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.

Darnell Walker was arrested at Houston Premium Outlet Mall for attempting to make a purchase with a stolen credit card. Previous charges against him include credit card abuse and evading arrest. His bond is set at $5,000.

Two inmates at Joe Corley Processing Center received sentences of 30 and 70 months for assaulting a detention officer. EventType occurred during an attempt to clear a jammed door lock.

A mobile home fire in Liberty County claimed the lives of an 84-year-old woman and a 9-month-old girl, despite rescue efforts by local fire departments. The cause remains under investigation.

Kristian Elder was arrested in Harris County after leading deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle, adding to his prior charges of Evading, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, and Assault.