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.

The proposal for a one-cent property tax to fund early childhood programs in Harris County failed, leading to heated debates and the censure of Judge Lina Hidalgo, who firmly defended her actions.

An Uber driver in Texas has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting an intoxicated passenger, with his access to the app revoked by Uber.

Houston, TX is bracing for intense summer heat, with the heat index expected to reach up to 111 degrees and a slight chance of showers for temporary relief.

A man in his 70s was fatally stabbed while biking to work in east Houston, according to police. Despite emergency response, he died after being taken to the hospital. No arrests have been made; the motive is unknown. Witnesses are sought.

Driver Toni Ann Orth was arrested for DWI by deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office after a traffic stop on W Sam Houston Parkway N in Harris County.

HISD is upgrading HVAC systems in schools to address heat complaints, prioritizing high-population campuses. Some schools use temporary solutions while awaiting new systems.

A Harris County church youth volunteer was arrested for possessing child pornography, with detectives finding hundreds of images and videos on his computer.

Jacob Granados was arrested in Harris County for possession of controlled substances during a traffic stop while out on bond for a prior weapons charge.

The Houston Police are seeking three armed suspects after a robbery at a West Houston game store, with the public asked to provide any relevant information.

The FBI is involved in the Texas redistricting conflict to help locate Democrats who left the state, as per Senator Cornyn's acknowledgement of support from President Trump and FBI Director Patel.

A Houston Fire Department captain was hospitalized with burns after being trapped during a house fire. He was injured while evacuating through a window. No one was found in the home, and arson is suspected.