Houston faces hazy skies and high heat due to Saharan dust and humidity, with potential health concerns for sensitive individuals and a slight cooldown expected towards the weekend.

A high-speed chase ended in a rollover crash in Harris County, critically injuring a man and a woman; a third sustained minor injuries. The chase began after a failed traffic stop attempt by Montgomery County Constables.

Two Houston friends launched Queen Bee Distilling, offering honey-based Osmia Vodka catering to those with dietary concerns. Their product avoids grains, gluten, and GMOs.

A 19-year-old, Jaden Matthew Yates-Lawal, has been arrested and charged with the murder of 49-year-old Albert Brent at a Houston apartment complex on July 8.

Houston's acting police chief, Larry Satterwhite, reported that 79% of special victim cases in the suspended cases scandal have been reviewed, which includes at least two murder cases.

Conroe is planning to extend and widen Old Conroe Road in a $193 million project set to begin in 2026, funded partly by the Houston-Galveston Area Council.

U.S. Marshals arrested John Marcos Araniva for his alleged role in the 2022 murder of Indigo Garza in Houston. Two other suspects were already in custody, facing related charges.

A solicitor named Anthony Sparks was arrested and charged with retaliation and fraud after a confrontation with a deputy on Louetta Road, where he also threatened violence and was found with a stolen credit card.

Law enforcement is investigating after a body was found at an intersection in Deer Park, impacting local traffic; no threat to the public is reported.

VP Kamala Harris's itinerary in Houston includes a fundraiser, engagements, and memorial service for Sheila Jackson Lee, highlighting her campaign's momentum.

A severe crash on Highway 59 in Houston resulted in three people being trapped and later rescued by HFD. Their conditions are unknown, and the cause is under investigation.

Jourdan Ellison received a life sentence for the capital murder of 19-year-old rapper Christian Alexander Lezama during a 2019 armed robbery in Houston.

Deputies in Harris County arrested two men, Jordan Diaz and Juan Martinez, after a short chase involving a stolen U-Haul truck; charges included evading arrest.