A bicyclist was killed by a hit-and-run 18-wheeler in Channelview near Market Street and Dell Dale Street. The incident caused traffic disruptions and the driver is being sought by authorities.

Authorities seek Britton Molina, suspected of leading a luxury car VIN swapping crime ring; several stolen vehicles with altered VINs were recovered and Molina has been charged but remains at large.

Two young Cincinnati Zoo elephants survived EEHV after receiving a groundbreaking mRNA vaccine developed with Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Zoo.

A man was arrested for threatening an elementary school in The Woodlands, carrying a knife and an airsoft pistol, which caused a police response. He was detained using less-lethal measures and faces charges.

A Louisiana felon was sentenced to 57 months for illegal firearm possession after law enforcement found guns and drugs in his car during a traffic stop.

The US Senate passed a budget bill including a provision to consider moving Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston, as advocated by Sen. Cornyn. The bill also features Texas-oriented initiatives and tax amendments.

A couple cycling in Harris County was killed in a hit-and-run incident on Veterans Memorial Drive. The man died shortly after, while his partner later succumbed to her injuries.

A child died after being left in a hot car by her mother, who was working, near Galena Park. Despite efforts, she was pronounced dead at the hospital. Investigations and cooperation with authorities are ongoing.

A former Texas credit union manager, Haley Snodgrass, was sentenced to 33 months for embezzlement and ordered to pay $330,351.39 in restitution after admitting to stealing funds.

Houston is expected to experience clearer skies and hotter temperatures due to high atmospheric pressure, with highs around mid-90s and heat index values up to 103 degrees. There's a slight chance of rain, and Saharan dust may enhance sunset hues.

Houston law enforcement is searching for two suspects, Robert Hingle and Warren Hammond, for a theft at a local pawn shop, with charges filed against both.

Houston police investigate a fatal house fire on Dulcrest Street; an unidentified female was found deceased, with circumstances under examination by HPD and HFD Arson Division.

A $5,000 reward is offered for leads on a hit-and-run in Harris County that killed 12-year-old Zachariah Benjamin after a dog chase led to his fatal collision with a black Chrysler 300.