Houston expects a warm weekend with temperatures in the upper 80s, an Air Quality Alert, moderate drought, and fire hazards. Tropical storm activity is low, with Jerry and Karen not threatening the US.

Houston-area counties implement burn bans due to increased wildfire risks from dry conditions, with penalties for violations and a lack of rain forecasted.

Houston Police seek public help to identify a robbery suspect from an online marketplace deal gone wrong, where counterfeit money was used and a physical altercation ensued.

World Mental Health Day is observed by HCPH to raise awareness and combat stigma around mental illness, which affects many Texans across all demographics, with various programs and helplines available for support.

A man was arrested for trespass and resisting law enforcement after causing a disturbance at McDonald's over pickle quantity on his burger. He was subdued with a Taser and held on a $100 bond.

A Houston man was charged with kidnapping an Aldine High School student by injecting them with an unknown substance. The victim was found by staff and revived; the suspect has a criminal history and his bond was set at $150,000.

One suspect was arrested and another is sought in a fatal July shooting in Houston; Octavio Garcia Cruz, 48, was charged with murder for the death of Angel Chavira, 35.

Houston vet Gregory Ford was arrested for sexual battery of a minor and has been connected to potential abuse across multiple states. More victims have come forward.

Deputies arrested Victor Sanchez in North Houston after a chase; he was found hiding in an attic and charged with Evading Arrest, with a $100 bond set.

Governor Greg Abbott orders Houston to remove its Pride crosswalk, asserting it's a distraction and non-compliant with traffic regulations, risking loss of state funds.

Western Academy in Houston will destroy any cellphones found on campus as part of a strict policy to protect students from digital distractions and harmful content.

A man was shot dead in a Katy-area neighborhood; another was detained. Details remain scarce as Harris County Sheriff's investigators seek information.

Harris County Sheriff's Office conducted a raid at a northwest Harris County bar suspected of being a "hub for criminal activity", resulting in several arrests.