Houston ISD introduces a new compensation plan to increase salaries for its 27,000 employees, with considerable raises for teachers set for the 2024-2025 school year, pending board approval.

Jimmy Fullen wins the Republican primary for Galveston County sheriff with 57% of the vote, advancing to face Democrat Mark A. Salinas in the November election.

NASA's Johnson Space Center celebrated the graduation of 12 astronauts, including two from the UAE, who completed rigorous training and may crew various spacecraft for future missions.

Sean Teare wins over incumbent Kim Ogg in the Harris County DA Democratic primary, receiving support from key figures and addressing violent crime while Ogg criticizes Soros' PAC funding for Teare.

A 15-year-old was arrested after a chase with law enforcement, involving a stolen vehicle. The juvenile faces multiple charges, including Evading Arrest.

Houston police probe the fatal shooting of John Davis, who died from injuries after an attack on West Bellfort Avenue.

Authorities in Houston are seeking the public's help to identify two women who stole over $1,900 worth of cosmetics from a Walgreens. The suspects are described as possibly Hispanic or white females.

Two men, Victor Munoz and Felix Acosta, were arrested in Harris County for possession of methamphetamine and heroin after a traffic stop. Their bonds were set at $5,000 and $7,500, respectively.

A man admitted to smuggling 137.2 kg of liquid meth worth $340,000 in a truck's fuel tank into the U.S., risking a life sentence and a $10 million fine.

A motorcyclist died in a crash on Allen Parkway in Houston after losing control and hitting an SUV. No one in the SUV was injured. The accident is under investigation.

Houston is set to see near-record heat followed by a cold front, with severe storms possible later in the week. Conditions may include strong winds and potential tornadoes.

Six Houston individuals were arrested for running a drug trafficking operation, dealing in pharmacy-grade medications such as oxycodone and hydrocodone.

An apartment fire in Greater Inwood, Houston, was quickly contained by firefighters with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation by HFD Arson.