Houston's warm, spring-like weather is expected to continue with rising temperatures and humidity, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early next week.

A Chinese national was sentenced to 12 years for possessing child pornography, including a video of a very young child. He pleaded guilty and will face strict post-release conditions and likely deportation.

Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the Texas Space Commission, aiming to position Texas as a key player in the space industry alongside state and aerospace leaders.

The Houston-based Turkey Leg Hut has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amidst ongoing legal issues and a recent office fire. Owner Nakia Holmes remains hopeful for the restaurant's future.

The Harris County Commissioners Court approved salary increases for five department heads, amid debates on transparency and previous concerns over budget constraints.

Houston expects major traffic changes: TxDOT is demolishing and rebuilding a Loop 610 ramp and considering terminating the 50-year Texas 288 Toll Lanes contract with Blueridge Transportation Group for economic reasons.

Houston weather forecasts a slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy skies, and a high near 68 degrees. Conditions will clear up, and a warm, dry weekend is expected.

A man in his 60s was shot and killed after an argument in northwest Houston. Police are investigating the incident, which involved an acquaintance of the victim.

Missing 12-year-old A'Briana McNeal was found safe following a search in northwest Harris County. She had last been seen wearing a gray hoodie and black leggings. Details of her discovery were not disclosed.

Shell Energy Stadium in Houston enhances its food offerings with local culinary favorites, including Thai cuisine from Street to Kitchen and smash burgers from Bun B's Trill Burgers.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket created a light show in the night sky over Houston, mistaken for a celestial event, while performing a deorbit burn before splashing down in the Atlantic.

In Houston, a man died and a woman suffered critical injuries in an apparent murder-suicide. A 4-year-old girl witnessed the incident and is now with family.

The commercial lunar lander Odysseus, or 'Odie', did not survive the extreme conditions of the moon's surface after its historic landing, Intuitive Machines confirms.