A welfare check in Cypress turned up evidence of captivity; deputies located a person who escaped and a suspect has been charged with aggravated kidnapping.

Katy ISD's new AI framework bans generative chatbots for K–6 and phases in vetted, teacher‑approved tools for older students.

Precinct 4 deputies posted that they were investigating a disturbance on the 5700 block of Spring Cypress Road. Two juveniles were detained and motorists were urged to avoid the area.

Galveston County is warning residents after 14 cyclosporiasis cases were confirmed. The parasite can bring a long, miserable stomach illness.

A Houston man’s fifth DWI turned into a 50-year sentence in Montgomery County. Jurors also heard about a blood test that put him far over the legal limit.

Gong Cha inked a franchise deal to open 50 new stores across Texas' four major metros, including San Antonio, over the next seven years.

Two adults were found shot in the 200 block of W. Camino Road in Harris County; the sheriff's post says both victims were confirmed dead and possible suspect(s) fled.

Court documents allege a Houston ISD teacher had a sexual relationship with a former student and exchanged more than 400 explicit messages. He was removed from campus and faces criminal charges.

A driver died after a maroon pickup struck a concrete pillar and caught fire early Saturday on the Eastex Freeway; HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

A 20-year-old man was killed late Sunday on the 13700 block of the Gulf Freeway service road after his pickup left the lane and struck a guardrail and light pole. HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

A 17‑year‑old and her brother were fatally shot Sunday in north Harris County; deputies say the suspect — a 19‑year‑old ex‑boyfriend — was detained in Humble.

An overturned 18-wheeler closed SH-99 westbound at Cypress Rosehill on Monday as hazmat crews and LifeFlight responded.

Mayor Whitmire toured Harper School after an overnight blaze and pledged to salvage what remains of the historic Sixth Ward site.