The first phase of Houston’s I-45 reconstruction is $80 million over budget, with the lowest bid coming in at $695.5 million against the estimated $615.7 million.

A federal lawsuit filed by Virginia Elizondo against Spring Branch ISD under the Voting Rights Act is delayed, as courts await rulings on private citizens' right to sue.

Yolanda Hernandez, 41, was arrested for aggravated robbery after allegedly threatening a man with a boxcutter for money at a Houston convenience store.

HISD faces criticism for the high number of uncertified teachers, risking the quality of education, with diverse backgrounds like former fast food workers now teaching.

Jonathan and Carlos Aguilar have been charged with aggravated assault in a Houston shooting and are currently sought by police, who have released their photos.

Houston officials debate revising regulations on sidewalk construction for new homes, with proponents seeking to drop the fee and mandate due to issues with effectiveness and cost. Critics worry about the impact on walkability.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad conducted a controlled detonation of blasting caps at Hooks Airport with no injuries or property damage reported.

Man shot dead outside Katy business on Fry Road; HCSO investigating the fatal shooting with Crime Scene Unit en route. Details and motive remain unclear.

The Showboat Drive-in in Harris County is closing down after 19 years but plans to reopen in new locations by Spring 2026 due to various challenges including the pandemic.

A 16-year-old boy drowned at a closed city pool in Houston's Fifth Ward, prompting an investigation by police and the mayor's office. Witnesses attempted rescue; the teen was pronounced dead at Memorial Hermann Hospital.

A dispute over phone charging at a Houston apartment led to a fatal shooting; the case is going to a grand jury.

Houston Police report an aggravated robbery at a shoe store where a suspect assaulted an employee and fled on August 16, 2024. A reward is offered for information.

Ashley Leissner was arrested for an open warrant, found with methamphetamine, and charged with drug possession and tampering with evidence in Harris County, Texas.