Javier Aguilar, a former energy trader, pleaded guilty to bribery and money laundering charges related to securing contracts for Vitol Inc. He has agreed to forfeit over $7 million and faces prison.

A Union Pacific train hit an empty truck in Harris County with no injuries. Officials are investigating the incident which hasn't disrupted local traffic or train services.

K9 named Trex aided Harris County deputies in the seizure of 80,000-100,000 ecstasy pills. No arrests have been reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

Houston is under a heat advisory with heat index values up to 112°F. There's a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms today. The weather pattern of heat mixed with occasional rain is expected throughout the week.

Residents of Fort Bend are opposing a proposed concrete crushing plant due to environmental and health concerns, but the company plans to use mitigation measures.

Houston Fire Department responded to a blaze at a house on Keegans Ridge Road with no injuries reported; investigations continue into the fire's cause.

A Dallas man was sentenced to almost eight years in prison for his role in a fake Texas vehicle tag scheme after pleading guilty to wire fraud conspiracy.

Jacob Trevino was allegedly killed by repeat offender Thomas Briscoe in Harris County. Briscoe, reportedly out on bond, has been charged with murder and held on a $350,000 bond.

An inmate was convicted for assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal, facing up to 20 years in prison and a potential fine of $250,000. The conviction emphasizes the gravity of attacking law enforcement officers.

Muzz, a Muslim dating app, has launched humorous billboards in Houston to engage the city's Muslim community, highlighting both its sizable user base and its commitment to addressing the unique dating needs of Muslims.

Houston police seek a suspect in a June shooting at 9418 Almeda Genoa Road that left one man critically injured.

Two felons, Jennifer Fontenot and Dominick Mazzarela, were arrested during a traffic stop for carrying firearms and drugs, exposing ongoing criminal activity involving illegal substance distribution and firearm violations.

Angela Marisol Diaz is missing from Southeast Houston; her family is desperately searching for her. Her phone was last tracked to a wooded area near the Moonlight Inn & Suites along Gulf Freeway.