Authorities say Nicolas Lester was last seen walking around the Briar Forest area and may have his orange cat with him.

Local law enforcement, community advocates, and families are uniting to address the missing persons crisis in Southeast Texas.

Deanna Merryfield disappeared at age 13 from her grandmother's home in Killeen, Texas, in 1990

Kristen "Kiki" Galvan, who disappeared on January 2, 2020, at the age of 15, would have celebrated her 21st birthday recently, but her family continues to search for answers about her whereabouts.

Authorities are searching for 37-year-old Gherlan “Gigi” Wade, who went missing in Galveston.

Authorities in Montgomery, Texas, are searching for siblings Brynnlee Marie Carpenter, 16, and Brody Ray Carpenter, 14, who were last seen at their father's home on April 7, 2025.

A 12-year-old girl is missing after she reportedly ran away from home late Tuesday afternoon.

Five years after Jeremey Vasquez disappeared from Victoria, Texas, at age 16, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has released an age-progression image to aid in the search.

Authorities in Houston have issued a CLEAR Alert for 36-year-old John Vega, who was last seen on March 23 in northwest Harris County.

The Richmond Fire Department is searching for missing woman identified by family members as 88-year-old Loretta Dickson Turner.

Tracy Slegers, a 36-year-old resident of the Monarch Community Living Center, went missing from the Montrose area last night.

In 1983, an unidentified woman was killed by a vehicle in Houston on Katy Freeway.

The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Silver Alert for 87-year-old John Williams, last seen on March 16 in Houston.

Houston officials are searching for a young woman who was last seen in the Bellaire area over the weekend.

Payas Rohit Deo, a 19-year-old University of Houston-Clear Lake student, disappeared on February 9 after leaving his home near Clear Lake in Houston.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance to locate Kevin, a 34-year-old man missing from Conroe since January 31.

Officials with Texas EquuSearch are looking for Ruben Camacho, 57, who is said to have cognitive impairments due to brain injuries and dementia and last reported walking away from his Clear Lake home.

In December 1980, a billboard crew discovered the body of an unidentified young African American woman beneath a freeway in Houston, adorned with distinct gold and orange bracelets and necklaces.

The Nassau Bay Police Department is seeking public assistance to find Milton Menjivar Jr., missing since February 1, 2025, after last being seen at David Braun Park.

The 10th annual Houston Missing Persons Day will be held on February 1, 2025, at The Children’s Assessment Center, providing a supportive platform for families to share stories and raise awareness about missing loved ones.

In December 1980, a billboard crew discovered the body of an unidentified young African American woman beneath a freeway in Houston, adorned with distinct gold and orange bracelets and necklaces.

KPRC 2's Solvable investigates unsolved cold cases in the Houston area, highlighting the need for the Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit established by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2021.

Houston police are seeking public assistance in finding 77-year-old Frank Edward Jackson, who has dementia and has been missing since January 14, 2025.

Nearly 7 years after a Houston mother vanished, the man accused of killing Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez, will face a judge on Friday for a pre-trial hearing.

A search is underway for 12-year-old Cadence Williams, who went missing Monday evening from her home in the Hunters Glen neighborhood of Missouri City.

In 1989, a young Hispanic woman was found dead outside the Charter Bank Building in Houston, shot in the head with no identification, only a handwritten schedule

Five years after 15-year-old Kristen Galvan disappeared from Spring, Texas, her mother, Robyn Cory, continues to search tirelessly, fearing that Kristen has been forgotten.

Authorities in North Houston are searching for 73-year-old Cortwright Quinland, who has dementia and was last seen on January 2, 2025, near Falls Church Drive.

In 1978, an unidentified man between 25 and 35 years old, with distinct features such as long black hair and a scar on his forearm, was left dead at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas.

In 1987, 21-year-old Thurlow Buchanan disappeared after leaving a friend's apartment in Fort Worth, Texas.

Rowdy, a 5-foot-tall, 70-pound kangaroo, escaped from his enclosure in Sealy near I-10 during heavy fog and was last seen at a truck stop early Wednesday morning.

Kyran Jackson, a Houston man, was last seen on December 14 around 2:30 p.m. in the 15300 block of Liberty River Drive.

Jacob "Jake" Alvarado, a 14-year-old from San Antonio, went missing on December 10, and his family is desperately seeking his return as he turns 15 tomorrow.

