The Houston Independent School District partners with METRO, providing free bus rides to high school students to address transportation challenges. Despite budget cuts, they aim to enhance efficiency and safety in student commutes.

Jeremiah Lee Jackson was arrested for a fatal shooting in Houston, charged with murder. The victim, yet to be named, was shot multiple times. Witnesses led police to Jackson, who confessed and possessed the gun.

A Houston-area doctor, Dr. Dwayne Dunbar, faces charges of sexual assault of a child and online solicitation involving a teenage girl met on a dating app. He's been released on bond.

Carnival Cruise Line cancels five Carnival Breeze sailings from Galveston in early 2027 due to dry dock maintenance schedule. Affected guests were notified and offered assistance in finding alternative cruises.

Law enforcement intervened in a domestic shooting on Autumn Springs Lane; suspect Jalen Wilson was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

An armed robbery suspect was fatally shot by Houston police following a 15-minute chase and confrontation where he allegedly failed to comply with officers' commands to drop his weapon.

Deputies responded to a crash involving DWI suspect Sarah Hendricks, who attempted to swallow a controlled substance on scene. She was charged with DWI and possession.

Houston faces a 40% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms with high humidity and heat index reaching 103 degrees. Two Atlantic disturbances are monitored but unlikely to impact Houston directly.

ICE in Houston arrested over 350 gang members with a total of 1,434 illegal entries and nearly 1,700 criminal convictions, including serious offenses like murder and sexual assault.

Houston's weekend forecast predicts a mix of calm and stormy weather, with chances of thunderstorms up to 60% on Sunday and high heat indices. No immediate tropical threats, but ongoing monitoring of Atlantic disturbances.

Pedestrian killed on Gulf Freeway in Houston early morning, causing southbound lane closures and traffic delays.

Houston police arrested a man for a fatal shooting of a woman at an apartment complex and for evading arrest. The victim, yet to be named, was the suspect's wife. The suspect led police on a chase before being captured.

HISD partners with METRO to offer free public transit for eligible high school students starting the 2025-26 school year.