A man in Montgomery County is charged with theft after allegedly scamming couples by posing as a fake wedding venue owner, defrauding them of $200,000+.

Lufkin man, Michael Lovelady, pleads guilty to federal firearms charge after being found with a firearm as a felon.

A 68-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on the North Loop East in Houston. The unidentified driver fled the scene. Police are seeking information.

Houston forecast includes sun, scattered storms, and low flood risk this weekend, with high heat indices. Hurricane Erin, now a Category 4, is not expected to hit land but can affect nearby regions.

The Southern District of Texas U.S. Attorney's Office charged 262 individuals in an immigration enforcement operation targeting border security and criminal organizations.

A lightning strike caused a house fire in northwest Harris County, but no injuries were reported as responders from various departments quelled the flames.

A 68-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run on the North Loop East freeway in Houston, with the driver still at large. Houston PD is investigating and seeking public assistance.

The "Be Someone" mural in Houston is embroiled in legal issues involving trespassing and vandalism after attempts to restore it followed a defacement in April. Despite public support for the mural, Union Pacific is investigating the incident.

Houston constables arrested Gregorio Bernal, a thrice-caught DWI offender, following a car crash. Bernal failed sobriety tests and his bail is set at $30,000.

A theft at the Houston Premium Outlets' Fossil Store has prompted law enforcement to seek public help in identifying a suspect described as a Black male who stole two watches. Increased patrols and the “C4 NOW” app aim to enhance community safety.

Harris County Commissioners Court approves law enforcement raises in a 3-2 vote, setting Constable salaries at $293,000; budget considerations pending for October.

A man was hospitalized with a non-fatal head injury following a shooting in west Houston, with police investigating the exchange of gunfire between two groups.

The TEA released A-F ratings for Texas schools, with HISD improving and Valley West Elementary going from an F to an A. Statewide, about 24% of districts and 31% of campuses improved their grades.