The article discusses confusion and misinformation about Lakewood Church shooter Genesse Moreno's gender and legal status, with authorities clarifying she was a female U.S. citizen.

A federal court granted Food Not Bombs Houston a preliminary injunction, halting the city from citing them for feeding the homeless during their First Amendment rights legal dispute.

A driver was arrested for spitting on a deputy after a two-vehicle crash in Harris County. The incident occurred early morning and escalated when the suspect became uncooperative. Further details are pending an investigation.

Houston firefighters quickly contained an overnight apartment fire in the Greater Third Ward, preventing injuries and saving property. The cause is under investigation.

The Thompson Houston, a boutique hotel with 172 rooms, opens today in Houston, offering luxury accommodations with a mid-century modern design and impressive city views.

A young black male was found dead with a gunshot wound on River Pointe Lane, Harris County. The Sheriff's Office is investigating and seeking community help.

A man received a 255-month federal sentence for attempting to smuggle liquid meth across the U.S.-Mexico border, foiled by an X-ray scan at Hidalgo port of entry.

Saladworks and Frutta Bowls are opening two co-branded locations in Sugar Land and League City, Texas, offering healthy eating options like fresh salads and fruit bowls.

Venomous blue dragons, a type of sea slug, have washed up on Texas shores, and beachgoers are advised to admire them from a distance due to their potent sting.

Firefighters battled a severe house fire in the South Belt area, saving $2.1 million in property but with damages costing $555,000. No injuries reported and the cause remains under investigation.

The Almeda Sims Wastewater Treatment Plant in Houston is cleaning up after a tank failure caused over 100,000 gallons of sewage to spill; tap water is safe, but nearby private wells should use boiled or distilled water.

A tow truck operator was fatally struck by a vehicle on the Northwest Freeway while loading a car. Initially in fair condition, his health worsened and he died. The investigation is ongoing with no charges or signs of impairment reported.

Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock is tapped by Houston's Mayor Whitmire as the first Hispanic woman to chair the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, overseeing its $1.6 billion budget, with city council and METRO board approval pending.