The Houston Housing Authority faces scrutiny over oversight gaps and uncollected fees highlighted by an internal audit, amid debates on housing affordability and the use of public funding.

An adult male was killed in an auto-pedestrian collision at State Highway 6 North and Timber Creek Place Lane, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The southbound lanes were closed for the investigation.

Houston faces a week of mixed weather, with heat and thunderstorms looming, as per the National Weather Service. Highs may reach 91 degrees with a 50% chance of rain, possibly intensifying later in the week.

Two men are charged with burglary with intent to commit a felony after a July shooting in Houston; one suspect is hospitalized, the other two remain at large.

A 60-year-old man died in a mobile home fire in Channelview, Texas, caused by an electrical issue with an appliance cord. Authorities are not suspecting foul play and urge routine safety checks.

Houston's forecast includes a week of showers and thunderstorms with high temperatures and heat index values, leading up to a 60-70% chance of precipitation and severe weather warnings for parts of the US.

Miguel Angel Moreno, 62, is charged with the 2020 murder of Jose Luis Mesta after detectives linked him to the crime through evidence. Mesta died from blunt force trauma, and Moreno was already in custody for another felony.

A transformer fire at Crosby Elementary School prompted evacuation; students were moved to Crosby Middle School gym. No injuries were reported, and power was restored.

Houston's highways are set for major updates with TxDOT's plan to expand and realign Interstate 45, starting in 2024 and potentially lasting until 2042.

Law enforcement in Harris County is raising awareness of the Baby Moses law as the area faces an increase in newborn abandonments, encouraging the use of safe havens for infants under 60 days old.

The NWS forecasts a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms in Houston with highs in mid-90s and heat index up to 103 degrees. Light winds and more storms are expected over the weekend.

Klein ISD has hired armed guards for all its elementary schools, in compliance with Texas House Bill 3, after a stranger danger incident near a school.

During a traffic stop, driver Alex Alba and his passenger Sandra Barajas were arrested for resisting arrest and public duties interference, respectively, and were detained at Harris County Jail.