A teenage girl stole her mother's car, was caught by police, and faces theft charges; her mother has pressed charges. The vehicle was recovered and the case highlights issues of juvenile delinquency and strained family relations.

One person died following a collision involving Houston's METRO Rail at East Crosstimbers and Fulton Street, which also caused significant service delays.

Two young Texas women were found dead in separate cases, with Tierra Horn found in Houston and the pregnant Savanah Soto in Leon Valley, with their deaths being investigated as homicides.

Harris County acquired a 20-story office building in downtown Houston for $26 million to consolidate county departments, with planned renovations estimated to cost $20 million, saving on future construction and leasing expenses.

Onalaska, Texas faced a tornado warning, reliving memories of a 2020 EF-3 tornado that killed three. Officials report extensive damage with 173 homes destroyed, as the community braces for recovery.

Michael Clark, whose conviction for a 2011 murder was overturned due to new DNA evidence, faces a retrial with $750,000 bail set, despite his attorney's request for a lower amount.

Michigan Wolverines, coached by Jim Harbaugh, win the College Football Playoff National Championship with a 34-13 victory over the Washington Huskies, capping a perfect 15-0 season.

A suspect, Joe Moses Rodriguez, has been charged with aggravated assault in a shooting at a Houston apartment complex where a man was critically injured.

Houston police are searching for a Hispanic man in connection with a fatal stabbing on a METRO Rail car. The victim, a 53-year-old man, has yet to be identified.

A high-speed crash in Houston involving a Tesla has resulted in the death of the driver and non-fatal injuries to its passenger, with no harm to the occupants of another vehicle involved.

A Laredo man, Kevin Ramirez, has been indicted for distributing fentanyl, resulting in death, and possession with intent to distribute. He faces a minimum of 20 years to life in prison if convicted.

Texas rapper "Viper," also known as Lee Carter, was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and holding a woman captive for several years, where she was forced into drug use and sexual acts.

A bystander was shot during a robbery at a Houston gas station where three armed suspects stole money. The victim is stable, and the police are seeking the suspects.