Tommy Williams has been named the interim president of Texas A&M University, following the resignation of Mark A. Welsh III. The Board of Regents confirmed Williams, who aims to support the university's excellence.

Following a serious collision on the N. Sam Houston Tollway, Claire Denise Ihfe was taken into custody after assaulting a deputy at a local hospital. Authorities report she showed signs of intoxication.

A passenger tried to open a plane door after landing in Houston, was arrested, and triggered emergency slides. No injuries occurred, and the plane was safe.

Deputies uncovered a forgery scheme at Woodforest Bank inside a Walmart, involving three suspects who are facing charges for attempting to deposit a forged $15,148 check.

A hazmat incident at Lee High School in Baytown caused minor staff injury and prompted evacuations. A strange odor led to the response, with the scene cleared by 9:30 a.m. The cause of the odor is under investigation.

Rep. Wesley Hunt announces his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Texas, challenging incumbents Cornyn and Paxton in the Republican primary, focusing on Texas families, energy, border security, and community safety.

A 21-year-old man from Richmond, Texas, is missing after swimming in Galveston, despite red flag warnings of dangerous conditions. Multiple agencies are involved in the search.

The Houston Avenue bridge over the Katy Freeway was hit by an 18-wheeler, causing traffic disruption and road debris, marking the bridge's 70th strike during the ongoing I-10 project.

A mother in Angleton is charged with the fatal shooting of two of her children and injuring two others, causing community shock and ongoing investigations.

Houston faces an unusually hot October, with temperatures near 90°F and little relief at night. Historical records may not be broken, but the heat is significant. Rain chances are low, and the city is also monitoring Tropical Storm Jerry near Africa.

A stalled Nissan was struck from behind by a Jeep on the East Freeway, resulting in one death; the Jeep driver was not impaired. The freeway was closed but later reopened.

A man was fatally shot by Houston police after firing an AK-47-style rifle in his backyard and refusing to comply with orders. No officers were injured. An investigation is ongoing.

A driver survived a crash where their van got wedged under an 18-wheeler in Montgomery County, self-extricating without injuries and declining hospital care.