,000 grant to purchase testing and evidence-documentation equipment to "revolutionize local law enforcement's fight against intoxicated drivers". More
January 25, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department on Tuesday announced that murder charges have been filed against a suspect in the death of a female found at 600 Altic on March 18 of last year. More
January 25, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man found at 2200 Riverside on July 7, 2010. More
January 25, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Transportation reminded motorists in the Houston area to use caution when driving today due to possible flooding. More
January 25, 2012 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office urges the public to beware a fake immigration attorney scam. More
January 24, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is seeking information leading to the location of a suspect involved in the robbery of a Walgreens store on January 15. More
January 24, 2012 -- The Harris County Flood District today advised residents to create a family preparedness plan, and noted that the district has a "Family Flood Preparedness" center at its web site. More
January 24, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Louis Armando Rojas, who is wanted on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Louis Ernesto Lopera on December 31. More
January 24, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today advised motorists to take precautions and to avoid low water crossings and driving on flooded roadways, as heavy rains are expected in portions of the state this week. More
January 24, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today issued a reminder for citizens to take caution on the roads due to heavy rains expected today and on Wednesday. More
January 23, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department recently arrested and charged Jashual Valton Beall as a suspect in a toddler's death on January 10 at 2475 Gray Falls. More
January 23, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today announced that the department's Arson Bureau has exceeded national clearance rate standards for 2011. More
January 23, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against a suspect in the beating death of a man at 1710 Welch on January 20. More
January 23, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested two suspects on capital murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of two men, as well as the wounding of a third man, at 12700 Dairy Brook on January 21. More
January 23, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect in the murder of Omar Malik, who was fatally shot on December 30 in the 4400 block of Sloangate. More
January 22, 2012 -- Seven candidates for Galveston County Sheriff participated in a forum sponsored by the Galveston County Deputy Sheriff’s Association last week. More
January 21, 2012 -- The City of Houston has reached a $4.78 million settlement of the lawsuit filed by American Traffic Solutions regarding the red light camera program. More
January 20, 2012 -- The City of Friendswood on Friday announced that five people were recently charged in an ongoing heroin investigation. More
January 20, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with the aggravated robbery and shooting of two men in the 17000 block of Imperial Valley on January 14. More
January 20, 2012 -- City of Houston Council Member Al Hoang and the Houston Police Department recently went door-to-door in a District F neighborhood to share crime prevention tips and distribute informative pamphlets in Asian languages. More
January 20, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department and various partners on Tuesday announced the start of the Teen and Police Service Academy, which will be held at the Houston Independent School District's Beechnut Academy. More
January 19, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today held graduation ceremonies for 57 new Texas Highway Patrol troopers. More
January 19, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday announced that a suspect in several home burglaries in Harris County has been arrested on three counts of residential burglary. More
January 19, 2012 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday announced that the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, which includes deputies with the sheriff's office, has apprehended a fugitive, who has evaded authorities in Mississippi, found living on a boat in Galveston. More
January 18, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today is hosting ten students from the Houston Community College Women's Firefighter Certification Class for rides along with with members of the department to gain first-hand experience in fire response. More
January 17, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that three suspects have been arrested, and another two suspects are being sought, in the robbery of a Wal-Mart store in Atascocita on January 10. More
January 17, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today issued tips on using heaters safely, following a fire that took place on January 13 that was caused by a space heater left too close to a bed. More
January 13, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today observed National Amber Alert Awareness Day. More
January 13, 2012 -- Houston police homicide investigators have released a composite sketch of the suspect wanted in the kidnapping of 18-month-old Evan Montgomery Lamar Miller from a parking lot at 11300 South Gessner about 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. More
January 12, 2012 -- Members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force tracked down a wanted fugitive in Galveston late yesterday evening. More
January 12, 2012 -- Update: The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a woman at 3095 Las Palmas on January 11. More
January 12, 2012 -- The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has postponed a prescribed burn scheduled today at Galveston Island State Park until Friday due to gusty wind conditions in the area. More
January 12, 2012 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency today reported that more than 80 percent of wildfires in Texas now strike within two miles of suburban communities. More
January 12, 2012 -- The Texas Center for the Missing today announced that Friday is National Amber Alert Awareness Day. More
January 11, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department will host a celebration on Thursday for the re-opening of Fire Station 30, which was renovated last year. More
January 11, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today issued a reminder that January 27 is the deadline for applications for its Citizens Police Academy. More
January 10, 2012 -- The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, in cooperation with the City of Galveston Fire Marshal's Office, will conduct a prescribed burn at Galveston Island State Park on Thursday. More
January 10, 2012 -- Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos today urged the Harris County Commissioners Court to move forward with plans for an independent regional crime lab, which would be operated by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. More
January 09, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Monday reported that a burglary suspect struggling with a deputy for the officer's weapon in west Harris County died after the gun discharged during the fight. More
January 09, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department is currently on the scene of at least four high water incidents. Approximately 16 to 40 people are trapped in chest high water at the Tejano Community Center and Royal Palms East Apartments. More
January 09, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Terry Tyrell Lawson, a fugitive on the state's 10 most wanted fugitives list, was arrested Friday due to an anonymous tip. More
January 06, 2012 -- The Laura Recovery Center in Friendswood on Friday announced that it is assisting in the search for Ayla Reynolds. More
January 06, 2012 -- The City of Galveston Police Department will offer a civil service exam on February 6 at the Galveston Island Convention Center; Registration is required. More
January 06, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges of aggravated assault of a public servant against a man who is alledged to have confronted and pointed a handgun at a police officer outside of a club at 7024 Lawndale on January 4. More
January 05, 2012 -- The Texas Farm Bureau recently made a $1.4 million donation to Texas fire departments. More
January 05, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on charges of intoxicated manslaughter in connection with a fatal car accident that took place on Wednesday in the 9300 block of West Montgomery Road. More
January 05, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is holding registration through January 13 for its Citizens Police Academy. More
January 05, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department today launched a billboard campaign to remind Houston residents of the importance of installing a functioning smoke detector. More
January 05, 2012 -- The Galveston Police Department is holding registration for its 28th Citizens Police Academy, which begins February 9. More
January 05, 2012 -- The Sugar Land Police Department on Thursday arrested a suspect on aggravated robbery charges in connection with the robbery of a store in the 15000 block of Southeast Freeway on January 2. More
January 04, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department and Solid Waste Management Department today held a press conference to remind citizens of the dangers of dried out Christmas trees and provided safety tips on using heaters during the winter. More
January 04, 2012 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that rewards have been increased for information leading to the arrest of Javier Morin, Jr. and Jose Luis Lopez, who are both on the state's top 10 most wanted lists. More
January 03, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department on Monday responded to a house fire in the 8100 block of Ithaca that is believed to have been caused by old electrical wiring. More
January 03, 2012 -- The Houston Fire Department and Solid Waste Management Department will hold a joint press conference and demonstration on Wednesday to remind citizens of the fire hazard caused by dried out Christmas trees. More
January 03, 2012 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating John Leroy Shaw, a 69-year-old man who has been missing since January 1. More
January 03, 2012 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect in the death of a woman found at 14935 South Richmond Avenue on December 31 is in custody after turning himself in to authorities on January 1. More
January 02, 2012 -- Peninsula Emergency Medical Services, Inc. which signed contracts with Galveston County last week is now the official provider of ambulance service on the Bolivar Peninsula as of January 1. More
January 01, 2012 -- Houston police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in the death of a woman found at 14935 South Richmond Avenue about 12 p.m. on Saturday. More w/Photo
December 30, 2011 -- The Houston Police and Fire Departments on Thursday rescued a teenage girl trapped in a house on fire in the 3300 block of McGowen. More
December 30, 2011 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office reminds the public that this holiday weekend is one of "No Excuses, No Refusal" for intoxicated drivers. More
December 30, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday filed capital murder charges against three suspects in the December 20 murder of a man in the 19300 block of Plantain in west Harris County. More
December 29, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department reminds citizens that fireworks are illegal in the City of Houston and parts of Harris County. More
December 28, 2011 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday announced the results of the holiday weekend's No Refusal Program. More
December 28, 2011 -- The City of Houston on Wednesday lifted the temporary grilling and smoking ban in all city parks. More
December 28, 2011 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady today announced that his office will join law enforcement agencies throughout the county in sponsoring a "No-Refusal" program for the New Year holiday weekend, December 30 through January 1. More
December 27, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard last week released its top 10 video compilation for 2011, which included two videos from Texas units. More
December 23, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Thursday granted clemency to eight individuals after each case was favorably recommended for clemency by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. More
December 22, 2011 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is seeking assistance in identifying a female who was found deceased on November 30 at 5005 Neches Street in Houston. More
December 22, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos today announced that her office will participate in the "No Refusal Program" during the Christmas and New Year's holidays, with prosecutors requesting warrants for mandatory blood testing of suspected DWI drivers who refuse voluntary breath tests. More
December 22, 2011 -- The United State Attorney for the Southern District of Texas on Wednesday announced that the former owner of two durable medical equipment companies in Houston has been sentenced to 145 months in prison on charges of defrauding the Texas Medicaid Program. More
December 21, 2011 -- The Bay Area Council On Drugs And Alcohol urges the public to drive sober this holiday season. More
December 21, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department today announced that it is still accepting donations for its Blue Santa Program. More
December 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department recently arrested a suspect on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 4250 West 34th Street on November 5. More
December 20, 2011 -- Update: The Harris County Sheriff's Office Missing Persons Unit reports that Lan B. Nguyen, a 25-year-old man who was reported missing has been safely located. More
December 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed murder charges against a second suspect in the fatal assault of a man in the 4200 block of Barberry that took place on December 11. More
December 20, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard today has published videos of holiday messages from Texan members of the Coast Guard currently serving in Bahrain. More
December 20, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Monday launched an investigation into the death of an unidentified man found on the railroad tracks near Hitchcock. More
December 19, 2011 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott recently secured an asset freeze and temporary restraining order against the Texas Highway Patrol Association. More
December 19, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department Police Chief recently discussed sexual assault kits. More
December 19, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host a Christmas celebration for several female inmates and their children on Tuesday at the Harris County Jail. More
December 19, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested one suspect and is seeking another in the beating death of a four-year-old who was found on December 16 at 7111 Hillcroft. More
December 19, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested in the December 18 shooting of three people at 1100 Tuam. More
December 16, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Friday reported that a murder suspect recently committed suicide at 1803 Hidden Valley. More
December 16, 2011 -- All Houston fire stations are accepting toys for the Houston Fire Department's annual toy drive through December 20. More
December 16, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will send several teams throughout the county beginning Saturday to arrest residents on misdemeanor warrants they have been issued. More
December 16, 2011 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office Fugitive Unit was recently featured on "America's Most Wanted" with its investigation and search for previously convicted sex offender and fugitive Charles Edwin Klein. More
December 16, 2011 -- The Pasadena Police Officer's Union has established a benefit account for Sergeant Matt Novotny, who was injured on Monday while escorting a funeral procession. More
December 15, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Tuesday arrested a suspect on murder charges in connection to the death of a man at 6200 Lyons on January 15. More
December 15, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who sexually assaulted a woman on December 4 in the 7000 block of South Gessner. More
December 15, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has filed deadly conduct charges against a suspect in the December 11 fatal assault of a male at 4200 Barberry. More
December 14, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today released composite sketches of two suspects wanted in the November 28 fatal shooting of a man at 10710 Harwin Drive. More
December 13, 2011 -- The City of Galveston Police Department's Blue Santa Program is hosting their annual toy and gift drive for underprivileged kids this holiday season. More
December 13, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard today responded to a collision between a tanker vessel and cargo vessel in the Houston Ship Channel north of the Texas City Dike. More
December 13, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos today lauded the selection of the Department of Public Safety for a contract to conduct the county's breath alcohol testing. More
December 12, 2011 -- The City of Missouri City Police Department will utilize the Burglary and Auto Theft Team during the holiday season to curb crime. More
December 12, 2011 -- The Dickinson Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated robbery in the 4300 block of FM 517 on December 10. More
December 12, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that charges of intoxicated manslaughter have been filed against a suspect involved in a fatal traffic accident at 1100 North Loop East on Saturday. More
December 09, 2011 -- John Leonard Morin of Harris County on Friday was found guilty of felony arson and sentenced to forty years in jail. More
December 09, 2011 -- A group of four Houston police officers on Wednesday retrieved a woman from a bayou after a car accident left her trapped in the water. More
December 09, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department has issued tips on how to avoid Christmas tree fires during the holiday season. More
December 09, 2011 -- La Porte Volunteer Fire Department is now accepting applications for its upcoming recruit class of 2012. More
December 08, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department urges the public to remember that "Safe Shopping Starts with YOU". More
December 08, 2011 -- The University of Houston-Clear Lake today announced that it has been named in the top 20 schools nationwide for campus safety according to a report by StateUniversity.com. More
December 08, 2011 -- Officers with the Houston Police Department this weekend participated in the "Remembering Julia" stuffed toy drive for the children of homicide victims. More
December 08, 2011 -- The Pasadena Fire Marshal's Office has provided tips for using space heaters safely during cold weather. More
December 07, 2011 -- The City of Pasadena Police Department and Volunteer Fire Department will compete in the annual Battle of the Heroes flag football game on Saturday at Auxiliary Stadium. More
December 07, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard is responding to a partially collapsed retaining wall at Enterprise dock 11 at the Port of Texas City. More
December 07, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos reports that a woman who formed a fraudulent corporation to bilk Medicaid out of hundreds of thousands of dollars has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. More
December 07, 2011 -- United States Senator John Cornyn has expressed outrage over media reports that ATF officials used sales encouraged by ATF in the ‘Fast and Furious’ operation as evidence of the need for stricter regulations on the sale of firearms. More
December 07, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service today announced that Harris County is planning to implement a community wildfire protection plan, making it the larges area in Texas to implement such a plan. More
December 07, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today added Hilario Figirova, Jr., whose last known address was in Victoria, to the state's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list. More
December 07, 2011 -- The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office on Tuesday issued winter fire safety tips for residents, and also advised county residents on a ban on the sale and use of certain fireworks. More
December 06, 2011 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office recently presented Crime Stoppers of Houston with a $200,000 donation. More
December 06, 2011 -- A Galveston Independent School District bus was involved in a minor accident with a passenger vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. More
December 06, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has released a video of a suspect sought in the Monday theft of a motor vehicle that had a toddler inside, who was later recovered at a hospital in Houston. More
December 06, 2011 -- The Friendswood Police Department has published a summary of activity between November 26 and December 4. More
December 05, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that capital murder charges have been filed against Ray Narciso Contreras in connection to the 2006 fatal shooting of Robert Antonio Saravia. More
December 05, 2011 -- The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston is participating in a gun safety lock program, which offers free gun safety locks to veterans and their families. More
December 04, 2011 -- A United States Army soldier made a special surprise appearance to pin badges on two newly sworn-in Houston police officers, his children, at a Houston Police Department cadet graduation. More
December 02, 2011 -- The City of Pasadena on Thursday announced that Nixle, a company that provides the city with mass notification services for public safety, has received the Best Mass Notification System award during the Government Security News 2011 Homeland Security Awards. More
December 01, 2011 -- The League City Police Department reports that a suspect has been arrested in a string of armed robberies that have taken place at the Cricket Mobile Phone Stores in La Marque and Dickinson and the Waffle House in League City. More
December 01, 2011 -- The City of Galveston has announced that a boil water notice has been issued for all residents and businesses affected by the recent water outage on Pelican Island. More
December 01, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that rewards have been increased for information leading to the arrest of Jesus Alberto Villegas and Charles Edwin Klein, who are on the state's 10 most wanted lists. More
