Houston authorities are investigating a shooting in the east end, where a young man was found dead in a car. Witnesses saw two suspects fleeing the scene.

Spring ISD's board was deadlocked on a vote regarding Bluebonnet Learning's Bible-based curriculum, with debates circling the role of religion in education.

Houston will celebrate the life of the late boxer and entrepreneur George Foreman at Wortham Theater on April 14, as announced by Mayor John Whitmire.

Texas senators are advocating for the Space Shuttle Discovery to be moved from Virginia to Houston, emphasizing the city's space history and its role in the shuttle program.

Judge Kelli Johnson has resumed her duties at the 178th District Court after recovering from a head injury and an investigation into traffic incidents, including a dismissed DWI charge.

Deputies in Harris County arrested Tarik Exavier Jammer for sexual performance of a child after he was found with a missing 15-year-old girl he met online.

Minute Maid Park signage and memorabilia are being auctioned following the Houston Astros' stadium name change to Daikin Park. Fans can bid on items like venue letters and decorative oranges until April 27.

A man was shot dead near Texas Southern University, leading to a lockdown and search for two suspects. Houston ISD schools were briefly secured; the lockdown was later lifted.

Houston residents face difficulties securing rental assistance due to funding shortages and mismanagement at the Houston Housing Authority, resulting in a suspended voucher program and a long waitlist.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex; a 34-year-old man was found dead with gunshot wounds. The identity of the victim is pending verification.

A 17-year-old named Mark Leyva has been charged with the capital murder of Giovanni Cruz in Cypress, as confirmed by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Putnam Darwin Richardson, 79, was sentenced to 294 months in prison for kidnapping an attorney in Beaumont, Texas, in July 2024. The victim was safely rescued after a ransom demand was made. Local law enforcement and the FBI worked together on the case.

Man arrested in Northwest Harris County with drugs, cash, a gun, and a bloody shirt after a police search led by Sergeant E. Crowley and a K9 unit; he faces multiple charges.