Harris County inmate Erik Carlson died on Jan. 25 after he was transferred to a correctional facility in Louisianna.

One of the prisoners died after being transferred to a private prison in Louisiana, an ongoing practice used to address chronic overcrowding within the downtown Houston jail.

The sheriff's office said the former "disgruntled" employee was escorted out of the Walmart before he fired shots at the freeway.

State safety inspectors found that "face-to-face observations had not been conducted as required" in connection to a recent in-custody death at the downtown Houston jail.

No one was injured when a disgruntled former employee fired shots outside a Walmart on Monday, the sheriff says.

A 15-month-old Houston boy who went missing Saturday night was found safe Monday afternoon and is being reunited with his mother according to a Harris County Sheriff's Office senior deputy. "Matheo Vasquez has been recovered safe and sound and will be reunited with his mother,

The 21-year-old is charged with assault after stealing his father's gun and allegedly shooting him when he was denied money on Saturday night, HCSO said.

A woman who showed signs of intoxication was found with her 2-month-old and 1-year-old babies in Houston, Texas during winter storm Enzo, said police.

Houston and Harris County leaders discussed the region's preparations for upcoming winter weather. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John Whitmire came together Saturday to discuss the city and county's preparations for upcoming winter weather.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is searching for Jason Vasquez, who is wanted for the kidnapping of 15-month-old Matheo Vasquez. The abduction took place on Saturday, January

Harris County officials say a 12-year-old was charged after being suspected of getting into a chase in a stolen vehicle and flipping the vehicle in north Houston.

A Texas mother is facing charges after she and her two young children were found lying outside as snow fell and temperatures dropped below freezing in Houston this week.