Fifty-three people were indicted for bail bond fraud in Houston, involving fake documents to secure bonds, with fifty arrested and three fugitives sought.

Houston faces heavy rains and potential thunderstorms today, with a 90% chance of precipitation and a Flood Watch in effect from the National Weather Service. Further storms are expected through the weekend.

Houston commuters face road closures on I-69 and the I-610 West Loop, impacting weekend and long-term travel due to bridge and ramp construction projects.

The Atkins Creek bridge on FM-1097 partially collapsed due to heavy rains, causing traffic to be reduced to a single lane and delays near Montgomery, with impending weather threatening repair efforts.

Kamala Harris is set to speak at the AFT convention in Houston amidst her presidential campaign, with endorsements and a significant fundraising boost signaling strong support.

Chris Brown is facing a $50 million lawsuit after four men claimed they were attacked by him and his associates at a show in Texas. The suit also names Live Nation and involves an alleged previous dispute between Brown and one of the plaintiffs.

Stutz Packing Company has voluntarily recalled shelled walnuts due to potential Listeria contamination, with the affected product distributed to food aid organizations in Texas and Arizona.

Houston police are investigating a shooting at 4712 Lockwood Drive that resulted in a man's death next to a Metro bus stop. No arrests have been made yet.

An investigation is underway into Texas Children's Hospital for alleged Medicaid fraud related to transgender healthcare billing, sparked by claims from a nurse, Vanessa Sivadge. The hospital denies wrongdoing and has launched an internal review.

A woman was found stabbed to death in her backyard in NW Houston; her son was present, and no suspect info has been released.

A 29-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash on Houston's Blalock Road after losing control of his vehicle, prompting an ongoing investigation by the HPD.

Body of a swimmer was recovered at Muleshoe Lake in Houston by HCSO and Texas Parks and Wildlife after the individual did not resurface from the water

Houston Police shot and killed a knife-wielding man who was reportedly assaulting bystanders and lunged at officers, prompting an ongoing investigation.