Teacher salaries in Houston are rising, outpacing the Texas average with areas like Devers ISD offering high wages. Despite local increases, the NEA notes a national decline in teacher pay when adjusted for inflation.

A Houston woman establishes a library in a Ghanaian village, providing a vital educational resource and reflecting her passion for literacy and reading.

Brandon Mulkey was arrested by deputies in Harris County following a disturbance call due to having two open felony warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Boxer Jermell Charlo was arrested in Texas on misdemeanor assault charges. His wife filed for divorce and a restraining order against him. Charlo, who has a record of 35-2-1, was previously acquitted of similar charges in 2018.

Houston ISD to start the school year earlier as a 'District of Innovation,' but concerns arise about uncertified teacher hiring and modified student discipline for vaping.

One man is dead and two women injured after a multi-vehicle crash on the Eastex Freeway, possibly linked to an earlier shooting at a nearby apartment complex.

A driver was fatally shot before crashing on Lee Road, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on December 20, 2023. Authorities seek witnesses.

The Justice Department and CFPB sued Texas developer Colony Ridge for allegedly using deceptive sales and predatory loans targeting Hispanic consumers.

Houston's holiday weekend may see showers and thunderstorms, with the National Weather Service forecasting a 20-70% chance of rain from today through Sunday. Clearing is expected by Christmas Day.

TxDOT employees promoted road safety at the H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade while guiding the Garfield balloon, aligning with the #EndTheStreakTX campaign to stop daily road fatalities in Texas.

Harris County's Institute of Forensic Sciences receives a $12 million federal grant to expand and enhance operations to reduce criminal case backlogs.

A 17-year-old was fatally shot outside Cypress Lakes High School in Texas, sparking a search for the suspect described as a black male in black clothing. Schools went on lockdown during the investigation.

A Texas woman, Nigelle Rowser, resisted arrest and gave fake names during a shoplifting incident at Walmart, facing charges including Interfering with Public Servant duties.