The Texas Senate is considering new regulations on autonomous vehicles to address current legislative gaps and enhance public safety and industry oversight.

One person died during a trench rescue operation at the Port of Houston, confirmed by Houston Fire Department.

Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros was ejected after protesting an umpire's call and showing his foot to prove a foul. The Astros won the game 4-3 against the Padres in extra innings.

Former Galveston officer Jared Rivas was indicted for child injury and assault at a pool party; his trial is pending, with videos of the incident playing a key role. Families are also taking legal action against the apartment complex and a hospital.

Three suspects were arrested after a shooting involving a Houston police officer, who was non-fatally wounded in the leg, leading to charges for assault and aggravated robbery.

Smith Henry Jones was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a drug distribution ring, followed by supervised release and forfeiture of assets.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire discussed his tenure and plans without detailing new policies or how to finance the city's recent fire union settlement in his State of the City address.

A persistent pipeline fire in Deer Park, caused by an SUV crash, remains active for the third day despite Energy Transfer's efforts, while air quality is deemed safe and residents await home return clearance.

Houston is facing extreme heat with temperatures up to 94 degrees and a heat index of 101, while nighttime offers little relief. Severe thunderstorms may hit north, but Houston's forecast remains hot and dry.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office identified 55-year-old Andrea Denkins as the gunshot victim found dead; Desman Govan, 24, is charged with her murder.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex on West Oaks Plaza Drive, occurring late Saturday night with no suspect identified yet.

A man named Joshua White was arrested and charged with murder for a fatal shooting on Tidwell Road in Houston, where a 35-year-old man was found dead.

A man was fatally shot after a dispute near a Fiesta Mart in Houston. The suspect, who felt threatened, was taken into custody, and the murder weapon was recovered. Police are investigating the incident.