A study is underway to decide on refurbishing or demolishing the Houston Astrodome, with a focus on basic utility restoration versus demolition costs.

Police charged Alvaro Lovos with murder for a fatal assault on Hirsch Road, Houston. He is on the run, and the 67-year-old victim's name is withheld until family is notified.

A small explosion at Galveston's Texas International Terminals injured five workers during maintenance, with three suffering burns. The area is secure and under investigation.

Yesenia Espinoza is charged with arson and murder in the death of Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia III, with evidence placing her at the scene. Garcia's memory is honored by his fire station, while Espinoza faces mental health challenges.

Governor Abbott's executive order requires Texas public hospitals to ask about patients' immigration status, raising privacy and healthcare access concerns.

A 13-year-old student died of an asthma attack during basketball practice at Thornton Middle School, with the family criticizing the school's emergency response.

Legal proceedings against Houston attorney Feras Mousilli have concluded with all charges dismissed "in the interest of justice" following an investigation into 2024 allegations.

A Houston police officer was dragged by a fleeing suspect's car but managed to continue the chase despite a patrol car crash. The suspect is facing multiple charges.

A deadly early morning crash involving a stationary truck and two other vehicles on the Katy Freeway in Houston resulted in two fatalities and significant traffic delays.

A Spring resident was sentenced to 23 months for embezzling nearly $1 million from her employer, following a guilty plea and investigation by the Secret Service.

Daniel Vargas Cartagena was arrested by Texas authorities, charged with the capital murder of Maria Flores, who was found shot at a Houston apartment complex.

Warm and pleasant weather is forecasted for Houston with sunny skies, highs in the low 70s, and gentle winds, with the good weather expected to continue into the weekend.

Workers at a PEMEX refinery in Deer Park, Texas, opened the wrong pipe flange, releasing deadly hydrogen sulfide gas and causing multiple fatalities and injuries.