Leah Barton is appointed as the Executive Director of Harris County Public Health, recognized for her work in expanding healthcare services, launching health initiatives, and enhancing disaster readiness.

The Southwest Freeway in Houston reopened ahead of schedule after swift emergency concrete repairs resolved traffic delays caused earlier in the week.

Kara Walker, 17, charged with the death of her 8-year-old brother, Charles Walker, declares innocence, despite allegations of severe abuse. Her ex-boyfriend, Nolan Stallings, is also charged.

The Texas Senate tentatively approved a bill allowing lawsuits against those involved in providing abortion pills, with exemptions for women using them.

Honduran national Viljar Eduardo Rosales-Lara received a 33-month federal prison sentence for possessing methamphetamine while incarcerated in Beaumont, Texas.

The final two defendants in a multi-state gun smuggling ring to Mexico have been sentenced to prison for their leadership roles in trafficking hundreds of firearms.

Houston enjoys dry weather and clear skies post-Labor Day, with a return to rain expected late in the week and a slight chance of showers forecasted by the National Weather Service.

Deputies in Precinct 4 arrested 37 persons for suspected DUI over Labor Day weekend, with additional charges including evading arrest and drug possession for some individuals.

A fatal single-vehicle crash on Tidwell Road in Houston left one male driver dead after his pickup truck collided with a concrete wall. Investigation is ongoing.

Houston police arrest second suspect, 19-year-old Miles Julian Edwards, on capital murder and aggravated assault charges for a fatal shooting at an apartment complex.

Harris County constables arrested Nicole Alford for an outstanding felony drug warrant after responding to a report of a suspicious individual. Her bond details were pending.

Houston police investigate skeletal remains found in a field, awaiting an autopsy for identification and cause of death; no signs of foul play reported yet.

Hunter Valverde, known as the "Adult Toy Bandit," faces charges of felony retaliation after threatening employees at Planet Ford and failing to appear in court. Authorities seek public assistance for his arrest.