Alexander "AJ" Silva went missing on April 16, 2021, after being last seen near a warehouse in northwest Houston, where his ankle monitor pinged for 41 hours before stopping.

An AMBER Alert has been issued for two young boys, Legend Sanford, 3, and Kannon O'Neal, 4, who were abducted in Tyler, Texas.

Paul Moreno, affectionately known as ‘Uncle Paul,’ was a dedicated advocate for missing persons, inspired by his nephew A.J.’s mysterious disappearance in 2021.

Jon’al White, missing for over a year, was found safe in Gonzales County, bringing his family a miraculous reunion just before the holidays.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in finding 17-year-old Brianna Martinez, who was last seen in Houston on November 29, 2024.

In October 2012, the body of a teenage girl, nicknamed "Smurfette" Jane Doe, was found in trash bags along Walters Road in Houston, Texas.

Nearly 15 years later, the mystery of a man found dead on Rusk Street in Houston remains unsolved. Investigators are still searching for his identity and answers about his death.

"It’s not just a piece of jewelry,“ Hamad Rajput said. ”it represents love, loss, and the strength we’ve found together during some of the hardest moments of our lives."

Harris County Jane Doe, an unidentified woman discovered on June 17, 2017, beneath the bleachers at Bayland Park in Houston, remains a mystery.

Angela Diaz has been missing since June 30, 2024, and her family seeks answers amid fears she was a victim of human trafficking. Krystephor Karvon Brown, charged with promoting prostitution in connection with her case, remains at large.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance to locate 17-year-old Ian Manning, missing since November 4, 2024.

Houston police are searching for Morris Mosley, a 9-year-old boy last seen leaving his home on Southmore Blvd. at 7 a.m. on November 5.

Authorities in Conroe, Texas are searching for 29-year-old Nicole Marrella, who was last seen on October 9.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating 17-year-old Emmily Aguirre, last seen on October 22, 2024, in W Harris County.

The remains of an unidentified Black woman, aged between 25 and 35, were found in a 55-gallon oil drum at a vacant, fire-damaged Goodyear store in Houston on June 30, 2005.

The family of Destin Henderson, who disappeared a year ago, is holding a candlelight and balloon vigil at Hayson Creek Apartments as they continue their search for answers.

An Endangered Missing Alert has been issued for James David Reuter, a 46-year-old man with autism, who was last seen on foot in the 7200 block of McAfee in Houston at 11 p.m. on Monday.

Texas EquuSearch is actively involved in the search for ten missing persons in Houston, collaborating with law enforcement and families to keep these cases alive.

An Endangered Missing Persons Alert has been issued for Drayven Harden, a 16-year-old Woodlands teen with autism, who was last seen in the early hours of October 17 on Glen Loch Dr. in The Woodlands.

Authorities are searching for 67-year-old Lee Huery, who went missing late Monday night. Huery, who suffers from dementia, was last seen around 10 p.m. in the 20700 block of Quartz Creek Lane in the Hunters Glen subdivision, wearing a black shirt, gray sweatpants, and white tennis shoes.

Deundrea Ford's body was discovered in Dallas on September 18, 2024, and identified a week later.

The search for 16-year-old Aniesha Allen, who went missing from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has extended to Houston, Texas, after records confirmed her arrival there by Greyhound bus.

Albert Figueroa, a 66-year-old Houston resident with medical issues, went missing in August 2023 near his home at Udlewood Apartments on West Bellfort Avenue.

An Amber Alert has been issued for 6-month-old Nova Brady, who was last seen at 4:30 a.m. on Sept. 30 in Rockwall, Texas.

A search is underway for 23-year-old Amarillyz Amy Estevez, who was last seen around 11 p.m. on Aug. 26 in the 19000 block of North Piper Grove Drive in Katy.

Montgomery County authorities are seeking public assistance to locate Rachel Gutierrez, who has been missing since June 11.

A search is ongoing for 65-year-old Dennis Domer, who went missing in early August from the Walnut Cove area in Willis

Davante Clark and his girlfriend were sleeping in the parking lot near Karen Miles’ apartment when the Missouri City mother disappeared.

The family of 36-year-old Marine veteran Juan Merlos, who disappeared from Cut and Shoot, Texas, on August 20, is desperately searching for him.

Wandolyn Ann Holland, known as "Wanda" or "Little Bit," disappeared on January 6, 1994, in Houston, Texas, after telling her mother she was going to a nearby store.

Authorities are searching for 61-year-old Karen Michelle Miles, who has been missing since August 21.

