A motorcyclist died after hitting a reportedly stolen backhoe on SH-249 in Houston. The crash occurred early Sunday morning, and the suspect fled the scene. Police are investigating.

The FAA lifts restrictions on commercial flights at 40 airports following the government shutdown, allowing airlines to resume regular schedules starting Monday.

League City police peacefully resolved a standoff with Jamane Herod, who had fired a shot during an argument and refused to surrender while armed and holding his child. No one was harmed.

Houston is experiencing extreme temperature fluctuations this week, with record-breaking heat followed by potential late-week storms and severe weather, as per Click2Houston.

TSU’s Bullard Center released a report and documentary mapping 89 proposed petrochemical projects concentrated in low‑income and majority‑nonwhite Texas neighborhoods.

Rice Military neighbors say box trucks have crowded a residential street for months. Neighbors are urging ParkHouston and HPD to enforce parking rules.

During a routine traffic stop, Harris County deputies identified Danny Ards, who had multiple warrants, leading to his arrest. Details regarding court appearances were not immediately available.

A Houston police car collided with a civilian car, resulting in injuries and damage at the Braeburn Terrace Apartments. No sirens were used, and an investigation into the role of alcohol is underway.

Texas's Public Utility Commission approved CenterPoint Energy's $2.9 billion plan to enhance Houston's power grid, with customer bills increasing to fund it.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a mandatory reapplication for all SNAP beneficiaries to combat fraud, a move that has been linked to broader Republican efforts to reduce erroneous payments and misuse of funds within the program.

Jesse Cummings was arrested for DWI in Harris County. He had a prior conviction and showed signs of intoxication during a stop. His bond was set at $100.

An mRNA vaccine developed by the Houston Zoo and Baylor College of Medicine appears to help elephants fight a deadly herpesvirus, with early successes at Cincinnati and other U.S. zoos. If trials hold up, the shot could cut juvenile elephant deaths worldwide.

A decommissioned power plant in Bacliff, Texas, caught fire early Sunday, prompting fire department response and warnings for residents to avoid smoke exposure. No injuries were reported, and the cause is unknown.