Texas faces a resurgence of invasive hammerhead flatworms, which are harmful to local ecosystems and can cause skin irritation. They should be disposed of with gloves and not crushed due to their asexual reproduction.

Zion Armon Mitchell was arrested and charged with murder and assault after a fatal shooting in Houston that killed Kenneth Leaks, 18, and injured another teen.

Houston faces a hot day with a high of 90 degrees and heat index values up to 101, prompting heat illness warnings and advice to stay hydrated. Evening temperatures will drop to 78 degrees with slight cloud cover.

A stolen car from George Foreman's estate was recovered during a routine traffic stop by Harris County deputies, with the suspect arrested for auto theft and burglary.

A fatal accident in West Houston claimed the life of a motorcyclist when a Toyota collided with him, sending him into oncoming traffic where he was hit head-on by a Honda.

The DOJ declined to prosecute White Deer Management after it self-reported Unicat Catalyst Technologies' sanctions violations, leading to the guilty plea of Unicat's ex-CEO Mani Erfan.

Jose Manuel Villegas Umanzor has been charged with intoxication manslaughter following a fatal crash on Bauman Road.

A 50-year-old woman was fatally stabbed last Saturday at a business on Wilcrest Drive in Houston. Police arrested 53-year-old Santos Hernandez Cornejo, who later confessed and is now facing murder charges.

Houston Police seek help to identify a male suspect who stole electronics and assaulted a store employee on May 2. Crime Stoppers offers a $5,000 reward for information.

Deputies arrested Jennifer Fleischhauer for DWI in Harris County, after conducting sobriety tests and securing a blood specimen. Her bond was set at $100.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested on felony domestic violence charges for assaulting his fiancée, which included impeding breath/circulation.

HISD celebrates STAAR score improvements, but parents criticize management and spending decisions by Superintendent Mike Miles, focusing on issues like the firing of a librarian and broader systemic flaws in education.

Isiah Martinez was charged after a fatal crash in Southwest Houston, where an 11-month-old boy died, and his mother incurred minor injuries. Martinez allegedly fled the scene and was later found to be impaired.