A deputy and two civilians were injured in a crash in Harris County. The deputy, responding to a call without lights or sirens, hit a Pontiac on Little York Road. The Pontiac's driver is under DUI investigation.

Houston Mayor Whitmire unveils nine new recycling trucks to address city's waste collection delays. Trucks are unpainted to save costs and mark a step toward solving service issues.

A tanker truck carrying 8,800 gallons of gasoline exploded on Highway 90, Houston, resulting in the driver's death and causing a prolonged road closure.

Houston faces extreme heat with possible thunderstorms and high heat index values, conditions exacerbated by a high-pressure system. A weather change is expected later in the week.

Rocio Uriostigui was arrested for DWI in Harris County; she was already out on bond for aggravated assault. The incident was publicized by Constable Mark Herman's office.

The I-45 Gulf Freeway will be closed this weekend for CenterPoint Energy power line work, affecting traffic between Tellepsen Street and Cullen Boulevard.

Man found shot to death in Independence Heights, Houston; girlfriend discovered the body using his phone after he was seen talking to someone at a bus stop. Police are investigating with no suspect info.

A man was shot in the leg during a Texas Southern University fraternity party; suspects were ejected guests who became violent, with no arrests made at the time.

Man arrested in Harris County for narcotics and probation violation after a traffic stop; Eddie Cera was found with cocaine and meth during the incident.

A court extended a temporary restraining order preventing Beto O'Rourke's group from transferring funds out of state, marking another legal win for Texas AG Ken Paxton.

The Valero facility in Texas City experienced elevated SO2 emissions, leading to local responses and road closures, while air monitoring showed no harmful levels detected.

Houston faces a heat advisory with temperatures reaching mid-to-upper 90s and heat index values hitting 104-106 degrees, as health officials advise hydration.

A 17-year-old was critically stabbed at a Crosby house party; a 19-year-old male is in custody. The victim is in serious but stable condition after surgery.