An 18-year-old man, Benny Simmons, faces charges for an aggravated robbery of an elderly woman in Houston, after snatching her chain and attempting to steal her car.

Houston police are seeking witnesses after a 68-year-old man was shot at a West Harris County apartment, urging the public for information about the incident involving multiple suspects and firearms.

Dr. Bernard Harris, an astronaut and University of Houston alum, will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame for his achievements, including being the first African American spacewalker.

One person died in a two-vehicle crash on Eastex Freeway in Houston. The collision involved a Nissan Rogue and an Acura TLX. No charges have been filed; an investigation is ongoing.

Twelve Houston Fire Academy cadets were dismissed before graduation following an investigation into racist memes and theft, with officials bemoaning the $1.2 million training cost lost.

Deputies encountered a sleeping man in a stalled car who fled when awakened, leading to a police chase. John Fields was arrested and charged with fleeing an officer.

An H-E-B in Harris County was evacuated due to a bomb threat; no threat was found, and the store resumed operations.

A man was struck and killed by a deputy's vehicle after a high-speed chase in Harris County. The chase reached speeds of 120 mph; the suspect crashed, fled on foot, but was hit due to slippery conditions.

Houston's forecast includes sunny days with highs in the 80s, increasing clouds at night; storm chances to rise mid-week with possible thunderstorms and rain.

Eric Sparks was arrested in Harris County for not identifying himself during a traffic stop and for having open warrants, as per Constable Herman's office's Facebook post.

Texas arrested a Mexican Mafia gang member, a criminal illegal immigrant, as part of Operation Lone Star aimed at enhancing border security and combating illegal activities, including drug trafficking.

I-10 in Houston will be closed from April 26-28 for CenterPoint Energy's work on electric lines, affecting traffic between the W. Sam Houston Tollway and Dairy Ashford Road.

The SDTX U.S. Attorney's Office reported a spike in prosecutions aimed at reinforcing border security, with 237 cases involving charges from illegal reentry to human smuggling.