The Houston Food Bank seeks donations to assist those affected by severe weather and flooding in the area, distributing essentials and operating despite adverse conditions.

Houston police arrested Christopher Perez for drug possession after a traffic stop revealed he had Ecstasy and Xanax, also confirming open traffic warrants.

A man in Houston, Justin Fernandez, was charged with Aggravated Assault for intentionally ramming his vehicle into another after a past dispute. His bond is set at $30,000. The victim's condition is undisclosed.

The DOJ has sued TDCJ for religious discrimination against an employee who was suspended, questioned, and fired over her Ifa faith practices at work, violating the Civil Rights Act.

Houston sees a 24% drop in homicides in Q1 2024, with declines also in rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, amid a national decrease in violent crime.

Alma Zavala was charged with failure to stop and render aid after a fatal crash in Houston that killed a pedestrian. Witnesses detained her until police arrived; she showed no signs of impairment.

A mother and son from Houston were charged with defrauding an elderly couple of over $1 million by falsely claiming to provide legal and nursing services.

Houston faces more weather-related travel disruptions with a 50% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms. Weekend forecasts are variable, while next week sees a shift to potential heatwave conditions.

Houston police charged Francisco Cruz with the capital murder of Victor Diaz and Victoria Steckel, apprehended months after the double shooting on Seminar Drive.

Elias Rodriguez was arrested in Houston for returning to a business from which he'd been banned, evading officers on foot, and spitting on a law enforcement officer.

A fatal shooting occured in Houston when a man was killed outside his home after a dispute involving a trash can. A 45-year-old homeowner shot the 29-year-old victim during a confrontation. The case will go to a grand jury.

Reginald Howard is charged with murder after allegedly shooting Pelatiah Moore during an April 23 altercation in Houston, which resulted in Moore's death.

Houston introduces fixed usage charges for water bills as part of the mayor's Water Bill Improvement Plan, with blue paper bills indicating the change for predictability during meter upgrades.