A 17-year-old boy was found shot to death at Evolve Champions Apartments in Harris County after witnesses heard gunfire and a car speeding away. Authorities are investigating the incident with no suspects or motives yet identified.

La Hacienda Bakery's pumpkin spice conchas have gone viral, with social media views over a million, causing the bakery to scale up production and consider workforce expansion.

UHD President Dr. Loren J. Blanchard announced a 25-year campus expansion plan in Houston, including educational facilities and student housing, with initial steps involving acquiring a new space called "The Launchpad."

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson refused to allow U.S. Justice Department election monitors in polling places, despite efforts to oversee voting rights issues.

A family filed a $1M lawsuit against PEMEX Deer Park refinery after a fatal gas leak that killed a contractor and prompted local shelter-in-place orders.

A 10-year-old girl missing since Friday morning in Houston was found safe in the evening. The circumstances of her brief disappearance remain unclear.

Houston is forecasted to have a rainy weekend with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, which might affect outdoor activities and voter turnout for the upcoming Election Day. Daylight saving time also ends, shifting clocks back an hour.

The article reports on Houston's $1.95 billion bond for Bush Intercontinental Airport's upgrade and debates over the city's financial status and bond use transparency.

A man was shot outside Houston's White Oak Music Hall in a suspected drive-by, believed to be connected to a previously ejected individual. The venue canceled events following the incident.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service offers $100,000 for information on mail thieves from a Cinco Ranch complex, two suspects identified, third at large.

Houston Police are investigating a shooting on Fulton Street that left a 17-year-old dead. The incident occurred Tuesday, and no suspects or witnesses have been identified.

The Country Inn and Suites by Radisson in NW Houston is closed as a polling location due to power and water issues. Voters are redirected to nearby centers.

The CDC reports an increase in Mycoplasma pneumonia cases among children in the US, with recommendations for prevention and monitoring for antibiotic resistance.