A fire at Independence Hall Apartments in north Houston resulted in one fatality and three injuries, with the Red Cross assisting displaced residents.

An 18-wheeler accident on Grand Parkway near West Road caused a hazmat spill, resulting in significant lane closures and no reported injuries. Detours were suggested and drivers advised to seek route updates.

Houston Police Department has ended its policy of requiring officers to conduct at least one traffic stop per day, following a collective decision and a memo from Police Chief J. Noe Diaz Jr.

In Southeast Houston, construction crews hit a natural gas line, necessitating emergency repairs. Authorities, including HFD and CenterPoint Energy, responded, with no evacuations needed. Repairs were completed by Tuesday night.

Two men indicted for a fatal Houston shooting; one victim deceased, another injured. Suspects Smith and Modlist face capital murder and assault charges.

A Mexican national received a 2-year prison sentence for a firearms violation in Texas, highlighting the crackdown on illegal immigration and related crimes.

A Texas felon, John Marion LeBlanc, was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for possessing a firearm, related to an incident where he fired into a crowd.

Southwest Airlines announces an end to its "bags fly free" policy, introducing fees for checked bags starting May 28, 2025, and revealing additional changes such as assigned seating options and a new "Basic" fare.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces the arrest of two undocumented immigrants connected to the fatal jet ski incident that killed a woman on Lake Grapevine.

A tree fell on a home in northwest Harris County during a storm, causing significant damage. The extent of injuries is unclear, and the community is assessing the damage.

The Texas House rejected a proposal to deny bail for certain repeat offenders, falling short of the necessary votes, amidst concerns about due process and judicial discretion.

Harris County deputies arrested Bryson Kalua for kidnapping and assaulting a victim over several days in a residence on Keystone Green Drive. The bond was set at $60,000.

Suspected gang members indicted for drug trafficking, using tactics like a taco truck and mail distribution in Houston, with potential life sentences.