J. Noe Diaz, a former Texas Ranger and ex-Katy police chief, is poised to become Houston's police chief amid the department's scandal involving suspended cases.

Authorities are seeking Kelon Wilson for his alleged involvement in a fatal hit-and-run on Lee Road. The incident was caught on a nearby security camera, leading to Wilson's identification.

The sale of a contentious African art collection in Houston was halted by a court order right before auction to address a legal debt of the owner, Sam Njunuri.

A man was arrested in Harris County for unlawful use of a stolen vehicle after being stopped by deputies. His bond was set at $1,000 by the 339th District Court.

Houston faces a severe heat wave with temperatures near 97 degrees and heat advisories in effect. There's also a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms in the region.

Texas Rangers investigate deaths of two inmates at Brazoria County Detention Center; Arthur Bautista and Murat Dalmizrak died after being found unresponsive in their cells.

A video captured an alligator body surfing near Galveston's Pirates Beach, with experts stating such saltwater visits by alligators are normal, often for parasite removal.

La Porte residents must boil their water due to a main repair outage, with areas from Falk Avenue to Bayside Drive affected, including Delta Court Apartments.

A father was killed during a home invasion in Fort Bend County, with suspects still at large. The family witnessed the incident which occurred at around 8:35 p.m. on Rippling Stream Drive.

Authorities seek a suspect for an aggravated robbery at Vegas Vape & Smoke on July 31, after an attempt to steal items was stopped by an employee who was then threatened with a gun.

Greenspoint Mall in Houston is closing after 48 years, with some tenants like Fitness Connection and CDM Boxing planning to remain open. A nearby development project aims to revitalize the area.

University of Houston students face increased parking fees and a rise in vehicle-related crimes, with concerns over lot safety and escalating costs despite the university's claims of safety investments.

Sugar Land approves a new tenure-based pay plan for public safety, investing $8.8M yearly to attract and retain talent, while non-public safety employees' pay remains performance-based.