A Falfurrias man was sentenced to seven years for illegal firearm possession. Convicted felon Gerardo Vargas, with a history of offenses, pleaded guilty and will also face supervised release.

A fatal crash in Houston involving a 19-year-old on a Yamaha motorcycle and a Mercedes-Benz is under investigation after the motorcyclist allegedly ran a red light and collided with the car.

A propane facility explosion in Waller County, Texas, caused a large fire, with at least one injury and no reported deaths. Multiple agencies responded, and roads were closed. The cause is unidentified.

A Houston man, Mohamad Mokbel, has been convicted of running a $160 million Medicare fraud scheme involving fraudulent prescriptions and identity theft.

Houston's weather is pleasant post-cold front, with partly sunny skies, a high of 74 degrees, and gusts up to 25 mph. No severe thunderstorms expected. Temperature to drop to 48 degrees tonight.

A man was found dead in a community pool in Humble, Texas; authorities are investigating the drowning incident.

Houston ISD reported 170 non-working defibrillators among its 1,038 AEDs after a student's death caused by a malfunctioning AED. The district launched software to monitor AEDs and CPR training.

Three injured workers are suing PEMEX for negligence after a hydrogen sulfide leak at Deer Park plant, seeking $1 million in damages for health issues.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred prepare for a pivotal debate in their close Texas election, with focus on abortion, immigration, and voter appeal strategies.

Houston's high temperatures will drop post-sunset with cooler, mild weather forecasted for the rest of the week, including gusty winds tonight. No severe weather is expected in the region.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 700 West Little York Road where a pedestrian was struck by a Chevrolet Impala. The 72-year-old driver cooperated and was not charged.

Houston Police investigate a fatal crash on Katy Freeway, where a 39-year-old man died after his vehicle hit a utility pole. An occupant fled the scene; details are pending.

United Airlines announces its largest-ever international expansion, adding new nonstop routes to destinations like Bilbao, Dakar, and Faro, alongside resuming services to cities such as Athens, Venice, and Dubrovnik.