Harris County's new 'Uplift Harris' program will provide $500 monthly to select low-income families, but excludes undocumented immigrants due to federal funding restrictions.

Brian Coulter, accused of the capital murder of 8-year-old Kendrick Lee, opts for a bench trial over a jury, as his lawyer announces the decision in court.

Deputies rescued a man from a freeway service road, who was then arrested for his nine open misdemeanor warrants. No injuries occurred during the incident.

Texas receives an $85 million federal grant to expand hydrogen fuel and EV infrastructure, including hydrogen fueling stations and 100 new EV charging points.

During a traffic stop, officers arrested Brandon Pickel after finding crystal meth, leading to a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance with a $1,000 bond set by the court.

Deputies arrested Cesar Rosales during a traffic stop after they discovered he had a felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance. His bond is pending in the Harris County Jail.

Wastewater line repairs at Houston's Texas Medical Center caused traffic delays, but did not disrupt water services. Houston Public Works is addressing the issue, with police managing traffic flow.

Deputies in Harris County arrested Daniel Chillis and Eugene Johnson for existing theft and drug possession warrants during a theft call response. Details and court proceedings are pending.

Houston residents experience mild weather after a cold spell, but face another severe cold front with potential thunderstorms and a sharp temperature drop forecasted.

A woman died and others were injured in a six-vehicle collision involving an 18-wheeler on FM 2920 in Harris County. Authorities are investigating the crash, which was not weather-related.

Two crew members died in a fire on a Panama-flagged ship, the M/V Stride, in La Porte. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, with one survivor hospitalized. Investigations by the Coast Guard and NTSB are underway.

Amari Kristani Mann was arrested for falsely reporting her involvement in a hit and run, having attempted to shield the actual suspect who was captured fleeing the scene on video surveillance.

Several Houston area school districts, including HISD, canceled after-school activities due to severe weather warnings for potential tornadoes and hail.