Viking Life-Saving Equipment (America) Inc. is paying $3.86 million to settle allegations of fraudulently obtaining PPP funds without admitting wrongdoing.

A utility worker was shot by a homeowner in Magnolia, Montgomery County during an altercation. The victim's condition is uncertain, and details remain limited. The homeowner faces potential aggravated assault charges.

Houston police Sgt. Marquez and a suspect were hospitalized after a confrontation near the Galleria; bodycam footage shows the incident. Charges against the suspect were dismissed, with potential re-filing later.

A man lost his life in Crosby after a failed attempt to break into a donation bin. Found trapped and struggling to breathe, rescue efforts were unsuccessful.

Houston launched the Power Protection Initiative, allocating $151 million of federal funds to bolster critical facilities against disasters, as announced by the Mayor and HUD Secretary.

Houston faces a week of showers and thunderstorms, with an 80% chance of daytime rain and a high near 88 today. Evenings may see reduced rain chances. Further mixed weather expected throughout the week.

Texas leads the US in job creation, adding 28,100 jobs in May and 213,300 year-on-year, according to Governor Abbott, who credits state policies for the growth.

A man was arrested for using fake plates on a Ford Mustang on Houston toll roads, following an investigation by Constable Mark Herman's unit. He faces charges for tampering with a government record.

A construction worker was injured after a 10-foot fall at Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, prompting a complex rescue operation by firefighters.

A tragic end to the search in Galveston Bay as the U.S. Coast Guard confirms the recovery of a missing jet skier's body. Last seen Sunday near the Galveston-Bolivar Ferry, his jet ski was later found drifting near San Leon.

New tariffs increase fireworks prices in Houston, but options for budget-conscious shoppers remain. Fireworks are legal outside city limits with safety restrictions; Houston Fire Department emphasizes safe usage to avoid accidents and fines.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash between a Jeep Wrangler and Nissan Sentra that occurred on Sunday evening, claiming a 71-year-old woman's life. The incident is under review for traffic safety concerns.

Houston is facing a week of showers and thunderstorms with varying chances of precipitation, and a potential first named storm of the season near Bermuda unlikely to affect the continental U.S.