Man arrested for hoax bomb that disrupted Houston traffic; Travis Alexander was apprehended after security footage linked him to a non-explosive item placed in a roadway median.

A man and his family were stabbed after a car crash escalated into violence in west Houston; the suspects remain at large as police seek community assistance.

Blaze Pizza franchise owners in Cypress offer over 1,000 free pizzas and a year of weekly free pizzas to first 50 guests at their new location's grand opening.

A Houston man received a life sentence without parole for the capital murder of a college student and cellphone repair businessman.

A man named Robert Lin Howard has been charged with murder after confessing to the death of a woman found unresponsive at a Sunnyside Street apartment in Houston.

Houston faces an Excessive Heat Warning from the NWS with temperatures expected to hit 100-105°F. Residents are urged to stay indoors and hydrated. Scattered thunderstorms might offer relief over the weekend.

Houston police investigate a fatal shooting at 7300 Guadalcanal Road; victim with multiple gunshot wounds died at the hospital. Motive unknown, no suspects yet.

The Houston Police Department is probing a fatal shooting from a presumed road rage incident on the East Freeway, where a man died from gunfire wounds. No charges filed yet; investigation ongoing.

Over 1,000 pets were adopted at the PETCO Love Mega Adoption event in Houston, with 689 dogs and 444 cats finding homes, fees waived on the second day.

Houston's largest school district starts the year with fewer students and ongoing controversies under state control, including teacher reassignments and a new standardized curriculum.

Splendora police arrested a driver for possession of a controlled substance after a high-speed chase, as the driver sped 30mph over the limit and failed to stop.

Houston is expecting sunny and sweltering days with temperatures hitting near 102 degrees and heat indices up to 111 degrees, and minimal nighttime relief. Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecasted in other US regions.

The Houston community is seeking answers following the death of Marshall Middle School student Landon Payton, scrutinizing the school's emergency response, while his family strives for closure amid their loss.