A Houston-area couple was arrested after a TSCRA-led probe found alleged hot checks used to buy more than $30,000 in livestock at multiple auction markets.

One person was shot during a funeral at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in southeast Houston. Authorities say the wounded person was taken from the scene and an investigation is underway.

A mother and two young children were found dead Friday at a Kirby Drive hotel in an apparent murder‑suicide. Authorities say the mother shot the children before turning the gun on herself.

A man died after a shooting on the 8200 block of CE King Parkway in northeast Harris County. Homicide detectives are on scene and investigators are asking for tips.

UH engineers say tree‑like thin films can pull heat from chips three times faster in lab tests — a potential boost for data‑center efficiency if it scales.

A man was arrested after a vehicle pursuit in the 18000 block of Kuykendahl Road; deputies recovered a firearm and said the investigation is ongoing.

An adult man was found fatally shot early July 3 on the 8400 block of Broadway Street in southeast Houston. HPD says homicide detectives are investigating.

HPD says a 34-year-old is charged after using a motorized water gun to spray disabled and homeless people on Houston’s west side.

Indo‑Mex chain Tikka Bowls and Tacos is opening its first Greater Houston location in Katy this summer, promising naan tacos, butter chicken bowls and draft beer.

Former Saints linebacker and Texas A&M All‑American Keith Mitchell has died at 51; Texas A&M and TMZ confirmed his passing. No cause has been released.

Kemah's council pushed the City Center vote to fall while officials await a financial review. The proposed sports‑and‑hotel development has split residents over traffic and tax reimbursements.

Council will review a June survey and hear a Halff-led drainage update as it weighs a $50.9M bond with about $20.3M for neighborhood drainage projects.

State board advanced a new dropout‑recovery charter for north Houston; critics say the private‑equity‑backed operator could siphon taxpayer dollars and duplicate local programs.