Protesters rallied at Tesla locations against Elon Musk's involvement in government, criticizing his stance on Social Security and his actions at the DOGE. Peaceful protests accompanied some vandalism; Tesla expects strong sales despite backlash.

Houston faces fog and a slight chance of severe weather, with thunderstorms expected today. The National Weather Service warns of potential rip currents on the coast and advises caution. The city will also see patchy fog redevelop overnight.

Two suspects were arrested after a Harris County traffic stop led to a foot chase and the discovery of illegal drugs; one had an open warrant and the other was a convicted felon.

Former Houston police officer Galib Waheed Chowdhury is sentenced to 20 years for shooting his wife in the face, which he claimed was an accident during a break-in.

A disabled Afghan translator in Houston was stabbed to death by a man frustrated with his refugee status delays. The victim, Abdul Rahman Niazi, leaves behind a wife and five children.

TikTok star Keith Lee donated $50,000 to 'The Puddery,' a dessert shop he previously endorsed, aiding its expansion to a new location with Toast's partnership.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Superior Insurance for alleged illegal surveillance and potential blackmail of lawmakers and others.

The Texas Senate passed SB 990 to expand the death penalty to those guilty of murdering children aged 10-15, with the bill now moving to the House for consideration.

Police investigate a mysterious homicide after a man was found dead with signs of trauma in a southwest Houston office building; no arrests have been made.

A major crash involving an 18-wheeler on I-10 near downtown Houston led to significant delays and a hazardous materials spill, causing lane closures and traffic congestion.

Harris County officials propose raising the minimum wage to $20 for county employees and $21.65 for contractors, based on MIT's Livable Wage Calculator. Debate surrounds its financial impact and taxpayer implications.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized for calling Gov. Abbott "Gov. Hot Wheels," a remark seen as mocking his wheelchair use. She defended her comments as policy critique.

Deputies responded to a weapons disturbance in Atascocita where a juvenile allegedly armed himself with a gun after being woken up for school. The incident is still under investigation.