The Texas Supreme Court finalized rules that hand the state control over which law schools qualify graduates to sit for the Texas bar, ending decades of ABA oversight. The order keeps current schools intact for now while opening a path for non‑ABA programs to seek approval.

A 36-year-old man died after his Honda Civic crashed into a tree on North Wayside Drive in Houston; speed may have been a factor. Police are investigating the solo-vehicle accident.

Jerome Ruben, accused of kidnapping, sexual assault in South Houston, and aggravated robbery at UH, has a history of crime and wore a disguise during the UH robbery. His bond is set at $6 million.

A tow truck slammed into a disabled Toyota Corolla on westbound I‑10 near Studemont; police say the Corolla's driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sugar Land’s City Council approved multi‑million dollars for new cameras and crime‑center software, expanding its license‑plate reader program and prompting privacy questions.

UT Austin’s McCombs School plans to house its Houston MBA in the former Marathon Oil tower at CityCentre, backed by about $13M in renovations to expand capacity.

Houston probes a fatal house fire on Yellowstone Blvd; the identity of the man found dead is unknown, with no signs of foul play. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

An 18-year-old, Isaiah Benavidez, faces intoxication manslaughter charges after a fatal crash in Houston that killed two. The incident occurred when he lost control of his truck due to speed and wet conditions.

Houston's weather this week includes cloudy skies, a chance of rain, and fluctuating temperatures, with a temporary warm-up and gusty winds expected by mid-week.

Vick's Texas BBQ has closed its FM 1488 spot and will stop regular service, owners say. The truck plans to continue catering private events.

Houston police are investigating a shooting at 6400 Main Street that left one person dead and another injured, with the survivor, Jordan Lee Williams, facing a weapon charge.

K-9 units helped capture an armed robbery suspect, Desmond Dirden, with others still at large. The victim is stable; Dirden faces charges and awaits court.

Houston authorities investigate a deadly motorcycle-versus-truck collision that occurred on a Sunday afternoon, resulting in a 22-year-old man's death.