December 01, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is taking part in the 26th annual Comida Drive, with officers collecting donations of food and money at 14 area Fiesta Mart stores today through Sunday. More
November 30, 2011 -- Lamar Institute of Technology computer drafting and welding students have customized an armored personnel carrier for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department More
November 30, 2011 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas on Tuesday announced that two suspects in an investigation involving sex trafficking of Mexican females for compelled service in the Houston area have plead guilty to charges filed against them. More
November 30, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department and the Greater Houston Loss Prevention Alliance on Tuesday launched the third annual "Safe Shopping Starts with You" campaign, with officers distributing report cards on shoppers windshields to remind them to lock their vehicles and hide valuables. More
November 30, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying potential victims of a suspect arrested on charges of promoting child pornography. More
November 30, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Randall Prince has been named Regional Commander for DPS Region 5, which includes the Amarillo, Abilene and Wichita Falls areas. More
November 29, 2011 -- The Houston Police Departmend today joined Houston Texans Pro-Bowl Wide Receiver Andre Johnson to announced the launch of the department's annual Blue Santa Christmas Program. More
November 28, 2011 -- College of the Mainland today announced that the college is prepared for a new state law requiring students under the age of 30 to be vaccinated for bacterial meningitis. More
November 28, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department on November 22 extinguished a fire at a barbeque restaurant in the 1600 block of Campbell at Long Point. More
November 28, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service recently received a $10,000 donation from the Land O'Lakes, Inc. Foundation for the service's volunteer fire department assistance fund. More
November 28, 2011 -- The Texas Department of State Health Services recently presented its annual emergency medical services and trauma awards, which included the presentation of the EMS Person of the Year Award to Friendswood EMS Chief Lisa Camp. More
November 24, 2011 -- The Missouri City Police Department held a special ceremony to honor officers who were promoted and members of the new Burglary and Auto Theft "BAT" Team, More
November 23, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has filed two counts of intoxicated manslaughter against a driver involved in an accident at Highway 6 and Pine Forest on November 20, which resulted in two fatalities. More
November 23, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has provided safety tips for those participating in holiday shopping. More
November 23, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department has provided safety tips for the Thanksgiving holiday. More
November 23, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday announced that four suspects have been charged with capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of one person and the wounding of an undercover deputy that took place on Monday in northwest Harris County. More
November 22, 2011 -- The United States Attorney's Office on Monday announced that two men have been sentenced to prison terms on charges of making false statements in the acquisition of firearms, commonly referred to as "straw purchasing". More
November 22, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that charges of aggravated assault against a public servant have been filed against Joshua Anthony Twohig, who had fired several shots from a weapon while at a park at 500 Rusk Street on Monday. More
November 22, 2011 -- Harris County area law enforcement agencies today announced a joint initiative to reduce impaired driving-related traffic incidents during the Thanksgiving holidays. More
November 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against four suspects in connection with the November 16 fatal shooting of a man at 15600 Old Galveston Road. More
November 21, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Texas City on Friday welcomed Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Draughon, III, a Bronze Star recipient, to the unit. More
November 21, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is offering a $7,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of Norris Wayne Smith, a Dallas man with connections to the Waco area who is on the Texas Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. More
November 21, 2011 -- Police departments in Sugar Land, Missouri City and Stafford will be participating in a regional enforcement initiative targeting criminals who break into vehicles during the holiday season. More
November 21, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's office today opened registration for its first Citizens Police Academy class of 2012. More
November 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed murder charges against Johnathan Anthony Franklin, who is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another at 10910 Gulf Freeway on November 18. More
November 20, 2011 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas announced on Friday that a Clute man has been sentenced to prison in a child pornography case. More
November 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department and CenterPoint Energy on Friday announced a joint effort to educate consumers about the consequences of metal theft and what they can do to help prevent this costly crime. More w/Photos
November 20, 2011 -- Investigators in the Houston Police Department’s Metal Theft Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in the theft of copper wire from a CenterPoint Energy power plant on October 18. More w/Photos
November 19, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard rescued three people after their boat capsized in East Bay today. More
November 18, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department today was presented with $88,000 in equipment and tools purchased through funds provided by Chevron. More
November 18, 2011 -- The University of Houston-Clear Lake Police Department today announced that it will host a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. to perform an assessment of the department. More
November 18, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office and members of the HCSO Citizens Police Academy will supply food baskets to underprivileged residents in east Harris County on Saturday. More
November 18, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested four suspects on capital murder charges associated with the fatal shooting of a man at 9350 Country Creek on October 16. More
November 18, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges are pending against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a woman at 2210 Noble on Thursday. More
November 18, 2011 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Police Officers recently responded to a heart attack victim in Houston who had fallen onto the tracks near a light rail station. More
November 17, 2011 -- The Harris Couty Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit has filed capital murder charges against two brothers in relation to the 1998 fatal shooting of man during a home invasion in north Harris County. More
November 17, 2011 -- Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven C. McCraw today presented the results of the department's efforts to enforce commercial vehicle safety. More
November 17, 2011 -- League City Acting City Manager Rich Oller on Wednesday named Doug Wologo as acting chief of police. More
November 16, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department today responded to a fire at an apartment complex near Minute Maid Park, which appears to have been caused by a discarded cigarette. More
November 16, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service recently received a Government Excellence Award for its response to wildfires in Bastrop. More
November 15, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department Fire Marshal and organizers of the “Occupy Houston” protest group met on Tuesday in Tranquility Park along Bagby Street to find a resolution to safety hazard concerns. More
November 15, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard on Monday medevaced the captain of a fishing vessel located 109 miles off the coast of Galveston after the man had sustained injuries from a winch. More
November 14, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today released a list of the top 10 vehicles reported stolen during the month of October. More
November 14, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia will host a crime prevention forum for Katy area residents on Tuesday. More
November 11, 2011 -- Officials of the Houston Independent School District and the City of Houston Health Department report that they are still reviewing medical information and student statements to determine the cause of an illness that sickened 22 members of the Austin High School drill team and band during a football game on Friday, November 4. More
November 11, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office today arrested an Algoa woman on murder charges related to the fatal shooting of her husband. More
November 10, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department responded to fires at apartment buildings at Bellaire Boulevard as well as at Kirkwood today, in addition to extinguishing a fire at a restaurant on Westheimer on Wednesday. More
November 10, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that one suspect has been arrested on murder charges related to the fatal shooting of a man at 9350 Country Creek on October 16, while another suspect remains at large. More
November 10, 2011 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office on Wednesday announced that Lightsey Nathan "L.N." Saul of New Mexico has been sentenced to 60 years in prison on capital murder charges related to the 1988 disappearance of Joseph Wayne Daggett from Fort Stockton, Texas. More
November 10, 2011 -- The United States Attorney's Office on Tuesday filed new federal charges of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and one count of attempted murder of officers and employees of the United States, among other charges, against Naser Jason Abdo in connection with a July bomb plot in Killeen, Texas. More
November 10, 2011 -- Judy Lefevers recently joined the Missouri City Fire and Rescue Service as the new Emergency Management Coordinator. More
November 09, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Tuesday arrested a suspect on capital murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in the 6200 block of Fairdale on October 23. More
November 09, 2011 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office recently conducted a joint operation with local law enforcement agencies to arrest previously convicted sex offenders who violated their parole on Halloween night. More
November 09, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today advised residents to practice safety measures when shopping during the holiday season. More
November 08, 2011 -- A student at Oppe Elementary School in Galveston has been suspended for three days following the discovery of a non-functional, plastic BB gun in a backpack this morning. More
November 08, 2011 -- Galveston County Sheriff’s deputies on Monday raided another location where suspected illegal gambling had been taking place. More
November 08, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host a free document shredding service for residents on Saturday at the Cypresswood substation. More
November 08, 2011 -- The Galveston Fire Department will host an open house on Saturday at Fire Station No. 5. More
November 07, 2011 -- The Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will conduct the first ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on Wednesday; and the public is asked to reserve 9-1-1 calls for emergencies during the test. More
November 07, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos today announced the arrest of Silvestre Cortez Romero, who was wanted in the 1990 murder of Nivar Romero. More
November 07, 2011 -- The Clear Lake Emergency Medical Corps today announced that it has placed on duty a newly-remounted ambulance with the assistance of a $30,000 grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services. More
November 07, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that a suspect wanted in the October 27 fatal shooting of a woman at 6047 Bissonnet was located but took his own life while on a boat near Cuban waters. More
November 07, 2011 -- Galveston Independent School District today suspended a Weis Middle School student after district officials discovered a pellet gun in his backpack. More
November 07, 2011 -- The City of Houston's Municipal Courts will observe Municipal Courts Week this week by hosting several events, including free clinics for residents to obtain court or warrant status, as well as ask questions regarding the courts. More
November 07, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges of intoxicated manslaughter against a suspect involved in a fatal traffic accident in the 7200 block of Fondren on Saturday. More
November 05, 2011 -- Oscar Ekelund, a lifelong Galveston lawman, passed away on Friday. More
November 05, 2011 -- Houston Independent School District reports that all 22 Austin High School students who taken to hospitals after falling ill at Friday night's football game at Barnett Stadium have returned home and are recovering. More
November 04, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host a crime prevention forum for Katy area residents on November 15 in the Merrell Center. More
November 04, 2011 -- A motorcycle struck a Galveston Independent School District bus this afternoon causing damage to both vehicles; but there were no injuries. More
November 04, 2011 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office has announced the culmination of a four-year long investigation and prosecution of former officials of the Houston Police Officers Union. More
November 04, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office will host its 15th session of the Galveston County Citizen's Sheriff's Academy in January. More
November 03, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit is seeking the public's help in providing information on the recent murder in north Harris County of Mexican national Baldemar Angel Ramirez. More
November 03, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard reports that marine salvage contractors have have suspended operations for the removal of damaged containers aboard the motor vessel Elka Apollon, a 799-foot chemical tanker that was involved in a vessel collision near the Bayport Ship Channel. More
November 03, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that a second suspect has been arrested on murder charges associated with the 1980 fatal stabbing of Miguel Angel Frias. More
November 02, 2011 -- A Galveston Independent School District bus was involved in a minor accident with a passenger truck but no one involved in the accident, including students, reported injuries. More
November 02, 2011 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Barack Obama calling on him to take action regarding violence by Mexican drug cartels, noting a recent incident in Hidalgo County in which a deputy sheriff was shot three times by suspected cartel operatives. More
November 02, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Tuesday unveiled five new vehicles donated to the departments traffic enforcement division by Houston Texans player Mario Williams. More
November 01, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos has announced the arrest of a fugitive who has been at large for nearly 30 years. More
November 01, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today increased rewards for information leading to the capture of two fugitives on the state's 10 most wanted lists. More
November 01, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office today reported that one child has died and another was injured after being struck by a truck while they were celebrating Halloween in Port Bolivar on Monday evening. More
November 01, 2011 -- The federal government will conduct its first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on November 9. More
November 01, 2011 -- The Texas Commission on Jail Standards on Monday found the Harris County Sheriff's Office in full compliance with state regulations on courthouse cells; Harris County Sheriff Garcia said that more staffing is still needed. More
October 31, 2011 -- University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston President Dr. David Callender has published a letter to UTMB employees regarding the UT Board of Regents extension of the Correctional Managed Care contract for Texas Department of Criminal Justice prisoners. More
October 31, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department will host Halloween parties tonight at two of its storefront locations. More
October 31, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department has provided safety tips for those planning to go "trick or treating" tonight. More
October 31, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi office today reported that it received five distress calls in October that are believed to be hoaxes. More
October 31, 2011 -- The City of Galveston today announced road closures and other information related to the Lone Star Motorcyle Rally, which takes place Thursday through Sunday. More
October 30, 2011 -- The Coast Guard has responded to a collision between a container ship and chemical tanker at the Bayport Ship Channel and Houston Ship Channel intersection. More
October 28, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking Angel Lee Rankin, who has been charged with murder in connection with the September 16 fatal stabbing of a man at 6403 West Airport Boulevard. More
October 27, 2011 -- The City of Houston, Harris County, and the Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County on Thursday announced the Joint Crisis Intervention Response Team, which will serve the entire Houston/Harris County region. More
October 26, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today reported that its Selected Traffic Enforcement Program has resulted in a 10 percent reduction in accidents during the past year. More
October 26, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Monday filed capital murder charges against Kenneth Ray Nelms, Jr. in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 3904 Kress on July 17. More
October 26, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department recently launched a website that will help Houston citizens "Find My Towed Car". More
October 25, 2011 -- The City of Missouri City will host the 3rd annual "Operation Thanksgiving - Stuff the Squad Car!" on November 19 in the parking lot of Public Safety Headquarters. More
October 25, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department and Texas Children's Hospital recently formed a pediatric simulation program. More
October 25, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery that took place on September 22 at a store in the 400 block of South Mason. More
October 25, 2011 -- The Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will host "Date with Disaster", an emergency preparedness event, on Wednesday at the Gulf Point 30 AMC Theatre. More
October 24, 2011 -- Houston police are asking for the public's help in locating an elderly woman, missing since 7 p.m. on Sunday. More
October 24, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man at 11755 Southlake Drive on October 20. More
October 22, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department recognized dozens of officers and supporters of law enforcement in an awards ceremony at the Galveston Island Convention Center on Friday. More
October 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that manslaughter charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a fatal hit-and-run accident that took place on October 18 in the 4100 block of Dowling. More
October 21, 2011 -- Houston Fire Department will host its annual Fire Fest on Saturday at the Val Jahnke Training Facility. More
October 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a person of interest wanted for questioning in the fatal shooting of a man at 11755 Southlake Drive on Thursday. More
October 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department announced that Epifanio Jaime Arroyo was arrested in Georgia on Wednesday and extradited to Houston on murder charges related to the 1980 fatal stabbing of a man at 2513 Beams. More
October 20, 2011 -- Houston first responders, including the Houston Fire Department, will take part in the Take a Lap for Life event on Friday starting at the Reliant Park Green Lot. More
October 20, 2011 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office on Thursday announced the Fugitive Apprehension Section Arrest of a man wanted for a 1980 murder. More
October 20, 2011 -- Emergency officials in Harris County recently met to discuss strategies being implemented to improve emergency response in Atascocita, a growing community in an unincorporated portion of the county. More
October 20, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced new murder and aggravated assault charges against Steven A. Hobbs, who is in jail on additional charges connected to attacks against several women during the past nine years. More
October 20, 2011 -- The City of Missouri City will participate in nationwide testing of the Emergency Alert System on November 9 through the city's radio station, WQMN 1690 AM. More
October 20, 2011 -- The Fire Marshal's Offices for Harris and Montgomery counties on Wednesday advised residents to use caution when using their fireplaces and chimneys as temperatures cool. More
October 20, 2011 -- Missouri City recently named Paige Day as assistant chief of the city's Fire & Rescue Service. More
October 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run traffic accident in the 4100 block of Dowling on Tuesday. More
October 19, 2011 -- The Galveston Fire Marshal's Office is seeking the public's help in solving the suspicious Island palm tree fires. More
October 18, 2011 -- Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert Mueller today presented Texas Ranger Louis Owles with a commendation for his role in an operation that resulted in the rescue of three kidnapping victims. More
October 18, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard on Monday medevaced a man suffering chest pains from a towing vessel 30 miles off the coast of Sabine. More
October 17, 2011 -- Twila Linblade has posted an update on activities at the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County. More
October 17, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Saturday joined Houston residents and Daya Incorporated in the "One Voice" initiative to increase awareness of domestic violence. More
