Barbie Robinson has been dismissed as Harris County Public Health Director amid scrutiny over her management and a possible conflict of interest linked to a controversial $6 million contract.

FEMA opens two Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris County for Hurricane Beryl relief, serving residents with recovery services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

A pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle on Telephone Road in Houston; the driver cooperated with police, and no charges have been filed. HPD is investigating the incident.

A school bus from Spring Branch ISD overturned in Houston after a collision, injuring one student and hospitalizing another driver. The bus hit a pole and flipped; all evacuated safely.

The National Weather Service predicts showers and potential severe thunderstorms for Houston, with high chances of rain and warm, humid conditions expected to continue into next week.

Travelers are advised to plan ahead for traffic at Bush Intercontinental Airport and on Texas roads during the Labor Day weekend, with about 680,000 expected to fly and domestic travel up 9%.

Houston Police seek public help in locating James Roberson, wanted for a robbery at a bus station where a woman was injured during a struggle for her purse.

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.