Houston's heatwave persists, with temperatures reaching 97 degrees and feels like 104. Light winds offer little relief. Nights are warm at 78 degrees. Residents should stay hydrated. Rain may bring slight cooling by the weekend.

Friends for Life, a Houston animal shelter, is facing financial strain after multiple burglaries, requiring reallocating funds from animal care to security upgrades.

Catherine Nicole Innes has been charged with tampering with evidence after her newborn was found deceased in a garbage truck in Harris County last year.

A Missouri City man confessed to fraudulently obtaining $1.65 million in COVID-19 relief funds and faces consequences, including potential restitution and forfeiture of assets.

Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to 55 months in federal prison for laundering drug money between the U.S. and Mexico via a Black Market Peso Exchange.

Sterling Edwards was arrested in Harris County for DWI, possession of a controlled substance, and warrants after failing sobriety tests with a BAC over the legal limit.

A teen was killed and two injured at a pool party shooting in East Harris County. Authorities are seeking witnesses and reviewing footage to find the perpetrators.

A man was fatally shot at a Houston apartment complex, and police are investigating. The incident occurred at 12615 Brookglade Circle. No suspect description is available yet.

Pat Green raised over $1M for Hill Country flood victims through a livestream concert featuring over 30 performers, including Miranda Lambert. The event honored victims, including Green's late relatives.

A Honduran man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Chinese woman in Harris County, suspected to be part of a larger trafficking operation.

Asia C. Law was arrested and charged with murder after fatally shooting a man who assaulted a Houston bus driver. She also faces an assault charge from a prior incident.

Mexican national Jose Luis Rosales-Betancourt indicted for unlawful reentry into the U.S. after previous deportations.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's campaign funds drastically increased mainly due to a large refund from a law firm, as her plans for a tax increase draw scrutiny.