October 17, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has charged Michael Anthony Flores with intoxicated manslaughter and accident involving injury/death in connection with a fatal traffic accident in the 9400 block of the North Freeway that took place on Friday. More
October 17, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Sunday arrested Allen Ka-Wong Kwan on charges of intoxicated manslaughter following a fatal traffic accident at 4100 North Freeway. More
October 17, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety this week will have Highway Patrol Troopers riding on or following school buses in rural areas to catch motorists who pass stopped buses. More
October 16, 2011 -- Marsha Canright has posted an interview with Galveston Interim Police Chief Henry Porretto. More
October 14, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today issued a warning that Mexican Cartels are recruiting Texas high school students to support their operations. More
October 14, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the La Marque Police Deparmtent and Texas Department of Public Safety, today arrested three suspects on drugs charges and seized a cache of illegal narcotics after searching an apartment in La Marque. More
October 14, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against Ronald Joseph Loynes in connection with the fatal shooting of Michael Moriarity in 1983. More
October 13, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving the recent separate killings of a Houston family's two dogs and horse. More
October 13, 2011 -- Houston Fire Chief Terry Garrison will be the featured speaker at the Second Annual Brunacini Hazard Zone Conference at the University of Notre Dame, October 17-20. More
October 13, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service today advised that areas in Texas where burn bans have been lifted still have risk of wildfires. More
October 13, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Wednesday hosted the grand opening of its new police station for the South Gessner Patrol Division. More
October 12, 2011 -- United States Customs and Border Protection Officers recently seized approximately 12.2 pounds of cocaine and arrested two suspects after finding the cocaine hidden in a suitcase in a vehicle crossing the Hidalgo/Reynosa International Bridge in Texas. More
October 12, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that Emma Cardona has been arrested on charges of injury to a child in connection with the death of her two-year-old daughter. More
October 12, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Tuesday arrested Brandon Larue Jackson on murder charges associated with the fatal shooting of Lori Ann Pittman. More
October 12, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today commended local and federal law enforcement agencies in Texas for seizing more than $8 billion in drugs and cash through efforts such as Operation Linebacker and Operation Border Star. More
October 11, 2011 -- The City of Pasadena's emergency responders and the Pasadena Police Officers' Wives Association will host the annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K Run/Walk on October 22, beginning at the Pasadena Convention Center and Fairgrounds. More
October 11, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department recently arrested two men in unrelated cases involving possession of child pornography. More
October 11, 2011 -- Harris County Commissioners Court today voted unanimously to approve tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Port of Houston Authority and the Harris County Hospital District totaling $0.62998 per $100 valuation; no increase from the previous year. More
October 10, 2011 -- Texas Forest Service will hold the 14th annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire Academy for firefighters from October 14 through 27 at Camp Swift in Bastrop. More
October 10, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed murder charges against a suspect in the death of Korsica Shepherd, whose body was discovered on August 19 in a parking lot in the 600 block of North Sam Houston Parkway East. More
October 10, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect on murder charges associated with the June 14 fatal shooting of Chase Angelo Hawkins at 501 Greens Road. More
October 10, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday will accept 250 emergency bandages, known as "Israeli bandages", from Houston-based PerSys Medical. More
October 10, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard rescued eight people who were stranded due to bad weather at Mitchells Cut near Matagorda Bay, Sunday. More
October 07, 2011 -- Missouri City's Fire and Rescue Service urges residents to "Protect Your Family" during Fire Prevention Week. More
October 07, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi today medevaced a man from a motor tanker five miles east of South Padre Island. More
October 07, 2011 -- Update: The Harris County District's Office has accepted charges against two North Forest High School students for brining a gun to school. More
October 07, 2011 -- Houston Police Department has joined with Pasadena Police Department and the Harris County Sheriff's Office in a partnership with the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council to create an assessment of domestic violence services in the county. More
October 06, 2011 -- United States Congressman Gene Green on Thursday issued a statement applauding the City of Houston Police Department's recent grant from the Justice Department, but said that he is dissatisfied that the Harris County Sheriff's Office did not receive an award. More
October 06, 2011 -- The Meyer Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization in Lamar Consolidated Independent School District recently presented the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office with a plaque of appreciation for the department's annual gift of backpacks and school supplies. More
October 06, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service today reminded hunters and outdoorsmen to take precaution to prevent sparking fires due to dry conditions continuing to cause increased wildfire risks. More
October 06, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Friday arrested Abraham Amador on murder charges related to the fatal shooting of a man at 4304 Edison on September 28. More
October 06, 2011 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a reminder that those impacted by the recent wildfires and have called the Texas 2-1-1 line must still register with FEMA to apply for federal disaster assistance. More
October 06, 2011 -- Friendswood Police Department is holding enrollment for a Rape Aggression Defense course that will be held in November. More
October 05, 2011 -- The City of Missouri City Police Department recently won a federal grant from the Justice Department. More
October 05, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that Cedric Tyrone Mason, a basketball coach at La Marque High School, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault of a child. More
October 05, 2011 -- La Marque Independent School District today announced that La Marque High School Head Basketball Coach Cedric Mason has informed the district of his cooperation with the Harris County District Attorney's Office regarding allegations of sexual assault with a minor filed against him. More
October 04, 2011 -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently made a donation to the Harris County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit. More
October 04, 2011 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County today is investigating the collision of a METRORail train with a dump truck at Capitol and Main. More
October 04, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department today responded to a derailed METRORail train, which had struck a dump truck at Main and Capitol, injuring 14 on the train as well as the driver of the truck. More
October 04, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and deputies with the sheriff's office will be attending several neighborhood gatherings as part of the National Night Out event tonight. More
October 03, 2011 -- Neighborhoods across Galveston Island will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday. More
October 03, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department today responded to a grass fire reported near the 3500 block of White Deer Lane at Mirabeau in the Kingwood area. More
October 03, 2011 -- Houston Police Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr. today joined Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia in kicking off the 28th annual National Night Out, which takes place on Tuesday. More
October 03, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has received a $4.9 million grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to fund the hiring of additional police officers during the next three years. More
October 03, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department today released a composite sketch of one of two suspects involved in a home invasion on September 15. More
October 03, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested Marquis Hill on murder charges in the September 22 fatal shooting of Colby Ivan McCardle at 906 Greens Road. More
October 03, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that rewards have been increased for information leading to the arrest of Ernesto Alonzo Garcia and Sean Michael Smith, both on the Texas 10 most wanted lists. More
October 03, 2011 -- The City of League City has issued a ban on open-flame burning and outdoor cooking in all city parks due to high risks of fires. More
October 03, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department recently joined State Farm and Clear Channel Outdoors in launching a new safety campaign focused on the importance on having working smoke detectors in the home. More
September 30, 2011 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office on Friday announced that a federal jury in McAllen recently convicted Juan De Leon Jr., the owner of a durable medical equipment business, in connection with a health care fraud and aggravated identity theft scheme. More
September 30, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department will visit CARisma Car Wash in Houston on October 29 to take donations for Special Olympics Texas. More
September 30, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit and Sheriff Adrian Garcia today announced an increased reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects involved in the murder of Harris County Deputy Roxyann Allee, which occurred 20 years ago. More
September 30, 2011 -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas on Thursday announced that Marcus Darnell Lee of Port Arthur has been sentenced to 288 months in federal prison on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. More
September 29, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service has forecast weather conditions favorable for wildfires throughout a large portion of Texas on Friday. More
September 29, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Carey Matthews has been named Regional Commander for DPS Region 4, which includes the majority of west Texas. More
September 29, 2011 -- The City of Missouri City's police department and fire department will host the city's 28th Annual National Night Out on October 4. More
September 28, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety recently announced the appointment of Gary Albus as the Regional Commander for the department's Region 6. More
September 28, 2011 -- The University Area Association, in cooperation with the Galveston Police Department and community partnerships, will host National Night Out on Tuesday, October 4 at Lindale Park. More
September 27, 2011 -- The City of Beaumont on Tuesday reinstated the indefinite suspension of James Mathews Jr. from the Beaumont Fire Department. More
September 27, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, on Tuesday launched the Police Explorers Program. More
September 27, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety's Public Safety Commission during a meeting on Tuesday discussed a recent border security report, as well as the criminal alien impact on Texas. More
September 27, 2011 -- The City of Pasadena will take part in National Night Out on October 4. More
September 27, 2011 -- Update:The Coast Guard has suspended the search for two missing boaters whose capsized vessels were found near the Galveston railroad bridge More
September 26, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department tapped out the scene of a chemical leak in the 4600 block of World Houston Parkway just south of George Bush Intercontinental Airport this afternoon. More
September 26, 2011 -- The Galveston County Community Planning Group will host a meeting on Wednesday to discuss revisions to the Community Plan, which is used in obtaining grants to solve community issues in the county. More
September 26, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a man on murder charges in connection with the September 20 death of Jessica Leigh Thrash at 5941 South Loop East. More
September 25, 2011 -- Bobby Wright, executive director of the Galveston County Emergency Communication District, has posted a message urging drivers to not text and drive and to discourage others from doing so. More
September 25, 2011 -- Former Harris County Financial Services Director Edwin Charles Harrison pleaded guilty on Friday to two first degree felony charges of False Statements to Obtain Credit and an additional felony charge of Tampering with a Governmental record. More
September 25, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos has announced the return of a man wanted for a 1984 capital murder in which an auto parts store employee was robbed and murdered. More
September 24, 2011 -- The Missouri City Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a potential eyewitness to a commercial structure fire that occurred on August 15, 2011 at about 12:45 a.m. More w/Photos
September 23, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department on Thursday responded to and contained a small fire at George Bush Park in the 16700 block of Westheimer Parkway. More
September 23, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Thursday announced that two charges of intoxicated manslaughter have been filed against a driver involved in a fatal traffic accident that took place on Wednesday at the 4110 block of West Fuqua. More
September 23, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will participate in the Annual Blue Mass, hosted by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on Saturday at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston. More
September 23, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit on Thursday filed murder charges against Manuel Pena in the 1982 murder of Sherri Strong, his girlfriend at the time of the murder. More
September 23, 2011 -- A class action lawsuit has been filed in a Houston federal court to stop the enforcement and collection of thousands of Red Light Camera tickets issued after 181,000 Houston citizens voted to amend the City Charter in 2010 outlawing Red Light Cameras and after the City itself certified the election results. More
September 22, 2011 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's Cyber Crimes Unit arrested Jonathan Bailey of Austin on Wednesday for using the Internet to prey on children. More
September 22, 2011 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office today announced that its Fugitive Apprehension Section assisted in the location and arrest of Alfredo Gomez, who is charged with the 1981 murder of Jose Rodrigo Aguilera. More
September 22, 2011 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency today announced that direct federal assistance and public assistance has been approved for Bastrop County for recovery from the recent wildfires in that area. More
September 22, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested Jose Alfredo Gomez on murder charges in connection with the 1981 shooting of Jose Rodrigo Aguiler. More
September 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect and locating a painting stolen by the suspect during the robbery of a residence near Woodway and Chimney Rock on September 8. More
September 21, 2011 -- Texas State Representative James White on Tuesday announced that the distribution of funds allocated by the 82nd Legislature for volunteer fire departments will be expedited and will determine areas most affected by recent wildfires to receive funding. More
September 21, 2011 -- The Houston-Galveston Area Council Board of Directors on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve an in-kind match of $216,570.51 for a $639,091 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation to enforce the law against driving while intoxicated. More
September 20, 2011 -- The Gulf Coast Center recently honored the Mental Health Deputies of Galveston and Brazoria Counties Sheriff Departments for their outstanding dedication and service. More
September 20, 2011 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency urges Texans to watch out for wildfire disaster scam artists. More
September 20, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service today completed an investigation of the recent fire at the Bastrop County Complex, the cause of which has been determined to be mostly likely electrical. More
September 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against Gamaliel Rivera-Delgado, who is being sought in the fatal shooting of a man at 6909 Hillcroft on September 5. More
September 20, 2011 -- Texas Highway Patrol troopers arrested more than 2,000 intoxicated drivers during an enforcement program that took place during the week of the Labor Day holiday. More
September 19, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that a $7,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Gwen Komahcheet, who is one of the state's top 10 most wanted fugitives. More
September 19, 2011 -- Texas City Independent School District and the Galveston County Sheriff's Office School Officer Liaison program have launched "TCISD Safe Sting", a campus-based version of Crime Stoppers. More
September 19, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is seeking several suspects who may have been involved in two apartment burglaries that took place on August 27 in the 2300 block of Long Reach. More
September 19, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges have been filed against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man at 9601 West Montgomery Road on Saturday. More
September 19, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard assisted the Liberty County Sheriff's Department in the rescue of two boys and a deputy in a forested area near Liberty this morning. More
September 16, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard responded to a report of a 16 year-old boy who fell into the Houston Ship Channel on Friday. More
September 16, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department Arson Bureau has arrested and charged 28 year old Lonnie Ray Henderson with impersonating a public servant. He also is a person of interest in connection with a fire at George Bush Park. More
September 16, 2011 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker today signed an executive order to ban smoking in city parks. More
September 16, 2011 -- The Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake/NASA office recently presented a plaque in appreciation of the Friendswood's first responders to the Friendswood police and fire departments. More
September 16, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department recently renewed its partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston. More
September 16, 2011 -- Update: Houston Fire Department arson investigators today arrested a man on charges of impersonating a public servant in relation to a fire at George Bush Park on Thursday. More
September 16, 2011 -- San Jacinto College Police Department has increased its number of officers and made other changes to "mirror the community it serves". More
September 16, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department, in partnership with the Houston Fire Department, today released a public service announcement video urging motorists to move over when an emergency vehicle is approaching. More
September 15, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department will hold National Night Out on October 4; Neighborhoods can now register their events. More
September 15, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department has reported that a large grass fire that ignited near George Bush Park, in the 16700 block of Westheimer Parkway on Tuesday, is now under control. More
September 15, 2011 -- United States Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday announced that the City of Baytown has been awarded a $29,818 grant from the Department of Justice to assist local law enforcement. More
September 15, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Community Services Bureau will host a "Bike Rodeo" event at Kujawa Elementary in Houston today. More
September 15, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 7945 West Airport on September 11. More
September 15, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Tuesday presented a Director's Award to Dylan Jacobs of Cleveland, Texas. More
September 14, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department reports that the large grass fire in the 16700 Westheimer Parkway is about 95 percent contained. More
September 14, 2011 -- The Dickinson Police Department has added Robert Walter Thomas to the department's most wanted list. More
September 14, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department today reported that a grass fire the department responded to on Tuesday in the 16700 block of Westheimer Parkway is approximately 95 percent contained. More
September 13, 2011 -- The Coast Guard on Tuesday medevaced a man suffering from severe injuries near Galveston. More
September 13, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Monday, Texas First Responders Day, recognized three troopers with Star of Texas awards. More
September 13, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety recently increased the rewards for two fugitives, from Fort Stockton and Whitney, on the Texas 10 Most Wanted lists. More
September 13, 2011 -- Update: The Houston Fire Department is fighting a huge fire at George Bush Park off the 16700 block of Westheimer Parkway in west Houston. More
September 13, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Monday announced that the Texas Disaster Relief Fund has made additional funding available to provide emergency hotel vouchers for individuals and families who have been displaced by wildfires in Grimes, Montgomery and Waller counties. More
September 12, 2011 -- Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp today announced that the university system's resources are being utilized to assist in evaluating, coordinating, and responding to wildfires that have affected Texas in the past week. More
September 12, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 7945 West Airport on Sunday. More
September 12, 2011 -- The City of Galveston will host training programs in its Community Emergency Response Teams Program in October. More
