The Buffalo Bayou East expansion in Houston is progressing, with a Kinder Foundation-funded plan to create trails, parks, housing, and a cultural center to revitalize the area.

Houston Police seek help to identify two suspects in a retail store parking lot robbery captured by surveillance prior to the June 3 event. A reward is offered for information leading to their arrest.

The Fort Bend community mourns 8-year-old Ryan Akabusi, a nonverbal autistic child found deceased in a lake. His disappearance sparked a large search and has led to increased awareness of safety resources for kids with cognitive disabilities.

Constable Herman's office is increasing patrols for Labor Day to catch impaired drivers and prevent crime, advising the public to plan safe transportation if drinking.

The forecast in Houston predicts high heat with potential thunderstorms, as the National Weather Service anticipates a 60% chance of rain and high temperatures. Severe weather is also possible in the Ohio Valley and Dakotas.

A man wanted on robbery charges, Ramiro Martinez, surrendered himself to Harris County officials after a conversation with a sergeant, and was subsequently jailed with a $15,000 bond.

A $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Houston remains unclaimed with a September 15 expiration date. The Texas Lottery urges the winner to sign the ticket and visit a claim center. Unclaimed funds benefit education and veterans.

Texas purged over 1 million voters from its rolls, including 6,500 potential noncitizens, an action Governor Abbott says ensures election integrity but which faces criticism from voting rights advocates.

A new 90-foot Hanuman statue at Sugar Land's Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple, the third-largest in the US, has been met with celebration and some tension due to a local church group's demonstration.

A Rice University junior was found dead in her dorm room along with a man who had a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Classes were canceled amid mourning.

An ex-deputy constable was involved in a fatal wrong-way crash in Houston, leaving one man dead. The community mourns and calls for safety improvements on Canal Street.

A juvenile was arrested for shooting four others after a social media dispute in Houston; he faces four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Houston's Metro overhauls bus routes and schedules starting Sept. 1, while SEPTA in Philadelphia rolls out new bus and subway schedules on Aug. 25, both aiming to meet changing commuter needs.