Nickel City bar in Houston transforms into the haunted Black Lagoon pop-up for Halloween, while Austin's location becomes Moe's Tavern from "The Simpsons," featuring themed food and drinks.

A Friendswood man was arrested for possessing child pornography, and in a separate case, a Houston man was charged with creating explicit images using AI.

Harris County Sheriff dismantled a chop shop in North Harris County, recovering stolen cars and a handgun worth $300,000. No arrests yet, but an appeal for information has been made.

The Houston Chronicle reports on Houston's struggle for greater representation in the H-GAC, despite voter support for Proposition B, deliberations are stalled, and key figures like Judge Hidalgo have been absent from many meetings.

Manuel Enrique Arana Jr., a repeat sex offender, received a life sentence without parole for continuous sexual assault of a child, announced the Harris County DA.

A Houston man, Antonio Osoria-Avelar, was sentenced to 30 years for sex trafficking a minor after pleading guilty. He exploited a 16-year-old girl and has a significant criminal history.

Texas declined participation in the federal Summer EBT program, citing implementation challenges and existing commitments, affecting food support for low-income families.

Hurricane Beryl caused significant damage to Houston's art scene, with institutions like the Rothko Chapel and Houston Center for Contemporary Craft suffering losses and facing delayed reopenings.

Attorney General Ken Paxton's office spending on voter fraud cases is questioned after reports show minimal prosecutions despite millions allocated to the effort.

AB McCardell, registered sex offender, was arrested for indecent exposure at a hotel's pool area in Harris County after exposing himself to adult females.

The National Weather Service forecasts a 30% chance of thunderstorms in Houston, TX today with high heat. Night temperatures will remain around 80 degrees, and similar weather is expected in the coming days.

Ivan Bautista Cazarez admitted to and is charged with the murder of a woman found dead in a vehicle in Houston.

Houston voters will decide on a $4.4 billion HISD bond for school improvements amidst opposition from some civic groups citing mistrust in the administration.