An abandoned newborn was found near a donation box in Houston; authorities connected a 28-year-old woman to the child and are investigating the incident.

Two Houston ISD union leaders face possible job loss amidst debates on free speech; Williams disputes her firing over social media use, McKinzie over alleged threatening comments. Both claim misinterpretation by the district.

A decomposed body was found in an abandoned home in north Harris County; the Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. Identity and cause of death are currently unknown.

A man died by a self-inflicted gunshot during a welfare check in Houston, after firing at officers and firefighters who entered his apartment. No officers were injured.

Law enforcement arrested two suspects for a drive-by shooting in Harris County and found a firearm in their vehicle, leading to charges of Deadly Conduct.

Constable Mark Herman announced the arrest of Junus Hayes and Christopher Smith for a daylight robbery involving a postal worker. They stole postal keys and displayed a gun.

Darnell Walker was arrested at Houston Premium Outlet Mall for attempting to make a purchase with a stolen credit card. Previous charges against him include credit card abuse and evading arrest. His bond is set at $5,000.

A La Marque man received a 10-year prison sentence for involvement in a local crack distribution ring, with additional supervised release expected after his sentence.

Two inmates at Joe Corley Processing Center received sentences of 30 and 70 months for assaulting a detention officer. EventType occurred during an attempt to clear a jammed door lock.

The Houston area faces severe weather potential and extreme heat, with a 40% chance of storms and a high of 95°F. The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory, urging caution against heat-related illnesses.

Servando Diaz from South Texas was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to downloading child pornography. He must also pay a fee, undergo supervised release, and register as a sex offender.

Dandre Trechaun Colbert has been arrested for the murder of Airto Jonte Mills after a September 2023 shooting in Houston. Authorities are seeking additional suspects involved in the incident.

A mobile home fire in Liberty County claimed the lives of an 84-year-old woman and a 9-month-old girl, despite rescue efforts by local fire departments. The cause remains under investigation.