HSI says a McAllen man was sentenced to 20 years after investigators say he led a cross‑border ring that funneled meth, cocaine and heroin into Texas and moved cash to Mexico.

Precinct 4 deputies say they recovered a stolen vehicle near FM 1960 and detained one person after a felony traffic stop. Photos from the scene were shared by the constable's office.

Federal officials have concentrated pregnant unaccompanied minors at a San Benito shelter flagged by agency staff as medically inadequate. Advocates warn the move risks care and access to abortion.

Patchy fog will slow Wednesday's early commute; sunshine returns with highs near 84°F. A dry front late Friday brings drier, slightly cooler weekend air.

Houston police responded to a shooting in the 9700 block of Court Glen; an adult man was hospitalized in stable condition and a suspect fled on foot. Investigation is ongoing.

Houston crews fought a two-alarm blaze at an apartment complex near US‑290; an early trapped-person report was cleared and no injuries were reported. Officials say the cause is under investigation.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced the unexpected death of Deputy Melvin Foster. Foster was a former Jack Yates and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker who served the county for nearly 15 years.

A Houston TV segment asked whether Gen Z is abandoning homeownership. National and local data show modest gains in some places but big affordability gaps remain.

A traffic stop on the 12500 block of Walters Road led to the arrest of a wanted man found with a firearm reported stolen to Houston police.

Five Guys has opened at Manvel Town Center, offering dine‑in, takeout and delivery to the growing retail hub at Hwy 288.

Houston police say a woman was shot during a robbery near 12800 Airline Drive and is listed in stable condition. North Belt officers were on scene, authorities say.

Welcome Group has moved its headquarters to the 12th floor of 515 Post Oak Boulevard in Uptown Houston as the developer scales up its portfolio.

Lafayette's TSA screeners are working without pay as the DHS funding lapse stretches on; the regional airport has posted ways for the community to help.