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...

Houston's Johnson Space Center still plays key role in space exploration 5 decades later

abc13.com (News) 4/3 4:55P Nick Natario

It's a carousel of work to get a rocket to space, and with Artemis II's recent moon mission, the Johnson Space Center in Houston is its launchpad.

ABC13 breaks down which factors NASA looks for in launch of Artemis II

abc13.com (News) 4/1 11:06P Elyse Smith

While the launch day forecast is determined by Space Force meteorologists in Florida, the rest of the flight, including re-entry 10 days later of Artemis II, is made and monitored by meteorologists at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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....

Galveston County DA says man indicted for alleged role in 'Texas Killing Fields' case

abc13.com (News) 3/31 10:08P KTRK

Authorities said James Dolphs Elmore Jr., of Bacliff, was indicted for manslaughter and tampering in connection with the murder of Laura Miller, as well as an additional tampering with evidence charge in the death of Audrey Cook.

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...

COM Fire Academy Cadets Turn Classroom Training into Community Service After Residential Fire in...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/28 6:51A Publisher

Texas City, TX – When a residential fire impacting several homes broke out in Dickinson on Monday, March 16, 2026, College of the Mainland (COM) Fire Academy cadets stepped up for their community and put months of rigorous training and...

Three scholarships created by UH-Clear Lake for new undergrads

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/28 6:29A Publisher

HOUSTON — The University of Houston-Clear Lake has created three new scholarships that broaden the university’s ongoing efforts to make college affordable for students. The 3-Step Orientation Scholarships provide up to $1,000 to eligible students...

25-year-old charged with murder after mother of 3 found overdosed in her Bacliff driveway in...

abc13.com (News) 3/26 7:05P KTRK

Amanda Tsipai had been dead outside her home for 18 hours while her young children were inside, officials said.

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...

Man charged with murder in connection with case of woman who went missing in 2024, records show

abc13.com (News) 3/12 11:06P Brianna Willis

HPD said Angela Diaz went missing in July 2024, but almost a year later, her body was found in Clear Lake. It's still unclear how she died or how authorities were led to the alleged suspect.