A man was shot dead in front of an insurance business in Houston. Three masked suspects fled in an SUV, were later chased by police, crashed, and were arrested; the incident is linked to a possible robbery attempt.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo remains resolute amidst criticism and efforts seeking her removal, emphasizing the importance of early childhood education programs. Her team expresses concern over the politicization of these issues.

A firefighter is hospitalized, and residents are displaced following an early morning fire at a Kingwood apartment complex. The cause is under investigation.

Houston is set for a hot day with a high of 94 degrees and a heat index of 107. There's a 30% chance of rain. Residents should stay cool and hydrated. Tropical Storm Erin in the Atlantic may become a hurricane.

A Humble ISD school bus was involved in a crash in Atascocita, with the driver and five others hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; no students were on board.

The Houston Health Department has launched the Summer Surveillance dashboard to monitor the impact of extreme heat on public health, with real-time data on heat-related emergencies.

A driver was arrested for DUI with a child in the car and drug possession after an auto-pedestrian accident. Her husband was also detained for interfering with police.

Texas AG sues Eli Lilly for bribery related to prescribing GLP-1 meds for weight loss and diabetes, alleging unethical inducements to medical providers.

Marina, a 21-year-old white Bengal tiger at Houston's Downtown Aquarium, passed away. She was the oldest Bengal tiger in an AZA-accredited facility. The Aquarium donated $2,100 to the Tiger Conservation Campaign in her memory.

Deputies seek a brisket thief, Sandi Ramirez, with existing warrants, after a theft at H-E-B. They encourage public tips via dispatch or local law enforcement.

A significant explosion in Kingwood area caused homes to shake, reported by residents. The Atascocita Fire Department confirmed the event but found no evidence of an explosion. A nearby gas leak was noted, with no confirmed link to the incident.

Emmanuel Moreno was arrested during a traffic stop for DWI (second offense) and unlawful weapon possession in Harris County, Texas. His bond was set at $200.00 in County Court 2.

A University of Houston survey reveals Harris County residents' concerns about the electrical grid and potential power outages, with skepticism about CenterPoint Energy's improvements.