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.

Deputies in West Harris County responded to an ATM theft, arresting one suspect while another fled, leading to a manhunt. No injuries reported, with the investigation ongoing.

Tilman Fertitta plans to resign from the University of Houston System Board of Regents as he awaits confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino.

The trial for Miguel Espinoza, charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and assault with a vehicle while intoxicated, began in Galveston over a fatal crash involving a golf cart.

Houston authorities are investigating after finding a 69-year-old man's burned remains outside his home; the cause of death is unknown pending an autopsy.

Three siblings in west Harris County were arrested for allegedly attacking their mother due to a Wi-Fi dispute. They face charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Constable Mark Herman's office arrested 18-year-old Abraham De Loera for DWI and possession of an assault rifle, with a BAC of 0.163. De Loera was booked with a $100 bond, prompting community discussion.

A shooting at Latina’s Sports Bar in Southwest Houston injured six, with four critical. Police seek two suspects driving a possibly black Toyota and are investigating the incident.

Corpus Christi gang member George Gomez was sentenced to an additional 300 months in federal prison for coordinating drug trafficking from within state prison.

A Harris County sting operation resulted in the arrest of 20 men for prostitution-related felonies, with collaborative law enforcement efforts and the use of drones.