Sheila Jackson Lee faces a choice between reelection to Congress or retirement after her mayoral race loss, with a deadline today at 6 p.m. A tough primary may await if she runs again.

Mary Nan Huffman won the Houston City Council runoff election for District G, defeating Tony Buzbee with 56% of the vote. She emphasized public safety and her work with the police.

The NWS forecasted high winds and a high of 57 degrees for Houston with clear skies, while the SPC warned of severe thunderstorms in the Carolinas. Houston's weather is to remain sunny with a cooldown and possible rain by week's end.

A Texas teacher was placed on leave after being accused of giving melatonin gummies to second graders, causing them to sleep in class. Parents demand action and express safety concerns as the Spring ISD investigates the allegations.

Firefighters managed to control a house fire in Houston's Meadowbrook / Allendale area with no reported injuries and prevented greater property loss. The cause is under investigation.

Houston prepares for a runoff mayoral election between John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee, with voting locations open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. City controller and council seats are also contested.

Nine-year-old Nyledge Paxton from Houston has been found and reunited with his family after being reported missing. His disappearance had prompted a widespread search effort.

A Texas advocacy group, TOP, is criticized for posting bond for Shane James, who now faces capital murder charges after a deadly shooting spree. This case raises questions about their bail reform efforts.

Houston's mayoral runoff sees Representatives Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire in a tight race, with differing demographic support bases and Whitmire leading in funds.

A young tiger named India, previously found roaming in Houston, has died at a sanctuary in Texas. The cause is suspected to be cancer, with confirmation pending from lab tests.

$2.5 million in federal funds is allocated for developing a high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas, which could shorten the trip to 90 minutes, but the project is still in early planning stages.

An 18-wheeler rollover on SH-146 near Port Road caused significant traffic delays, a diesel spill, and invoked a Hazmat team response. No injuries were reported, and traffic was rerouted during cleanup.

A man was shot dead at a Houston smoke shop, sparking a homicide investigation. No suspects have been identified, and the victim's role in the shop is unclear.