A Weslaco man, Jesse James Gonzalez, was sentenced to 10 years for attempting to smuggle meth into the U.S. He pled guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after being caught with a shoebox of meth at a border entry.

A McAllen man got a 38-year sentence for migrant extortion and smuggling. Heriberto Mendez-Lozano was found guilty on all charges including hostage-taking and weapon offenses.

Houston is facing extreme heat with temperatures up to 94 degrees and a heat index of 101, while nighttime offers little relief. Severe thunderstorms may hit north, but Houston's forecast remains hot and dry.

Several suspects were arrested after a high-speed chase ended in a crash in Houston, with one suspect still missing; stolen items and weapons, including an AR-15 rifle, were recovered.

A man named Ronnie Hunts was arrested for attempting to rob a Houston store by threatening the clerk, who then contacted the police, culminating in Hunts' apprehension and charges.

Former Torrid employee Nancy Nwachukwa is wanted for allegedly making fraudulent returns totaling $6,203 at Houston Premium Outlets. Authorities seek public assistance to locate her.

Three suspects were arrested after a theft at an Academy store; one suspect drew a firearm on deputies but was apprehended. Charges include felony theft and assault.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office identified 55-year-old Andrea Denkins as the gunshot victim found dead; Desman Govan, 24, is charged with her murder.

The Houston Interactive Aquarium is hosting an Oktoberfest event with German music, food, and beer, alongside aquatic exhibits and family-friendly activities.

The Gastech Conference 2024 in Houston showcases global energy solutions focusing on sustainability, with over 800 companies from 125 countries participating and featuring talks by leaders such as former President George W. Bush.

Houston police discovered a deputy constable and a woman fatally shot in a suspected murder-suicide on Briar Forest Drive. The incident remains under investigation.

A Houston officer was shot in the leg during a home invasion response and is now stable at Memorial Hermann Hospital; two suspects detained, one sought.

Two suspects are wanted for aggravated robbery after a Facebook Marketplace iPhone sale in Harris County became violent when the buyer showed an assault rifle.