Tilman Fertitta, billionaire and owner of the Houston Rockets, is reportedly being considered by President-elect Trump for the U.S. ambassadorship to Italy.

An employee was killed by a coworker at a USPS facility in Texas; the suspected shooter is in custody and charged with murder. Operations at the facility resumed with support for staff.

A Houston woman was arrested for offering illegal lip fillers at her beauty salon, prompting police warnings and reminders to verify provider credentials and product authenticity in the cosmetic industry.

Former Houston park ranger Joey Lamar Ellis faces federal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and extorting visitors in city parks. He used his position to intimidate victims with threats of false arrests and demands for sexual acts or money.

A 2-year-old child was killed in a hit-and-run incident in east Harris County. Initial confusion over the involved vehicle was clarified, and officials are now seeking the fleeing driver.

A cement truck crash on Beltway 8 left one dead and another critically injured, causing significant traffic disruptions and ongoing investigations into the cause.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally struck by a train in southeast Houston while crossing the tracks, sparking community calls for improved safety measures.

One employee was killed by a co-worker at a USPS facility in Missouri City, Texas; the suspect is in custody and the facility remains closed during investigation.

ICE has deported Carlos Montano-Velasquez, an 18th Street Gang member wanted in El Salvador, back to his country.

Five Guatemalans are indicted by the US Justice Department for their role in a 2021 migrant truck crash in Chiapas, Mexico.

Police arrested Adrian Odell McGee, 22, for the murder of Johnny Felder, 34, in Houston. With one person of interest still at large, the HPD calls for public help.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting on Willow Beach Drive, seeking information on the involved parties and a white Dodge Ram pickup truck.

A man was fatally struck by a Chevrolet Camaro while crossing a street in Houston; the driver, an 18-year-old male, was not impaired and faces no charges. Police are investigating the incident.