A Houston mother was charged with child abandonment for allegedly leaving her children in a hot car while fetching a pizza from Sam's Club. The mother disputes the claims regarding the duration and condition of the children.

Houston Police seek help identifying a suspect in a January 16 fatal shooting on South Loop West, releasing surveillance photos of a man in a black mask and jacket.

Rêve Preparatory Charter School celebrated the opening of its new facility and the extension of its charter for another decade, despite previous performance issues.

Houston ISD proposes an earlier start to the 2024-25 school year, with an August 12th beginning, new holiday schedules, and adjusted class times, pending board approval on February 8th.

Judge Ramona Franklin faced reprimand for rescinding Arthur Burton’s death warrant due to clerical issues, while his execution, innocence, and intellectual disability claims remain contested.

Rene Antonio Melendez has been indicted for distributing fentanyl which resulted in a death and faces a life sentence and a $1 million fine if convicted.

Houston prepares for extreme heat with possible 100-degree temperatures, while parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic anticipate severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes.

Deputies in Rosehill Reserve apprehended a juvenile for vehicle burglary after a quick pursuit and returned the stolen property; the suspect was charged and released to his parents.

The Houston Police Department is reshuffling its leadership amid a scandal involving suspended cases and retaliation complaints, with Assistant Chief Milton Wyatt Martin reassigned within the department.

HPD investigates a fatal shooting of an unidentified woman at 1711 Caroline Street, urging the public to help with any information on the motive or suspect.

A pedestrian was killed early Sunday when hit by a car on 15400 Katy Freeway in Houston; the driver and passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Over 4,000 Houston ISD employees left in June, part of 10,000+ departures since a state takeover. Teachers are resigning or retiring in large numbers amid district changes and a $528 million budget shortfall.

The American Red Cross has released a back-to-school safety checklist for Houston families, covering emergency awareness, "stranger danger," pedestrian, bus, and driving safety tips.