Texas AG Ken Paxton's raids on Latino leaders for alleged vote fraud spark outcry from civil rights groups decrying voter intimidation and abuse of power.

A 64-year-old man, Regell Aron Tillis, has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting in Houston. The victim, a 52-year-old man, was shot at an apartment complex.

A Cuban man has been convicted for his involvement in a human smuggling operation in Texas after undocumented individuals were found hidden in a tractor-trailer.

Houston's weather will be varied with a chance of showers and thunderstorms as Tropical Cyclone Francine nears. Conditions include mostly cloudy to sunny skies and high temperatures, with a tornado risk along the central Gulf Coast.

Authorities discovered numerous dead animals at a San Leon property, sparking an animal cruelty investigation involving the Galveston County Sheriff's Office and Houston SPCA.

A man was fatally shot in his Houston apartment, prompting a police investigation. Two others present at the time fled and are sought by authorities. The victim's roommate, who called the police, did not witness the shooting.

Governor Abbott urges Texans to prepare for Tropical Storm Francine, comparing it to Hurricane Beryl, and stresses vigilance, especially along the coast. He scrutinizes utility companies like CenterPoint Energy for readiness to handle outages.

The Polaris Dawn mission, led by SpaceX and funded by Jared Isaacman, successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center for a five-day orbit with aims to conduct a commercial spacewalk and reach a high apogee.

Wings Over Houston celebrates its 40th anniversary with vintage and modern military aircraft displays, aerial performances, and veteran narratives at Ellington Airport.

The historic River Oaks Theater in Houston is reopening on October 3, with a screening of "Joker: Folie à Deux," and a diverse film program, including live performances and updated facilities.

Judge Kelli Johnson's DWI charges are to be dismissed due to a brain injury, with a clean toxicology report. Her attorney cites a scooter accident as the injury's cause, and she plans to return to her judicial duties after recovery.

A 29-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in Houston when he collided with a trailer attached to a truck while reportedly speeding and weaving through traffic.

Pharr man convicted of transporting an undocumented immigrant after a one-day trial and brief jury deliberation.