Houston police are investigating a freeway incident where a 26-year-old man died after jumping into a truck's bed and then leaping out while the vehicle was moving.

A child custody dispute in northwest Harris County led to a fatal shooting, with a deputy constable subsequently shooting the assailant, who is now in critical condition.

Houston City Council approved $314 million in federal recovery funds, with $100 million for housing, amid controversies and plans for emergency preparedness, including installing generators at critical facilities.

Deputies in Harris County arrested Anthony and Daniel Ramos in connection with a drive-by shooting that damaged a vehicle and home on Walnut Meadow Drive. Evidence, including video footage, led to their capture.

A TDCJ van collided with a pickup in Walker County, causing injuries and road closure. Details on injuries are undisclosed, and the road reopened at 10:30 a.m. The collision's cause is unknown.

Authorities swiftly recovered stolen property and arrested Keira Jones and Jontavious Hall after a vehicle burglary, with Hall facing additional warrants for his arrest.

Houston's Cullen Park Apartments residents are dealing with a severe rat infestation and other hazards like fires and structural problems, with no response from management despite official complaints and an active city investigation.

The UNVEIL program, funded with $6.4 million by CEPI and Wellcome, aims to accelerate Lassa fever vaccine development by identifying immune responses that protect against the disease.

ICE deported Yimi Samario Sevilla, a Honduran 18th Street gang leader wanted for violent crimes, after recapture in Houston following a release due to earlier immigration enforcement priorities.

Owners of Abby's Bakery, Leonardo Baez-Lara and Alicia Avila-Guel, were found guilty by a jury of harboring illegal aliens and conspiracy in Texas after a three-day trial.

Cypress and Katy suburbs in Texas top the charts for movers and homebuyers, with affordable housing, good schools, and proximity to Houston's amenities drawing thousands of residents.

The article discusses the remembering of 8-year-old Blakely McCrory who died in the Kerr County floods while her family copes with the loss and honors her memory.

A suspect, Colby Tyler, was arrested for a fatal shooting in Houston and faces charges including capital murder while authorities seek additional suspects.