A 15‑year‑old mother and her 1‑year‑old son from Converse were recovered safe in Houston after a statewide AMBER Alert. Investigators used license‑plate readers and thousands of tips to locate them.

Sam Gary Martin, 65, was arrested in High Island on a child‑pornography charge that investigators say grew from a 2024 undercover probe. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Precinct 1.

A man was killed in a drive-by shooting in Acres Homes; Houston police are investigating and collecting surveillance footage while seeking tips.

Heat-index values may top 100F through Tuesday and Gulf beaches face a strong rip-current threat. Cooling sites are available across the city.

Harris County and Crime Stoppers renewed an appeal after three Halloween gatherings last fall ended in gunfire. A $5,000 reward is being offered for tips that lead to arrests.

A Houston‑area truck driver was indicted in late June on a manslaughter charge after a Dec. 13, 2024 crash near Alamo killed a 76‑year‑old McAllen man. An arraignment is set for July 1, 2026.

A 12-year-old called 911 after finding her mother unresponsive; deputies later found both adults dead in an apparent murder‑suicide in northwest Harris County.

Federal prosecutors say a Raymondville ranch billed Medicaid for services not provided, submitting about $114M in claims and allegedly pocketing millions. The former nonprofit CEO faces 20 federal counts.

A 12-year-old from Friendswood survived a shark attack near Staniel Cay after his brother tied a swimsuit to stop life-threatening bleeding. Doctors expect a full recovery.

Harris County deputies renewed a June 26 appeal after Kevon Joseph Clark was killed in an April 7 hit-and-run on the North Freeway. Officials are asking witnesses to come forward.

A 2.5‑acre Seabrook estate with a private beach closed this month and landed among the Houston area's priciest sales.

After a yearlong break, Xeo Yum reopened in Spring Branch with its signature banh xeo, drawing long lines as owner‑chef Cuong Nguyen runs limited hours ahead of a late‑July grand opening.

Texas City police say 42-year-old Angela Gray was found shot at home; a 73-year-old man has been charged with murder and booked with bond set at $250,000.