The Texas House has approved dissolving the Texas Lottery Commission amid scrutiny and putting lottery and bingo under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, with a ban on online ticket sales.

Houston police sergeant was injured and a suspect shot after a violent confrontation near the Galleria Mall. The incident involved a vehicle linked to a previous robbery and led to the sergeant being pinned by a car and the suspect being shot.

A former Texas Southern University official was sentenced to eight years in prison for felony theft and a separate charge involving sexual performance by a minor. He was also ordered to pay restitution.

Authorities in Harris County investigate a fatal apartment shooting and a separate incident where a man was shot by deputies following a disturbance call.

Houston's weather is shifting after two weeks dry, with rising heat and humidity. The National Weather Service predicts a near 94°F high. Rain chances increase midweek, with potential severe weather monitored by meteorologists.

A driver, Elan Douglas, was arrested for his third DWI after failing sobriety tests during a traffic stop. His bond was set at $35,000 in the 177th District Court.

The Cy-Fair community rallied in support of Fire Chief Amy Ramon amidst unresolved board action on her position, despite testimonies and calls for transparency.

The Southern District of Texas charged 282 individuals with immigration violations and related crimes as part of Operation Take Back America, targeting human smuggling and illegal entry.

Former Corpus Christi officer Daniel Verduzco pled guilty to enticement of a minor, with sentencing set for August, facing at least ten years in prison.

Houston police are intensifying the search for an armed suspect who robbed a convenience store in February, taking cash and a safe. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

"In The Heights," a musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is performed by Theatre Under The Stars at Houston's Hobby Center, featuring local talent and resonating with the city's diversity. Tickets are available through June 1.

Conroe Fire Department rescued a stranded dog, Zoey, near Lake Conroe Dam with help from a boater and the San Jacinto River Authority, before reuniting her with her family.

A pedestrian was hit in the HOV lane on the I-45 Northbound, causing traffic delays and an ongoing METRO police investigation. The condition of the injured pedestrian is unknown.