The Justice Department is suing TDCJ for religious discrimination, claiming the agency suspended and fired a clerk for wearing a religious head covering.

Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda face charges including bribery and money laundering related to foreign influence from Azerbaijan and Mexico.

Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting of a 34-year-old man at a convenience store on Cullen Boulevard, with few details and no suspects yet identified.

Houston police arrested a family assault suspect after a standoff without violence, involving a SWAT team in the Frederick Drive area. No injuries were reported.

A suspect is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in Harris County, with few details available and ongoing investigations by Internal Affairs and the District Attorney's Office.

A man was pronounced dead after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds at a Wells Fargo apartment complex, with suspects fleeing before authorities arrived. The investigation is ongoing.

A late-night fire in Greater Inwood's apartment complex laundry room prompted a swift response from firefighters, with no injuries reported and the cause deemed unintentional.

Mayor John Whitmire has yet to meet with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, raising concerns about their ability to manage emergencies like the upcoming hurricane season.

The Houston Police Department is reviving thousands of suspended cases due to staffing shortages and has started to file charges even in cases from years ago.

School closures and early dismissals occur in Southeast Texas due to flooding from recent storms, impacting various districts and Sam Houston State University.

The Wideman Company has acquired two historic buildings in downtown Houston and plans to update them with modern features to attract tenants and adapt to the changing office market.

Two suspects were arrested in Houston for trying to retrieve wrongly delivered marijuana and for attempting to bribe the accidental recipient to stay quiet.

Houston police are searching for Richard Taplin, charged with murder and other crimes after a fatal shooting on MLK Boulevard left one, including his sister, dead.