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.

A Houston couple, Alba and Jarin Martinez, is accused of a massive property fraud involving forging documents to claim 35 homes, leading Harris County to sue and pursue contempt of court.

Escaped inmate McArthur Deashy Mathis was captured in North Houston by US Marshals after a week-long manhunt following his escape from a psychiatric hospital.

The Houston Food Bank initiates a Summer Food Service Program to provide daily free meals to children and young adults with disabilities, aiming to combat childhood hunger.

An off-duty Harris County sergeant was killed by a U-Haul truck while biking. The driver faces charges of failure to render aid and intoxication manslaughter.

Deputies arrested Cayden Moore for unlawful weapon possession after finding him hiding in a dog house on Grand Barrow Lane. His bond was set at $10,000.

Houston is expecting Saharan dust later in the week, which may impact air quality and pose health risks, especially for those with pre-existing conditions. The dust is also known for suppressing Atlantic hurricanes.

The trial of Oscar Rosales for the capital murder of Deputy Constable Charles Galloway began, with the prosecution showing video evidence and seeking the death penalty. The defense did not give an opening statement but questioned witnesses.

An armed robbery at a Houston donut shop prompts the Houston Police Department to seek public help in finding the suspects, offering a reward for information.

Ceaira Bluford was arrested for the 2020 fatal shooting of Tony Williams in Houston. She faces murder charges and awaits extradition to Harris County.