Houston Mayor John Whitmire suggests a 5% cut to most city departments, excluding police and fire, to address a potential $160 million budget shortfall.

Nathaniel Hemphill was arrested in Houston after a verbal altercation led to him allegedly shooting another man. He faces charges of aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession.

Woman on Harris County's wanted list, Shadonya Lasha Freeman, was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant during a traffic stop by Constable Mark Herman's Office.

A Houston man received a 150-month prison sentence for his involvement in meth distribution, after law enforcement discovered a substantial quantity of drugs with high purity in his possession.

Kenneth Westbrook is charged with leading a grand theft auto operation in Harris County, allegedly using social media to rent and then smuggle over 25 vehicles to Mexico.

Tony D. Earls was arrested for the 2022 fatal shooting of a 9-year-old girl, mistaken for a robbery suspect's getaway car. The shooting occurred after Earls was robbed at an ATM.

Jaquarius Lewis, 25, was charged with murder in a Houston shooting that left Quincy Johnson, 40, dead. A manhunt and tip led to his arrest; a second male was cleared, while a third suspect may be involved.

Authorities in Houston are investigating a fatal weekend shooting that left a 27-year-old woman dead at 8100 Calhoun Street. Her identity is pending, and her boyfriend and blue Honda are sought by HPD Homicide Division.

Houston Police are investigating a fatal car crash on Katy Freeway that killed a 29-year-old woman and injured a 4-year-old boy. No other vehicles were involved.

Houston is set to experience varied weather, including light rain, strong winds, and potential severe thunderstorms with risks extending through the U.S. Northeast of Texas to Ohio Valley.

The DEA is considering reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III, enabling more research. Dr. McBath supports this move. The reclassification would not legalize recreational use but may expand medical use and state legalizations.

Valerie Lauren Mata, a Spring ISD theater teacher, was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, involving explicit texts and photos. She resigned following the investigation.

A man was fatally shot at a Houston McDonald's after trying to deescalate a dispute over an order. The shooter fled and remains unidentified; the investigation is ongoing.