Harris County deputies say a woman walking White Oak Bayou in Inwood fought off a man who sexually assaulted her and tried to drown her. Investigators are canvassing the area.

A 13-foot alligator was removed from Nassau Bay and TPWD has issued a Clear Lake advisory, urging residents and anglers to give waterways extra space.

A 16-year-old is in critical condition after a suspected shootout on Colquitt Street in Montrose; investigators recovered shell casings and cars struck by gunfire.

Homeowners in Decker Oaks Estates say brief downpours flood their main gate off Hardin Store Road, forcing long detours and raising safety concerns.

Houston rapper Judy World (Krystal Jordan) was fatally stabbed on the city’s south side; a 28-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter.

Ferguson is buying Houston-based FloWorks for about $1.6 billion, folding the valve and flow-control specialist and its roughly 1,000 staff into Ferguson's national network. The deal, announced July 13, is set to close in Q3 2026.

Morning thunderstorms forced an FAA ground stop at Bush Intercontinental on July 14, halting departures and creating early-flight delays for travelers.

FBI Houston says a woman faces federal charges after allegedly forcing an underage girl into sex trafficking and violently abusing her. The agency says the victim is now safe.

A 33-year-old man fishing the San Jacinto River in Porter drowned after being swept away by the current; authorities say the death appears accidental.

Texas Game Wardens say 62 people were charged with boating‑while‑intoxicated over the July 4 weekend as hundreds of wardens checked more than 10,800 vessels. Two open‑water drownings and multiple serious incidents were reported.

A 37-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegal reentry. Prosecutors say he will be deported after serving his term.

Houston ISD advanced plans for a $100M, 215,000‑sq‑ft Southside Launchpad at the former Grimes Elementary to expand biotechnology, cybersecurity and construction training.

Juici Patties will open its first Houston shop in Montrose at 2055 Westheimer; filings show a $350K fit-out and a mid‑December finish target.