A spill of dry tar and lumber on I-10 East in Channelview caused lane closures and significant traffic delays, with cleanup operations under the Texas midday sun.

Oscar Junior Johnson, 54, was arrested for animal cruelty in Harris County after reportedly shooting at stray dogs, injuring two, and faces additional charges for being a felon with a firearm.

The NWS forecasts a hot, sunny day in Houston with a high near 95 degrees and a light northeast wind turning southeast. Evening temperatures will drop to 75 degrees.

Joshua Gipson was arrested following a high-speed chase for evading, weapon and drug possession, and outstanding warrants. His bond is set at $115,000.

Yordanis Cobos-Martinez is charged with the beheading of Chandra Nagamallaiah at a Dallas motel after an argument over a broken washing machine. Witnesses and surveillance corroborate the violent attack.

A Mexican national was sentenced to 10 years for illegal machinegun possession in Texas, following a high-speed chase and broader efforts against weapon distribution.

Katy Freeway reopens after a bomb threat led to the closure of westbound lanes at Wilcrest Drive, requiring traffic diversions. No explosive device was found, and normal traffic resumed after investigations.

A statue of Jesus was vandalized at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Flint, Texas. An unidentified man destroyed parts of the statue; the Smith County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Harris County deputies arrested a repeat offender for driving intoxicated after he failed sobriety tests, demonstrating a blood alcohol level of .120.

A woman fatally shot her husband during a domestic dispute in west Harris County; authorities found the man dead at the scene and the woman has been cooperative with the investigation.

Houston experiences a cool morning with mid-60s temperatures, but anticipates a hot afternoon near 94 degrees and a return to usual humidity levels later in the week.

Previously convicted driver Jose Gonzalez Castillo was re-arrested for DWI during a traffic stop performed by a deputy from Constable Mark Herman's Office.

Tomball Police seek a man who groped a woman in an apartment complex parking lot and urge the public to help identify him using a released composite sketch.