Harris County extends early voting hours on Halloween and offers free rides to the polls, aiming for high voter turnout before the November 5 election.

Houston mother Josseli Barnica died due to a delayed medical response to her miscarriage, highlighting the harsh consequences of Texas's stringent abortion laws.

A man was shot outside Houston's White Oak Music Hall in a suspected drive-by, believed to be connected to a previously ejected individual. The venue canceled events following the incident.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service offers $100,000 for information on mail thieves from a Cinco Ranch complex, two suspects identified, third at large.

Houston's Mayor John Whitmire announces a new initiative to provide housing solutions for the homeless, with full details to be revealed next week, as the city seeks to address public concerns and improve support for unhoused individuals.

Jimmy Caston Bryan was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the aggravated assault of two Houston police officers during a traffic stop, which left one officer permanently injured.

Brandon Alexander Munoz, 19, is charged with aggravated assault in a Houston shooting. The victim is in critical condition, and Munoz remains at large.

Houston braces for a rainy Halloween with showers expected through the weekend, possibly affecting trick-or-treaters and early voters, but cooler, drier air is forecast post-Election Day.

Houston Police are investigating a shooting on Fulton Street that left a 17-year-old dead. The incident occurred Tuesday, and no suspects or witnesses have been identified.

A fatal pedestrian accident occurred in Northwest Houston when a woman was hit by a Hyundai Santa Fe; the driver was not impaired and has been released. The incident is under investigation.

The FDA reports an expanded recall of Dynarex baby powder due to potential asbestos contamination, affecting products sold in 35 states and online. No related illnesses reported; consumers are urged to stop usage.

Houston's largest halal food festival returns to Sugar Land with local and national vendors, aiming to showcase the city's cultural diversity through halal cuisine.

A 2018 Houston raid's civil trial is deferred to 2025 due to recent criminal indictments of police officers. Ex-Officer Goines, central to the raid, faces reindictment for murder after a botched no-knock warrant.