Oscar Barrios from Houston was sentenced to 12 years for his role in a child pornography chatroom. He pleaded guilty to distribution, receipt, and possession of child sexual abuse material.

Montgomery County debates how to fund a $19 million direct connector from I-45 North to Highway 242. Commissioners weigh short-term debt versus using reserves, amidst budgetary constraints and an urgent August bid deadline.

An 18-wheeler fire closed Crosby Lynchburg Road in Harris County with no injuries reported. Firefighters and hazmat teams responded, causing traffic diversions; the cause remains unknown.

An 87-year-old man with dementia is missing from his Harris County home. Sheriff Gonzalez's office is searching, including a local lake, and asks for public help.

The FDA has focused its baby formula recall on one product from Dairy Manufacturers, Inc. due to Cronobacter contamination, after initially recalling three.

The article discusses the seasonal appearance of webworms in Houston, their impact on local flora, expert advice on management methods, and the insects' resilience against weather events.

Houston ISD proposes a $4.4 billion bond for infrastructure revamps, drawing mixed reactions from the community. If approved, the bond will update 40 campuses with repairs, HVAC, and security upgrades.

Deputies arrested Dcambreon McAdoo for vehicle burglary and evading arrest at Parkside Place Apartments after a brief chase. He faced charges and a $300 bond.

Sarah Michelle Harding was arrested in Friendswood, Texas, for orchestrating a vandalism incident with minors involving toilet paper and shaving cream, additionally supplying them with alcohol and possessing a firearm.

Quan Flowers, 39, has been charged with the murder of Megan Rouse, 24, who was fatally shot on Anagnost Road in Houston. Flowers awaits trial in the 182nd State District Court.

Deleon Delvontaye Davis is charged with the murder of Damien Harris, who died from a shooting in Houston last month. Despite Davis remaining at large, the HPD calls for public assistance.

A woman has died following a hit-and-run accident in Houston, where a white Jeep Cherokee struck her on a sidewalk. Authorities are investigating and seeking public assistance to locate the driver.

Mexican citizens in Houston faced long lines and insufficient ballots at the consulate to vote for Mexico's next president, with concerns about security and policy direction at the forefront.