The Houston Public Library is offering a free summer literacy program for K-5 students to improve reading skills, with sessions available in English and Spanish. Registration is required.

A judge has set a $325,000 bond for Rafielle Andrews, charged with murder and aggravated assault after randomly stabbing two people, killing one, in Harris County.

Houston's Mayor John Whitmire announces the 4th annual Make Music Day event, which invites local residents to celebrate with performances funded through the HPMA Music Performance Trust Fund.

Bird flu virus H5N1 was detected in Houston's wastewater, with no human cases reported. Health officials maintain a low public health risk and recommend precautions against exposure.

Curtis Holliday of Houston has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife, Chi Le, in 2020 and accepted a 10-year sentence. Her body was found in a freezer at their home/business.

FEMA offers disaster assistance in Texas for severe storm victims, with proactive teams and aid for uninsured or underinsured residents. SBA amends declaration to help nonprofits and businesses with loans.

Mayor John Whitmire anticipates the release of a report on the dismissal of over 264,000 cases by Houston police. The report will address disciplinary actions but not accountability for the case suspension code.

Chicago's weather forecast includes rain chances, severe thunderstorms, and a heat wave, with fluctuating temperatures and potential localized flooding.

Three people were hospitalized after a shooting at a Houston gas station early Monday, with Houston police investigating the SUV shooting and two women also found injured nearby.

A 15-year-old is in custody for the fatal shooting of Ivan Ramirez during an attempted truck theft. Charged with capital murder, the juvenile's details remain protected as investigations continue.

Interfaith of The Woodlands directs profits from its merchandise, The Woodlands Style, to its Food Pantry and aid programs due to a 46% jump in food insecurity.

A man in League City is charged with murdering his father following a shooting in a normally quiet neighborhood. The motive is unclear as investigations continue.

A man's body was found in a submerged vehicle near Lake Creek Bridge, Texas, after a bicyclist noticed it. Authorities extracted the vehicle, with an alligator nearby, and the deceased was sent for an autopsy. The cause remains under investigation.