A Harris County grand jury indicted Baytown officer Michael Hightower on manslaughter and aggravated‑assault charges tied to an Oct. 23 crash that killed two children. Hightower posted $150,000 bond and is expected back in court next month.

Emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire near Booker Rd and Nelson St in Spring; deputies said a burn victim was on scene and Life Flight was dispatched.

A Harris County traffic stop on the Eastex Freeway led to the arrest of a driver who deputies say was intoxicated and carrying a loaded firearm. Court filings show DWI and unlawful-carry charges.

Golden Roastery opened a Spring‑Klein shop on Nov. 15, adding Dubai‑style desserts, roasted nuts and Turkish coffee to FM 1960.

Houston's chilly weather gives way to mild and wet conditions midweek, with temperatures rising to the mid-60s and chances of rain increasing by Wednesday.

Charged with murder after a fatal high-speed crash in Houston, 18-year-old Ruben X. Mendoza remains hospitalized.

Houston broadcaster Dave Ward, who died at 86, will have public memorials. He worked at KTRK-TV for 50 years and has a Guinness World Record for longest tenure as a news broadcaster.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash involving a Mazda 6 and a tow truck on the Southwest Freeway, with one driver deceased and the other released after questioning.

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run on East Freeway, where a woman was struck by a red sedan and other vehicles, leading to her death.

A man was found dead in Katy, Texas, with injuries suggesting a dog mauling, prompting an investigation by Harris County authorities. Details about the victim and any dogs involved remain unclear.

Constable Mark Herman's Office conducted a two-day anti-crime operation in the Northwest Freeway area, leading to multiple arrests for theft and related crimes. Details of the sting and arrests were shared on their Facebook page.

A missing teen from Harris County was found unharmed after an alarming disappearance, canceling the need for an Amber Alert. Details remain undisclosed.

Authorities seek the public's help to find two suspects in a $1,433 theft at Houston's Nike Store, using surveillance footage and descriptions provided.