Houston's Mayor John Whitmire reached a deal to allocate an additional $16 million in the upcoming fiscal year for street and drainage projects, reducing the city's budget deficit by one-third.

Two restaurants, Chipotle and Black Bear Diner, in NW Harris County were burglarized Wednesday night; authorities suspect a connection between the incidents.

Three individuals face federal firearms charges related to illegal weapons and immigration violations in Laredo, with potential sentences up to 20 years and $250,000 fines per count.

Two incidents occurred on 610 West Loop: a woman critically injured after hitting a wall and a man killed while crossing the freeway. Traffic was heavily affected for hours.

John Earl Edwards was sentenced to 13 years for intending to distribute fentanyl, after pleading guilty. His case was prosecuted as part of the fight against the opioid crisis.

Houston police investigate a fatal high-speed crash involving a female driver on April 15 at 700 West Loop North.

Houston experiences sunny skies and 83-degree weather but should prepare for increased winds and potential Easter showers with a risk of severe thunderstorms.

The Liberty County Jail in Texas is closing per state officials due to safety issues after a fire and non-compliance incidents, with all inmates to be transferred.

Two Deer Park High School students were hospitalized with head injuries after being hit by a vehicle, driven by a fellow student, in the school's parking lot. The driver faces reckless aggravated assault charges.

Constable deputies arrested Dandrae Heath after a vehicle pursuit, which included a collision injuring another driver, and he faces charges including Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

Taral Patel, an ex-staffer for Fort Bend County Judge, accepted a plea deal for creating fake social media accounts to benefit political campaigns. He admitted guilt, will serve probation, and may have to testify against his former boss, KP George.

The U.S. Department of Transportation withdrew a $63.9 million grant for the Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project due to rising costs, now estimated at over $40 billion.

Katy ISD scrutinizes its self-defense policy after suspensions from a student fight raise concerns. Parents demand policy review; the district considers adjustments.