A suspect was charged with aggravated assault in an early morning shooting in Houston that wounded a man. The 41-year-old suspect admitted involvement and was detained near the crime scene.

A woman was found dead in a Houston apartment, sparking a homicide investigation. One person is in custody, but details on the death and the suspect are sparse.

A Spring resident pleaded guilty to embezzling over $900,000 from an HVAC company and could face 20 years in prison.

Sugar Land proposes a $350 million bond for civic upgrades, including public safety and infrastructure, with a potential property tax increase. The bond will be voted on in November.

Harris County may relaunch its guaranteed income initiative as Uplift Harris 2.0 with modifications to meet legal challenges, offering pre-loaded spending cards to selected households.

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.