Houston Police seek relatives for 57 unclaimed cremains found at Richardson Mortuary after Hurricane Beryl; 22 returned, 30-day claim period announced.

Dallas’ split over a high‑speed rail alignment pushed regional leaders to greenlight federal study steps without the city's buy‑in — a rift that could jeopardize funding.

Houston is set to enjoy sunny, warm weather with highs in the low 80s this weekend, though there may be some patchy morning fog and a chance of showers later in the week.

A Deer Park man, 66, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for operating an unlicensed financial scheme, which involved moving $2.3 million in funds, and purchasing a Cadillac. He will also face supervised release.

El Salvadorian national indicted for assaulting an ICE officer with a mug causing serious injuries; detained without bail, faces up to 20 years if convicted.

Franklin Joseph Perkins, ex-martial arts and gymnastics coach from Texas, was sentenced to 168 months for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.

Kevin Ramos-Posada was arrested for harboring two runaway juveniles and supplying them with alcohol in Harris County, as reported by Constable Mark Herman's deputies.

A man has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting on Russell Street, Houston. The suspect, Jose Amaya Martinez, was detained in Indiana and awaits court proceedings.

Construction projects in downtown Houston will disrupt traffic, with a long-term closure on Chartres Street and Polk Street closing for the George R. Brown Convention Center expansion. Detours are provided on TxDOT's website.

A resident in Harris County assaulted a USPS worker and a deputy, leading to charges and a $7,000 bond. The Constable's Office urges public awareness of local crime.

The 43-day U.S. government shutdown affected the economy, air travel, and low-income Americans reliant on food assistance, leaving lasting impacts and reducing public confidence in the government.

Ben Taub Hospital's planned expansion into Hermann Park sparks debate over the trade-off between trauma care capacity and preserving green space. Public hearings are scheduled to address the community's concerns.

Two found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Montgomery County after a domestic dispute call. Officials are investigating with no public threat perceived.