A Houston man, Antonio Osoria-Avelar, was sentenced to 30 years for sex trafficking a minor after pleading guilty. He exploited a 16-year-old girl and has a significant criminal history.

A shooting near Texas schools led to temporary lockdowns; the suspect injured one person before the situation was contained and normal school activities resumed.

Houston endures extreme heat with temperatures near 97°F and heat index values up to 108°F, with little nighttime relief and potential severe weather ahead.

Two women allegedly stole perfumes and makeup worth $625.99 from an Ulta Beauty Store. They were captured on surveillance footage, and Constable Mark Herman's Office has appealed for public help to identify them.

Houston's Lakeside Terrace, a street affected by Hurricane Beryl, remains cluttered with debris due to a reported cleanup oversight. Residents are frustrated by delayed city action, but intervention may soon lead to the area's cleanup.

A disagreement over a missing cellphone at a Houston AMC theater ended in gunfire, critically wounding one individual. Police are investigating the incident and seeking the identified suspect.

A major crash on T C Jester Blvd in Harris County injured one driver critically and caused road closures during the investigation. Traffic was disrupted as emergency services responded.

Santa Fe ISD was ruled not liable in the Santa Fe High School shooting civil trial, despite emotional testimonies and debates over responsibility and negligence concerning the shooter's parents and the school district.

Montgomery County approves an $18 million budget for property appraisals, accounting for the region's rapid growth and the need for new technology and additional staff.

Houston confirms Noe Diaz as Police Chief and Tom Muñoz as Fire Chief, both bringing experience and a commitment to address staffing and public safety effectively.

Ashayla Davis was arrested at Foxwood's community pool after threatening someone and returning with a group to assault them. She was previously out on bond for a similar charge.

A deceased newborn boy was found in a trash bin by waste workers in northwest Harris County. The Sheriff's Office is investigating the case, with no further details released yet.

Two suspects charged with murder for a July fatal shooting at 5901 North Freeway, Houston; one arrested, one still sought.