Houston Forensic Science Center

09/03/2026

HFSC enters the last quarter of 2026 with two new board appointments by the Houston City Council. Join us in welcoming Scott Durfee, J.D. and Chris Tritico, J.D. to our incredible board of directors!

07/01/2026

Recently, HFSC started a volunteer Community Service Committee to give back to the City of Houston. Organization-wide, HFSC has already volunteered at the Houston Food Bank and donated real juice boxes and creatively decorated lunch bags for Kids' Meals Inc. summer lunches! HFSC cares about our community! Kids' Meals, Inc.

06/10/2026

HFSC participated in Tuesday's press conference for the release of the Harris County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) second biennial report. HFSC COO Dr. Amy Castillo joined SART Presiding Officer and Deputy CEO of the Houston Area Women's Center Sonia Corrales, who also serves as an HFSC Board Director, were joined by SART team members and city leaders. Dr. Castillo spoke about the report highlights pertaining to great strides in forensic lab work. Expanded services and strengthened survivor-centered response were highlighted by speakers, who included District Attorney Sean Teare and HPD Police Chief Noe Diaz.

04/22/2026

04/02/2026

Join HFSC in celebrating 12 great years of service to the City of Houston!

02/24/2026

HFSC's hosted its second annual Pal-entine's event for all staff, featuring yummy snacks from a 10-foot grazing table, treats, boba teas, and a photo booth! We hosted a Besties game where teams of two HFSC besties competed to see who knows who the best. Winners received a two-piece wooden heart handmade by Dr. Stout!

02/20/2026

HFSC had a great time discussing the work we do and our important role in the criminal justice system with more than 200 students at the HISD High School for Law and Justice Early College's "Law Day!"

02/04/2026

We always appreciate the support of our Houston City Council! Thank you Council Member Julian Ramirez for stopping by to visit today!

12/12/2025

HFSC hosted its annual Holiday Potluck yesterday where the team was treated to delicious potluck dishes, fun games and holiday cheer!

12/11/2025

HFSC's new Community Service Committee led an HFSC-wide partnership with Combined Arms to host a holiday food and essentials drive in support of our local veterans. Statistics show that 1 in 4 veterans face food disparity. HFSC staff donated items and provided volunteers to deliver the donations to Combined Arms today! Combined Arms Command