George Fillman, 56, was arrested for his third DWI after causing an accident in Harris County; he failed sobriety tests and is held on a $20,000 bond.

Franklin Benard was arrested for unlawful possession of a weapon during a traffic stop by Harris County deputies. He was also carrying marijuana and was on felony probation for assault.

Senator Ted Cruz proposes a bill amendment for expedited airport screenings and security escorts for Congress members and other officials, citing threats but facing criticism over evasion of public accountability.

A 16-year-old was arrested in Harris County after a failed car theft led to a chase and crash, while the other suspect escaped. The teen faces charges including Evading Arrest.

Houston organizations will receive $60.9 million in federal funds to combat homelessness, announced by Senator John Cornyn. The funds will aid housing and services for the homeless, including minors and domestic violence survivors.

Houston and Galveston offer various Mardi Gras festivities, including parades, live music, Cajun and Creole food specials, and events at local restaurants and venues.

Mayor John Whitmire appoints Jim Szczesniak as interim head of the Houston Airport System, replacing Mario Diaz, in a move consistent with his administrative changes.

Houston police seek two suspects filmed in the December murder of Marcus Roberson. The pair, potentially black or Hispanic males, fled in a white Chevrolet Malibu.

Mardi Gras Galveston has adjusted its Saturday parade schedule due to anticipated inclement weather, with events starting an hour later but still offering a full lineup of entertainments and parades.

A University of Houston survey shows Trump leading Biden by 6% among likely Latino voters in Texas, despite Biden's strong performance among Latinos in the 2020 elections.

A meeting for an online sale in Crosby Lynchburg escalated into a robbery attempt and shooting, leaving one dead; the suspect was detained by Lieutenant Calhoun.

A 26-year-old Nigerien student on an F1 visa was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for using firearms at a Texas gun range, violating US laws for nonimmigrant visa holders.

A man was charged with murder and drug possession following a fatal shooting at a Houston intersection, where a woman died after being struck by gunfire from a pickup truck.