A 64-year-old man was found shot to death outside a Denver Harbor home early Thursday; police say a suspect fled and are asking for tips.

TxDOT is weighing five route options for the northern leg of Highway 36A between I‑10 west of Katy and US‑290 west of Waller; public comments are open through July 31.

Andy's Frozen Custard is converting a former Holcombe bank into its first Inner Loop shop near Rice Village. The buildout appears complete and an opening date is still TBA.

A federal jury in McAllen convicted Veronica Inez O’Cana of bribery, money laundering and witness tampering in a scheme tied to a Mission CISD energy contract. Sentencing is set for Oct. 7.

Muggy morning in Houston with highs near 93°F and a slight afternoon storm chance. A drier, hotter pattern builds into the weekend.

James Talarico challenged Ken Paxton to three televised debates; Paxton's campaign says he will debate but dates and hosts are not yet set.

A traffic stop in Atascocita turned into a pursuit Thursday; deputies say the driver crashed into a house and was charged with evading.

Two adult women were cut during a family disturbance in southeast Houston; police say both are expected to survive and a suspect fled.

Witnesses reported gunfire inside a Cypress Kroger Wednesday; authorities detained a possible suspect as investigators worked the scene.

A male Houston toad was detected on restored Bastrop County land after decades away from Harris County, part of a multi‑partner push that reintroduced millions of eggs this year.

Chevron will sign MOUs with Iraq to advance plans at West Qurna 2 and the Nassiriya project after Iraqi PM Ali al‑Zaidi's U.S. visit. The deals start technical and commercial work that could lead to operating agreements.

HPD released surveillance stills after an armed robbery on the North Freeway; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips. Detectives say even short dash‑cam clips can help.

A 48-year-old man died after his car left the road and struck a utility pole on West Lake Houston Parkway. Investigators say speed — and poor lighting — may have been factors.