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.

Constable Mark Herman’s Special Operations Unit arrested Samantha Reyes near E. Cricket Circle for alleged drug possession.

A paddleboarder died in Galveston after being in distress in the Gulf. Despite a swift response and CPR, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Conditions were hazardous, with red flags warning of strong currents and waves.

The Harris County Constable’s Office reported the arrest of Daniel Cortez for driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on W Hardy Road.

Officials investigate a home in Porter, possibly connected to an Angleton shooting where two children died and two were injured. A woman is in custody; law enforcement aims to clarify any links.

Houston experiences a sunny and warm day; possible pop-up thunderstorm this evening, with increasing humidity and rain chances into the week. Attention on a potential tropical depression forming near Africa.