A Houston man’s fifth DWI turned into a 50-year sentence in Montgomery County. Jurors also heard about a blood test that put him far over the legal limit.

Two adults were found shot in the 200 block of W. Camino Road in Harris County; the sheriff's post says both victims were confirmed dead and possible suspect(s) fled.

Court documents allege a Houston ISD teacher had a sexual relationship with a former student and exchanged more than 400 explicit messages. He was removed from campus and faces criminal charges.

A driver died after a maroon pickup struck a concrete pillar and caught fire early Saturday on the Eastex Freeway; HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

A 20-year-old man was killed late Sunday on the 13700 block of the Gulf Freeway service road after his pickup left the lane and struck a guardrail and light pole. HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

A 17‑year‑old and her brother were fatally shot Sunday in north Harris County; deputies say the suspect — a 19‑year‑old ex‑boyfriend — was detained in Humble.

Mayor Whitmire toured Harper School after an overnight blaze and pledged to salvage what remains of the historic Sixth Ward site.

A suspected drunk driver died and a woman was hospitalized after a head-on crash on Tidwell Road; police say speed and alcohol appear to be factors.

A playground blaze in the 21400 block of Rhodes Road in Spring was brought under control Sunday; deputies and Spring Fire Department crews were on scene.

An employee at the Five Below in Richmond barricaded himself inside the store early July 25 and surrendered after negotiations. He faces multiple aggravated-assault charges, authorities say.

Harris County deputies and Humble police are responding to a reported active shooter at Deerbrook Mall; media staging at Men’s Wearhouse.

A driver died early Sunday when their car struck a parked 18-wheeler on Dorsett Avenue near Pillot Street; the vehicle caught fire and HPD is investigating.

Galveston County deputies say a multi‑site raid recovered about 11.5 pounds of meth, hundreds of pills and a pill press; a 22‑year‑old has been arrested and held on $2M bond.