A 2-year-old child died after a traffic collision in Houston; police are investigating the incident where the child and his grandmother were struck by a truck.

Houston is expected to have a 20 percent chance of rain today and possibly heavier rain over the weekend, with a high near 67°F and gusty winds. The weekend forecast includes a mix of showers and thunderstorms.

A Houston couple was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency money laundering scheme.

Two men were arrested for attempting to steal catalytic converters at a Houston Park and Ride, found with stolen goods and charged with felony theft and narcotics offenses.

A fight in Houston resulted in a shooting that left one man dead. The altercation escalated after a car was damaged. Witnesses say the victim had a knife and the shooter a gun. Multiple people are in custody as police investigate.

Three people were arrested in northeast Houston after a chase involving a stolen vehicle, which led to a standoff involving firearms and explosives. The situation ended peacefully with no injuries.

The family of Sergio Rodriguez, a 15-year-old killed in a train incident, sued Union Pacific for negligence and wrongful death, seeking changes and compensation.

A homeowner was fatally shot by a recently evicted man who returned to the home. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential murder or self-defense case.

Houston's weather is warming up, with sunny skies and a predicted high of 65 today. Showers may occur over the weekend, with temperatures peaking at 77 on Monday before a potential return to cooler weather midweek.

A fatal car crash in Houston at 4:45 a.m. involved a gray Ford Fusion hitting another car and a business, resulting in one death; officials are investigating.

Two people were hospitalized after a train hit a propane truck in Northwest Harris County. The collision led to a temporary road closure. The injuries were non-life-threatening, and the cause is under investigation.

A suspect made threats in Cypress, leading to a shootout with HCSO, no injuries occurred. He was later arrested and charged with aggravated assault and evading arrest.

The final 2024 HISD board meeting faced protests over teacher departures, curriculum content concerns, and leadership changes, with debates on maintaining public comments via Zoom.