Houston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring local leaders like Dr. Andrea Tania Cruz for contributions to healthcare, among others, following Mayor Whitmire's acknowledgment.

Houston police found a man fatally shot at an apartment on Elmside Drive; his identity is pending. HPD's Homicide Division seeks motives and suspects with no current leads. Tips to HPD or Crime Stoppers are encouraged.

Lt. Charles "Buddy" Freeman of Montgomery County ESD 2 passed away at age 40 after a medical emergency post-shift. His dedication to service is deeply mourned.

Garcia Glen White, convicted of killing twin sisters in 1989, awaits execution in Texas. His appeals, including claims of intellectual disability, have been denied. He will be the sixth person executed in the U.S. within a ten-day period.

Chicago police charged Alberto Arias with multiple felony counts of retail theft, robbery, and running a continuing financial crimes enterprise after a series of incidents.

Nathaniel Roberson is charged with aggravated robbery after a violent incident at a Houston game room where assailants attacked a guard and a pregnant employee.

The SJRA is seeking partners to revive Lake Conroe Park through innovative proposals for its amenities, after Montgomery County closed it due to high operational costs.

A man has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a deadly crash in Houston, which killed a 72-year-old woman who was sleeping on the sidewalk.

A press conference is set to discuss lawsuits alleging Sean "Diddy" Combs' involvement in sex trafficking and abuse, with his legal team denying the charges.

The US Coast Guard seized 900 pounds of red snapper and shark, detaining 23 Mexican fishermen for illegal fishing off the Texas coast.

A fatal car crash on Fondren Road, Houston, results in a woman dead and a man critically injured after their vehicle struck a curb, hit a tree and a light pole, and caught fire.

Houston authorities are investigating a 63-year-old woman's death following a fire in her apartment on Truxillo Street; the fire appears accidental, but the investigation is ongoing.

Dikembe Mutombo, former NBA star and humanitarian, died at 58 from brain cancer. He was known for his defense and philanthropy, particularly in the Congo.