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.

A female pedestrian died following a crash involving a Nissan Titan at 200 East Crosstimbers, Houston; the driver cooperated with police, showing no intoxication signs.

A police chase in Fairfield ended with Aldo Rivas detained for evading arrest, after ignoring a traffic stop. Bond was set at $5,000 by the 487th District Court.

U.S. Customs officials in Houston seized over $7 million in counterfeit iPhone chargers, totaling 373,000 units with Apple's trademark on the packaging. They underscored the economic harm and safety issues posed by such counterfeits.

Heriberto Marin-Hebert, a Mexican national, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for cocaine distribution.

Ashlee Mindrep was arrested for her third DWI after failing sobriety tests during a traffic stop. Constable Herman's Office set her bond at $10,000 and emphasized public safety and recidivism concerns.

A train collided with an empty 18-wheeler near Klein Oak High School in Texas, causing traffic delays but no injuries. Students got extra time to arrive at school.

A woman's ex-boyfriend was killed by her current partner during a home invasion in Houston, which led to a high-speed chase and the arrest of a second suspect.

A robbery suspect was critically injured by HPD Officer Jumonji’s gunfire during a confrontation in Houston; the officer was unharmed and the suspect faces serious charges.