Houston voters face Proposition A, which would raise taxes to increase the flood control district's budget for maintenance and backlogged flood prevention efforts.

A Stafford business owner pleaded guilty to wire fraud, admitting to using false claims to obtain over $400,000 from COVID-19 federal relief programs.

Cole Martin Millsap from Humble has been charged in relation to a fatal fentanyl overdose in Houston, with a potential minimum of 20 years prison if convicted.

Authorities closed nine Houston-area nightclubs for alleged human trafficking and promotion of prostitution in 'Operation Bad Traffic,' rescuing over 80 victims.

The Houston City Council approved a new labor agreement, granting nearly 12,000 city workers pay raises and better conditions.

Francis, recognized as the oldest-living person in the U.S., died at 115. The Houston Chronicle confirmed her age, stating she was the 54th oldest person ever.

One suspect is arrested while another remains at large in the 2023 murder of Ron Valrie in Houston; Trezzenia Wilson is in custody with murder charges, while Darryl Farley is sought.

The article provides a weather update, predicting sunny conditions and mid-80s temperatures for the week in Houston, with occasional early fog clearing out. It contrasts this with severe thunderstorm risks in states northeast of Texas.

A man was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Marshal's Violent Offenders Task Force while serving a warrant in Harris County.

Federal agents are investigating potential toxic ash contamination at a controversial Houston housing development, with environmental safety and lead exposure concerns prompting soil sample testing.

Alex Daniel Guajardo received two life sentences plus 10 years for fatally stabbing his pregnant wife after his release from jail on a prior assault charge.

Elmer Espinoza-Ortega received a 36-month prison sentence for attempting to illegally export firearms into Mexico, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

A Laredo drug dealer was sentenced to 30 years for intending to distribute methamphetamine, with additional supervised release following his prison term.