Top HISD officials, including Superintendent Mike Miles, receive substantial salary increases, while the district plans to raise teacher and hourly employee wages in the next academic year.

A traffic accident in Harris County led to the arrest of Judy Jones, who had an existing felony warrant for tampering with a government document. Her bond is set at $2,000.

A Houston tax preparer, Krystal Wright, pleaded guilty to filing fraudulent tax returns, causing $525,404 in losses to the government between 2017 and 2020. She awaits sentencing.

Squatters in Harris County, Texas, are occupying vacant homes, prompting calls for clearer homeownership documentation and legal measures to address the issue.

A Houston man shot two individuals he believed were trying to break into his car, injuring them. The incident occurred early Wednesday and is under investigation.

The U.S. Department of the Interior is set to expand three Texas wildlife refuges by over 850,000 acres, enhancing conservation efforts and habitat protection.

Officers in Harris County arrested Deon Washington, who had multiple warrants, after responding to a disturbance call. Washington faces charges including unauthorized vehicle use and weapon possession.

Houston police intensify search for a suspect involved in a shooting that injured a 7-year-old boy, releasing images of a damaged gray Toyota Avalon and a person of interest.

A Mexican citizen was indicted for trying to smuggle 600 rounds of ammunition into Mexico without a license and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

A woman, Kourtney Russell, was arrested in Harris County for theft and assaulting a police canine after she allegedly attempted to steal from a store and resisted arrest.

A cyclist was fatally hit by multiple cars on SH-288 in Houston while attempting to cross the freeway. The incident, which occurred Monday night, is under investigation.

A man in his 20s was shot dead at a stop sign in north Houston, with the suspect's vehicle, a tan or silver pickup, fleeing the scene. Houston police are seeking public assistance.

A man named Eric Dewayne Jackson was charged with aggravated assault after shooting his uncle in Houston. The incident occurred during a family dispute on Easter Street.