Katy ISD is considering a ban on books about gender fluidity in schools and requiring parental opt-in for high school students to access such material.

A deputy arrested Kayleb Gombos for recklessly driving at 130 mph in a 65 mph zone. Already out on bond for child pornography, Gombos now faces additional reckless driving charges.

The Venezuelan community in Houston protested against Nicolás Maduro's presidency, rallying for Edmundo González Urrutia's recognition after a contentious election.

Deputies found signs of a violent crime in a Katy home; Kelvin Hinton's body was later discovered in Vidor, Texas. Maurice Mack is wanted for Capital Murder in connection with the case.

Houston police report a fatal June crash and a recent hit-and-run motorcycle death on Southwest Freeway, with ongoing investigations into both incidents.

A Mexican national was sentenced to 210 months for his involvement in a meth trafficking operation in the Conroe area, with potential deportation after his term.

Chicago’s 9th District (Deering) residents are alerted by the police about recent armed robberies, with suspects using a silver Kia Sportage and believed to be armed.

Houston faces a heatwave with temperatures nearing 100°F, while the National Weather Service predicts a high near 98°F and a heat index up to 113°F. Eastern regions anticipate severe thunderstorms with wind and hail threats.

The Houston Chronicle clarifies that there was no promise to remove Harris County tolls once roads were paid for. Brian Whittington’s struggle with overcharges highlights wider issues with the toll system, even as HCTRA invests in modernizing it.

Houston police released a surveillance photo of a suspect involved in a Noble Street shooting that wounded a man, seeking public help for identification.

Jose Raul Martinez, 20, has been arrested and charged with the murder of Cesar Zavala Moreira, also 20, in Houston.

A Houston Chronicle report highlights the tragic finding of an abandoned newborn, underlining the lack of awareness of Texas' Safe Haven law which allows parents to surrender infants without legal consequences.

An 18-year-old is charged with two felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago, identified in two separate July 21 incidents where vehicles were stolen at gunpoint.