A man was shot dead in his vehicle outside a Harris County store. The shooter fled on foot, and officials are seeking leads with help from witnesses and surveillance footage.

Two Silver Alerts were issued for missing seniors in Texas and California, with officials and communities actively searching for 73-year-old John Forster and 81-year-old Michele Paul.

Houston was hit by a hailstorm before a cold front, with hailstones the size of nickels falling; temperatures are expected to drop significantly following the storm.

Crime is the top concern for Houston voters, despite a slight decline in overall crime rates. The mayoral race is focusing on public safety, with proposals for more police, and differences in crime prevention views among demographic groups.

Devin Haney won the WBC junior welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Regis Prograis, displaying a dominant performance with a 120-107 scorecard.

A 17-year-old was fatally stabbed on West Alabama Street, Houston. Police seek a female suspect who fled by bicycle. The motive may be robbery, but this is unconfirmed.

The Puddery in Texas reopened after a surge in business due to food critic Keith Lee's review caused a temporary closure to restock and manage the influx.

Two brothers from Texas assaulted a coach over a benching dispute and are out on bond after being arrested and charged with assault on a public servant.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals paused an order mandating Galveston County, Texas, to redraw its voting districts based on the Voting Rights Act.

Houston now boasts what's claimed as the world's largest hex nut, standing at Patriot Bolt's lot in Humble, TX. Named "Big Tex the Incredible Hex," the nut measures 16 feet tall and weighs roughly 8,500 pounds.

Mayor Turner of Houston tours libraries to highlight the city's focus on literacy, opening the North Regional Library and previewing the Dr. Shannon Walker Library.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting on Hage Street where a 45-year-old man was killed during an apparent robbery. Witnesses saw a blue Chevy Silverado fleeing the scene.

A Houston police sergeant was released from the hospital after surviving an ambush-style attack, where he was shot multiple times but managed to return fire, fatally wounding the suspect.