September 12, 2011 -- Houston Police Department today announced that Jay Paul Jackson has been arrested on capital murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Matthew Mehdi Rouhani, whose body was found on September 3. More
September 11, 2011 -- Houston Firefighters will be honored by the Houston Astros in commemoration of 9/11, during special fire station visits and the Astros versus Phillies game on September 12, 2011 at Minute Maid Park. More
September 09, 2011 -- A 22-month drug investigation led by Galveston County Sheriff's Special Crimes investigators recently led to 11 arrests. More
September 09, 2011 -- The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is urging residents to exercise extreme caution when cooking or barbecuing outdoors. More
September 09, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today announced the launch of a free mobile application that allows citizens to turn in crime tips using their mobile device. More
September 09, 2011 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department and the Houston Fire Department today participated in a news conference in Memorial Park to announce formation of People Protecting Our Parks, a new campaign that calls on Houstonians to proactively protect the City’s parklands during the ongoing drought. The campaign includes a ban on the use of barbeque pits and grills in all City of Houston Parks. More
September 09, 2011 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized the use of federal funds to help fight the Big Oak Fire in Bexar County. More
September 09, 2011 -- Galveston City Council on Thursday voted 5-1, with Elizabeth Beeton opposed, to approve giving an additional $354,000 in convention center surplus funds to the Park Board for a period of one year. More
September 08, 2011 -- Cynthia Gonzalez/Martinez, a thief wanted by the Harris County Sheriff's Office, was recently arrested in Florida. More
September 08, 2011 -- The City of Galveston Fire Department and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 880 will host a Patriots Day 10th year observance of the events of 9/11 in Saengerfest Park on Sunday. More
September 08, 2011 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has completed his review of the Port of Houston Authority, which was conducted at the request of Harris County Commissioner Jack Morman. More
September 08, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking information related to the investigation of a fatal shooting of a man found at 1621 Upland on September 3. More
September 08, 2011 -- Galveston area police officers have volunteered to travel to the Bastrop area to provide food and relief for first responders responding to wildfires. More
September 08, 2011 -- Houston Independent School District today reported that officials with the district are monitoring air quality resulting form the smoke emanating from wildfires in the region. More
September 08, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department reported that smoke seen over the Houston area this morning is from the continuing wildfire in Magnolia. More
September 08, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Wednesday arrested and charged a suspect in the aggravated assault of a Houston police officer that took place on Tuesday at 3000 Oklahoma. More
September 07, 2011 -- Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven C. McCraw today announced the appointment of Duane Steen as regional commander for DPS Region 2, which includes the Houston, Beaumont and Bryan/College Station areas. More
September 07, 2011 -- Houston Fire Chief Terry Garrison today issued a statement regarding the recent wildfires that have impacted Texas. More
September 07, 2011 -- The Texas Military Forces has deployed equipment and resources to assist in fighting wildfires in Bastrop, Columbus and Linden. More
September 07, 2011 -- Texas Task Force 1, the state's elite search team, was deployed Tuesday evening to assist local officials and first responders in Bastrop County. More
September 06, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today took an aerial tour of wildfire damage west of Austin, as well as met with emergency management and local officials who have been battling the fires. More
September 06, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in fatal shooting of a man at 7900 Lynette on Saturday. More
September 06, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has arrested three suspects and is seeking a fourth in connection with the shooting of a sheriff's deputy on September 2. More
September 05, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry participated in a news conference in Bastrop County after reviewing the wildfires that are spreading across the state. More
September 05, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has offered advice to homeowners who are threatened by wildfires. More
September 05, 2011 -- DPS Director Steven C. McCraw has named Luis Gonzalez the new Assistant Director/Chief of the Texas Highway Patrol. More
September 05, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry, who is returning to Texas this afternoon, has urged all Texans to closely monitor conditions and reports, and heed all warnings from local officials "as extremely dry and windy conditions are expected to continue fueling wildfires that continue are raging across the state". More
September 03, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has appointed three members to the Governing Board of the Office of Violent Sex Offender Management. More
September 02, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department is encouraging residents to enjoy a safe holiday weekend and has prepared some suggestions. More
September 02, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a woman found dead in the 600 block of the North Sam Houston Parkway East service road has been identified as 22-year-old Korsica Shepherd. More
September 02, 2011 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady today announced that his office will join law enforcement agencies throughout the county in conducting the "No-Refusal" weekend during the Labor Day holiday weekend to deter drunk driving. More
September 02, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for shooting at two off-duty Houston police officers on August 25. More
September 01, 2011 -- Director Steven C. McCraw of the Texas Department of Public Safety on Thursday announced the selection of David G. Baker as the new Deputy Director of Law Enforcement Operations. More
September 01, 2011 -- Two Galveston firefighters and a Type VI Engine brush truck have traveled to north Texas to help fight wildfires in the Possum Kingdom area. More
September 01, 2011 -- The City of Sugar Land will participate in annual National Night Out on October 4. More
September 01, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard has issued a reminder for boaters to exercise boating safety during the Labor Day weekend. More
September 01, 2011 -- La Marque Independent School District Chief of Police Timothy Fields recently completed the Texas Police Chief Leadership Series at the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas. More
September 01, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed capital murder charges against Reginald Dancy in connection with the death of a two-year-old boy at 9755 Court Glen on August 30. More
September 01, 2011 -- Texas Highway Patrol troopers will implement increased patrols for drunk drivers during the Labor Day holiday weekend. More
September 01, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Thursday listed criminal, traffic, weapons, and other laws approved by the 82nd Legislative Session that take effect today. More
August 31, 2011 -- The state of Texas on Thursday is increasing both the daytime and nighttime speed limits to 75 mph on highways. More
August 31, 2011 -- The 9th Court of Appeals has reversed an arbitrator’s decision reinstating James Mathews as a firefighter with the Beaumont Fire Department. More
August 31, 2011 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office on Tuesday arrested a 31-year-old Austin man on charges of child pornography possession in connection with the use of a file sharing program to upload hundreds of illicit images. More
August 31, 2011 -- The Texas Farm Bureau today announced that the bureau contributed more than $550,000 to assist volunteer fire departments throughout the state. More
August 31, 2011 -- A joint investigation conducted by police departments in Galveston, Dickinson, League City and Texas City, as well as assistance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has resulted in the arrest of three suspects in a series of robberies in July and August. More
August 31, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department today is keeping watch on a grass fire near Eldridge and the Addick's Reservoir that the department responded to Tuesday afternoon. More
August 30, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department on Tuesday responded to a major apartment fire in Aldine. More
August 30, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the shooting of a man at 6723 South Loop East that occurred on August 28. More
August 29, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department urges citizens to be extra vigilant in activities that may lead to accidental outdoor fires. More
August 29, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard has reopened all ports along the East Coast Monday as waterway assessments and verification of aids to navigation continue after Hurricane Irene caused major disruptions to the maritime transportation system. More
August 29, 2011 -- Galveston Police Department is holding enrollment for its fall Citizens Police Academy program, which begins September 7. More
August 29, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Sunday arrested a man on murder charges associated with the fatal shooting of his wife at their residence at 3623 Willowood Lane. More
August 29, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating two suspects whose vehicle struck a Missouri City police officer at 1749 Post Oak Boulevard on Saturday. More
August 28, 2011 -- The Coast Guard assisted four boaters after their vessel lost steering and washed against the rocks on the north jetty in Galveston on Saturday. More
August 27, 2011 -- The Coast Guard rescued three people after their helicopter made an emergency landing approximately 10 miles from Sabine Pass on Saturday. More
August 27, 2011 -- More than 150 Houston firefighters responded to an apartment fire in the 8100 block of Richmond on Friday. More
August 27, 2011 -- AMOCO Federal Credit Union, along with the Galveston County Sheriff's Department and BP Texas City, are bringing Rachel's Challenge, a program devoted to preventing violence and bullying, to students and communities in Galveston County beginning on September 1. More
August 27, 2011 -- The Texas Third Court of Appeals in Austin on Friday affirmed YFZ Ranch defendant Michael George Emack's conviction for sexually assaulting a child. More
August 26, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating 34-year-old Darryl Etherington, who has been missing since Thursday evening. More
August 26, 2011 -- The League City Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association recently received the Alumni Association of the Year award from the Texas Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Board. More
August 26, 2011 -- Houston Police Department's "Blue Crew" and volunteers recently provided haircuts and styling services to students as part of the "Look Good, Feel Good" event for the start of the school year. More
August 26, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department on Thursday rescued several contract workers from a water tower in the 4000 block of South Dairy Ashford when the tower came in contact with a live electrical wire. More
August 26, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety Commission on Thursday commended Colonel Lamar Beckworth for his over 33 years of service. More
August 25, 2011 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker today welcomed an announcement that the Houston area will receive more than $66 million through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Urban Area Security Initiative and Port Security Grant Program funds. More
August 25, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Wednesday hosted a meeting at the "LAC HONG" Vietnamese Community center in Houston to address community concerns in the Vietnamese community. More
August 25, 2011 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is requesting the public's assistance in locating next of kin for several deceased individuals. More
August 25, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department are investigating an incident in which an armed suspect shot at two off-duty Houston police officers today at 6969 South Loop East. More
August 25, 2011 -- Sugar Land firefighters and police officers will dedicate two ground zero memorial pieces during a special commemoration of 9/11 at Sugar Land City Hall. More
August 24, 2011 -- Sheriff Adrian Garcia and the Harris County Sheriff's Office recently became a Workplace Partner with LifeGift to promote organ and tissue donation among the office's employees and the community. More
August 24, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department, in partnership with the Houston Airport System and the Houston Police Officers' Union, will host the first annual Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run on September 11 at Ellington Airport. More
August 24, 2011 -- Beaumont City Manager Kyle Hayes today officially appointed James P. Singletary as the new chief of police, effective September 30. More
August 24, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today identified a man who was found fatally shot at 6705 Fairway on Monday as Lowell "Cook" Bell. More
August 24, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will provide free document shredding services on Saturday at George Bush Park. More
August 24, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today testified before the United States House Homeland Security subcommittee regarding funding for port security. More
August 23, 2011 -- The City of Beaumont today announced that City Manager Kyle Hayes will make an official appointment of the city's next police chief at the end of the week. More
August 23, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a female found dead at 650 North Sam Houston Parkway East on August 19. More
August 22, 2011 -- Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff's Office Reserve Command conducted a street racing initiative this past weekend in southwest Harris County, resulting in the arrest of several drivers. More
August 22, 2011 -- The City of Galveston today warned residents of a thief that has been posing as a city utility worker to enter homes in the city in order to steal items. More
August 22, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that murder charges are pending against Salome Nicanor Juarez in connection with the death of his wife, Ines Aguilar, on August 21. More
August 22, 2011 -- Galveston County Precinct Seven Constable Pam Matranga has announced that her office will conduct "Project Boo" on Halloween to ensure registered sex offenders adhere to guidelines preventing them from coming into contact with children. More
August 22, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking a suspect charged in the fatal shooting of a man and woman at 4701 Anderson on August 20. More
August 22, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking two male subjects wanted for questioning in relation to the fatal stabbing of a man at 8445 Winkler Drive on August 7. More
August 19, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department took Bobby Miller, a suspect in the 1992 death of an elderly woman, into custody on Thursday - exactly nineteen years to the day of the crime. More
August 19, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department's "Blue Crew" Community Outreach Unit will join volunteers on Sunday for the "Look Good, Feel Good" event. More
August 19, 2011 -- Houston City Council today held a brief special meeting called by Mayor Annise Parker to repeal the city’s controversial Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement ordinance, but the item was tagged by Sue Lovell, Ed Gonzalez and Al Hoang to allow time for mediation which has been scheduled for this weekend; and it will be on the agenda for consideration again next week. More
August 18, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has requested the public's help in locating a 72 year old man with Alzheimer's. More
August 18, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has released a composite sketch of a suspect believed responsible for at least three shootings in southwest Houston. More
August 18, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert for Andrea Love Fox, a 14-year-old girl who went missing earlier this week from her grandmother's home in League City. More
August 18, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert for 14 year old Andrea Love Fox, a League City girl. More
August 17, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department will host a back-to-school immunization event on Thursday at the department's Val Jahnke Training Facility. More
August 17, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested a suspect on murder charges related to the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of two others in the 3000 block of Truxillo on August 13. More
August 17, 2011 -- Lamar University today named Jason Goodrich as the university's chief of police. More
August 16, 2011 -- The City of Beaumont today announced that Louis Barrow, one of 11 finalists that had been selected as Beaumont's potential next police chief, has withdrawn his name from consideration. More
August 16, 2011 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is requesting the public's assistance in the identification of an unidentified male aged 25-40 years whose body was found in a wooded area at 14800 S. Post Oak Road by a passer-by. More
August 15, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed murder charges against a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a woman at 8100 Sands Point on Sunday. More
August 15, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested a second suspect in the fatal shooting of a man at 8181 El Mundo on August 7. More
August 15, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department will begin enforcing a new law prohibiting the sale and use of "synthetic marijuana" on September 1. More
August 15, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard medevaced a crewman aboard a motor tanker vessel approximately 178 miles southeast of Galveston on Sunday evening. More
August 13, 2011 -- Houston police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man and the wounding of two others in the 3000 block of Truxillo about 1:10 a.m. Saturday. More
August 12, 2011 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office today announced that Matthew Damian Cook, Jr., a Round Rock resident and registered sex offender, was arrested Thursday on charges of child pornography possession. More
August 11, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety recently presented Director's Awards to seventeen Texans. More
August 11, 2011 -- A recent traffic stop performed by Galveston County Sheriff's Deputy Chris McCarvell led to the recovery of 5.5 pounds of marijuana. More
August 11, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a suspect has been arrested on charges of murder and aggravated assault against a public servant in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man at 10110 Forum West Drive as well as the assault of a police officer on Wednesday. More
August 11, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that one suspect has been arrested and another is wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 8181 El Mundo on August 7. More
August 10, 2011 -- The Dickinson Police Department's Citizens On Patrol Program is seeking participants in the next Citizen's Police Academy that begins in February 2012. More
August 10, 2011 -- In light of a recent near-drowning in Southwest Houston, the Houston Fire Department has offered safety tips to prevent future drownings. More
August 10, 2011 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is requesting the public's assistance in locating next of kin for several deceased individuals. More
August 10, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the Texas Department of Transportation and Mothers Against Drunk Driving announced a joint initiative today to remind motorists there are "no excuses" for driving while intoxicated this Labor Day holiday weekend. More
August 10, 2011 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today appointed ten volunteer lawyers to assist his office's Special Prosecutions Unit in shutting down illegal businesses where human trafficking is taking place. More
August 10, 2011 -- Highway Patrol troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety are seeking information regarding a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred on Sunday at Interstate Highway 30 in Hunt County. More
August 10, 2011 -- The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office on Tuesday announced the development of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, an information tool designed to identify ways to reduce wildland fire risks. More
August 09, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department will host its fall Citizens Police Academy program during the lunch hour at Fish Tales Restaurant in Galveston. More
August 09, 2011 -- Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw issued a statement today regarding the sentencing of Warren Steed Jeffs to life in prison on sexual assault charges. More
August 09, 2011 -- The City of Galveston today announced that drivers with multiple unresolved parking citations could have boots placed on their vehicles if their citations are not addressed. More
August 09, 2011 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today issued a statement regarding the sentencing of polygamist Warren Steed Jeffs to life in prison on sexual assault charges. More
August 08, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has referred the matter of a fatal shooting at 4552 Sunflower that took place on Saturday to a Harris County grand jury. More
August 08, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of Salem Saif Mazrouei, who was shot while attempting to flee two suspects who had attempted to rob Mazrouei and his father. More
August 05, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is holding registration for the next session of its Citizens Police Academy. More
August 04, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed charges of intoxicated manslaughter against a suspect involved in a fatal traffic accident at 5800 West Sam Houston Parkway's south service road this morning. More
August 03, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating Wanda Jean Trombley, 57, who was last seen on July 1 in the 200 block of Harris Road in east Harris County. More
August 03, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the Tuesday shooting of an armed suspect by an on-duty METRO police officer that occurred on Tuesday in the 6000 block of Fairdale. More
