Dr. Peter Hotez has been named to the TIME100 Health 2024 list for his contributions to vaccine development and public health.

Houston ISD is automatically enrolling high-achieving students in advanced courses and planning to expand an education system overhaul to more schools, affecting student placement and teacher evaluations.

A student at Shepherd High School died during gym practice, leading to community grief and the provision of additional counseling for students and staff.

The University of Houston won their first wheelchair tennis national title, with player Jose Arriaga clinching the victory through a 10-point tiebreaker against top-ranked San Diego State.

Kayla Montgomery was arrested during a traffic stop in Texas after authorities discovered she had an outstanding warrant for Smuggling of Persons, a charge related to human trafficking.

A multi-vehicle crash including a truck and RV closed US-290 in NW Harris County, prompting a large-scale emergency response and hazmat cleanup. Traffic is heavily affected.

Houston police arrested a family assault suspect after a standoff without violence, involving a SWAT team in the Frederick Drive area. No injuries were reported.

A suspect is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in Harris County, with few details available and ongoing investigations by Internal Affairs and the District Attorney's Office.

A man was pronounced dead after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds at a Wells Fargo apartment complex, with suspects fleeing before authorities arrived. The investigation is ongoing.

A late-night fire in Greater Inwood's apartment complex laundry room prompted a swift response from firefighters, with no injuries reported and the cause deemed unintentional.

Alma Zavala was charged with failure to stop and render aid after a fatal crash in Houston that killed a pedestrian. Witnesses detained her until police arrived; she showed no signs of impairment.

Three sisters pleaded guilty to a $3M tax fraud scheme in McAllen, Texas, facing prison time and fines for manipulating tax returns between 2018-2020.

A mother and son from Houston were charged with defrauding an elderly couple of over $1 million by falsely claiming to provide legal and nursing services.