Harris County commissioners denied Judge Lina Hidalgo's request for funding to bring staff on a Paris trade mission, amid budget concerns and criticism of the expense.

Two people died in Houston when a man in a stolen vehicle initiated a police chase, crashed into another car, and then died of a self-inflicted gunshot.

Houston residents can expect mostly sunny Memorial weekend weather with high heat and humidity, temperatures peaking at 92°F, and heat index values near 101°F. There's a slight chance of rain, with storm probabilities increasing by Memorial Day.

AAA Texas projects a 3% increase in statewide travel for Memorial Day, with 3.7 million Texans expected to travel, despite some travel cost increases.

TikTok star Alix Earle joins season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars," delighting fans with her background in competitive dance and recent rise to internet fame.

Harris County deputies arrested Paul Galindo for drug possession with intent to distribute during a traffic stop, finding Xanax, THC, marijuana, and codeine. His bond is $10,000.

Houston Police seek help to find an armed suspect from a robbery at a fast-food restaurant on W. Bellfort. A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to arrest.

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 2-year-old girl at 3401 Ocee Street, seeking public help to find the vehicle and driver.

Henry Gibson was arrested for an existing warrant and new charges of assault and resisting arrest after a disturbance and pursuit at an Exxon Gas Station.

Harris County constables demand pay equity following HPD's 38% pay raise, highlighting disparities and the potential exodus of deputies to higher-paying departments.

A Houston home health agency owner was convicted for leading a Medicare fraud and identity theft scheme, falsifying documents, and bribing a doctor to approve undocumented services.

A Tennessee man was sentenced to 18 months for smuggling 22 undocumented immigrants in a trailer, facing conditions with no escape means, after a guilty plea.

An Amber Alert has been issued for 15-year-old Sharolen Roque, last seen in north Harris County with Mauricio Ramos, a 20-year-old man. They may be in a black Mazda.