Houston is experiencing a notably dry April with low rainfall, and the dry conditions are expected to continue with warm temperatures and clear skies, raising drought concerns.

Constable Mark Herman's Facebook reported a second DUI arrest of Jose Gonzalez-Saldana in Harris County after failing sobriety tests with a 0.192 BAC.

A giant spool fell off a truck on Houston's East Freeway, blocking westbound lanes and causing significant delays during rush hour. TxDOT crews worked for hours to clear the roadway.

Houston police arrested 12 individuals, including the owner and staff, at an alleged unlicensed after-hours club, following a raid on Plaza 45 nightclub.

Investigation at Richardson Mortuary for multiple mistreated bodies and a stabbing incident after relatives confronted staff about the poor conditions.

Houston schedules a public memorial service for George Foreman, to be held at the Wortham Theater Center on April 14, with tickets already claimed. The event will stream live for those unable to attend.

A man died after a motorcycle crash in Houston; his identity is pending verification. He collided with a truck at 1000 Retail Road, and the truck driver was unharmed. Police seek information on the incident.

The Social Security Administration reclassified many immigrants with temporary legal status as deceased, disrupting their financial lives and benefits access, as part of a White House policy aimed at encouraging "self-deportation."

Suspects in a stolen Mustang were arrested after a Houston police officer fired shots when the car drove toward them; a chase ensued, ending in a crash. No injuries reported. Weapons recovered.

Houston will celebrate the life of the late boxer and entrepreneur George Foreman at Wortham Theater on April 14, as announced by Mayor John Whitmire.

Putnam Darwin Richardson, 79, was sentenced to 294 months in prison for kidnapping an attorney in Beaumont, Texas, in July 2024. The victim was safely rescued after a ransom demand was made. Local law enforcement and the FBI worked together on the case.

Man arrested in Northwest Harris County with drugs, cash, a gun, and a bloody shirt after a police search led by Sergeant E. Crowley and a K9 unit; he faces multiple charges.

Two men were hospitalized after a violent dispute in west Houston involving guns, a baseball bat, and a bow and arrow, with both suffering gunshot wounds but none from arrows.