Houston hosted peaceful protests against Trump's immigration policies, with demonstrators displaying various messages and flags. Meanwhile, Trump deployed the National Guard to L.A. after violent protests erupted there.

A man died in a fiery crash along Houston's North Freeway after his truck hit a wall and caught fire; he was reportedly speeding before the collision.

Constable Herman's Office intensifies efforts against retail theft in Precinct 4, leading to arrests and recovery of stolen goods, and disrupting broader criminal activities.

A man died after being shot in the Galleria Mall parking garage in Houston, during a dispute between people in two cars. Police are investigating the motive.

Lansselo Martinez, 17, has been charged with the murder of 39-year-old Ye Myint Aung in Houston; the victim was beaten behind a gas station and later died in the hospital.

Houston police investigate a fatal stabbing at an apartment complex on Hillcroft Avenue, where a 30-year-old man died. The assailant fled, and the public is urged to provide info.

A suspect was shot by police in Conroe after assaulting family members and engaging in a standoff. They were hospitalized in critical but stable condition.

A collision involving a police officer, an 18-wheeler, and another car on US 290 near Hollister Street in Houston led to traffic disruption and several injuries.

A Houston truck driver was convicted of transporting undocumented immigrants and could face a sentence of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

An 11-year-old boy was shot while playing basketball in Houston; police seek a blue sedan from which the shots were fired. The boy is in surgery; the motive is unclear.

Houston faces a hot weekend with inland temperatures reaching 95-100 degrees, heat indices up to 105, and hazy skies from Saharan dust. Conditions may affect air quality. Cooler weather and rain are possible next week.

Houston City Council approved Mayor Whitmire's $7 billion budget amid protests, with increased funding for police and cuts to parks and health. Despite disruptions, the budget passed 14-3 with amendments for drainage and BARC.

Nehemyeaux Smith was arrested for DWI after a traffic stop on Cypresswood Drive, where he failed sobriety tests and was found to already be on bond for a prior DWI charge.