A Houston freeway section was named the Deputy Darren Almendarez Memorial Highway to honor the slain officer, integrating his legacy into efforts against catalytic converter theft.

Two people died when their Tesla hit a barrier on Highway 288 and caught fire after traveling the wrong way. Speed may have been a factor; toxicology results are pending.

Montrose Boulevard in Houston is set to undergo a reconstruction starting Monday, aimed at improving pedestrian and vehicle safety and infrastructure, but residents express concerns over potential hazards.

Harris County marks the completion of 14 miles of new sidewalks in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, a year after launching the $20 million 'Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4' program to improve pedestrian connectivity.

Houston's weather this week includes mid-80s temperatures, patchy fog, and sunny days, with a possible cool down next week and a chance of weekend rain.

The search for missing 83-year-old Houston resident David Young continues, raising community concern. He has a cognitive impairment and was last seen on Seminar Drive wearing a blue outfit with multiple shoes.

A 19-year-old was arrested for DWI after causing a four-vehicle crash on Cypress Rosehill Road, confirmed by field sobriety tests. His bond is set at $100.

The Southern District of Texas charged 265 individuals in various border security-related cases, involving illegal re-entry by felons, human smuggling, and firearms offenses.

Contractor Michael Wayne Galvan was sentenced to 27 months in prison for wire fraud conspiracy, affecting six investors and nearly $3 million in losses.

A second teen, Christopher Portillo Luna, was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault for his role in a March 18 fatal shooting on Cook Road, Houston.

Houston police are probing a fatal shooting that left one man dead in an abandoned business's parking lot on the North Freeway service road. No suspect or motive is identified yet.

A man between 50-60 died after driving into a river in east Harris County. The incident is under investigation, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Houston faces a flood watch with potential heavy rains and thunderstorms; some areas could receive 2-4 inches of rain. Warm and humid conditions will persist, with high temperatures expected after the rains.