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.

Rapper Sauce Walka led Houston police on a high-speed chase reaching 130 mph and crashed his vehicle. He faces evasion charges and is slated for court.

Loop 610 maintains its position as the most congested road in Texas with Houston claiming six of the top ten spots. Despite slight improvements, heavy traffic persists, partly mitigated by shifts in peak hours from remote work.

Student Darryl George was suspended again from Barbers Hill High School for his dreadlocks, a move that his family is contesting with a civil rights lawsuit amidst legislative debates about hair discrimination.

Houston to see sunny days, then storms with cold front.

Houston police charge man with murder in Sundays fatal shooting.

Houston City Hall seeks to alter airport contract rules amid lawsuit and mayoral transition.

ATF offers 10k reward for tips on stolen firearms in Houston robberies.