A woman was arrested after seven dead dogs were found at her home in Montgomery County, with neighbors reporting the grim discovery. She faces animal cruelty charges and is barred from owning animals.

Erica Lee Carter is running for her late mother's, Sheila Jackson Lee's, U.S. House seat to continue her legacy after her passing from pancreatic cancer.

DA Kim Ogg will announce charges linked to the 2022 Harris County elections after a Texas Rangers probe, involving a county official charged with theft and tampering.

Deputies arrested Juan Lugo for allegedly stabbing someone during a dispute over electronics, resulting in charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Houston police charged Ibyron Faulkner with murder in a May hotel shooting that left Edmund Parker dead. Faulkner also faces charges for unrelated felonies.

Juan Luis Herrejon has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting at a Houston gas station. Authorities are still seeking an accomplice in the crime.

Texas university students returning to campus continue facing tension over pro-Palestinian protests amid accusations of antisemitism and First Amendment concerns.

Triathlete Mark Barr is training in France for the 2024 Paralympic Games, determined to secure a medal after finishing fourth in Rio 2016. Overcoming bone cancer and a leg amputation, his journey to the Paralympics is both personal and inspirational.

A major two-vehicle accident on the East Freeway near Freeport Blvd in East Houston led to road closures and hospitalization of an adult and two children. Traffic is now flowing again after the disruption.

Deputies arrested three suspects for vehicle burglary and theft in Harris County after a chase involving K9 officer support and HPD Air Support. The stolen property was recovered and returned.

A man died after falling onto the tracks and being hit by a METRORail train in the Texas Medical Center area; METRO police are investigating the incident.

Houston ISD is addressing unkempt school conditions, including overgrown grass and storm debris, ahead of the new school year on August 12, amid community concerns and volunteer efforts.

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD will offer new Bible-related electives amid discussions about religion in public schools, pending student interest and material approval.