A man was arrested for a DWI after a fatal crash on Almeda Genoa Road, where he struck a pedestrian who died, with two minors unharmed in his vehicle.

An arrest during a Houston traffic stop leads to theft and firearms charges for convicted felon Darrell Cotton, along with the discovery of drugs, a stolen firearm, and cash.

Bruce Butler has been arrested and charged with capital murder for the deaths of Richard Nugent and RJ Lewis after a shooting on Franklin Street earlier this month.

A significant fire in Houston prompted a two-alarm response, leading to the rescue of four people and hospitalization of two for smoke inhalation. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Houston is anticipated to welcome a WorldSprings luxury health spa, following a Dallas opening. The $40 million Houston spa will feature body treatments, facials, and mineral soaking pools, and is set to begin construction in September 2024.

A woman in Mission was sentenced to 10 years for smuggling 18 kilos of cocaine over the U.S.-Mexico border, following her guilty plea and prior similar offense.

The Texas Education Agency appoints new monitors for oversight in Houston and Socorro ISDs to address compliance and governance issues, special education, and operational sustainability.

The House Ethics Committee is probing GOP Reps. Hunt and Jackson over their campaign funds' use for private club dues.

Law enforcement responded to a burglary at Shirley Acres involving a 15-year-old suspect who caused over $4,500 in damages. An 11-year-old was also charged in connection with the incident.

Medical institutions in Texas agree to pay $15 million to settle claims regarding breaches in Medicare guidelines during concurrent heart surgeries.

Former Arcola officer Hector Ruiz was sentenced to 20 years for obstruction and civil rights violations after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a woman during a traffic stop.

An Edinburg couple was sentenced for benefiting from the forced labor of a victim; Eduardo Gomez received a 70-month prison term and Margarita Alvarez got probation.

Houston is under a Heat Advisory with temperatures near 95°F and heat index values up to 108°F. There's a small chance of thunderstorms with a weather pattern persisting into the next week.