A northwest Harris County homeowner shot and killed a man trying to break into a Spring Creek Oaks home; deputies and homicide investigators are on the scene.

At an Austin hearing, senators heard TJJD say custody is up and riskier while advocates pitched county‑level programs — forcing a choice between new beds and community solutions.

The Texas Education Agency says its probe into Bellaire High's handling of a student's preferred pronouns found no district-level wrongdoing; legal fights over SB12 continue.

A Houston firefighter fell through the roof of a southeast home while crews ventilated the blaze; he was pulled out uninjured and investigators are probing the cause.

Harris County deputies found an adult man in a chokehold by his teenage son; the man later died and homicide detectives and CSI are investigating.

Deputies found a deceased person in the 1200 block of Spears Road; CSI and homicide detectives are on scene and details remain limited.

Açaí Brasil has opened a Fulshear shop at 6601 Skyline Drive, adding Brazilian-style açaí and pitaya bowls and smoothies to the growing suburb.

Houston police released surveillance stills after an April 12 robbery in the 600 block of W. Mount Houston; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

A Montalba man was arrested after TSCRA special rangers linked him to more than $221,000 in unpaid cattle purchases and a separate bad check.

Kendell Gaulden was jailed in Houston after an April 17 fight in which police say he pistol‑whipped a woman and attempted to shoot rapper Dedrick 'Lil Dump' Wright.

Deputies say 30-year-old Logan Box threatened a neighbor with a hammer in Spring; he was arrested, charged with aggravated assault and accused of possessing a stolen motorcycle.

A longtime Westheimer Chacho's quietly closed with a sign blaming a lost lease, leaving a diminished late‑night option. Investor litigation earlier this year has raised questions about the chain.

A La Marque man arrested early Sunday died after telling jail medical staff he had ingested cocaine, county officials say. It’s the second fatality at the Galveston County Jail this week.