Suspect Rigoberto Diaz-Rincon was arrested following a hit-and-run incident, charged with Failure to Stop and Give Information, with a $100 bond set by Harris County Court.

Sen. Ted Cruz painted over graffiti insulting late activist Charlie Kirk on a Houston freeway, following Kirk's fatal shooting at Utah Valley University.

Houston's weather remains warm and sunny, with a small chance of showers and consistent highs around 93 degrees, and mostly clear nights with lows in the mid-70s. The pattern is expected to continue with minimal changes.

Republican U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas has decided not to run for reelection after serving for two decades, opting to end his career focusing on national security and foreign policy issues.

A $100 million class action lawsuit accuses an ex-employee of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center of planting hidden cameras in hospital restrooms.

Officers arrested Nicholas Vitela for DWI after a traffic accident on Cypresswood Drive in Harris County, as reported by Constable Mark Herman's Office.

A Houston police officer and two civilians were hospitalized after a car crash in Houston on Saturday evening; the officer was responding to a call. The conditions of the injured are unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.

Houston cyclists participated in the World Naked Bike Ride to advocate for cyclist safety and to protest policies by Mayor John Whitmire, including the removal of bike lanes.

Gov. Abbott's office offers an additional $20,000 reward for information on Austin Kanuch's 2023 stabbing death, totaling $40,000 with Crime Stoppers' reward.

Houston battles heat with a 30% chance of afternoon storms, high near 93°F, and mild winds. Evening to see partly cloudy skies, light breeze, and low of 76°F.

Da'Vion Tatum, a Harvard graduate and former Westfield High valedictorian, has been elected as the youngest director on Spring ISD's Education Foundation board.

The Galveston Sandcastle Festival features sandcastle building, live music, food trucks, and vendor markets, highlighting eco-friendly practices and community engagement.

Deputies arrested driver Enrique Tadeo for DUI and unlawfully carrying a weapon after a vehicle accident on Kuykendahl Road, per a statement from Harris County Constable Mark Herman's Office.