Kim Ogg, former Harris County District Attorney, is expected in court on July 28 over claims she violated a gag order by discussing details of the Jocelyn Nungaray murder case.

Houston is introducing two new charter schools, with a rise in students preferring charters over traditional Houston ISD (HISD) schools, but a recent slight decrease in this trend reflects a diversification of educational choices.

The Houston Fire Department rescued a man from a house fire in southwest Houston early Friday morning, transporting him to the hospital; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation fined the Jubilee at Texas Parkway $381,400 for elevator outages and safety violations, affecting senior residents' mobility and violating state laws.

Two men in their 70s were found shot to death at Wildheather Park, Houston. A robbery motive is unlikely as their personal items were not taken. Police are investigating the incident.

An armed woman experiencing a mental crisis surrendered peacefully after a standoff on the North Freeway, leading to traffic delays but ending without violence.

A man named Myles Reece was arrested for child pornography by Precinct 4 after detectives found CSAM on his phone. The Harris County DA charged him with three felonies.

A crash in southwest Houston killed two when a car hit a tree and caught fire. A second vehicle collided with the wreckage; no injuries were reported from that vehicle. Speed is considered a factor.

Texas invests $105 million in a 122 megawatt natural gas facility to bolster the state power grid and support growing energy demands, particularly in the Houston area.

Harris County Constable's Office arrested April Massey for DWI after she was found with a BAC of 0.159, stressing the ongoing issue of impaired driving.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo hinted at a forthcoming announcement regarding her 2026 electoral plans, amidst financial considerations and the entrance of other candidates.

Houston lawyer Clyde J. Moore pleads guilty to defrauding clients and tax fraud, with $2.4 million lost by clients. He faces potential prison time and fines.

A woman was fatally stabbed at a gas station in west Harris County. The suspect, who fled on a bicycle, remains at large. Homicide investigators are seeking information from the public.