HISD is upgrading HVAC systems in schools to address heat complaints, prioritizing high-population campuses. Some schools use temporary solutions while awaiting new systems.

Constable Mark Herman’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man seen on camera stealing over $400 worth of merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store on August 5, 2024. The suspect fled in a silver 2018 Ford Escape.

A former Galveston County jail officer, Skyler Ray Chapman, was indicted for criminally negligent homicide in the death of inmate Saul Vargas following a taser incident.

Suspect Nicholas Proulx was arrested for assaulting a deputy and throwing rocks at vehicles on Huffmeister Road.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a daylight armed robbery on July 13, 2025, at a gas station on Bob White Drive. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston for a possible reward of up to $5,000.

Richard Bowman was arrested for drug possession and illegal firearm possession following a traffic stop by Constable Herman's officers.

A Houston man pleads guilty to running a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, facing up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud.

A Houston daycare owner was charged with child endangerment for leaving five kids in a hot car. The children were found distressed in a Kroger parking lot.

Houston's weather forecast includes a mix of sun, occasional storms, and heat, following a weekend of heavy rain. Storm chances persist with a watchful eye on tropical disturbances.

Kristen Moriarty receives a $45.8 million payout from her $83.5 million Texas Lottery win after a legal battle due to an investigation into the legality of lottery couriers like Jackpocket.

Ben Taub Hospital in Houston plans a major expansion into Hermann Park for a new trauma center, despite contention over parkland use. The $420 million project aims to add over 100 beds to address capacity issues.

Governor Abbott mobilized additional emergency resources in Texas ahead of severe weather, involving various agencies to aid in storm response and advising residents to take precautions.

Tony Earls faces trial for the manslaughter of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, who was shot when Earls fired at a robber in 2022. Initially no-billed, new evidence led to his indictment.