Texas Governor Greg Abbott has taken legal steps to oust Houston Rep. Gene Wu, a move related to a larger redistricting conflict and Democrats leaving Texas to prevent legislative quorum.

Texas AG Ken Paxton intervenes in a case against Democrat Gene Wu for breaking quorum, seeking to remove him from office through the Texas Supreme Court.

Houston is bracing for critical heat index levels, with temperatures peaking at 91 degrees and heat index values as high as 102. The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 93 degrees later in the week.

Texas students face a new cellphone ban and the mandate to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, coupled with tighter control over school library content and a ban on DEI initiatives.

Constables seek the public's help after a theft at Sunglass Hut in Houston Premium Outlets. A couple and child stole $1,407.60 worth of sunglasses on August 3, 2025.

Richard Bowman was arrested for drug possession and illegal firearm possession following a traffic stop by Constable Herman's officers.

The FBI Houston office and partners launched "Houston Most Wanted" to capture dangerous fugitives, highlighting ten individuals wanted for violent crimes, with rewards for information.

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted in trafficking young girls, has been controversially transferred to a low-security prison in Texas, raising eyebrows and eliciting outrage from other inmates and victims.

ICE arrested six undocumented immigrants with 48 criminal convictions in Houston, focusing on individuals with serious offenses to enhance public safety.

Houston police are investigating a woman's death after her body was found in a Lorraine Street apartment; her identity and cause of death are undetermined.

Domonique Wilson, a daycare owner, was charged with child endangerment after allegedly leaving five kids in a hot car while shopping at Kroger. Witnesses and employees intervened to aid the distressed children.

Texas House Democrats fled the state to block a vote on new redistricting, leading Republicans to issue arrest warrants, with legal debates ensuing over the lawmakers' actions.

Two women were arrested for stealing over $600 worth of goods from stores at the Houston Premium Outlet Mall, with one also possessing someone else's ID.