A man from Sugar Land received a 262-month federal prison sentence for charges related to synthetic narcotics distribution and failing to appear in court.

Two Rio Grande City men, a former justice of the peace and another individual, received federal prison sentences for their roles in a drug-trafficking scheme.

A man in Montgomery County is charged for using AI on his phone to create and possess altered nude images of a minor. The case sheds light on the misuse of artificial intelligence for producing explicit material involving minors.

Houston police have arrested and charged Juan Manuel Estrada with murder in the shooting death of Michel Cangas Rojas after Estrada turned himself in.

Houston faces a hot day with a 20% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, haze in the morning, and a high of 98°F. The Midwest may experience severe storms, while Houston's week will have consistent heat and occasional storms.

A 16-year-old is in critical condition after an electric scooter and HPD patrol car collided. The teen was thrown over the car's hood; the officer was unharmed. An investigation is ongoing.

Tina Knowles' Galveston beach house is damaged and may be demolished, raising local concerns. Her defense of Galveston's reputation contrasts with her property's issues.

Former NASA engineer Eric Sim faces seven sexual assault charges and is accused of filming sexual encounters without consent, found on his devices along with a detailed spreadsheet of 437 women.

Officials investigate staged dog carcasses in Montgomery County and separate dog abuse cases in Houston, including a Yorkie thrown down stairs and a bulldog left on a hot balcony.

Tyler Roenz receives a 40-year sentence for the murder of his mother, Michelle Roenz, as part of a plea deal. He also pleaded guilty to evidence tampering, with a 20-year concurrent sentence.

Houston's First Baptist Church Sienna in Missouri City is expanding to cater to the growing community, with a new main worship center seating 600 and a total of 74,000 square feet of additional space.

The Houston Police Department is undergoing a reshuffle, with key personnel being reassigned, including the commander of the dropped cases investigation, which continues with uncertain completion timing.

A driver was arrested for a third DWI offense following a minor collision and failed sobriety tests in Fairfield Villages, as reported by Constable Mark Herman's Facebook page.