Roland Garcia has been appointed as the Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority for a two-year term by Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston City Council.

A possible human skull was found in Houston's Fifth Ward by a man searching for scrap metal; police and the medical examiner's office are investigating.

Varied weather with fluctuating temperatures and chances of showers is forecast for Houston throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service and CW39 Houston.

Delilah Ruiz was fatally shot by her boyfriend, Elijah Clarke, in Miami after an argument. Clarke was arrested in Houston, along with accessories to the crime.

A man in SE Houston fatally shot his father after an argument; the son claimed self-defense as his father had an axe. Police are investigating, with the case pending DA review.

A man died after speeding and crashing his truck into a community pool in Houston; despite rescue efforts, he was not saved. The incident is under investigation.

Houston's weather forecast includes showers, storms, and shifting temperatures, with rain and cooler air moving in, and a potential minor freeze next week.

Houston Police investigate the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old girl on Gulf Bank Road. The victim was found dead in a car; three accompanying males were unharmed. Authorities seek information.

A Houston dentist was arrested for the third time due to charges involving nitrous oxide after leading police on a chase and admitting to using the substance while driving.

Cy-Fair ISD board in Texas discusses a new gender policy requiring staff to notify parents if a student wishes to change their gender identity, which has sparked significant debate in the community over the potential harm to transgender students.

Houston police investigate a fatal crash on North Highway 6 that killed two people after their RAV4 hit a pole and trees.

Houston police are investigating a fatal incident where a man was hit by a Toyota RAV4 on Aldine Bender Road; the driver stopped and was not impaired.

The University of Houston is increasing security measures following a series of violent incidents, including a sexual assault. The campus community is on alert and discussing the need for enhanced safety.