Houston City Council debates the allocation of federal aid for recovery from Hurricane Beryl and a derecho, with disputes over the focus on power generation versus housing needs.

Driver Peter Moreno was arrested for felony drug possession during a traffic stop after Constable Mark Herman's Office found 3.7 grams of methamphetamine in his vehicle.

Bankrate ranked Texas as one of the worst states for retirement, considering factors like healthcare, safety, and the impact of natural disasters, despite its favorable tax ranking.

A North Shore Senior High student, Isaiah Brice Phillip, was killed and two teens injured at a pool party shooting. Phillip was charged days prior for a separate shooting.

A Houston man, Daniel Montoya, died months after a pedestrian accident on Telephone Road, with the investigation ongoing.

Houston police have arrested and charged Isaac Biais, 21, in the fatal July 16 shooting of 65-year-old William Hall on West 34th Street.

Houston's heatwave persists, with temperatures reaching 97 degrees and feels like 104. Light winds offer little relief. Nights are warm at 78 degrees. Residents should stay hydrated. Rain may bring slight cooling by the weekend.

Governor Abbott announces the 2025 Texas Women's Hall of Fame inductees, honoring women for their achievements in various sectors, including aerospace, law, business, arts, and law enforcement.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who threatened a store employee during a theft at a drug store on Beechnut Street in Houston.

Friends for Life, a Houston animal shelter, is facing financial strain after multiple burglaries, requiring reallocating funds from animal care to security upgrades.

Houston police arrest 22-year-old Daniel Michael Lewis Jr. for a fatal shooting at 535 Seminar Drive; charged with murder following his admission of involvement.

Sermecar Lucas arrested for harassment in Harris County after threatening another individual; bond set at $100.

A suspicious but non-dangerous grenade-like novelty item caused a brief evacuation at Houston's airport; Terminal D operations were halted but returned to normal within two hours. No arrests were made.