Texas leads the US in job creation, adding 28,100 jobs in May and 213,300 year-on-year, according to Governor Abbott, who credits state policies for the growth.

Jordan Javon Ashton, 28, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for his role as a getaway driver in an armed robbery at Morelos Supermercados on Halloween 2023. Ashton was found guilty of armed robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

A man was arrested for using fake plates on a Ford Mustang on Houston toll roads, following an investigation by Constable Mark Herman's unit. He faces charges for tampering with a government record.

A construction worker was injured after a 10-foot fall at Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, prompting a complex rescue operation by firefighters.

A tragic end to the search in Galveston Bay as the U.S. Coast Guard confirms the recovery of a missing jet skier's body. Last seen Sunday near the Galveston-Bolivar Ferry, his jet ski was later found drifting near San Leon.

New tariffs increase fireworks prices in Houston, but options for budget-conscious shoppers remain. Fireworks are legal outside city limits with safety restrictions; Houston Fire Department emphasizes safe usage to avoid accidents and fines.

Deputies in Houston arrested Arthur Stolp for DWI; he had a BAC of 0.214. The arrest was shared on social media.

Woman killed in drive-by shooting in NW Houston outside a store at W. Tidwell and Guhn Road; HPD seeks suspect.

Parents were charged with the murder of their four-month-old daughter, who was found suffocated in a dresser drawer. The father's girlfriend also faces charges.

Katy ISD approved salary increases for teachers and staff for the 2025-2026 year, including stipends for new teachers and 3% raises for non-admin support roles and administrators.

A suspected shoplifter at Houston's Galleria Mall jumped from the second floor, landing on an ice rink and injuring his legs, while being chased by police.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash between a Jeep Wrangler and Nissan Sentra that occurred on Sunday evening, claiming a 71-year-old woman's life. The incident is under review for traffic safety concerns.

Houston is facing a week of showers and thunderstorms with varying chances of precipitation, and a potential first named storm of the season near Bermuda unlikely to affect the continental U.S.