Cy-Fair ISD board in Texas discusses a new gender policy requiring staff to notify parents if a student wishes to change their gender identity, which has sparked significant debate in the community over the potential harm to transgender students.

Dioxin has been found at levels above what's considered safe for children in soil samples from a community center in Houston's Fifth Ward, raising public health concerns.

FBI Houston issues warnings about online romance scams that can lead to significant financial loss, citing an 82-year-old man scammed out of over $100,000 as an example.

Houston police investigate a fatal crash on North Highway 6 that killed two people after their RAV4 hit a pole and trees.

Texas lawmakers are proposing legislation to create harsher penalties for "jugging," a crime involving the theft from individuals after they leave banks.

A man was fatally shot while trying to deescalate a couple's argument in Houston's Acres Homes; police are seeking the armed suspect, the victim's brother-in-law.

Houston police are investigating a fatal incident where a man was hit by a Toyota RAV4 on Aldine Bender Road; the driver stopped and was not impaired.

Iona Pollard, a school coach, was fatally shot in her home in Richmond; her husband, David Pollard, has been arrested in connection with the incident. The community is shocked and the school district is offering counseling services.

The University of Houston is increasing security measures following a series of violent incidents, including a sexual assault. The campus community is on alert and discussing the need for enhanced safety.

Houston's weather shifts to cooler temperatures with potential storms and significant rainfall expected mid-week, following a warm spell. Variable conditions include possible thunderstorms, high winds, and 1-2 inches of rain.

A man was arrested on murder charges after a fatal shooting in an Atascocita home, with deputies finding a victim with gunshot wounds. A gun was found nearby following the altercation.

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea, initially raising tsunami alerts, which were later lifted.

Street racing in North Houston led to a fatal crash, killing one driver and prompting an ongoing police investigation. No charges have yet been filed.