Oil spill contained at PEMEX Deer Park at Houston Ship Channel

abc13.com (News) 4/12 7:50P KTRK

In a statement, PEMEX said the spill has been contained, and cleanup operations are expected to continue over the next few days.

Fugitive Arrested After Motorcycle Chase Ends at Bush Intercontinental Airport

Texas Herald News 4/11 8:26A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON — A wanted fugitive was taken into custody after leading deputies on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that ended at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, authorities said. The incident occurred April 8, 2026, when deputies with the...

Fleet Week Is Coming To Texas!

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 4/11 6:10A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor U.S. Navy vessels are coming to Houston and will be arriving in the Galveston Bay area around Sunrise on April 15. This will be the first time ever that Texas will have a U.S. Navy Fleet Week....

Time to Unpack for Astros

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 4/11 5:30A Brandon Williams

After a trip through Colorado, Sacramento, and Seattle, the Astros finally return home on Tuesday for a brief homestand that welcomes the Rockies and Cardinals to Daikin Park. Sunday: The Astros continue their series at the Mariners at 3:10 PM,...

Intense Encounter: Fulshear Police Stop Wrong Vehicle After Armed Robbery Report

Texas Herald News 4/10 11:29A Amalia Weigandt

FULSHEAR, Texas — A high-risk traffic stop conducted after a reported armed robbery at a gas station led to the detention of an uninvolved driver and her children before officers determined the vehicle was not connected to the crime, authorities...

Three Arrested After Catalytic Converter Theft in Progress in Sugar Land

Texas Herald News 4/10 9:19A Amalia Weigandt

SUGAR LAND, Texas — Three men were arrested late Thursday after police caught them allegedly stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle, authorities said. The incident occurred April 9, 2026, when Sugar Land police responded to a resident’s...

Three Arrested in Gulf Freeway Identity Fraud Scheme Targeting Cell Phone Stores

Texas Herald News 4/1 12:38P Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Three individuals were arrested after deputies uncovered an alleged identity fraud scheme involving fake IDs and stolen personal information used to obtain cell phones, officials said. Deputies with the Precinct 8...

Crosby Woman Arrested on DWI Charge After Traffic Stop, Outstanding Warrants Discovered

Texas Herald News 4/1 12:35P Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A Crosby woman was arrested following a traffic stop that led to a driving while intoxicated investigation and the discovery of outstanding warrants, officials said. On March 23, 2026, at approximately 6:19 p.m., Deputy S....

Cypress Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation Spanning Texas and Georgia

Texas Herald News 3/30 7:11A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A Cypress man has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation into online child exploitation involving a juvenile victim in Georgia , according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office. Detectives with the Criminal...

Cold Case Announcement: Arrest Made in 1990 Double Murder in West Houston

Texas Herald News 3/26 7:41A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a 1990 double homicide in West Houston, marking a breakthrough in a decades-old cold case, police said. 64-year-old Floyd William Parrott has been charged with capital murder in the...

League City Officer Arrests Wanted Fugitive Sex Offender; Had Used False ID for 18 Years

Texas Herald News 3/24 6:54A Amalia Weigandt

LEAGUE CITY, Texas routine traffic stop in League City led to the arrest of a fugitive sex offender who authorities say had been evading law enforcement for years. According to the League City Police Department, 41-year-old Meltron Levion Alberty...

A Galveston Sunset with Louie

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/17 5:23A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Louie and the pet’s owners, along with about 20 other people, boarded the Baywatch Dolphin Tours party boat in Galveston just as the sun was about...

La Porte Man Arrested After Discovery of Over 48,000 Child Abuse Files

Texas Herald News 3/12 7:26A Amalia Weigandt

LA PORTE, Texas La Porte police arrested 47 year old Dallas Vernon Lott on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, following a forensic investigation that uncovered tens of thousands of illicit digital files. Lott is charged with multiple counts of possession...

DPS Trooper Seizes 180 Bottles of Promethazine Syrup During Chambers County Traffic Stop

Texas Herald News 2/27 6:53A Amalia Weigandt

CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas — A routine traffic stop by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper in Southeast Texas led to the seizure of a large quantity of promethazine syrup commonly trafficked for illegal recreational use. According to DPS, the...

Caddo Fire in Northeast Houston Reaches 75% Containment as Crews Continue Monitoring

Texas Herald News 2/24 8:54A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas The Caddo Fire burning in northeast Houston remains active but largely contained, with officials reporting approximately 200 acres affected and containment at 75 percent. Fire activity is currently low, according to officials...