Houston ISD reported 170 non-working defibrillators among its 1,038 AEDs after a student's death caused by a malfunctioning AED. The district launched software to monitor AEDs and CPR training.

Three injured workers are suing PEMEX for negligence after a hydrogen sulfide leak at Deer Park plant, seeking $1 million in damages for health issues.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred prepare for a pivotal debate in their close Texas election, with focus on abortion, immigration, and voter appeal strategies.

Houston's high temperatures will drop post-sunset with cooler, mild weather forecasted for the rest of the week, including gusty winds tonight. No severe weather is expected in the region.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 700 West Little York Road where a pedestrian was struck by a Chevrolet Impala. The 72-year-old driver cooperated and was not charged.

Houston Police investigate a fatal crash on Katy Freeway, where a 39-year-old man died after his vehicle hit a utility pole. An occupant fled the scene; details are pending.

United Airlines announces its largest-ever international expansion, adding new nonstop routes to destinations like Bilbao, Dakar, and Faro, alongside resuming services to cities such as Athens, Venice, and Dubrovnik.

Uniqlo opens its first Texas store in Houston, attracting over 500 shoppers, showcasing local art, and announcing plans for more locations in the state.

Human remains found in a Colorado freezer have been identified as Amanda Overstreet, a missing Harris County teen from 2005. She was never reported missing. The death is being treated as a homicide.

The HISD Board approved Superintendent Mike Miles' performance, a dissenting vote was cast, and a bond oversight committee was formed for a potential $4.4 billion school bond.

Seven individuals have been indicted in a large-scale business email compromise scam, with charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

CBP officers at IAH thwarted two UK-bound marijuana smuggling attempts, seizing a combined 293 kilograms, underscoring the challenge of illegal drug trafficking.

Jorge Trevino Cardenas received a life sentence for the 2009 murder of Domitila Alvarez in Houston, confirmed by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. DNA evidence linked Cardenas to the crime scene.