Houston electricity bills will rise from September 1 due to CenterPoint Energy fee increases, with further hikes expected following Hurricane Beryl repairs.

A suspect was arrested for a hit-and-run on Emerald Mist Parkway and charged with Failure to Stop and Give Information; bond set at $100. The incident and arrest were reported by the Harris County Constable's Office.

A United Express flight from Aspen to Houston diverted to Austin due to severe turbulence, resulting in two hospitalizations and evaluations of all 39 passengers and 4 crew members.

Mexican national Eustorgio Quiroz-Salto was sentenced to 20 years for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession and may be deported after serving his term.

A Texas home health agency owner, Paul Njoku, received a 75-month prison sentence for Medicare fraud and identity theft, having billed over $400,000 in false claims.

Parents report significant delays and issues with HISD bus services, affecting students' access to education, with one child missing weeks of school and others facing unsafe or distant bus stops.

A man was arrested in northern Harris County after a foot chase following a traffic stop, where deputies discovered methamphetamine in his possession.

Some Texas school districts plan to adopt a Bible-referenced Bluebonnet curriculum amid controversy, with discussions on funding, inclusivity, and concerns over religious diversity and church-state separation.

Harris County police used Stop Sticks and a K9 named Mitch to end a car chase, detaining the driver and passenger, who then received medical attention and were jailed.

Connor Hilton's defense theory that Accutane induced a psychosis, affecting his conduct during a fatal 2023 shooting, was ruled inadmissible by a judge.

A class ring from Klein, Texas, from 1964 was found abroad and returned. Attempts to find its owner from the school's alumni have been unsuccessful, prompting a social media search for leads.

A dog walker was bitten by two dogs in Humble, Texas. The incident was reported on Precinct 4's Facebook page. The victim refused medical help, and the dogs were secured. Constable Mark Herman emphasized secure pet ownership for community safety.

H-E-B's Quest for Texas Best contest has selected 10 finalists from 632 submissions, with innovative local products vying for a grand prize and shelf space at the grocery chain.