Missouri City is adjusting police and fire department hiring bonuses, proposing to spread payments over an officer's first year, and allowing a longer period to obtain necessary certification.

Court documents suggest a fatal fire in Galveston that killed Renita Hawthorne may have been set by Courtney Allen Thompson over a drug debt. Thompson faces charges including capital murder.

Rodrigo Meza was arrested for harassment after ignoring warnings to cease contact with a complainant, leading to an incident on Cypress Overlook Trail.

A Galveston County Sheriff's deputy was charged with the sexual abuse of a child from events dating back to the 1990s and is currently on administrative leave.

Six Houston residents were arrested for running an illegal drug ring using pharmaceuticals from a local pharmacy, possibly facing 20 years in prison and $1 million in fines.

Houston's Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens neighborhoods are set to receive $43.4 million for sidewalk improvements through a federal grant and city resilience program.

NASA's budget for FY 2024 has been reduced by 2%, with a total allocation of $24.9 billion, affecting scientific projects but sparing Houston's Johnson Space Center.

A man was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on Mesa Drive, prompting a LifeFlight response and an investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's vehicular crimes unit. Traffic is impacted in the area.

A man was arrested in Harris County for assaulting a 76-year-old woman after a dispute. His bond is set at $15,000 and he faces injury to the elderly charges.

The Harris County Sheriff's deputies arrested Katie Grisaffe for possession of meth during a traffic stop, as detailed on Constable Mark Herman’s Facebook page.

Sharonda Hall was arrested for attempting to steal two TVs and a sound bar from a Texas Walmart, with the stolen goods valued over $595. She is a repeat offender with a previous theft conviction. Her bond was set at $100.00.

Houston Health Department partners with Ibn Sina Foundation to offer free healthcare services at community health fairs, including the upcoming event at Kashmere Multi-Service Center.

Houston Fire Department extinguished an accidental carport fire at 3900 Law Street, preventing injuries and further damage beyond the $75,000 estimated loss.