Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy home on June 19, killing 76‑year‑old Martha Ávila. Federal and civil investigations are ongoing.

TCEQ says Freeport LNG released unauthorized pollutants and failed to keep required records. The company paid $103,240 and roughly $25,810 may be waived if it complies.

Hot, humid July 2 in Houston with highs near 93°F and mid‑afternoon storm chances.

Montgomery County prosecutors dismissed a strangulation-related assault charge against former Harris County ADA Gabriel Kabak, saying the state couldn't prove the case and necessary cooperation was lacking.

Veteran guard Marcus Smart is headed to the Rockets on a two-year, $13M deal, reuniting with Ime Udoka and bolstering Houston's perimeter defense while Fred VanVleet recovers.

A Cuban national was sentenced in Houston after prosecutors tied him to a human‑smuggling operation under the Justice Department’s enforcement push.

Tenants at Palm Village Apartments say months without central air, pest infestations and unsafe stairs prompted city inspections and open code-enforcement cases.

Two people died after an 18-wheeler flipped onto a car on eastbound I‑10 near SH‑6, closing multiple lanes during the morning commute.

Mid‑90s heat Wednesday with heat‑index values over 100°F and a high rip‑current risk at Gulf beaches through mid‑morning.

Primark will open a nearly 30,000‑sq‑ft store at Willowbrook Mall on July 16, occupying part of the old Sears and adding jobs for the area.

Canada will face Morocco at Houston Stadium on Saturday, July 4 after Morocco’s penalty win over the Netherlands. Houston is braced for heavy crowds and extra security.

Shake Shack will open in Richmond on July 8 with a drive‑thru, patio, opening‑day tumblers and a $1‑per‑sandwich donation to a local nonprofit. It’s the chain’s second Houston‑area debut in three months.

Harris County deputies say a woman was bitten while walking in Spring; EMS and animal control responded and an investigation is underway.