August 03, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the death of a man whose remains were found on Tuesday in a wooded field near South Post Oak. More
August 03, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that rewards for Gwen Komahcheet and Mark Steven Bauman, both fugitives on the state's most wanted list, have been increased. More
August 02, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating the suspect or suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a man at 3830 Westhampton on June 27. More
August 02, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic incident involving an HPD patrol car that struck a pedestrian at 3800 Lyons on July 31. More
August 02, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has filed murder charges against a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a man that took place on Monday at 9211 Kerry Glen Circle. More
August 01, 2011 -- The National Commission of Correctional Health Care has re-accredited the Galveston County Jail. More
August 01, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the body of a female found in a wooded area in Montgomery County has been identified as Amber Chantel Elkins. More
August 01, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Missing Person Unit is asking for the public’s help for information on the whereabouts of Beverly Santos Terry, a 68 year old female. More
August 01, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today referred a case involving the fatal shooting of a man at 10011 Epsom on Sunday to a Harris County Grand Jury. More
July 29, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed drug possession charges against two suspects involved in an incident at 7221 Weyburn on Thursday. More
July 29, 2011 -- The United States Attorney's Office today announced that Naser Jason Abdo has been charged with possession of an unregistered destructive device in connection with an alleged plot to attack Fort Hood. More
July 28, 2011 -- Sean Michael Smith of Denton County, a high-risk sex offender, was recently added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. More
July 28, 2011 -- United States Attorney José Angel Moreno today announced that eight members of a ring convicted of lying to buy firearms bound for Mexico have been sentenced to prison terms. More
July 28, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today issued a statement on the arrest in Killeen of AWOL Private Naser Jason Abdo. More
July 28, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in the case of a missing/endangered person, 20 year old Amber Chantel Elkins who may have been a victim of foul play. More
July 28, 2011 -- United States Senator John Cornyn today issued a statement regarding the arrest of a soldier near Fort Hood on Wednesday in connection with an alleged plot to attack the military base. More
July 28, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today filed capital murder charges against Albert Lynch in connection with the killing of a store clerk in northwest Harris County on May 16. More
July 26, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed murder charges against Christian Meza, who is wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a man at 9901 Richmond on July 10. More
July 26, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department has released a sketch of one of several suspects sought in connection with the armed robbery of a woman in the 12000 block of Ashford Green Court on July 22. More
July 25, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is searching for a suspect involved in an incident that included an exchange of gunfire with a Houston police officer on Sunday in the 600 block of Mercury. More
July 25, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Bayou Vista man on charges of aggravated assault against a public servant. The man reportedly fired several shots at a Bayou Vista police officer on Sunday. More
July 25, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department responded to a fire at NASA's Johnson Space Center this morning after a battery undergoing testing overheated and ignited insulation in a containment system. More
July 25, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that crime rates have decreased for the first half of 2011 compared to the first six months of 2010. More
July 25, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect in the sexual assault and shooting of a woman in the 9800 block of Meadowglen Lane on July 21. More
July 24, 2011 -- A 23 year old man who has been charged with pointing a rifle at a Houston police officer on Saturday remains at large. More
July 23, 2011 -- Dickinson police report that Texas First Bank was robbed by armed bandits this morning. More
July 22, 2011 -- The Laura Recovery Center and the Greater Houston Search Dog Team on Saturday will search a ravine in Spring, Texas near where 16 year old Ali Lowitzer disappeared 15 months ago. More
July 22, 2011 -- The Public Safety Commission on Thursday commended recruiting efforts and announced staff changes within the Texas Department of Public Safety. More
July 21, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety's Public Safety Commission today presented awards to several officers and civilians. More
July 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested a suspect on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman at 15731 Clarke Springs Drive on July 13. More
July 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department and Houston retailers today announced the formation of the "Summer Child Safety Campaign". More
July 20, 2011 -- The City of Houston's 311 System recently launched a new website to improve citizen engagement. More
July 20, 2011 -- The Port of Galveston today issued a report regarding the arrest of a man involved in demonstrations near a vessel docked at Pier 39 this morning. More
July 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced the arrest of three suspects on charges of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in connection with multiple home invasion robberies in the southeast side of the city. More
July 20, 2011 -- The Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol Galveston Community Coalition today announced that it is collaborating with the La Marque Police Department to conduct undercover operations to identify retail alcohol establishments that sell alcohol to minors. More
July 18, 2011 -- Texas Highway Patrol Troopers arrested more than 1,400 on intoxicated driving charges during a special enforcement program conducted during the week of the Fourth of July holiday. More
July 18, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested a suspect on charges of criminally negligent homicide in connection with a traffic accident in the 8300 block of Highway 59 on Friday that caused the death of two female victims. More
July 16, 2011 -- The METRO Police Department is assisting local authorities in the investigation of Friday’s fatal accident in the northbound lanes of U.S. 59 near Laura Koppe Road. More
July 15, 2011 -- Galveston County Sheriff’s detectives are on the scene of an early morning stabbing that left one man dead. More
July 14, 2011 -- Harris County is collaborating with the City of Baytown and the Southeast Texas Regional Urban Search and Rescue Task Force in preparation for Hurricane Season. More
July 14, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday arrested one of the 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders in Texas in Lubbock—just hours after his addition to the list was announced. More
July 14, 2011 -- Sugar Land police are looking for a man who assaulted an elderly couple inside their townhome in the 10 block of River Creek Way. More
July 13, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety recently added Ronald Dee House of Wills Point to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. More
July 13, 2011 -- Galveston County Commissioners Court on Tuesday voted unanimously to authorize an application to the Department of Justice for an $80,215 Justice Assistance Grant, as well as an interlocal agreement with the cities of Texas City and Galveston. More
July 12, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Community Services Bureau, in collaboration with the Harris County Hospital District, will host a "Bike Rodeo" on Wednesday at Finnegan Park in east Houston in order to promote bicycle safety among kids. More
July 12, 2011 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's Cyber Crimes Unit recently arrested Austin resident and lawyer John Ribble Moore for possession of child pornography. More
July 12, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is searching for Jahlani Christian Slater of Houston, a suspect in a recent aggravated robbery that took place in the 2200 block of Blue Vista Court. More
July 12, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today urged the federal government to provide more assistance to protect the Houston Ship Channel from potential terrorism, border incursions and other illegal activity. More
July 11, 2011 -- Harry Leroy Kelley, of Kingwood, a 56-year-old veteran peace officer has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms and mail fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas. More
July 11, 2011 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott charged a registered sex offender with operating an unauthorized legal services business in El Paso County. More
July 11, 2011 -- Houston police are investigating an incident in which an armed suspect was fatally shot by an HPD officer after the suspect fatally stabbed another man at 4401 West 18th Street about 2:05 a.m. today More
July 10, 2011 -- A benefit was held for Galveston Police Officer Chris Sanderson on Saturday at Dolphin World, 2902 Seawall Boulevard. Photos by Juan Peña
July 09, 2011 -- United States District Judge Lynn Hughes ruled Friday that the city of Houston may not appeal his ruling invalidating the November referendum that turned off a red-light surveillance system. More
July 08, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department hosted the "Hero's Hideout" summer day camp for several hundred children on Thursday at the department's training academy. More
July 08, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has announced improvements to its website that provides "new features and a new look that provides the public with more useful information and easier access to knowledge that allows residents to prevent crime, get crime victims’ assistance, get involved in their communities, check on inmates and their court cases, and more". More
July 08, 2011 -- Sheriff Adrian Garcia and investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sex Crimes Unit are seeking the public’s help in two separate sexual assault cases involving minors. More
July 08, 2011 -- Thirty-two new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers received their badges this morning during a ceremony at the LBJ Library Auditorium in Austin. More
July 07, 2011 -- Registration for the Sugar Land Police Department's Citizens Police Academy is currently ongoing; The course begins on September 1. More
July 07, 2011 -- Texas A&M University Director of Homeland Security Danny Davis has published comments on the motives of domestic terrorists. More
July 07, 2011 -- Interim Galveston City Manager Brian Maxwell has named Lieutenant Henry Porretto, a 21 year veteran of the Galveston Police Department as the Acting Chief of Police. More
July 06, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has increased the rewards for two Most Wanted fugitives. More
July 06, 2011 -- Shoreacres City Administrator David Stall has filed a report on a fire in his city that left a resident homeless. More
July 06, 2011 -- Houston Police Department Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr. today presented Lieutenant Harry Zamora with the Medal of Valor Award at a ceremony held at the Fondren Police Station. More
July 06, 2011 -- Houston police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 8322 Park Place about 8:55 p.m. on June 27. More
July 06, 2011 -- The Pasadena Police Department is offering a four-day Rape Aggression Defense program "designed to help women in the area to feel safer, more aware and more confident". More
July 06, 2011 -- The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office advises that extended drought conditions continue to have a significant impact on fire danger conditions throughout Harris County. More
July 05, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department was called to the scene of a fire that erupted during an area resident's barbeque on Monday; The department is urging residents to keep a few safety tips in mind during barbeques of their own. More
July 02, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested a suspect charged in the death of a female found at 9500 Scranton on June 16. More
July 02, 2011 -- The Coast Guard has suspended it's search for a girl who was reported missing near Surfside Beach. More
July 02, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Webb County Sheriff’s Office recommend against traveling to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, during this Fourth of July holiday. More
July 01, 2011 -- Brazoria County Commissioners Court in an emergency meeting on Thursday voted 3-1, with County Judge Joe King opposed, to ban fireworks for the Fourth of July weekend. More
July 01, 2011 -- United States Representative Michael McCaul and Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia announced on Thursday that they are working on strengthening federal and local efforts against the potential of increased Mexican drug cartel activity in Harris County. More
July 01, 2011 -- County Judge Mark Henry has confirmed that he will ban the sale of all fireworks in unincorporated Galveston County effective noon Saturday and continuing through midnight Monday. More
June 30, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today joined with other agencies for a statewide "No Refusal" July 4th holiday weekend DWI crackdown. More
June 30, 2011 -- Houston Assistant Chief of Police Vicki King and Commanding Officer Phillip Jones of the Chicago Police Department have withdrawn their names from the list of finalists for Beaumont's police chief. More
June 30, 2011 -- United State Senator John Cornyn today called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue a disaster declaration for Texas due to wildfires affecting the state. More
June 30, 2011 -- The City of Pasadena on Wednesday responded to inquiries regarding soot deposited from a warehouse fire that occurred on June 26 in the 6200 block of Spencer Highway. More
June 30, 2011 -- Missouri City Police Department will host a gang awareness workshop on July 12. More
June 30, 2011 -- City of Houston Council Member James Rodriguez today presented the Houston Fire Department with new equipment. More
June 30, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department and the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office combined efforts to seize more than seventy-five cases of illegal fireworks in the City of Houston on late Tuesday. More
June 29, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects involved in the armed robbery of a mobile phone store in west Harris County earlier this month. More
June 29, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a female suspect has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of Lakisha Jackson Allen at 7700 Creekbend in 2009. More
June 28, 2011 -- The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office has issued a reminder to residents that all fireworks are banned in the county, and that a burn ban remains in effect. More
June 28, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today urged Texans to use caution and avoid situations that could cause wildfires to break out, especially during the Fourth of July holiday. More
June 28, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed murder charges against one suspect and is seeking two others in connection with the death of Reginald Keith Haynes at 426 Truman on May 8. More
June 28, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today reported that Robert Garcia, who was added to the Texas Most Wanted Sex Offender List on Monday, was arrested today. More
June 27, 2011 -- The Freeport Police Department has announced that refusal is not an option this July 4th weekend - all impaired drivers will be tested. More
June 27, 2011 -- The Woodlands Township has cancelled its Fourth of July fireworks display for this year due to drought conditions that have increased wildfire risks in the area, but will continue other activities planned for the holiday. More
June 27, 2011 -- The Texas Highway Patrol will conduct focused patrols in high-risk locations for intoxicated drivers beginning today and continuing through July 6 to prevent drunk-driving accidents during the Fourth of July holiday. More
June 27, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed charges of intoxicated manslaughter and intoxicated assault against a suspect involved in a fatal traffic accident at 2700 Interstate Highway 45 on Saturday. More
June 27, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested a suspect on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Steven Sadler at 5801 Sunforest on Saturday. More
June 27, 2011 -- Texas City Police Chief Robert Burby on Friday withdrew his name from the list of finalists for Beaumont's chief of police. More
June 24, 2011 -- Houston Fire Department today battled a grass fire in an area between Old Galveston Road and the Gulf Freeway just north of Clear Lake City Boulevard. More
June 24, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department on Thursday responded to a major vehicle accident involving a METRO bus at Highway 288. More
June 24, 2011 -- The Second Annual Texas Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride and Cook-off will be held on Saturday, with a memorial ride from Cypress to the Galveston County Fairgrounds, which will host the cook-off and fire festival. More
June 23, 2011 -- The Coast Guard and a number of agency partners will participate in Operation Dry Water along Texas and Louisiana waterways this Friday through Sunday in an effort to reduce the number of alcohol and drug related accidents and fatalities. More
June 23, 2011 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County today announced that it is investigating a fatal traffic accident involving a METRO bus. More
June 22, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today issued a warning concerning scammers calling Texans claiming to represent the department and demanding payment on overdue red-light camera tickets. More
June 22, 2011 -- The City of Beaumont today named 11 finalists for the city's next police chief, who will replace Chief Frank Coffin on his retirement in September. More
June 22, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service today urged Texans to exercise caution when celebrating during the Fourth of July holiday weekend due to the heightened risk of wildfires. More
June 21, 2011 -- Friendswood police report that they arrested a burglary suspect who had passed out in a truck containing drugs and apparently stolen equipment. More
June 21, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that its new reward program has resulted in the capture of a fugitive on the state's Top Ten most wanted sex offenders list. More
June 21, 2011 -- Harris County Commissioners Court today approved an order banning all fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Harris County due to current drought conditions. More
June 20, 2011 -- Galveston City Council today voted unanimously to retain Brian Maxwell as interim city manager; but also voted 4-3, with Mayor Joe Jaworski, Dianna Puccetti and Chris Gonzales opposed, to interview candidates submitted by Texas First Group for interim city manager at Thursday's regular meeting. More w/Photos
June 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed deadly conduct charges against a suspect in connection to an incident at 5110 Georgi on Saturday in which the suspect reportedly fired on two officers. More
June 20, 2011 -- The Friendswood Fire Marshal's Office today issued a reminder that possession or discharge of fireworks within the city is prohibited. More
June 20, 2011 -- Cassidian Communications, an emergency communications company, today announced that trials for text messaging to 9-1-1 conducted with the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network were a success. More
June 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested a suspect on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a female victim at 5429 Chennault on Friday. More
June 20, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today reported that DPS and other law enforcement agencies inspected 7,993 commercial vehicles during the 72-hour Roadcheck 2011 program conducted last week. More
June 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested two suspects, one on murder charges, in the robbery and fatal stabbing of a man at 11490 Harwin on Thursday. More
June 19, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has signed into law a National Rifle Association backed measure that allows employees to store legally owned firearms in their locked, privately owned motor vehicles while parked at workplace parking lots. More
June 19, 2011 -- The Coast Guard rescued a father and son after their boat capsized in Galveston Bay on Fathers Day. More w/Video
June 18, 2011 -- Members of the Houston Professional Firefighters Association have voted 1,560 - 1,391 to approve a collective bargaining contract proposal from the City of Houston More
June 18, 2011 -- The Galveston Municipal Police Association has published audio recordings of police radio transmissions to support GMPA allegations that on-duty officers were used to guard properties that were listed with a city council member. More w/Audio
June 17, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal stabbing of a man at 11490 Harwin on Thursday. More
June 17, 2011 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker today issued a statement regarding a ruling by United States District Court Judge Lynn Hughes invalidating a referendum passed in November that had prohibited the city's use of red-light cameras. More
June 17, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has filed charges against three suspects arrested in the aggravated assault of several on-duty police officers at 8100 Schneider on Wednesday. More
June 17, 2011 -- The Texas Public Safety Commission recently heard a report regarding an incident along the Texas border with Mexico on June 9 in which U.S. law enforcement officers exchanged fire with members of a Mexican drug cartel. More
June 16, 2011 -- The Galveston Municipal Police Association has accused Police Chief Charles Wiley of violating the city’s ethics rules when he assigned on-duty officers to guard a council member’s property last November. More
June 16, 2011 -- The Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Control has launched a new initiative to prevent animal cruelty after receiving several cases of animal cruelty since Tuesday. More
June 16, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard will host a change of command ceremony for Air Station Houston at Ellington Field on Friday. More
