The Houston ISD board rejected the teachers union's request to lock classroom doors, maintaining the open-door policy to promote a cooperative atmosphere despite safety concerns.

A League City man was arrested for the murder of his wife, found dead during their eviction, with the husband hospitalized for self-inflicted injuries.

A woman was hospitalized after a suspect assaulted her while jogging in Houston's Memorial Park. The police released a sketch and are seeking the public's help.

The Houston Astros won their fourth consecutive AL West title and made the playoffs with a 4-3 win against the Mariners, highlighted by Jason Heyward's crucial home run.

Kemah, Texas, began constructing its largest park, rewilding an old army site with a $4.5-$6 million project to be completed in phases. The first phase includes a trail and playground for a 2025 completion.

Judge KP George of Fort Bend County is cooperating with a criminal investigation into claims he helped create fake social media accounts to influence elections.

Southbound lanes of the Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge in east Harris County were reopened after six months for construction expansion to four lanes.

A juvenile was arrested and charged with the murder of Itolia Jones, following the July shooting on Lockwood Drive.

A teacher at MacGregor Elementary School in Houston may be terminated after a non-physical confrontation with a parent, witnessed by an administrator and HISD police were notified.

K9 "Rambo" and deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office captured a suspect in Fairfield Garden Grove after reports of the individual trying to steal a motorcycle and checking car doors.

Aurelio Campos Renovato died in a single-vehicle crash in Houston at 300 Hoffman Street. His truck hit a culvert, and he was partially ejected. HPD is investigating the incident.

A man, 25, drowned in the San Jacinto River after saving two women. His body was recovered by the Harris County Sheriff's dive team at the Xtreme Off-Road Park.

The Houston weather forecast predicts mixed conditions with sunny skies and potential thunderstorms, including a chance of severe weather, and a slight temperature drop by week's end.