Houston's Galleria area is replacing its original street sign rings with modern LED-lit signs, prompting mixed reactions from the community. The old rings may be repurposed as art.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash on Gessner Road that killed a 48-year-old man after a pickup struck him; the driver was not intoxicated.

Houston's forecast includes warm temperatures, a 30% chance of showers, and thunderstorms with highs near 94°F. Winds are calm, shifting west. The National Weather Service predicts similar conditions throughout the week.

The Texas Rangers are investigating inmate Saul Vargas's death after being tased in Galveston County Jail; his family and civil rights groups demand justice.

Residents in Sugar Land oppose a proposed natural gas power plant, citing environmental and health concerns, despite officials claiming it will alleviate energy grid strain.

Bodycam footage of a Houston police officer fatally shooting Edmundo Meza during a loitering check has raised debate over the shooting's justification.

Boeing workers in the Pacific Northwest and California are on strike over an unsatisfactory contract, while Houston operations continue. The strike affects production, and negotiations for a better deal are ongoing.

Sharpstown International School was placed on lockdown after a report of a student with a gun; no firearms found. Nearby Neff Elementary was on "secure status." No injuries reported.

Driver Dylan Gunnels was arrested during a traffic stop after discovery of an open parole violation warrant, methamphetamine, and body armor. Additional charges include drug possession and illegal body armor possession.

A Houston hotel worker was arrested on charges of child trafficking and sexual assault dating back to 2019, with allegations of forcing a victim into prostitution and assaults at a local recording studio.

Two men died and nine were injured in a Houston drive-by shooting at a block party. Police seek a white truck linked to the incident.

Houston is set to reach 95 degrees with a heat index of up to 103, facing a hot week with minimal chances of rain and thunderstorms, and heightened risk of heat-related illnesses.

Testimony in Gerald Goines' trial hints at a potential undisclosed body camera worn during the 2019 Harding Street raid, raising questions about HPD evidence handling.