June 15, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department will host a child identification event on June 21-23 for children between the ages of 2-14. More
June 15, 2011 -- Houston Fire Department Assistant Chief Lisa Campbell and Council Member Mike Sullivan will provide tips to citizens on Thursday on how to prevent outdoor fires which can spread due to drought conditions in the city. More
June 15, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 1521 Sherwood Forest on Tuesday. More
June 15, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a five-year-old boy, reportedly by his seven-year-old brother, in a hotel at 14833 Katy Freeway on Tuesday. More
June 14, 2011 -- A Midland County jury today found Winkler County Sheriff Robert Roberts guilty of misuse of official information, retaliation and official oppression. More
June 14, 2011 -- The City of Galveston today announced that Galveston Police Chief Charles Wiley will step down from command on Thursday, and that Robert Simmons has been named Interim Chief of Police. More
June 13, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is asking victims who have had their property stolen while at church service to contact the office's burglary and theft unit in relation to a suspect charged with stealing from a woman's purse during service. More
June 13, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is investigating the drowning death of a 22-year-old man found on Friday in a lake near Creekbend Drive and Prudential Circle. More
June 13, 2011 -- The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management and County Judge Mark Henry recently provided hurricane preparation information along with the delivery of meals to home-bound senior citizens. More
June 10, 2011 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts 2011 Amnesty Program for those with delinquent citations will end on Saturday. More
June 10, 2011 -- Operation Lifesaver, Inc., a non-profit organization, recently unveiled its Rail Safety for Professional Drivers e-learning program in Houston with the support of the Houston City Council and Houston Police Department. More
June 10, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department will hold the fourth annual Houston Police Foundation Moonlight Classic Bike Ride. More
June 10, 2011 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker joined Fire Chief Terry Garrison and EMS Director David Persse on Thursday in announcing a partnership with ZOLL Medical Corporation for the use of the ZOLL "AutoPulse" non-invasive cardiac support pump for use by Houston's emergency personnel. More
June 09, 2011 -- United States Senator John Cornyn today released a statement following reports of a shootout involving Texas Department of Public Safety agents along the Texas-Mexico border. More
June 09, 2011 -- U.S. law enforcement officers participating in a multi-agency Texas Ranger Recon operation today were fired upon at the Mexico border while attempting to prevent the transportation of drugs. More
June 09, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has released a sketch of a suspect sought in an aggravated sexual assault that occurred on May 29 in the 2500 block of Highland Shores in Highlands, Texas. More
June 08, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Division, along with other law enforcement partners, today announced a regional joint initiative against drunk driving that will begin this Friday and last through the July 4th holiday weekend. More
June 08, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that drivers who receive tickets from the Texas Highway Patrol can now find their ticket information on the department's web site. More
June 08, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying the robbery suspect who shot and killed a store clerk last month in north Harris County. More
June 07, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Transportation today closed all southbound main lanes and two inside southbound frontage road lanes of U.S. Highway 59 at State Highway 99 due to an accident and fuel spill involving an 18-wheeler. More
June 07, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that a man injured in a car accident at 7700 Cullen on Sunday has died from his injuries. More
June 06, 2011 -- Celebrating 25 years of tradition, 23 people recently graduated from the Police and Fire Academy in Missouri City. More
June 06, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is awaiting autopsy results to determine what caused the death of a man whose body was found floating in Buffalo Bayou just east of the Jensen bridge. More
June 06, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed charges against Christopher Deyon Vallery of assaulting a public servant and attempting to disarm a police officer in connection with an incident on Friday at 7402 Calhoun. More
June 06, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety will conduct its 72-hour Roadcheck 2011 program beginning Tuesday, with state troopers looking for 18-wheeler drivers who have been driving too long, or are otherwise operating unsafe commercial vehicles. More
June 04, 2011 -- The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office has issued an advisory of the increasing fire danger with the continued drought in Southeast Texas. More
June 03, 2011 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts has extended its 2011 Amnesty Program through June 11. More
June 03, 2011 -- The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing swimmer off Galveston. More
June 02, 2011 -- Smoking in bed was the cause of a major fire in a Northeast Houston home early this morning; The Houston Fire Department has recommended a few safety tips to prevent cigarette fires. More
June 02, 2011 -- The Coast Guard is searching for a man who went missing in Galveston today. More
June 02, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has added an extra $5,000 reward for information leading to the capture of top offenders on the states' 10 Most Wanted Fugitives and 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders lists. More
June 01, 2011 -- A Harris County Grand Jury has indicted former daycare operator Jessica Tata on four first degree charges of felony murder for the deaths seven toddlers who home alone on February 24 when a fire broke out at Tata's west Houston residence. More
June 01, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department will create and provide free identification cards for children on June 21-23. More
June 01, 2011 -- The City of Galveston has received 55 applications for the position of police chief, to replace Charles Wiley, who is retiring. More
June 01, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Tuesday has filed charges of accident involving an injury and intoxication manslaughter against Nefi Cruz in connection to a fatal traffic accident at 10648 Harwin on May 28. More
May 31, 2011 -- Sheriff Adrian Garcia and deputies at the Harris County Sheriff's Office Aldine Storefront today distributed computers to twenty deserving families. More
May 31, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that the fatal shooting of a man at 755 West Rittenhouse that took place on May 28 will be referred to a Harris County grand jury. More
May 31, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed murder charges against Wonder Arceneaux Sam in connection with the fatal stabbing of Willie Hightower at 600 East Tidwell on May 7. More
May 30, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today ceremonially signed House Bill 274, which he said brings important lawsuit reforms to Texas courts, including implementing a "loser pays" system for frivolous lawsuits. More w/Video
May 27, 2011 -- The Houston Parks and Recreation Department urges citizens to report suspicious activity in parks to the Houston Police Department. More
May 27, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested a man suspected of fatally stabbing of his wife at 12909 Orleans on Thursday. More
May 27, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is implementing additional patrols on the water during the Memorial Day weekend to patrol for intoxicated boat operators. More
May 27, 2011 -- As part of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, the Galveston County Office of Emergency Management has provided tips for evacuating with pets during hurricanes. More
May 26, 2011 -- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens will increase water patrols at Texas lakes and waterways during Memorial Day weekend to promote safe boating. More
May 26, 2011 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County on Wednesday announced that Acting Police Chief Tim Kelly of the METRO Police Department has been named vice president of safety. More
May 26, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Wednesday released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in the shooting of a man at 7800 Jensen. More
May 26, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today issued safety tips for those traveling during the Memorial Day holiday. More
May 26, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service is urging Texans to use caution during the Memorial Day holiday to avoid igniting potential wildfires. More
May 26, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department is participating with state and local law enforcement agencies in the "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign to reduce safety belt violations and highway fatalities. More
May 25, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department has provided new video and photos in connection with a string of arson fires in the southwest area of Houston. More w/Video
May 24, 2011 -- As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, Sheriff Adrian Garcia and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are urging citizens to prepare now and not wait until there’s a storm brewing in the gulf. More
May 24, 2011 -- For the second day in a row, the United States Coast Guard is searching for a missing swimmer off Galveston. More
May 24, 2011 -- The Friendswood Police Department reports that a call from a resident about suspicious activities at a neighbors home resulted in the arrest of a burglary suspect. More
May 24, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today launched an Indigency Program to provide low-income drivers the ability to pay surcharges owed under the Driver Responsibility Program. More
May 24, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard today is searching for a man who went missing while swimming near 29th Street and Seawall in Galveston on Monday evening. More
May 23, 2011 -- Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland, Jr. today welcomed the latest cadet class to the Houston Police Department's Training Academy. More
May 21, 2011 -- Neches Federal Credit Union and Armor Shield have teamed up to provide the community with a safe way to dispose of confidential documents at no cost. More
May 21, 2011 -- Missouri City saluted public servants at its 6th Annual Police Officer Memorial Ceremony. More
May 21, 2011 -- Residents of Oyster Creek Plantation recently organized a breakfast surprise for the Missouri City Police Department. More
May 20, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that the 10th annual "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign begins on Monday. More
May 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department, Houston Municipal Courts and Harris County Precinct One today held a press conference urging individuals with delinquent citations to take advantage of a city-offered amnesty program available through June 4. More
May 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 40 year old man at 4206 Groton on Thursday. More
May 20, 2011 -- Galveston County law enforcement agencies participated in a National Law Enforcement Day event in Texas City on Wednesday. Photos
May 20, 2011 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan on Thursday was granted a temporary restraining order against New Energy Fuels, based in Waller, Texas, on charges of illegally disposing of waste into storm drains and waterways. More
May 19, 2011 -- The City of Friendswood is urging citizens to participate in hurricane preparedness activities. More
May 19, 2011 -- The League City Police Department today announced that the department will step up enforcement through its "Click It or Ticket" campaign on drivers not wearing seatbelts. More
May 19, 2011 -- The Pasadena Office of Emergency Management will conduct a test of the city's siren system today at 6 p.m. More
May 18, 2011 -- Mayor Annise Parker and the Houston Police Officers Pension System have announced an agreement that they say will save more than 450 jobs at the Houston Police Department. More
May 18, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the burglarizing of a northwest Harris County home in which an elderly resident was left bound with tape and wrapped in a blanket for two days. More
May 18, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Mario Alberto Garcia-Trejo, a person of interest in the fatal stabbing of a woman at 2505 Broadway that occurred on April 17. More
May 18, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will provide free shredding of personal documents on Saturday at the Harris County Court Annex in southeast Harris County. More
May 18, 2011 -- Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Texas City will host a change of command ceremony on Friday on the tall ship Elissa in Galveston, with Commander James B. Robertson replacing Commander James E. Elliott as head of the unit. More
May 18, 2011 -- Update: Galveston Independent School District's police department has lifted a lockdown put in place at Austin Middle School and the AIM College and Career Prep school this morning due to a reported shooting in a neighborhood near the school. More
May 17, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today applauded a decision by the Harris County Commissioners Court to approve the addition of detention officers and nurses to his staff. More
May 17, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety held a memorial service at its headquarters in Austin in honor of 21 officers who lost their lives while on duty in 2010 and 2011. More
May 16, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the identity and cause of death of a male subject whose body was found at 609 Schweikhardt on Sunday. More
May 16, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that charges are pending against a suspect involved in an incident at Northwest Mall. More
May 16, 2011 -- Officers with the Sugar Land Police Department and members of the Sugar Land Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will host a memorial motorcycle ride on May 21 as part of National Police Memorial Week. More
May 16, 2011 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today spoke at the Regional Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony in Corpus Christi. More
May 13, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Thursday held graduation ceremonies for 28 citizens who participated in the department's Citizens' Police Academy. More
May 13, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department will host several events during National Police Week, which is observed on May 16-20. More
May 13, 2011 -- Houston Fire Department Chief Terry Garrison on Thursday issued a statement regarding layoffs of civilian staff members at the department due to budget reductions. More
May 12, 2011 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office today reported that Sergio Robles has pleaded guilty in the shooting and killing of Pasadena Police Officer Jesse Hamilton in 2009, and was sentenced to 40 years in prison. More
May 12, 2011 -- Friendswood Police Department today announced that the recent Prescription Drug Take Back Day event the department participated in collected more than 300 pounds of unwanted and expired drugs. More
May 12, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man on Wednesday at 3388 Old Spanish Trail. More
May 12, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that applicants for Texas concealed handgun licenses are now required to submit their fingerprints electronically. More
May 12, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard on Wednesday medevaced a man from a container ship in the Houston Ship Channel after the man suffered injuries to his hand. More
May 11, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Charles Edwin Klein, of Dallas, has been added to the Texas Most Wanted Sex Offender list. More
May 11, 2011 -- Agents with the Galveston County Auto Crimes Task Force on Tuesday arrested Chad Thomas Growcock of Santa Fe on felony charges of burglary of a motor vehicle in connection with recent motor vehicle burglaries. More
May 11, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a hit-and-run incident at 5916 Gulfton on Monday. More
May 11, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today advised residents to verify that any alarm salesperson, company or alarm installer they hire is licensed by the DPS Regulatory Services Division. More
May 10, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department will kick off its 26th Annual Citizens Police Academy class on Thursday. More
May 09, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia and the office's Honor Guard will host the Harris County Peace Officers' Memorial ceremony on Tuesday at the Harris County Family Law Center. More
May 09, 2011 -- The City of Pasadena on Friday announced that the city's new AM radio emergency broadcast station is now operational at 830 AM. More
May 09, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department today reported that one firefigther received a moderate injury while putting out a fire at the Woodchase Apartments at 2900 South Gessner. More
May 09, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in apprehending Pedro Rodriguez, who is charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault in connection with the fatal shooting of one man and wounding of two others on May 2. More
May 06, 2011 -- Galveston County Sheriff’s detectives, working with Texas City Police officers, served a search warrant on Thursday that netted one arrest and the seizure of drugs from a residence. More
May 06, 2011 -- Galveston County Sheriff’s detectives report that they are still searching for the last of a group of defendants tied to illegal gaming investigations in the Bacliff area. More
May 06, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Fort Stockton and Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a total $8,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of Alfonso Quiroz, who is wanted in connection to a murder that occurred in Fort Stockton in 2007. More
May 06, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department today reminded citizens to be vigilant in activities that may lead to accidental fires due to recent dry weather conditions. More
May 06, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed charges against Angel Rosales Gomes in connection to the 2009 fatal shooting of Phillip Rodriguez. More
May 06, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking four suspects in connection with the shooting of a man at 12600 Dunlap today. More
May 06, 2011 -- Galveston County recently held graduation ceremonies for the first class of the Galveston County Constables Citizens Academy. More
May 05, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department on Wednesday responded to a fire at a business in the 5700 block of Broom that was believed to be started by sparks from a cutting torch. More
May 05, 2011 -- The Texas Rangers are seeking the public's assistance in finding a man known as "Carlito" who may have information related to the murder of Carolina de Leon in Hobbs, New Mexico. More
May 04, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today placed Jesus Alberto Villegas on the Texas Top 10 Most Wanted list. More
May 04, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department responded to two fires in Southwest Houston, one on Tuesday evening in the 2500 block of Westridge Street, and another today at 7700 Corporate. More
May 04, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed murder charges against Jose Rodrigo Romero in connection with the shooting death of Carlos Melendez-Solis on May 1. More
May 04, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Tuesday announced that the Obama Administration has denied the state's request to declare a federal Major Disaster Declaration associated with wildfires that have caused damage throughout the state. More
May 03, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today presented a study to the Harris County Commissioners Court showing further budget reductions that could be made by converting jail medical staff that currently work for private contracting companies to part-time county employees. More
May 03, 2011 -- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County on Monday named Victor Rodriguez as the new chief of METRO's police department. More
May 02, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that the department has filed manslaughter charges against Jorge Armando Mendoza in the fatal shooting of a woman in Houston on Saturday. More
May 02, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that two suspects have been arrested on charges of aggravated assault of a Houston police officer and attempted robbery in connection to an incident at 16311 Vallejo Drive on Sunday. More
May 02, 2011 -- Galveston Police Chief Charles Wiley has announced that he will retire on July 7. More
April 29, 2011 -- The Friendswood Police Department on Wednesday arrested two suspects on a variety of narcotics charges following a traffic stop that resulted in a search of the suspects' vehicle. More
April 29, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Thursday announced that communications officers Keturah Nelms and Mehveesh Sheikh were recently recognized by the Greater Harris County 911 Network and the Commission on State Emergency Communication. More
April 29, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host drop off locations as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. More
April 29, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos today urged citizens to support the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in their "Pill Take Back" drive on Saturday at various locations. More
April 28, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard today is continuing to search for two people reported missing near the beach on South Padre on Wednesday. More
April 28, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today added Mark Steven Bauman of Austin to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. More
April 28, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that Dion White has been arrested as a third suspect in the fatal shooting of Craig Lyn Robertson on March 12. More
April 27, 2011 -- J.L. "Bubba" Campbell, former chief of the Fort Bend ISD Police Department, has announced his candidacy for the 2012 Republican Party nomination for Galveston County Sheriff. More
April 27, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today reported that Timothy Esteban Tinner, who was added to the Texas Top 10 Most Wanted list on Tuesday, has turned himself in to authorities. More
