Houston is set for a hot day with a high of 94 degrees and a heat index of 107. There's a 30% chance of rain. Residents should stay cool and hydrated. Tropical Storm Erin in the Atlantic may become a hurricane.

Marina, a 21-year-old white Bengal tiger at Houston's Downtown Aquarium, passed away. She was the oldest Bengal tiger in an AZA-accredited facility. The Aquarium donated $2,100 to the Tiger Conservation Campaign in her memory.

A significant explosion in Kingwood area caused homes to shake, reported by residents. The Atascocita Fire Department confirmed the event but found no evidence of an explosion. A nearby gas leak was noted, with no confirmed link to the incident.

Emmanuel Moreno was arrested during a traffic stop for DWI (second offense) and unlawful weapon possession in Harris County, Texas. His bond was set at $200.00 in County Court 2.

A University of Houston survey reveals Harris County residents' concerns about the electrical grid and potential power outages, with skepticism about CenterPoint Energy's improvements.

Governor Abbott's clashes with Democrats over Texas redistricting intensify, with legal threats and the possibility of protracted stalemates while Dems resist GOP-led boundary manipulations.

A Cleveland ISD school bus overturned on FM 1010 with high school students aboard; no serious injuries reported and all students were medically evaluated. Parents were notified, and the incident is under investigation.

Houston faces a hot week with chances of showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures reaching up to 92 degrees.

Jose Sanches Olivares has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run that killed 22-year-old pregnant woman Gloria Guevara and critically injured her sister in Harris County.

A Harris County man faces charges including intoxication manslaughter after a fatal hit-and-run incident on FM 1960 that killed one pedestrian and injured another.

Houston police charged five people after raiding Underground Storage, an after-hours club in north Houston, for illegal activities and safety violations.

Texas schools' mobile device ban elicits mixed reactions, with some parents emphasizing the need to contact their children, especially in emergencies, and districts devising varied enforcement strategies.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested on a warrant, marking his second arrest in three months, with previous charges for assault and strangulation. Details of the warrant are undisclosed.