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.

Conroe ISD faces a $12 million budget shortfall leading to consideration of fund reserves use and prioritization of legislative action to increase state funding.

The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office operated an initiative over Labor Day weekend focused on reducing impaired and reckless driving, resulting in 768 traffic stops and 35 arrests.

The forecast for Houston, Texas includes a chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mostly cloudy skies, and a 90-degree high, with shifting rain chances in the coming days.

Houston's Chicano Squad, an all-Latino homicide unit formed in 1979, will be featured in an A&E documentary this Labor Day, highlighting its impact on police-community relations and homicide resolutions within Hispanic neighborhoods.

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, Houston's famed furniture mogul, was hospitalized with cognitive issues but assures he'll recover, continuing to promote his store's sale from the hospital.

Houston is set to get a better flood insurance discount rate from NFIP after approving a watershed master plan, potentially moving from a Class 5 to Class 4 in the Community Rating System, which may lead to 30% savings.