The NTSB released preliminary details about the East End helicopter crash that killed the pilot and three passengers, including communication cut-offs and a collision with an unlit radio tower beacon.

A judge halted a lawsuit against Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway, allowing the continuation of cash prizes in swing states despite legal challenges.

A Harris County polling site closed due to unresolved power and water issues, with voters directed to alternative locations. County officials worked to inform affected voters and maintain voting access.

Brandon Alexander Munoz, 19, is charged with aggravated assault in a Houston shooting. The victim is in critical condition, and Munoz remains at large.

Houston braces for a rainy Halloween with showers expected through the weekend, possibly affecting trick-or-treaters and early voters, but cooler, drier air is forecast post-Election Day.

A fatal pedestrian accident occurred in Northwest Houston when a woman was hit by a Hyundai Santa Fe; the driver was not impaired and has been released. The incident is under investigation.

Houston's largest halal food festival returns to Sugar Land with local and national vendors, aiming to showcase the city's cultural diversity through halal cuisine.

Former Starr County Attorney Victor Canales Jr. was sentenced to 37 months in prison for bribery and will also have three years of supervised release after pleading guilty.

Three suspects are charged in the 2023 fatal stabbing of Sean Martinez, with 18-year-old Jason Urbina facing murder charges.

Ruth Simmons received the National Humanities Medal from President Biden for her significant impact on education.

Feral hogs in Texas are causing significant damage, and the poison Kaput has divided opinions on its safety and ethics. Texas A&M research shows it's effective when guidelines are followed, but many remain concerned about its impact on other species.

A teacher-certification cheating scandal in Harris County has led to charges against five individuals. The scheme involved over 200 uncertified teachers and includes allegations of wrongdoing, including suspected sexual offenses.

Houston police released a sketch of a suspect in a road rage shooting on Katy Freeway that left a 23-year-old man injured. They request public assistance to find the Hispanic male suspect, believed to be in his 40s or 50s.