A hit-and-run driver, Roman Shoffner, was captured by deputies after causing an accident and trying to flee on foot, leading to his arrest and a $2,500 bond for failing to give information.

Dr. Peter Hotez has been named to the TIME100 Health 2024 list for his contributions to vaccine development and public health.

A multi-vehicle crash including a truck and RV closed US-290 in NW Harris County, prompting a large-scale emergency response and hazmat cleanup. Traffic is heavily affected.

Houston police are seeking two suspects involved in the fatal shooting of Quincy Johnson, based on surveillance images and asking for public assistance.

Heavy rains have led to flooding in Southeast Texas, creating dangerous conditions for drivers with numerous high-water spots reported in Houston and Harris County.

The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Texas has laid off 50 librarians due to a $138 million budget crisis. Parents have created a support group opposing the move, while librarians await future job openings.

An 18-wheeler hydroplaned and crashed into the support pillars of Eastex Freeway, causing a significant diesel spill and traffic gridlock. No injuries were reported.

Ruben Venavides, Jr. was charged with murder after a woman was fatally shot at a Houston apartment complex. The victim was found with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.

A Texas-residing Mexican national was sentenced to six years for downloading and possessing child pornography. He is also ordered to pay restitution and faces deportation after release.

A Texas man, Keenan Edward Howe, received a 60-year federal prison sentence for child pornography offenses after pleading guilty and being caught in a sting operation.

The Houston Federation of Teachers expressed a vote of no confidence in HISD Superintendent Mike Miles, citing various grievances, including increased spending authority and higher teacher turnover rates.

Protesters rallied at Houston's City Hall against Texas immigration law SB4, demanding the prioritization of Latino community safety and clearer enforcement guidelines for the police.

Constable deputies arrested Markus Martin in Harris County after a tip-off, serving two felony warrants for burglary and assault on a pregnant person.