Rice University inaugurated the Virani Undergraduate School of Business, sponsored by Farid and Asha Virani, to enhance its business education, differentiating it from the Jones Graduate School of Business.

Former Starr County Attorney Victor Canales Jr. was sentenced to 37 months in prison for bribery and will also have three years of supervised release after pleading guilty.

Three suspects are charged in the 2023 fatal stabbing of Sean Martinez, with 18-year-old Jason Urbina facing murder charges.

Houston faces fluctuating weather with a 60% chance of showers, thunderstorms, and winds up to 20 mph, and consistent warmth into next week. An NWS warning suggests an increased risk of severe weather, including potential hail, gusts, and tornadoes.

Ruth Simmons received the National Humanities Medal from President Biden for her significant impact on education.

Constable Mark Herman's office increases Halloween patrols in Harris County and establishes a task force to monitor sex offenders' compliance with parole or probation conditions.

The new 130,000-square-foot Intimidad con Dios megachurch will soon break ground in Spring, Texas, featuring amenities like a coffee shop and a 2,400-seat auditorium.

The Country Inn and Suites by Radisson in NW Houston is closed as a polling location due to power and water issues. Voters are redirected to nearby centers.

Conroe ISD highlights the cost and operational challenges of metal detectors, while Somerville ISD buys six for enhanced school security, balancing safety with preserving a welcoming school atmosphere.

Feral hogs in Texas are causing significant damage, and the poison Kaput has divided opinions on its safety and ethics. Texas A&M research shows it's effective when guidelines are followed, but many remain concerned about its impact on other species.

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a Jeep in Houston; police are investigating the high-speed crash that occurred at 5:10 p.m. on Fondren Road.

Houston Police have arrested Miguel Marroquin, 37, for stabbing a man during an argument at an apartment on Hollister Street. He's charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian on Westheimer Road, appealing for information on the vehicle and witnesses.