Houston expects a hot and humid Friday, with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and a low chance of rain. The weekend may see showers and thunderstorms, and a front on Monday could bring cooler air. The week ahead should be mostly sunny.

Authorities are tackling a gas fire in a Tomball neighborhood, with fire departments and gas company representatives responding. The cause is unknown.

A 19-year-old from Brownsville was sentenced to 46 months for facilitating the export of firearms to Mexico, following an investigation and guilty plea.

Houston police are investigating a fatal car crash where a 52-year-old man died after his Hyundai Venue veered off the road into a ditch on Lucerne Street.

A man was arrested in Harris County for cocaine possession during a traffic stop on Cypresswood Station Drive; his bond and court details are pending.

Blue Bell introduces Classic Pecan Pie Ice Cream, blending brown sugar ice cream with pecans and pie crust pieces, and brings back Homemade in the Shade flavor after ten years.

Elia Grace was arrested in Harris County for assaulting a deputy during a welfare check after she resisted detention and kicked the officer. Her bond was set at $5,000.

A Houston Powerball player won $2 million by matching five white balls in the drawing, with the jackpot rolling over to $1.7 billion for the next draw.

A deed fraud in Harris County involving over 40 properties concludes with a court judgment to restore ownership to the original owners, after a couple used forged documents to claim them.

Police in Stafford are investigating a murder-suicide involving Adrian Mercado, who killed two people before dying by suicide during a standoff with officers.

A man critically injured in an August 29 crash on Airline Drive in Houston died on September 2. The driver of the Toyota involved was not charged, and intoxication was not apparent. Police are investigating the incident.

Texas AG sues PowerSchool over a data breach affecting nearly a million individuals' personal and sensitive information, claiming security misrepresentation.

Houston is set to experience increased thunderstorms this weekend following high temperatures, due to moisture from the Gulf and remnants of Hurricane Lorena.