Houston expects a hot Thursday with a chance of overnight storms, as a downgraded tropical system brings rainfall, particularly on Friday. Louisiana faces a flood risk, with Houston's weekend forecast improving to sunny and warm conditions.

A Texas man, Andrew Sikes, was arrested for leaving a death threat in a voicemail to Senator John Cornyn. He admitted to the call but denied violent intent.

Demarious Dawson was arrested for his second DWI after failing sobriety tests in Atascocita. His bond was set at $500, raising discussions about DUI recidivism and legal deterrents.

Houston police investigate the fatal shooting of a 75-year-old woman at an apartment complex, with Amber McNulty, 43, arrested for unlawful weapon possession.

An armed suspect involved in a police chase in Houston died after exchanging gunfire with officers; the chase ended in Galveston, causing traffic disruptions. The truck he drove was reported stolen.

A motorcyclist’s reckless speeding through Cypresswood Subdivision led to a brief chase, a crash, and an arrest. Deputies intervened after the suspect fled on foot, then returned to the bike in a failed escape attempt.

Houston Police seek the public's help to find a man who robbed a wheelchair-bound woman at gunpoint at an ATM in northwest Houston. The suspect fled on a bicycle with cash.

Houston Police seek help finding suspects in a March 30 carjacking incident in an apartment complex garage. A white Dodge Charger was stolen but later found; suspects are still at large.

Harris County authorities took swift action in a child abuse case, arresting Damian Colbert for assaulting a nine-year-old after a quick investigation by deputies and the SVU.

Heriberto "Eddie" Zamora was fatally shot by Kenneth Leon Scott Jr. at Bubba's 33 in Pasadena, where Scott allegedly lured him for a talk. Zamora was out on bond for child sex assault charges. The motive is unclear; the case is under investigation.

A man was fatally shot in northwest Houston after leaving a Wingstop, with police finding at least 15 bullet markers and seeking a dark sedan involved in the incident.

A 2-year-old child drowned in a retention pond in Katy, Texas, after being reported missing. Emergency efforts were unsuccessful, and the investigation into the incident continues.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates alleged illegal voting by suspected noncitizens in the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over 200 ballots in question.