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.

A mother was fatally shot by the father of her children during a birthday party in Houston, with the children present. The suspect fled and is sought by police.

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital completed Phase I of its expansion, doubling the size of its Emergency Center and adding new treatment rooms, trauma facilities, and a CT scanner.

Former soccer player, Jorginho James, is charged with assaulting his ex-partner and violating bond conditions related to a prior charge of strangulation.

Sen. John Cornyn leads in fundraising with $18.3 million for GOP, positioning him as a serious contender to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP Leader.

During a traffic stop on Spring Stuebner Road, two individuals were arrested after one was found to have a felony warrant and the other hindered deputies.

A security guard in southwest Houston shot and killed a fellow guard outside a strip center on Harwin Drive; police apprehended the suspect, who also worked for the same company.

A former special education teacher from Texas received a 14-year sentence for exploiting a minor he met online, after posing as a teen and sharing explicit images.

A man from Mission is facing federal charges for health care fraud and identity theft, accused of scamming Medicaid for $2 million by filing false claims.

Animal deaths in Houston are feared to be from foul play or coyotes. Experts suggest urban coyotes may be behind cat killings, but a separate case of neglect was found in San Leon, with 50 dead animals. Authorities stress pet safety and vigilance.

The family of Landon Payton, who died following a middle school medical emergency, and activists demand HISD provide details on his death and overall student safety issues.

Taco prices in Houston have risen by 5.9% to $5.81, with an overall 4.6% increase in quick-service restaurant prices nationally. Houston has the nation's highest grocery price inflation at 7.8%.