Juan Jesus Orozco-Vargas pleaded guilty in a major fentanyl distribution case, facing a life sentence for his role in attempting to distribute 1.4 million pills.

A 17-year-old, Cristian Gasca Martinez, has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Osvaldo Casas in Houston on August 10, as announced by the City of Houston.

Houston forecasts predict a sunny and warm weekend with highs in the low 80s, mild evenings in the low 60s, and a consistent sunny pattern into the new week.

A 3-year-old lost four fingers in an escalator accident at H-E-B, leading to a lawsuit against H-E-B and TK Elevator for negligence. Lawyer Ben Crump alleges failed safety measures and evidence destruction.

Javion Tyrus Noel’s bond set at $400,000 for capital murder charges in a block party shooting; judge raised bonds on firearms charges to $50,000 each. Noel, with two others, is accused of killing three and wounding eight.

Texas oyster season opens with limited areas due to environmental impacts, reducing the harvest zones to 10 from 28. Affected areas include Galveston Bay.

The Montgomery County Constable's Office is withholding its chase policy after a fatal pursuit, leading to public debate over law enforcement transparency and accountability.

Former prosecutors Sean Teare and Dan Simons are competing for Harris County District Attorney, promising different approaches to reform the office and address case backlogs.

Houston Food Bank partners with Cruise, using self-driving cars to deliver food to expectant mothers, aiming to improve health outcomes and tackle food insecurity.

Meow Wolf opens an interactive art exhibit in Houston's Fifth Ward, featuring over 100 artists, with a focus on full sensory engagement and inclusivity.

Houston Police seek public help in catching suspects from a June smoke shop armed robbery on Hillcroft, offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest.

The Houston Fire Department managed an RV fire on Gulf Freeway, resulting in one person with burns who was taken to the hospital. The cause is under investigation.

Tiffani Scales was charged with assaulting a peace officer after refusing to exit a car and kicking a deputy during an investigation of a minor collision in Harris County.