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.

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.