Houston authorities are investigating a shooting in the east end, where a young man was found dead in a car. Witnesses saw two suspects fleeing the scene.

Houston residents face difficulties securing rental assistance due to funding shortages and mismanagement at the Houston Housing Authority, resulting in a suspended voucher program and a long waitlist.

A 17-year-old named Mark Leyva has been charged with the capital murder of Giovanni Cruz in Cypress, as confirmed by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Alfonso Najera Espinal was arrested and charged with murder and assault for a fatal shooting on Telephone Road, Houston.

Judge Kelli Johnson resumes duties after recovering from a concussion and having a DWI charge dismissed, following a cleared investigation into judicial conduct.

Houston police are investigating a suspected murder/suicide in a strip mall where two were killed and one injured. Detectives are working to piece together the events of the fatal shooting.

HISD plans to adopt a pay-for-performance model for teacher salaries by the 2026-27 school year, moving away from tenure and educational credit-based pay.

A suspect, Edward Scott, is under investigation for a possible hate crime after stabbing a woman on a Houston METRO bus, voicing intent to "kill all Mexicans." He has a history of mental health issues.

Two men, Brandon and Makahri Brewster, have been charged in a Houston club shooting and are hospitalized. No security guards were injured in the incident. Police are seeking public assistance.

The University of Houston's basketball team narrowly lost to the Florida Gators with a score of 65-63 in the National Championship Game, leaving students and fans disheartened.

A Houston father, Hayim Cohen, was sentenced to 40 years for sexually abusing his adopted sons and an indecency charge involving a foreign exchange student.

Federal office closures in Texas, including a Social Security office, draw mixed reactions while raising concerns for elderly and rural communities dependent on such services.

Former College Station teacher Daniel Byrd sentenced to 5 years for distributing CSAM; will also register as a sex offender and face supervised release.