A 17-year-old girl from Angleton has been found safe after authorities say she left school Tuesday morning and didn’t return home.

Montgomery County authorities are searching for Juan Comacho, who disappeared during a walk in New Caney on August 31.

Authorities in Austin are urgently searching for 29-year-old Brenna Swindell, a single mother of three, who has been missing since Aug. 22.

The family of Dionne Williams, a 35-year-old woman from Houston, is desperately seeking help in finding her after she was last seen in the Kashmere Gardens/Fifth Ward area in April.

Authorities in Austin are urgently searching for 29-year-old Brenna Swindell, a single mother of three, who has been missing since Aug. 22.

The Friendswood Police Department is searching for 23-year-old Joshua Gross, who went missing from his home on Linda Lane on August 20th.

In this week’s "Missing in Houston," we highlight the case of Angela Marisol Diaz, a 23-year-old woman who has been missing since July 1, 2024.

Victoria Burdick, a mother battling addiction, has been missing since June after traveling to Houston.

Authorities are seeking help to identify the remains of a young black male, estimated to be between 16 and 22 years old, found in a wooded area near Morton Road, Houston, on October 30, 2023.

21-year-old Jada Robinson was kidnapped from her home in Houston early this morning, with witnesses reporting she was taken in an older model black Tahoe following a street fight.

This week's Missing in Houston highlights the unsolved disappearances of 10 women from the 1990s, whose families are still searching for answers decades later.

As summer approaches, Houston experts from the Texas Center for the Missing highlight a concerning rise in teen runaways, offering insights and practical advice for parents to prevent these incidents.

These 10 men, missing from the Houston area in the 1990s, remain unaccounted for.

The family of 33-year-old Casandra Lettau, missing for nearly two weeks, is urgently seeking public assistance.

Social media, particularly Facebook, has become a crucial tool in the search for missing people but is also exploited by scammers who post fake missing child alerts using recycled photos.

During the 1980s, five children disappeared from the Houston area under mysterious circumstances, leaving their cases unsolved and their families desperate for answers.

Kalie Goodwin, 29, has been missing from her Baytown home since April 21, 2024.

Houston Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 81-year-old Manuel Sorto, who has dementia and has gone missing.

Lawana Shaw’s son, Destin Henderson, disappeared on October 24, 2023, after their daily call was abruptly cut off.

JaDynn Jones, a 14-year-old boy with special needs, went missing from the Withers Ridge area in Mission Bend on June 15.

"Our hearts are heavy with grief for Aisha and her family," Fulshear police said. "We deeply appreciate everyone who helped in the search and shared the information. Please keep Aisha's family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time."

JaDynn Jones, a 14-year-old boy with special needs, went missing from the Withers Ridge area in Mission Bend on June 15.

Her parents, Robby and Rosa Calhoun are asking for an apology from Harris County Sheriff's deputies, who they claim treated her poorly during an encounter before her disappearance.

Michael Leahy, 36, disappeared on St. Patrick’s Day 2023, leaving his family desperate for answers.

Authorities have discovered human remains believed to be those of Kimberly Langwell, who disappeared in 1999 after visiting her ex-boyfriend Terry Rose in Beaumont, Texas.

GOOD BOY! Dudley, the newest K-9 member of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, played a crucial role in reuniting 8-year-old Skye Williams with her family after she went missing.

Despite extensive investigations and Tiara's continued efforts, Ameera's whereabouts remain unknown.

espite the passage of 25 years, Lovetta remains determined to find closure and unravel the mystery surrounding her father's vanishing.

Authorities said after a lengthy search in the area, they called Houston PD's dive team to do an underwater search and found the child's body. However, foul play is not suspected.

The family of Alfred Aikman, a man who went missing in Houston in 2013, is desperately seeking answers about his disappearance

Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating a 12-year-old boy with special needs who has been reported missing from the 10500 block of Walnut Glen Drive.

The collaboration between the Texas Center for the Missing, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Clear Channel Outdoor Americas has led to the launch of a month-long initiative across Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso.

The search for four-year-old Cyan Dior Amos continues as her father, Craig Amos, seeks help in locating her.

Houston billboards shine a spotlight on the disappearance of Cyan Dior Amos, a 4-year-old child who went missing on December 9, 2022.

Authorities say the mother of a toddler found alone in Montgomery County has been located.

The family of Jon’al White, a beloved high school football coach, is desperately searching for him after he went missing in Houston.