A hawk in Pearland, Texas, is dive-bombing residents to protect its nest; experts suggest using umbrellas or detours to avoid attacks during nesting season.

American Robert Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV by the College of Cardinals, becoming the first U.S. pontiff. He was seen in St. Peter's Square in traditional papal red.

Houston Police are probing a fatal stabbing at 8205 Crestview Drive, where a 25-year-old male died from injuries. The victim was stabbed during an argument and the suspect is at large. Authorities seek public assistance.

Ex-NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. was sentenced to 30 years for murdering his girlfriend Taylor Pomaski. He pleaded guilty, concluding a case that started after her 2021 disappearance.

A woman was arrested for DUI with minors in her car after hitting a light pole in Harris County. Her children were placed with a guardian, and she was charged with DWI involving a child under 15.

Law enforcement in Harris County arrested a suspected thief, identified as Timothy Wagner, during a traffic stop after finding the vehicle he was driving was stolen. Wagner, a convicted felon, was charged with Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle.

An 18-wheeler hit the Houston Avenue bridge on the Katy Freeway, closing three eastbound lanes and causing delays. There were no injuries, but the bridge sustained damage and is under evaluation.

Houston police released footage seeking leads on a gray vehicle linked to a shooting on Nyack Drive that left four people injured. They urge public assistance in the ongoing investigation.

Firefighters battled a major fire at a Spring Branch East apartment, with one hospitalized for heat and another injured but continuing duty. The blaze, caused by a kitchen accident, was quelled, saving about $900,000 in property.

Houston emerges as a top goods exporter in 2024 with $180.9 billion in exports, countering the US's record trade deficit of $140.5 billion. The city saw a significant increase in goods handled, despite national challenges due to tariffs.

A Deer Park restaurant was left with 225 unclaimed tacos after a customer blocked them, but the community rallied to support them by eating the tacos and making donations.

Texas deputies dismantled a luxury car theft ring, arresting suspects Britton Molina and Jency Jimenez-Diaz and recovering over $100k in stolen vehicles.

Cardinals are set to elect a new Pope in the Sistine Chapel, with Cardinal DiNardo highlighting the event's solemnity and the need for a unifying Pope following Pope Francis's legacy.