The Houston Housing Authority is grappling with a ransomware attack and an ongoing leadership scandal involving alleged fiscal improprieties and mismanaged funds.

A fire at The Fairway at Bellevue in Richmond has left 40 people homeless. Residents safely evacuated, and the Richmond community is rallying to support those affected.

The article discusses the competitive Texas senate race between incumbent Ted Cruz and challenger Colin Allred, examining the candidates' campaigns, voter turnout, and the impact of weather on the election.

A mother in Houston is charged with trying to sell her newborn on Facebook, facing a third-degree felony. The investigation began after a tip-off to the police.

A Texas school bus carrying a cheerleading team crashed on I-69, with three students hospitalized but later released. The accident involved eight vehicles and caused highway closure.

Houston educators were arrested in a cheating scandal involving TACTIX, with Darian Wilhite accused of being a test proxy. HISD is cooperating with investigations and has relieved implicated employees.

Beyoncé endorses Frenchy's Fried Chicken in Houston and supports Kamala Harris at a political rally, highlighting her role as a mother and endorsing freedom.

Houston homeowner battles insurer in court over denied claim for water tank explosion damages, as the company cites "surface water" clause, rejecting coverage.

Texas hospitals, following Governor Abbott's order, will ask about patients' citizenship status, not required for care. The policy aims to document the financial impact of treating non-citizens.

The Houston SPCA's Howl-O-Ween Ball fundraiser, with the theme of philanthropy and entertainment, successfully raised $1.3 million for animal welfare.

Harris County extends early voting hours on Halloween and offers free rides to the polls, aiming for high voter turnout before the November 5 election.

Houston mother Josseli Barnica died due to a delayed medical response to her miscarriage, highlighting the harsh consequences of Texas's stringent abortion laws.

Jimmy Caston Bryan was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the aggravated assault of two Houston police officers during a traffic stop, which left one officer permanently injured.