A shooting at a West Houston apartment resulted in one death. The suspected shooter is in custody and voluntarily contacted police. The motive remains unknown, and no charges have been filed.

Washington, D.C.'s steakhouse Medium Rare is opening in Houston with a straightforward menu featuring steak frites and a no-extra-charge second helping, along with brunch options and a simple drinks menu.

A Porter resident was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material, with additional conditions post-release.

Maryland business owner Christopher Cassity admitted to bribing a CBP official and faces a maximum 20-year prison sentence.

Authorities discovered a woman fatally stabbed in NW Harris County; her husband was arrested at a nearby gas station.

Juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle Boeier was released back into the Gulf of Mexico after an international rescue and rehabilitation following her accidental journey to the Netherlands.

The Houston Housing Authority named Jennine Hovell-Cox as interim president amidst a federal investigation, with former CEO David Northern on leave. HHA also invested in new cybersecurity hardware following a network breach.

Governor Greg Abbott claims legislative support to pass a school voucher program in Texas, despite concerns from the Houston teachers' union about its impact on public education funding.

Harris County voters narrowly approved a tax increase for flood control maintenance, with a 51% to 49% margin, raising the average homeowner's annual payment by about $60.

Houston faces mixed weather with humidity, showers, and Hurricane Rafael influences; a 20% chance of morning showers and highs in the mid-80s are expected, along with a 40% chance of rain on Friday.

A fatal hit-and-run on Houston's North Freeway is under investigation after a man was struck and killed around 4:35 a.m.; authorities seek the public's help.

Houston's Disability Access & Functional Needs Committee won the 2024 Martha Arbuckle Award for their innovative Disaster Readiness & Resilience Clinic.

Houston voters experience showers on Election Day, with temperatures holding steady and a forecast predicting clearer weather ahead despite the distant presence of tropical system Rafael.