Dr. Bernard Harris, an astronaut and University of Houston alum, will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame for his achievements, including being the first African American spacewalker.

Corpus Christi man, Angel Valdez, pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation and faces up to 20 years in prison after an investigation initiated by Australian authorities.

A Houston pharmacy and its owners are facing legal action for allegedly dispensing fraudulent controlled substance prescriptions, with a history of similar past issues.

Two defendants in a credit card fraud scheme pleaded guilty, facing sentencing and potential fines for a conspiracy that caused about $1 million in losses.

Traffic stop led to Demarcus Spencer's arrest for an outstanding felony warrant related to alleged indecency with a child, with a $100,000 bond set by the court.

One person died in a two-vehicle crash on Eastex Freeway in Houston. The collision involved a Nissan Rogue and an Acura TLX. No charges have been filed; an investigation is ongoing.

Eater Houston updates its list of top margarita spots, including new additions and iconic favorites, for those looking to beat the Houston heat with tequila-based drinks.

Houston police seek a man who turned shoplifting into robbery by threatening a store employee on Jensen. The Black male suspect, aged 30-35, is a known shoplifter and now wanted for this incident.

Harris County deputies, led by Constable Mark Herman, engaged in a high-speed chase on Louetta Road, culminating in the arrest of six suspects, including three minors, after a failed attempt to flee in a stolen vehicle.

A mother and her infant daughter died after their SUV plunged into the San Jacinto River, possibly due to the mother's medical emergency. Two children were rescued and a GoFundMe has been set up for the family.

A man was shot and killed in a gas station parking lot in southwest Houston, and police are investigating the incident with no clear suspect or motive yet.

A drive-by shooting in Denver Harbor around 1:30 a.m. Sunday left three 14-year-olds wounded. The incident is part of a violent night in Houston, with seven shootings reported. Police are reviewing surveillance footage and ask the public for tips, which can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers for a possible $5,000 reward.

Houston is experiencing higher than average temperatures, with forecasts predicting mid to upper 80s. Partly sunny skies and strong gusts are expected, with a continued warm and mostly cloudy week ahead.