April 26, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today added Timothy Esteban Tinner of Amarillo to the state's top 10 most wanted list. More
April 26, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that Levelle Dequan Vigne has been arrested on murder charges in association with the fatal shooting of Craig Lyn Robertson. More
April 25, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service has forecasted critical wildfire conditions for western portions of Texas on Tuesday. More
April 25, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that May is National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and reminded those interested in motorcycling to receive proper training and to practice safety when riding. More
April 23, 2011 -- Former Galveston City Council Member Danny Weber, who also was a former Galveston Fire Chief, has died. More
April 22, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has provided a web page with links to information regarding the current wildfires impacting Texas. More
April 22, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Thursday reported that the city's crime rates have continued to decrease according to crime statistics for the first quarter of 2011. More
April 21, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Jose Manuel Vasquez, who was on the state's most wanted sex offender list, has been captured in Mexico and handed over to authorities in Texas. More
April 21, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today asked for the public's assistance in solving the 20-year-old murder case of Kevin Barak. More
April 21, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday raided two game rooms in Bacliff on suspicion of illegal gambling and seized more than $106,000 in cash and some "8-Liner" slot machines. More
April 20, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today announced changes to the Harris County Jail inmate visitation schedule that will reduce costs by $1.3 million per year. More
April 20, 2011 -- The City of Galveston announced that today is the last day to register for the April 30 Galveston Police Department Civil Service Exam. More
April 15, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office will pay a cash reward to the tipster who provided information leading to the arrest of George Felix DeLeon, who was on the state's Most Wanted Fugitives list. More
April 15, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Lee Eldridge Sonier, who is wanted on charges related to the fatal shooting of Harris County Deputy Constable Ronnie Earl Brewer. More
April 15, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced the arrest of Ronald Washington, who is charged with aggravated assault of a family member involving an attack on the mother of his child with a machete on April 12. More
April 15, 2011 -- The Sugar Land Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30 at Mercer Stadium. More
April 14, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today reported that Jose Juan Sandoval, a fugitive on the state's Most Wanted Sex Offenders list, has been arrested after he was found living under an assumed name in Kansas. More
April 14, 2011 -- The Houston Police department is continuing investigation into the shooting death of a Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Constable that took place Tuesday, and has arrested Judy Lucille Hambrick on charges of theft in connection with stealing the deputy constable's weapon. More
April 14, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that surcharge payments for those enrolled in the state's amnesty program are due on April 17. More
April 14, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday identified the body of a female murder victim, who was found in a barrel in October, as Stacie Lutz. More
April 14, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Wednesday joined community members in commemorating National Crime Victims' Rights Week. More
April 14, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday announced that an anti-Driving While Intoxicated and gang initiative conducted during the past weekend resulted in 16 arrests and more than 120 traffic violations. More
April 13, 2011 -- Galveton Police report that an officer who was testing a new piece of night vision equipment, a Forward Looking Infra-Red, or FLIR, in a dark alley, was able to spot and arrest a suspect carrying a stolen lawn implement as across a resident's back yard. More
April 12, 2011 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry today toured an area of West Texas that has been affected by wildfires that have intensified in the region over the past several days, and met with local officials and first responders who are working to battle the fires. More
April 11, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office has announced the April 12, 2011 graduation of the 14th session of the Citizens’ Sheriff’s Academy in League City. More
April 11, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office was recently named an "Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency" by Mothers Against Drunk Driving - Southeast Texas Affiliate. More
April 11, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has released images from a surveillance video of two suspects wanted in the beating death of a man found at 10701 West Bellfort on April 3. More
April 11, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that police have arrested Angelica Huerta Clark on murder charges related to the death of her infant daughter, whose body was discovered in a dumpster at the Windshire Apartments in December. More
April 11, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos recently presented awards to various members of law enforcement for their performance in improving the quality of life for residents at the Haverstock Hills community. More
April 10, 2011 -- Texas state resources have been deployed to West Texas as wildfires intensified through the region, and dangerous conditions are expected to continue for the next several days. More
April 08, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office recently received a donation of four trained canines from K-9's 4 Cops, a non-profit organization that provides law enforcement agencies with specially trained canines. More
April 07, 2011 -- The United States Coast Guard will host SEALIFT 2011, a series of drills and demonstrations for members of the coast guard reserve, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and Texas Army and Air National Guard, on Friday at the Coast Guard Sector Field Office in Galveston. More
April 07, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department is accepting applications for its 26th annual Citizens Police Academy class. More
April 07, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today held graduation ceremonies for 44 new state troopers joining the Texas Highway Patrol. More
April 07, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today arrested Alexander Olivieri on murder charges related to the fatal shooting of Bridgett Frisbie. More
April 06, 2011 -- Port of Houston Authority in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Harris County Pct. 2 Commissioner Jack Morman, Houston Pilots Association, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, San Jacinto College, Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife, Texas Southern University and the West Gulf Maritime Association will host a Maritime Youth Expo on Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., at Sylvan Beach in La Porte. More
April 06, 2011 -- Representatives from the League City Police Department have been chosen to travel to China "to share their knowledge and experience and gain exposure to international policing, comparative justice philosophy and universal crime trends". More
April 05, 2011 -- The League City Volunteer Fire Department recently honored several members of the department at the League City Volunteer Firefighter Awards ceremony. More
April 04, 2011 -- Texas Department of Public Safety employee Howard Lee Lombard, 53, died today at approximately 1:45 p.m. while working on a DPS Communications trailer at the TXDOT Flight Services hangar at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. More
April 04, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department will receive a proclamation during Tuesday's city council meeting recognizing the department on 40 years of providing Emergency Medical Services. More
April 01, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today has filed charges against Antone Richie, who is wanted as a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a man on West Alabama on March 21. More
April 01, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a $7,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of Ernesto Alonso Garcia, who is on the state's top ten most wanted fugitives list. More
April 01, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today filed muder charges against Marcus Earl Lockett in the fatal shooting of Jorge Hernandez in 2008. More
April 01, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Gang Bu Kim, a 73 year old man missing since Thursday evening. More
March 31, 2011 -- Houston Independent School District today issued a statement from HISD Police Chief Jimmy Dotson regarding a shooting incident at the Worthing High School Athletic Field on Wednesday after school hours, which is currently under investigation by the Houston Police Department. More
March 31, 2011 -- The law firm of Kennedy Hodges, LLP and attorney Randall Kallinen on Wednesday announced that they have filed a suit against a Houston police officer and the City of Houston in the fatal shooting of John T. Barnes, Sr. More
March 31, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit is seeking information in solving the 1992 murder of Bruce Dibble in northeast Harris County. More
March 30, 2011 -- Houston Doctor Gerald Ratinov has been arrested along with 18 co-conspirators for violating criminal provisions of the Texas Occupations Code and other Texas laws pertaining to the legal operation of Pain Management Clinics. More
March 30, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department will host a re-opening ceremony on Thursday for Fire Station 56, which had been closed since June for renovations. More
March 30, 2011 -- United States District Judge David Hittner today declared a mistrial in the corruption case against Harris County Commissioner Jerry Eversole. More
March 30, 2011 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will host a simulated shooting incident today to test safety responses at the campus. More
March 30, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a reminder that April 7 is the deadline to apply for the Driver Responsibility Amnesty Program. More
March 29, 2011 -- The Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network is receiving a national award today as part of the 8th annual "9-1-1 Honors Gala" in Washington, D.C. More
March 26, 2011 -- Galveston Fire Chief Jeff Smith was the featured speaker at this week’s meeting of the Galveston Kiwanis Club. More
March 25, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Transportation has advised motorists to avoid the area of Interstate Highway 45 North at North Main, which is closed due to an overturned 18-wheeler. More
March 25, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today named Hank Whitman as the head of the Texas Rangers. More
March 25, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today announced that the Harris County Jail has passed an annual inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. More
March 25, 2011 -- Texas EquuSearch will hold its Sports Extravaganza Banquet and Charity Auction on April 9 at Campbell Hall in Pasadena to raise funds to continue its mission of assisting in searches for missing persons. More
March 25, 2011 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts today reported that the city cleared almost 30,000 outstanding warrants during the 2011 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up. More
March 24, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today was presented the Public Elected Official of the Year award by the National Association of Social Workers Houston Chapter. More
March 24, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit is seeking information to solve the 1993 murder of Dawn Braunagel, whose body was found in northwestern Harris County. More
March 23, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking information in the search for Dallas Wayne Waddell, who is on the state's 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. More
March 23, 2011 -- Officers with the Houston Police Department recently met with Clear Lake area residents to provide travel safety tips. More
March 23, 2011 -- Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan in a meeting with Governor Rick Perry, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, Senator Leticia Van de Putte State Representative Senfronia Thompson on Tuesday endorsed proposed legislation that would toughen state laws against human trafficking. More
March 23, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos has commended the International, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies involved in the apprehension of fugitive Jessica Tata and her return to Harris County. More
March 22, 2011 -- Harris County Constable Bill Bailey today resigned his position effective May 13. More
March 22, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host a "Shred-It" event on Saturday to provide free shredding of personal documents. More
March 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested James Earl Mason on murder charges related to the fatal shooting of a man at 6000 Sunforest on Friday. More
March 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man on Friday at 6000 Sunforest. More
March 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of two men that took place on Sunday at 6200 West Bellfort. More
March 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has arrested and charged Moises DeJesus Alvarenga in the Ship Channel double fatality accident that took place on March 12. More
March 17, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department will hold the annual Houston Firefighters' Memorial Ceremony on Saturday at the Houston Firefighters' Memorial Garden. More
March 17, 2011 -- The City of Galveston Police and Fire Civil Service Commission on Monday voted unanimously to require the Galveston Police Department and the Galveston Fire Department to conduct annual performance evaluations of their employees. More
March 17, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit is seeking information from the public regarding the 1987 murder of Ester Collins. More
March 17, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested Moises DeJesus Alvarenga on charges of accident involving an injury in connection with a traffic accident on Saturday that resulted in two fatalities. More
March 17, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department today reported that the department was able to net $244,906 for the Municipal Court and clear 1,297 arrest warrants during the 2011 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up. More
March 16, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department today announced that five suspects have been arrested on charges related to the January murder of Christopher Demangin of Houston who was working at a residence in Galveston. More
March 16, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced that it is equipping five of its truck inspection facilities with "PrePass" commercial vehicle safety technology. More
March 16, 2011 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office Cyber Crimes Unit on Tuesday announced the arrest of a San Antonio resident and registered sex offender on charges of child pornography possession and promotion. More
March 15, 2011 -- Texas Attorney General's Office on Monday announced that a San Saba County man has been sentenced to 195 years in prison on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child. More
March 14, 2011 -- Associate Presiding Houston Municipal Court Judge Herbert W. Gee passed away on Saturday, March 12. More
March 14, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that the department's Metal Theft Unit has charged 16 suspects in connection to the sale of stolen copper to various scrap yards in the Houston area since January. More
March 14, 2011 -- The Pasadena Police Department is seeking program sponsors for the department's Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or D.A.R.E. program. More
March 11, 2011 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office, Houston Police Department and the Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force on Thursday announced the arrest of two fugitives wanted in connection with separate murder cases in 1982 and 1983. More
March 11, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos today announced that the anti-DWI No Refusal Program will be expanded county-wide during the next week for special area events, including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, St. Patrick's Day and Spring Break. More
March 10, 2011 -- Houston Fire Department arson investigators are requesting the public’s help in seeking the person or people responsible for arson fires started at homes and apartments in southwest Houston. More
March 10, 2011 -- Lakeview police officers today apprehended a suspect in connection with a bank robbery on NASA Parkway after spotting the suspect's vehicle in Shoreacres. More
March 10, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department on Wednesday reported that crime has decreased in Galveston compared to last year, with a 33 percent reduction in major crimes reported. More
March 10, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that the Discovery Channel will present "Texas Drug Wars", a show highlighting the state's efforts to fight drug smugglers, on Saturday. More
March 10, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit is investigating the fatal shooting of a suspect by an HCSO deputy on Wednesday evening in the Tall Timbers apartment complex located at Woodforest Boulevard. More
March 09, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today asked for the public's assistance in providing information about an unidentified suspect in three sexual assaults in 2007 and 2010. More
March 09, 2011 -- Texas Highway Patrol troopers will increase patrols for intoxicated drivers during the Spring Break holiday of March 12 through March 20. More
March 08, 2011 -- The City of Galveston will begin enforcement of the Downtown Parking Meters on Wednesday. More
March 08, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the Santa Fe Spa in Bacliff and arrested two employees. More
March 08, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host a crime prevention forum today for residents in the Summer Creek area. More
March 08, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit is seeking assistance from the public in solving the 1979 murder of Russell King in northeast Harris County. More
March 08, 2011 -- The Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau on Monday announced that arrests are down 50 percent at Mardi Gras! Galveston from the 2010 celebration. More
March 08, 2011 -- Texas Ranger Chief Antonio "Tony" Leal has announced his retirement for the end of March. More
March 07, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service has issued a warning of possible extreme critical fire weather in the western half of Texas on Tuesday. More
March 07, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office recently participated in a drug raid with Texas City Police Department, resulting in the arrest of two suspects on felony drug possession charges. More
March 07, 2011 -- Galveston Police Department on Thursday arrested four covenience store clerks as the result of a sting operation targeting the stores for selling tobacco to minors. More
March 07, 2011 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office Cyber Crimes Unit on Friday arrested an Austin man on charges of possession of child pornography. More
March 07, 2011 -- Galveston Police Department has reported that Dontral Sanders surrendered to police on Saturday on charges related to the beating death of two-year-old Traeshon Young. More
March 05, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Dontrel Alexander Sanders in connection with the death of a two-year old child. More
March 04, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia today expressed gratitude and thanks to County Judge Ed Emmett for seeking to preserve government funding for mental health care to save taxpayers money long term – and to prevent some local residents with mental illness from cycling through the jail. More
March 04, 2011 -- Prison Legal News, a non-profit monthly publication, recently announced that it can now send books and its magazine to prisoners at the Galveston County jail as part of a settlement in a lawsuit against the sheriff's office. More
March 04, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will host a crime prevention forum for Summer Creek area residents on Tuesday at Summer Creek High School. More
March 04, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Jerald Patrick Williams, who is wanted on murder charges in connection with the February 26 fatal shooting of Quintana Patterson. More
March 04, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos today announced that a state district judge has granted her office's request to fully exonerate former inmate George Rodriguez, who was recently found to be innocent of sexual assault and kidnapping charges through DNA testing. More
March 03, 2011 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts today issued a reminder that Friday is the end of the grace period for resolving warrant cases before the 2011 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up. More
March 03, 2011 -- The Texas Forest Service on Wednesday received the Lone Star Achievement Award from the Texas Fire Chiefs Association for the services' efforts in administering and promoting the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System. More
March 03, 2011 -- Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland, Jr. on Tuesday announced that the police department's 27th annual "March on Crime" will be held this month, with the department highlighting education intitiatives to address property crimes throughout March. More
March 03, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit today is leaving "safety report cards" on vehicles at Reliant Park during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to remind visitors to lock their cars and hide valuables from plain view. More
March 03, 2011 -- The City of Galveston's Fire Marshal's Office has announced that the Texas Forest Service is conducting a prescribed burn today at Galveston Island State Park. More
March 03, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a reminder that April 7 is the deadline to enroll in the Driver Responsibility Program amnesty, which allows delinquent drivers to pay only 10 percent of the original amount owed on all surcharges for traffic offenses. More
March 02, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos today announced that her office will request a full exoneration of George Rodriguez, who has been imprisoned for 17 years on charges of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a girl in 1987. More
