Joseph Patrick Butler pleads guilty to filing false tax returns, fabricating earnings and tax withholdings, defrauding the government of over $260,000. He faces up to three years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.

Galveston's Beach Patrol Chief, Peter Davis, was suspended without pay amid an investigation into allowing Chilean lifeguards to stay at a non-public pavilion. No explanation was given for his suspension.

Deputy constable Sheila Jones was shot in a shootout outside the Harris County Family Law Center in Downtown Houston but is in stable condition. Suspect Parnell Bland, who exchanged gunfire with deputies, was also injured and faces charges.

Suspect Arnol Higinio Cruz Garcia, 33, has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a Houston apartment that killed Jose Hernandez-Cortez, 33. Cruz Garcia faces murder charges.

A 19-year-old father was shot and killed on Easter Sunday in Houston's Third Ward, leaving behind an infant. Authorities and the community are seeking information to assist the ongoing investigation.

Cocaine packages washed ashore on a Galveston beach, suspected to be discarded by a ship during a raid. Authorities collected them and warned the public to report any findings.

Houston is under a flood advisory due to forecasted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, potentially causing minor flooding, particularly in poorly drained areas.

Hayden Christensen set to attend Houston Comicpalooza, joining a diverse lineup including Adam Strange, Sosie Bacon, Patton Oswalt, Alicia Witt, wrestlers, and authors.

Houston residents protest at City Hall over federal funding cuts and executive orders, impacting health, education, and food security programs, in response to Trump administration policies.

A spring cold front is expected to bring showers and possible thunderstorms to Houston on Easter Sunday, with rain chances increasing throughout the day.

Houston City Council approved new short-term rental regulations, requiring registration and aiming to balance neighborhood impact with business needs.

The Houston Independent School District is planning to dissolve its Wraparound Services Department and redistribute duties to existing staff, aiming for more effective support systems for vulnerable students.

Houston universities are enhancing their security in response to a Florida State University shooting, where two were killed and six injured by gunman Phoenix Ikner.