HISD reports a 40% drop in teacher absenteeism, attributing it to stricter leave policy enforcement. Some staff express concerns over potential repercussions for legitimate absences.

A Texas man received a prison sentence for child enticement, alien smuggling, and possessing child pornography, with the longest term being 240 months for enticement.

A Texas federal court sentenced a 54-year-old Mexican national to 168 months in prison for his role in a meth distribution conspiracy and fleeing while on bond.

Houston-area United Memorial Medical Center agrees to pay $2 million to settle fraud allegations involving inflated healthcare costs and COVID-19 test billing.

One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Harris County, with the driver suspected of DUI. The HCSO is investigating the accident which occurred on Killough St.

Christian Black was arrested in Harris County, Texas, for an alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child after a tip-off led authorities to his location.

One man is dead and two women injured after a multi-vehicle crash on the Eastex Freeway, possibly linked to an earlier shooting at a nearby apartment complex.

An armed robbery suspect in Houston was fatally shot by a store employee and died after a crash while fleeing the scene. The incident at 15045 Ella Blvd ended with the suspect being pronounced dead at a hospital.

A driver was fatally shot before crashing on Lee Road, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on December 20, 2023. Authorities seek witnesses.

The Justice Department and CFPB sued Texas developer Colony Ridge for allegedly using deceptive sales and predatory loans targeting Hispanic consumers.

Houston's holiday weekend may see showers and thunderstorms, with the National Weather Service forecasting a 20-70% chance of rain from today through Sunday. Clearing is expected by Christmas Day.

Carnival Jubilee received a warm welcome at the Port of Galveston, with its arrival marking a significant expansion of Carnival's operations in Texas.

Two individuals accused of stealing $7,000 in goods led Houston police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash; both were arrested and no injuries were reported.