March 02, 2011 -- Galveston Fire Department hosted a home fire demonstration in the Moody Gardens Hotel Parking Lot as part of the Southwest Fire Rescue Conference. More
March 02, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department's Vice Division on Tuesday announced the arrest of five suspects on charges of felony money laundering following an undercover investigation into eight-liner game rooms operated in various locations. More
March 02, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Tuesday urged Spring Break vacationers to avoid traveling to Mexico due to continued violence in the country. More
March 02, 2011 -- Houston Fire Chief Terry Garrison on Tuesday issued a statement regarding the February 24 fire at a day care that resulted in the deaths of four children and injury of three others. More
March 01, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department on Monday announced that investigators have linked Lucky Ward, a murder suspect arrested in November, to a total of five murders in the Houston area. More
March 01, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office has released composite sketches of a suspect sought in connection a home invasion that occurred on February 22 in Bacliff. More
February 28, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a Tomball man on Saturday at an apartment complex at 125 Dyna. More
February 28, 2011 -- The City of Friendswood Municipal Court today announced that Friendswood will participate in the 2011 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up, which begins March 5. More
February 27, 2011 -- The Webster Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is seeking the public's help in the investigation of an incident in a bar early this morning that resulted in officers being assaulted and the critical injury by gunshot of a woman alleged to have been involved in the assault on the officers. More
February 26, 2011 -- A detention officer at the Harris County Jail has been charged with official oppression after exposing himself to a female inmate. More
February 26, 2011 -- Charges have been filed against two suspects arrested in the shooting of a Houston police officer at 207 Buckboard on Thursday. More
February 25, 2011 -- A Nigerian national living in Houston was recently sentenced to 70 months in prison in addition to an order to pay more than $1.5 million in restitution on charges of health care fraud and aggrivated identity theft following a joint investigation by state and federal officials. More
February 25, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today announced that a third suspect has been arrested in connection with an incident in September resulting in the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another. More
February 25, 2011 -- The Dickinson Police Department reported that the Texas First Bank branch in Dickinson was robbed this morning by a white male suspect armed with a handgun. More
February 25, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man and woman, as well as the wounding of a third victim at 5606 Kenilwood on Thursday. More
February 25, 2011 -- Houston Police Department's Southeast Patrol Division will host a community breakfast on Saturday in observance of Black History Month. More
February 24, 2011 -- Three children were killed on Thursday in a fire in a home that operated as a licensed day care in west Houston. More
February 24, 2011 -- The Unified Command has allowed residents to return to their homes and have re-opened Highway 146 and Loop 197 in Texas City. More
February 24, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested a suspect on charges relating to the death of an infant that occurred on Monday at 3925 Arlington Square. More
February 24, 2011 -- The University of Houston-Clear Lake Police Department recently held a pinning ceremony for new and newly promoted officers. More
February 24, 2011 -- The Kemah Police Department will host a new Citizens Police Academy Class beginning March 1. More
February 24, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit is seeking the public's assistance in solving the 32-year-old murder case of Albert Key. More
February 23, 2011 -- A Houston police officer's routine traffic stop and truck inspection on Sunday night on the East Freeway resulted in a large drug bust with nearly one ton of marijuana on board an 18-wheeler. More
February 23, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today arrested two suspects in separate sexual assault cases following a DNA analysis by the department's Crime Lab. More
February 23, 2011 -- Update: The Harris County Sheriff's Office today located Dorothy Scott Murphy, a resident reported missing this morning, and reported that she is safe and well. More
February 23, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department today announced that it has modified the lobby hours at the Joe Max Taylor Justice Center to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More
February 22, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department Arson Division has arrested and charged Rosalidia Romero Chirinos for an arson case that led to the death of a boy in Southeast Houston on Saturday. More
February 22, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking information in locating a suspect or suspects who fired shots in the direction of two police officers in the 4000 block of the North Freeway early this morning. More
February 22, 2011 -- The City of League City today announced that it will participate in the annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup in March. More
February 21, 2011 -- Galveston Firefighters delivered a baby boy on the side of Broadway Boulevard early on Monday morning. More
February 21, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that charges of negligent homicide are pending against a 16-year-old male in the fatal shooting of Waddieonne Griffin, also 16, on Saturday. More
February 21, 2011 -- Representatives of law enforcement agencies and courts from more than 100 jurisdictions across Texas announced today they will jointly host the 4th annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup beginning Saturday, March 5. More
February 18, 2011 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker today unveiled a sweeping package of new initiatives aimed at restoring public trust in the Houston Police Department. More
February 18, 2011 -- The Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Thursday announced the preliminary results of a "surge" by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to prevent human trafficking during the 2011 Super Bowl. More
February 18, 2011 -- Following a three-year joint investigation by several agencies, including the Texas Attorney General's Office, ten suspects have been indicted in connection with human trafficking of female Mexican nationals as prostitutes in Houston. More
February 18, 2011 -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts today announced that the city and the police department will participate in the 2011 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up in March. More
February 18, 2011 -- Texas State Representative Borris Miles on Thursday filed legislation to create a statewide police community review board, enhance penalties for "rogue police officers" and increasing record keeping measures. More
February 17, 2011 -- Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit arrested Norma Jean Clark in Tennessee on Wednesday for the 1987 murder of her husband in north Harris County, Texas. More
February 17, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has developed information regarding a person of interest in connection with the fire at the Texas Governor's Mansion in June 2008, and is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible in the arson case. More
February 17, 2011 -- The Friendswood Police Department on Monday arrested Thomas Brantley Collins of Alvin on charges of burglary of a moter vehicle and on Wednesday arrested Douglas Edward Ashley, also of Alvin, who is believed to be Collins' accomplice. More
February 17, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit is asking for the public's help in solving the 1991 murder of Gary Broussard. More
February 17, 2011 -- The Texas Comptroller's Office today announced that two Eastland County residents have been indicted on felony tax evasion charges related to failure to remit sales taxes collected at their tobacco store. More
February 16, 2011 -- Members of the Houston Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Division along with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Crime Stoppers and Mothers Against Drunk Driving today announced a joint city-wide initiative against drunk driving. More
February 16, 2011 -- The Dickinson Police Department has located a man who had been missing since Monday and no longer needs the public's assistance. More
February 14, 2011 -- The Friendswood Police Department seized marijuana, as well as chocolate candies containing Psilocybin, a psychedelic drug extracted from a mushroom, during a narcotics search in the 800 block of Briarmeadow Avenue on Friday. More
February 11, 2011 -- The Kemah Police Department will host a new Citizens Police Academy Class beginning March 1. More
February 11, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Troy James Allison, who is on the state's Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. More
February 11, 2011 -- Texas State Representative Ronald Reynolds on Thursday responded to the recently released video involving the handling of the arrest of Chad Holley by Houston Police Officers. More
February 11, 2011 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker on Thursday issued a statement regarding a recent video related to allegations of abuse by officers with the Houston Police Department. More
February 10, 2011 -- The Harris County Citizen Corps will hold its fifth annual Community Emergency Response Team Rodeo on Saturday at the Harris County Fire & Sheriff’s Training Academy. More
February 10, 2011 -- The Galveston Police Department's Special Operations Unit and the Texas City Police Department's Field Investigation Team joined forces on Wednesday to apprehend Galveston's Top-10 Wanted Persons with Municipal Warrants living in the Texas City, Texas area. More
February 10, 2011 -- United States Attorney José Angel Moreno on Wednesday announced that Neal Uy Lim, former owner of one of the largest mail presort operations in the Houston area, has been convicted on fraud charges in a counterfeit postage scheme resulting in millions in lost revenue to the United States Postal Service. More
February 09, 2011 -- Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit are requesting the public’s help in solving the 1989 murder of Pamela Sims; composite sketches of the two suspects have been released. More
February 08, 2011 -- Houston police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of Luis Arturo Martinez at 8370 North Houston Rosslyn on January 31; composite sketches of both suspects have been released. More
February 08, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos today issued a statement regarding indictments against four Houston Police Officers on charges related to the rough treatment of Chad Holley during his arrest last year. More
February 07, 2011 -- A judge Monday granted the District Attorney's Office request for Harris County's first civil injunction to permanently ban criminal gang activity around a crime-infested apartment complex in the Northeast Harris County area. More
February 07, 2011 -- Houston Police Department today announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday at 1230 Teal, as well as provided information on other incidents. More
February 07, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Angel F. Cantu, who is wanted on charges related to a fatal stabbing at 6739 Fairway on Sunday. More
February 07, 2011 -- Congressman Al Green today issued a statement regarding issues in the arrest of Chad Holley by the Houston Police Department. More
February 04, 2011 -- Dr. Michael Seale, executive director for health services at the Harris County Jail, and Detention Bureau Commander Major Mike Smith recently provided testimony to the Finance Committee of the Texas Senate stating reductions in funding for community-based mental health care programs would "hurt taxpayers while degrading the quality of life" for ill individuals. More
February 04, 2011 -- Texas State Representative Borris Miles on Thursday issued statement regarding an incident involving the Houston Police Department in the arrest of Chad Holley in March. More
February 03, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has issued an advisory for motorists to use extra caution due to icy road conditions. More
February 02, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office today announced that inmate deaths at the county's jail in 2010 were the lowest in a decade. More
February 01, 2011 -- Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit need the public’s help in solving the 1979 murder of John Theologos. More
January 31, 2011 -- A Harris County Grand Jury has indicted Jeffrey Stern of Bellaire on two counts of solicitation of capital murder in the attempts to take the life of his wife, Yvonne Stern. More
January 31, 2011 -- The first Galveston County Citizens Constable Academy will begin on March 3 at the Bacliff Community Center. More
January 30, 2011 -- The Coast Guard seized another lancha on Saturday, reportedly fishing illegally in U.S. waters in the vicinity of South Padre Island, Texas. More
January 30, 2011 -- United States Attorney John M. Bales announced that four persons involved in a major drug conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas have pleaded guilty. More
January 30, 2011 -- Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division last week announced that a former senior employee of a United States military contractor was sentenced January 25 by U.S. District Judge David Hittner in Houston to 37 months in prison for participating in a conspiracy to pay $360,000 in bribes to U.S. Army contracting officials stationed at a U.S. military base in Kuwait. More
January 29, 2011 -- Houston police homicide investigators have released composite sketches of two of three suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 13721 Almeda School Road on Friday, January 28. More
January 29, 2011 -- The Coast Guard seized three lanchas Friday and Saturday that were reportedly fishing illegally in U.S. waters in the vicinity of Corpus Christi and South Padre Island, Texas. More w/Video
January 28, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety today increased a reward for information leading to the arrest of Timothy Rosales, III, a fugitive on the states's top ten most wanted list. More
January 28, 2011 -- The Friendswood Police Department on Wednesday arrested an Alvin man on felony drug charges after locating hydrocodone, Xanex and Soma pills, marijuana and crystal methamphetamine in his vehicle following a traffic stop. More
January 28, 2011 -- Harris County District Attorney Patricia Lykos today announced that her office will implement the No Refusal Program for Super Bowl weekend, which is February 4-6. More
January 27, 2011 -- The Pasadena Police Department will host its Citizen Police Academy starting March 1. More
January 27, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit is seeking information regarding the 31-year-old murder case of Keith Womack. More
January 27, 2011 -- The Friendswood Police Department is seeking information related to a home invasion that occurred on Wednesday in the 500 block of Heather Lane. More
January 27, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department will hold graduation ceremonies tonight for 46 new firefighters. More
January 26, 2011 -- Houston Fire Chief Terry Garrison will join Houston City Council Member Mike Sullivan on Thursday in unveiling the department's new all-terrain vehicle, which will be used for patient removal in wooded areas of Kingwood that are inaccessible to standard fire and EMS equipment. More
January 26, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has added Timothy Rosales, Jr., an escaped high-risk sex offender, to the state's top ten most wanted list. More
January 21, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department on Thursday issued a reminder for residents to use gas and electric heaters safely when warming their homes this winter. More
January 20, 2011 -- The Harris County District Attorney's Office today announced that Abraham Joseph, an officer with the Houston Police Department, has been indicted on two counts of aggravated sexual assault. More
January 20, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that the remains of a female found at an abandoned house near Interstate Highway 10 East in 2008 have been identified as those of 43-year-old Kimberly Lynette Booker. More
January 20, 2011 -- Houston Fire Department Engineer Operator Wayne Bashara was named 2010 Firefighter of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Houston on Wednesday. More
January 19, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit is seeking the public's assistance in solving a 28-year-old capital murder case. More
January 18, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today reported that the department has arrested a suspect on charges of capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at Brookglade Circle on Friday, and provided reports on other police activity in the city. More
January 18, 2011 -- The Friendswood Police Department today published its weekly police activity report. More
January 18, 2011 -- The Independent Insurance Agents of Houston will name the Houston "Firefighter of the Year" during its annual luncheon on Wednesday. More
January 17, 2011 -- San Jacinto College has named Jeffrey Van Slyke as the college's police chief. More
January 14, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office will hold graduation ceremonies on Saturday for the office's largest class of reserve cadets in the past 10 years. More
January 13, 2011 -- Members of the Houston Police Department's Eastside and South Central Patrol Divisions, elected officials, the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce, the Greater East End Management District, and other law enforcement agencies today announced a collaborative effort to address safety concerns in the East End area. More
January 13, 2011 -- Texas Highway Patrol Troopers are seeking information in connection with a January 5 hit-and-run fatality incident in Ellis County on January 5. More
January 13, 2011 -- Members of the Houston Fire Department today are canvassing a neighborhood in Southeast Houston to provide safety information to residents. More
January 13, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit is seeking information from the public to help solve the 33-year-old capital murder case of Steven Dillow. More
January 13, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department's Eastside Patrol Division is hosting a crime prevention training symposium tonight for East End business owners and managers. More
January 13, 2011 -- The League City Police Department recently acquired an observation platform which will be used for the first time January 15 at Wal-Mart Victory Lakes. More
January 12, 2011 -- Dickinson police, with the assistance of the League City Police Department, on Tuesday arrested wanted persons Jessica and Nicole Glover at a League City residence. More
January 12, 2011 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office will host a session of its Citizens Sheriff's Academy starting January 18 at the Clear Path Alternative School in League City. More
January 10, 2011 -- The Dickinson Police Department has added two new suspects to the Dickinson Police Department Most Wanted List. Sisters Jessica and Nicole Glover are both wanted for passing counterfeit payroll checks at a local grocery store. Wanted Posters
January 10, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today provided a rundown of the top 10 stolen vehicles in December. More
January 10, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today issued reports regarding a fatal shooting at 9001 South Braeswood, as well as traffic accidents at East Houston Road, Northwest Freeway, Southwest Freeway and South Gessner. More
January 10, 2011 -- The Friendswood Police Department today released its annual crime report for 2010. More
January 10, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety on Sunday announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the "Twilight Rapist" case. More
January 06, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department has issued reports on various items, including the arrest of two suspects in connection with a December 10 shooting. More
January 06, 2011 -- The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences Agency has requested the public's assistance in finding family or friends of a list of deceased individuals. More
January 06, 2011 -- The Friendswood Police Department on Wednesday detained a Bayview man on a theft warrant when he returned to the department to retrieve property, that had in fact been stolen, held by the police department from another arrest. More
January 06, 2011 -- The Texas Department of Public Safety has reported that Abel Barrera, who was on the state's Most Wanted Fugitive list, was arrested on Tuesday in Rio Grande City. More
January 06, 2011 -- The Harris County Sheriff's Office has opened registration for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy, which begins February 10. More
January 06, 2011 -- Deputies with the Galveston County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday arrested Jared Stephen Parker in connection with several thefts of copper wire in the San Leon area. More
January 05, 2011 -- The Houston Fire Department today announced that arson investigators have located the remains of a second person in the debris of a home in the Heights area that caught fire early Monday morning. More
January 04, 2011 -- Friendswood Police have charged a Michigan man with the March 18, 2010 robbery of Wells Fargo Bank at 3141 FM 528. More
January 04, 2011 -- Firefighters with the Houston Fire Department today canvassed a neighborhood on Heights Boulevard, the site of a recent fire, to distribute safety information and talk with residents about fire safety. More
January 04, 2011 -- The Houston Police Department today issued a press release requesting the public's assistance in locating four suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at 5699 Beechnut on Friday, as well as issued reports on other criminal activity in Houston. More
January 04, 2011 -- Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 award for information leading to the arrest of Abel Barrera, who is on the state's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list. More
January 03, 2011 -- Galveston County Sheriff Freddie Poor has announced the promotion of two sergeants and one lieutenant in the Corrections Division. More
January 03, 2011 -- Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia has announced that murder cases in the unincorporated area of the county were down in 2010 compared to the previous year. More


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