Houston Mayor John Whitmire is challenging CenterPoint Energy on high electric rates while the company faces an investigation for system issues and after it attempted to avoid a rate review.

Three individuals were arrested following an armed robbery at a Circle K, involving a group with a taser. Charges have been filed, with two juveniles detained, one adult jailed, and a fourth suspect still at large.

A woman died in a car crash on the Katy Freeway in Houston when her vehicle struck a pole. The 28-year-old's identity is pending as the HPD investigates the cause.

Houston police found a woman shot dead at an apartment on Concourse Drive; her identity is pending. The HPD's Homicide Division is investigating, seeking a male suspect.

A man was found dead from gunshot wounds inside a Fourth Ward townhome in Houston after police conducted a welfare check initiated by concerned relatives.

Brianna Pierce was arrested by Harris County deputies and Houston Police for an outstanding warrant for aggravated robbery. Her bond was set at $15,000.

A man was shot during a domestic dispute at a Super 8 hotel in Katy; a woman is in custody charged with aggravated assault, and her former boyfriend also faces charges.

Backstreet Cafe, a long-standing Houston favorite, is set to relocate to a larger two-story venue nearby, with planned features that include a new design and improved amenities.

Danny Botley, 37, was arrested in Flint, Michigan, for the June fatal shooting of Devin Bell, 26, in Houston. He is charged with murder and awaits extradition.

The Polaris Dawn mission may launch on Friday, with backup dates set for Saturday and Sunday, following delays due to a helium leak and weather. It aims to conduct the first commercial spacewalk and further test Starlink communications.

Bobby Shah, accused of murdering student Muna Pandey, was denied bail and might face the death penalty, with evidence including bloody clothing and a firearm.

Houston's forecast includes a 50% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, highs near 89°F, heat index up to 102°F, and potential flooding concerns along the coast.

A suspect, Ricky Lee Garcia, has been charged in a July 2023 Houston homicide following his arrest. Tracy Richardson, Jr. was found shot on Boonridge Road.