A 64-year-old woman died after her Nissan Versa hit a light pole on Alief Clodine Road in Houston. Investigations by HPD continue to determine the cause.

Former Harris County Public Health director Barbie Robinson is suing the county for alleged racial, gender, and age discrimination after her termination, which has been linked to questionable department contracts.

Illinois court upholds health insurance abortion coverage, affirming the Reproductive Health Act provision against a challenge by the Illinois Baptist State Association.

The ex-finance director of McCreery Aviation, Elizabeth Batten, faces mail fraud charges for embezzling $1.2 million.

The Boeing Starliner is scheduled to return to Earth from the ISS, after propulsion issues delayed its departure. The uncrewed spacecraft will undock, perform a deorbit burn, and land in New Mexico.

Houston residents can expect variable weather with a 50% chance of thunderstorms today and strong north winds. Clearer skies are ahead but thunderstorm chances return by Monday.

The Dallas to Houston high-speed rail project advances with a $63.9 million federal grant from Amtrak, aiming to cut travel time to under 90 minutes despite land acquisition challenges and ongoing debate.

Houston police investigate a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman, possibly homeless, at the 4400 block of North Freeway. The suspect and vehicle remain unidentified.

Victor Miguel Curiel Valadez pled guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering, admitting involvement in a scheme that washed over $1.5 million and distributed methamphetamine.

Constable Herman's deputies arrested Mark Moreland, who was charged with vehicle burglary after being caught on video. Moreland had prior convictions and now awaits court proceedings.

Ex-Houston Park Ranger Joey Lamar Ellis faces charges for official oppression and possibly targeting LGBTQIA+ individuals, with the FBI seeking more victims. He's accused of extortion and sexual assault during his tenure since 2019.

HISD teacher Linda Fay Scott contests her job termination, alleging age and racial discrimination, as community protests against HISD's administrative decisions and teacher firings grow.

Houston police investigate after landscapers find decomposed human remains near Little White Oak Bayou. Identity and cause of death are pending autopsy results.