A pedestrian was struck and killed on the southbound Gulf Freeway early Monday; HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating. The driver remained at the scene and was released after questioning.

A 47-year-old bicyclist was killed after being struck by a car near 10107 Westview Drive in west Houston; HPD says the driver stayed at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

A suspect tied to the HAFNIUM Microsoft Exchange intrusions was extradited from Italy and appeared in Houston federal court. Prosecutors say the nine‑count indictment links him to hacks that targeted COVID‑19 research and thousands of U.S. systems.

A Harris County grand jury is set to consider charging Gonzalo Leon Jr. with capital murder in the ding‑dong ditch killing of 11‑year‑old Julian Guzman — a move that would sharply raise the stakes.

Chief Executive's CEO survey named Texas the best state for business for the 22nd straight year as officials point to a $2.9 trillion economy and 2.5% growth.

Rice University's 2026 Kinder survey finds the economy is now Houston-area residents' top worry as financial strain rises across income groups. Job optimism fell sharply while crime and climate concerns remain high.

Houston police released images seeking a suspect in a March 31 robbery on the 9700 block of Katy Freeway; tips to Crime Stoppers may earn up to $5,000.

A Baytown father has been charged with capital murder after his 7-week-old son died from blunt-force head trauma; bond denied and a court hearing is set Monday.

Cloudy, muggy Monday with highs near 88°F and gusty south winds. Rain chances increase later in the week ahead of a late‑Friday front.

Houston avoided a sweep with a 115-96 Game 4 win in Houston as Lakers turnovers and Deandre Ayton’s ejection swung momentum. The series now shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 5.

An HPD officer, a tow‑truck driver and a motorist were injured early Sunday on I‑10 at Beltway 8 after a suspected DWI driver struck their vehicles; four children in the motorist’s car were unharmed.

A Texas A&M team reports a two‑dose nasal spray made from stem cell‑derived vesicles cut brain inflammation and improved memory in older mice.

A five-vehicle collision closed multiple southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway near Cullen and Scott, prompting a sheriff's traffic alert and heavy emergency response.