Houston's concrete batch plants face stricter air quality standards from TCEQ due to health concerns. New rules limit production rates, stockpile sizes, and require larger buffer zones and better dust control.

Jamal Shead, University of Houston guard, was drafted by the Sacramento Kings and traded to the Toronto Raptors as part of a deal involving Jalen McDaniels.

Houston METRO is removing the red and blue high-visibility stripes from its trains to focus on increasing law enforcement visibility and transit lighting for safety.

A staff member of Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Chief of Staff Shaneka Smith, was arrested on suspicion of DWI, an incident under investigation. Judge George emphasized integrity while noting other judiciary legal issues in the area.

Houston Police are investigating an early morning hit-and-run where a 53-year-old cyclist died after being struck by an 18-wailer. The unidentified driver fled, and authorities are seeking information.

Katy Independent School District has banned smart watches and personal devices in classrooms to reduce distractions and standardize technology use with district-provided Chromebooks.

Golden Pass LNG and contractor Zachry Holdings work towards resolving their construction dispute amidst a bankruptcy hearing, with both sides presenting solutions and engaging in complex negotiations to save the Gulf Coast export terminal project.

Houston ISD reports gains in NWEA MAP exams in reading and math but not in science; NES schools show more growth than non-NES ones. STAAR results indicate improvements in elementary reading.

A man died in a car crash in northeast Houston, causing a gas leak and prompting evacuations. He hit a mailbox, power pole, and gas main, leading to the dangerous leak. Investigations are ongoing.

Houston's weather forecast includes sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high temperatures, and heat indices reaching over 100 degrees. The northeast may face severe thunderstorms with possible damage and tornadoes.

Two Houston ISD union leaders face possible job loss amidst debates on free speech; Williams disputes her firing over social media use, McKinzie over alleged threatening comments. Both claim misinterpretation by the district.

A man died by a self-inflicted gunshot during a welfare check in Houston, after firing at officers and firefighters who entered his apartment. No officers were injured.

Law enforcement arrested two suspects for a drive-by shooting in Harris County and found a firearm in their vehicle, leading to charges of Deadly Conduct.