H-E-B introduced a barbecue-inspired candle line featuring unique scents like barbecue burnt ends, dill pickles, and serrano cornbread. The candles are a part of the Flavor Favorites series and have sparked mixed reactions online.

A chemical-carrying 18-wheeler caught fire on SH 225, Pasadena, causing extensive road closures and traffic delays. Hazmat is on scene with westbound lanes closed; eastbound have reopened.

Texas schools' mobile device ban elicits mixed reactions, with some parents emphasizing the need to contact their children, especially in emergencies, and districts devising varied enforcement strategies.

Harris County Constable's Office arrested a suspect for promotion of prostitution at QQ Spa Massage and is investigating a broader network potentially involving human trafficking.

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested on a warrant, marking his second arrest in three months, with previous charges for assault and strangulation. Details of the warrant are undisclosed.

Demondre Woolfolk was arrested for DWI after deputies found him passed out in his vehicle on N Sam Houston Parkway.

Fort Bend County Pride Festival returns with a superhero theme to celebrate diversity and love in the LGBTQ+ community, featuring family-friendly activities and opportunities for vendors and volunteers.

Pedestrian killed on Gulf Freeway in Houston early morning, causing southbound lane closures and traffic delays.

Suspected drunk driver Isabel Diaz Pineda's car caught fire in Houston after hitting curbs and was charged with DWI. Constable Herman's Office responded to the incident.

Houston police are investigating a fatal stabbing on N. Drennan Street and have released surveillance footage of the white male suspect. The community is urged to provide any relevant information.

Houston police arrested a man for a fatal shooting of a woman at an apartment complex and for evading arrest. The victim, yet to be named, was the suspect's wife. The suspect led police on a chase before being captured.

HISD partners with METRO to offer free public transit for eligible high school students starting the 2025-26 school year.

A pregnant woman died in a car crash after her Mustang was hit by a speeding truck in Harris County. The truck fled, and authorities are seeking information.