Construction of a $5 million hurricane safety shelter for first responders is set to begin in Conroe, with 75% funding from FEMA. The dome, designed to withstand 200+ mph winds, will house over 650 emergency personnel during severe storms.

League City announces new businesses in August Biz Brief, including La India Bonita, Little K Kitchen, and Attuned School of Music, offering Mexican, Asian cuisine, and music lessons respectively.

Keona Mouton has been sentenced to 23 years for her role in the 2018 murder of Lamar High School student Delindsey Mack, following a gang-related ambush.

TxDOT's project to elevate a section of I-10 in Houston may exceed initial cost estimates by $60 million, with construction set to start in 2025, despite local concerns.

Arthur Lee Burton, on death row for a 1997 murder, is set to be executed in Texas, with legal challenges including claims of intellectual disability pending.

The Houston Independent School District has significantly reduced the number of schools with D or F ratings, with efforts from the New Education System program contributing to the improvement.

CenterPoint Energy faces criticism for its response to Hurricane Beryl and for not utilizing $800 million mobile generators, prompting Texas lawmakers and CenterPoint's CEO to address resilience and oversight issues.

Texas Children's Hospital is laying off 5% of its staff due to financial challenges, affecting both clinical and nonclinical employees across its locations.

Brandon Mikula was sentenced to probation for forging medical documents to get a firefighting job in Antarctica.

A fatal crash occurred in Houston involving a wrong-way Dodge Charger and a BMW, resulting in a fatality and one person hospitalized. No charges have been filed.

Houston is set to experience extreme heat with temperatures nearing 99 degrees and heat index values up to 107. The National Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms in the Plains, and residents should take heat safety precautions.

A girl was found guilty for her role in the 2018 murder of Delindsey Mack, a Lamar High School student, with other accomplices serving prison sentences.

A Houston mother was charged with child abandonment for allegedly leaving her children in a hot car while fetching a pizza from Sam's Club. The mother disputes the claims regarding the duration and condition of the children.