James Harden was arrested in Texas and charged with unlawful carrying after a handgun was found in his vehicle. He was released on bond and is due in court June 22.

A 5-year-old was wounded in a shooting at a Beaumont apartment complex and later taken to a Houston hospital. Police say the shooting may have been accidental and the investigation is ongoing.

At the Texas GOP convention in Houston, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told a crowd James Talarico will "go to Hell" for his reading of the Bible, injecting religion into the Senate fight.

The 73rd Luling Watermelon Thump runs June 25–28 with seed-spitting championships, melon auctions and ticketed evening concerts.

Yordan Alvarez homered twice in the first inning — a two‑run shot and a grand slam — producing six RBIs and sparking a nine‑run frame.

Thousands of Curaçao supporters have descended on Houston for the island’s first World Cup match, turning fan hubs and stadium approaches into a sea of blue. The arrival has lifted local watch parties and stretched transit across the city.

Precinct 4 detectives say they closed an alleged game room on Gears Road, seizing cash and illegal machines and charging a worker.

The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended Dr. Derrick Anthony Mitchell's license after records show multiple detentions this spring and allegations of intoxication and violent behavior.

Houston police arrested Anthony Cerda on June 12 and charged him with capital murder in a 2025 Canal Street assault that left Francisco Chura dead.

A Galveston County jury convicted Rigoberto Argueta‑Sontay in the July 2025 stabbing death of his roommate and partner and sentenced him to 35 years in prison.

Muggy Saturday with highs near 94 and heat‑index values in the 100s. Slight storm chance today; heavier rain, flash‑flood risk and coastal hazards arrive Sunday night into Tuesday.

A major crash at Veterans Memorial Drive and T.C. Jester left multiple people treated and closed lanes; deputies urged motorists to expect delays and follow updates.

Houston police say an adult man was found dead Friday in the 4300 block of Cinnabar; detectives are interviewing two men who remained at the scene.