Houston police officers could receive a nearly 37% pay raise over five years if a new contract is approved, with an initial 10% increase by July 2025. This aims to boost morale and retention amid budget concerns.

A burglary suspect was fatally shot in Houston after a confrontation with a security officer, who was also injured. The incident occurred in River Oaks.

An Oregon man drowned near a no-swimming zone on Galveston beach, despite rescue efforts by the beach patrol and EMS. He died early Sunday in the ICU.

Sarah Young was arrested in Harris County for assaulting a peace officer and making threats following a disturbance incident where she also assaulted another individual.

Cardinals are set to elect a new Pope in the Sistine Chapel, with Cardinal DiNardo highlighting the event's solemnity and the need for a unifying Pope following Pope Francis's legacy.

Houston-area educators won at the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, with special recognitions for Abigail Eliezer and Dr. Alicia Adkins, as well as Lamar CISD's school board.

A woman was fatally shot in her driveway in Harris County; her ex-boyfriend is the suspect and remains at large. Authorities are investigating and seeking public assistance.

The NWS forecasts severe weather in Houston, TX, with storms expected to intensify from Tuesday, potentially bringing hail, strong winds, and tornadoes. Residents are urged to stay informed and prepare for possible flooding.

One person was killed and 13 injured in a Houston shooting after an uninvited guest opened fire at a family gathering, with return fire from other attendees. Police investigations are ongoing.

A "Bonnie and Clyde" duo was arrested in Harris County for auto theft and VIN tampering, with stolen luxury cars worth over $100,000 recovered. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.

A British nursing student in Houston was stabbed to death in her apartment, with her roommate, Chester Grant, suspected of the crime following a domestic dispute.

Jennifer Jesselle Perez Rodriguez is charged with assaulting a federal officer after approaching an FBI vehicle with a machete in Houston; she was shot by an agent and is hospitalized.

Three teens were arrested in Conroe, Texas, for the murder of a 14-year-old boy, while a separate Houston family BBQ shooting left one dead and 14 injured.