Texas lawmakers and community leaders dispute over a redistricting plan accused of diluting minority representation and serving a GOP power play, as tensions and testimonies unfold in public hearings.

Congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was arrested for resisting arrest and other charges during a Texas protest against redistricting. Critics say the efforts are politically motivated.

A man named Dequavius Davis was shot and later died following a car crash in north Houston. Authorities are investigating the incident; no arrests yet. Davis was on a lunch break from his job at Houston Public Works.

Former Progreso mayor Gerardo Alanis received a 46-month sentence for a cocaine distribution conspiracy, involving the use of school property for drug activities.

Texas legislators convene for a special session on redistricting, amid claims of racial gerrymandering in Houston and Dallas. The move, influenced by former President Trump, is criticized as a GOP strategy to gain seats.

A sergeant from Constable Herman's Office had a violent encounter with a suspected shoplifter, Chance Davis, who assaulted him and was consequently Tased and arrested.

Governor Greg Abbott expands Texas' disaster declaration to include four more counties following severe flooding, seeking to provide resources for recovery and working with FEMA for federal aid.

A fire in southeast Houston displaced 40 people, with two firefighters and two civilians treated for heat exhaustion on-site. The blaze damaged six apartment units and cut power to 16. The cause is under investigation.

Houston is carrying out a two-day enforcement initiative against reckless driving on major highways, involving multiple law enforcement agencies, with Mayor Whitmire emphasizing road safety.

Houston City Council debates the allocation of federal aid for recovery from Hurricane Beryl and a derecho, with disputes over the focus on power generation versus housing needs.

Driver Peter Moreno was arrested for felony drug possession during a traffic stop after Constable Mark Herman's Office found 3.7 grams of methamphetamine in his vehicle.

Bankrate ranked Texas as one of the worst states for retirement, considering factors like healthcare, safety, and the impact of natural disasters, despite its favorable tax ranking.

A North Shore Senior High student, Isaiah Brice Phillip, was killed and two teens injured at a pool party shooting. Phillip was charged days prior for a separate shooting.