A woman was shot in Pasadena and the alleged shooter surrendered; police found a gun near Pizza Hut linked to the incident. The victim's and suspect's identities are undisclosed.

A Tomball man is charged with fentanyl murder after his coworker overdosed on her birthday; he is now free on bond, with his attorney citing addiction issues.

Houston police released surveillance video of two suspects in Ernesto "Joe" Vidaurri's shooting and ask for public assistance to solve the December homicide.

Houston prepares for weather disruptions, with heavy rains and potential flooding anticipated this weekend as forecasted by the National Weather Service and KHOU 11.

A woman has died following a November 23 car crash in Houston, where her car struck a bridge at 1200 Houston Avenue. She passed away on December 4 after being hospitalized in critical condition.

A Houston attorney, Michael C. Howard, is charged with murdering his son, who had Down syndrome, and burning his remains in East Texas. He claimed to have mistaken his son for an intruder.

Houston's Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale announces he will undergo open-heart surgery and asks for community support. He anticipates a week in the hospital and weeks of recovery.

Inmates at Polk County Jail are charged for assaulting and exploiting a disabled inmate, with the case involving theft of disability benefits and commissary account manipulation.

The Houston City Council is debating revisions to the fire department's misconduct policy and considering an $850,000 settlement in a sexual harassment case.

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick seeks to ban consumable THC, targeting retailers in Texas. This follows a raid on a business and introduces Senate Bill 3, which aims to close legal loopholes on hemp derivatives.

Nyla Gamboa was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run in Harris County, her bond set at $40,000. She was apprehended at an airport while trying to board a flight.

A gunman shot at students off-campus near Sharpstown High School, triggering a lockdown. No injuries were reported, and the suspect fled. Police suggest the shooter may know the targets; the investigation is ongoing.

WalletHub's report named Texas the most financially distressed state in the U.S., citing low average credit scores and high bankruptcy rates, with 13 Texas cities among the top 100 most financially distressed.