An ANA flight from Tokyo to Houston diverted to Seattle after a passenger tried to open the emergency exit. The situation was controlled, and the passenger was hospitalized for a medical crisis.

Texas Senate Bill 3, aiming to regulate THC products from hemp, has passed the House and Senate, threatening a substantial industry and sparking concern among business owners about economic and job impacts. Governor Abbott's decision is pending.

A Colombian man in Houston faces charges for stealing government funds and identity theft, after allegedly claiming over $588,000 in false SSA and Medicaid benefits since 2016.

A juvenile suspect fled from deputies during a traffic stop and crashed; found with a hidden loaded gun and charged with evasion and weapon possession.

Houston residents can expect mostly sunny Memorial weekend weather with high heat and humidity, temperatures peaking at 92°F, and heat index values near 101°F. There's a slight chance of rain, with storm probabilities increasing by Memorial Day.

TikTok star Alix Earle joins season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars," delighting fans with her background in competitive dance and recent rise to internet fame.

Harris County deputies arrested Paul Galindo for drug possession with intent to distribute during a traffic stop, finding Xanax, THC, marijuana, and codeine. His bond is $10,000.

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 2-year-old girl at 3401 Ocee Street, seeking public help to find the vehicle and driver.

A Houston home health agency owner was convicted for leading a Medicare fraud and identity theft scheme, falsifying documents, and bribing a doctor to approve undocumented services.

A Tennessee man was sentenced to 18 months for smuggling 22 undocumented immigrants in a trailer, facing conditions with no escape means, after a guilty plea.

Houston anticipates a brief cooling with a 20% chance of rain and thunderstorms plus patchy fog clearing by morning. Highs near 95°F and heat index at 102 are expected.

The Houston City Council approved a new contract for the HPD, increasing officers' salaries and adding 500 positions despite the city's looming fiscal challenges.

George Coulam, founder of the Texas Renaissance Festival, was found dead at home by a housekeeper; the cause of death is uncertain. His death follows a legal battle over the festival's sale.