Houston anticipates severe weather with a forecast of storms and heavy rains, and a Storm Alert Day issued for Friday, followed by clearer skies over the weekend.

The owner of Snowflake Donut Shop in southeast Houston shot and killed an attempted robbery suspect early Thursday morning; no bystanders were injured.

Deshawn Longmire has been found guilty of murdering Rev. Ronald Mouton, a longtime Houston pastor, in a 2022 road rage shooting on the Gulf Freeway. The case, supported by ride-share data and surveillance footage, ended with a conviction after nearly three years of delays.

Baylor College of Medicine has laid off 122 employees amid uncertainties over federal funding for medical institutions, with further program cuts expected. MD Anderson Cancer Center has also implemented a partial hiring freeze, prioritizing patient care roles while managing budget limitations.

A repeat DUI offender was arrested in Harris County after a traffic stop, also found with a weapon, highlighting the legal repercussions of intoxicated driving.

Theft suspect Pierce Thompson was arrested at a Walmart after concealing merchandise in his backpack. He resisted arrest, was already out on bond for drug charges, and was charged with theft, with his bond set at $1,500.

An Uber driver in Montgomery County faces sexual assault charges related to an incident in The Woodlands, with detectives seeking possible additional victims.

An intern at the Harris County DA's Office found charging errors in cases, leading to his suspension after reporting it; local judges face scrutiny for bail policies.

Houston Mayor and police union to announce a new five-year contract, focusing on pay, benefits, and recruitment to enhance public safety and law enforcement standards.

A 25-year-old man was found dead following a stabbing at an apartment complex on Cityscape Avenue in Houston. The Houston Police Department reported that the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m., with one man injured and another deceased. The surviving individual has cooperated with authorities, and the case has been sent to a grand jury.

A naked man broke into a woman's apartment in League City, intending a sexual offense. The woman pushed him away; the man, her neighbor, now faces charges and an ICE detainer. She's relocating due to trauma. Police stress community vigilance.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Discord and Roblox for failing to protect a Galveston County girl from being sexually exploited by a predator she met on Roblox.

Angel Valdez, 19, from Corpus Christi, was convicted of distributing child sexual abuse materials after an investigation led by international law enforcement. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Valdez is scheduled for sentencing on August 12.