A Harris County deputy arrested Marcquitt Meeks, a convicted felon, for firearm possession during a traffic stop on Sears Drive, with his bond set at $5,000 by the 178th District Court.

Skeletal remains found at a Houston residential area are under investigation by HPD after being reported by a homeless woman; identity and cause of death unknown.

A passenger died in a collision between an SUV and a tractor-trailer on I-69 in Sugar Land; the driver was hospitalized. The crash closed most lanes, but they reopened early Tuesday.

The Powerball jackpot has reached $815 million, with no winners in the latest draw. Two players won $1 million each, and the next drawing is imminent.

Convicted felon Justin Smith was caught by deputies and a K9 unit while burglarizing a business for copper on Rothwood Road. He was arrested and charged with burglary.

Billboards in Houston seek help in finding missing persons Debra Moore and Amarillyz Estevez, utilizing a public campaign to garner information for their safe return.

A rideshare driver in League City was arrested after a dispute led to gunfire, injuring a man during an incident involving an alleged domestic dispute.

A house fire in Harris County resulted in the death of a 3-year-old and hospitalized family members. Burglar bars hindered rescue efforts; the cause remains under investigation.

Constable Mark Herman's team arrested 14 men for soliciting prostitution in Harris County, highlighting efforts to combat human trafficking and protect the community.

Firefighters rescued a mother and daughter from a house fire in northwest Houston; five were hospitalized with two critical. The fire is believed to have started due to an electrical issue.

The Texas Senate has approved a new congressional map that could increase GOP House seats, facing Democratic opposition over urban and minority voter dilution concerns.

Houston announces its first Fleet Week in November, with a new website and logo launch, and activities including ship tours and service projects. Mayor Whitmire and Rear Adm. Hewitt highlight the event’s importance for community-military connection.

Southwind Foods is recalling several of its frozen shrimp brands due to potential radioactive contamination with Cesium-137, affecting products sold in nine states.