Texas sees its first rise in teen birth rates in 15 years, with a significant increase among Hispanic women, possibly linked to the state's restrictive abortion laws.

Wan Bridge unveils Pradera Oaks, an 800-home build-to-rent community in Bonney, Texas, offering luxury houses without the need to own. Balcara Group also launches a similar project, emphasizing a maintenance-free, family-friendly lifestyle.

Houston's airports set a record with 60.1 million passengers in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, with significant increases in both domestic and international travel.

Former Arcola cop Hector Aaron Ruiz pleaded guilty to kidnapping and non-consensual sexual activity with a woman during a traffic stop. He faces various charges, including life imprisonment for aggravated sexual abuse.

Houston is expanding with the Sorella development set to add 838 homes priced from $300,000 near Cypress, facilitated by new segments of the Grand Parkway.

A 17-year-old, Mario Young, was charged with murdering gas station clerk Asif Maknojia in Humble following a shoplifting incident involving a bag of chips. Young surrendered and is held on a $100,000 bond.

A felon, Mercedes Madden, voluntarily surrendered to Harris County authorities for an assault warrant, sparking public debate on her motives. Her bond is set at $15,000.

Two firefighters were injured while fighting a house fire in Houston, where the ceiling collapsed on them. They were treated and released, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A Texas man is suing Sunglass Hut, Macy's, and their parent companies for $10 million over a wrongful arrest and subsequent assault based on flawed facial recognition technology.

Deputies arrested a man named Bunty Patel for suspected drunk driving after a traffic stop in the 13600 block of Cambury Drive.

A fire in a Houston apartment was contained by firefighters, saving $780,000 in property and limiting damage to $35,000. The blaze, caused by a dishwasher malfunction, resulted in no injuries.

Kodiak Robotics and Ryder launched a truckport in Houston for autonomous trucks, planning to operate without safety drivers on the Dallas-Houston route.

Police captured Rahkeen Jones following a pharmacy burglary and foot chase on the 14700 block of the North Freeway, charging him with Burglary of a Building and Evading Arrest.