U.S. dockworkers from the ILA are on strike across ports from Maine to Texas, including the Port of Houston, demanding fair contracts, better wages, and protection against job-threatening automation.

A Laredo man, Aaron Hernandez, was sentenced to 420 months in prison for producing and possessing child pornography, including sexually assaulting a minor relative.

Two people died in a five-vehicle crash involving a car fire in Pasadena, with one fatality confirmed inside the burning vehicle and another on scene. Several others were injured.

Houston police are probing a fatal crash where a Jeep hit a pole, killing a 66-year-old man and injuring a woman. The accident took place on the South Freeway service road.

Houston is forecast to have sunny, warm weather with clear skies and highs in the mid-90s, and an Ozone Action Day is in effect. No severe weather is expected, although some storms may occur toward the weekend.

Sheletta Brundidge and the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office distributed free door locks to families with autistic children to prevent wandering incidents.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Lacaya Bell, a missing 34-year-old pregnant woman from San Antonio, urging the public to help locate her. Her car was found in Houston.

A potential strike at the Port of Houston raises concerns about major supply chain disruptions, with a significant impact on the economy if negotiations between the ILA and USMX fail.

A 17-year-old was fatally shot in Houston; the 46-year-old shooter claims self-defense and the case goes to a grand jury.

Houston's tap water has a safe, but unusual earthy flavor due to natural compounds, with Public Works suggesting remedies like chilling or adding lemon.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George was indicted on a charge related to an alleged scheme using fake racist social media posts during his re-election campaign.

Michael Wayne Galvan pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, admitting to defrauding investors of $2.8 million while promising high returns on loans.

Matthew Donovan Ward is charged with aggravated assault against a public servant after a shootout with Houston police, where he was shot and no officers were injured.