U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred prepare for a pivotal debate in their close Texas election, with focus on abortion, immigration, and voter appeal strategies.

Montgomery County faces a severe drought crisis, with a burn ban issued due to the high risk of wildfires, affecting all outdoor burning and certain commercial operations.

A man was arrested in Birnamwood Blvd for felony warrants, including Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and illegal firearm possession, with a $70,000 bond set.

Benjamin Walls was arrested for threatening juveniles with a gun after being refused to join a basketball game. He faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and has an $80,000 bond.

Houston's high temperatures will drop post-sunset with cooler, mild weather forecasted for the rest of the week, including gusty winds tonight. No severe weather is expected in the region.

Babies "R" Us has relaunched within select Kohl's stores nationwide, aiming to recapture its customer base post-bankruptcy with a shop-in-shop concept and an online presence.

Arte Público Press at the University of Houston launched a website for Latino historical research, offering a vast collection of texts documenting the Latino experience in America.

Chris Canetti has been named HCHSA's interim CEO while also leading Houston's FIFA World Cup 2026 committee, succeeding Janis Burke after her 18-year tenure.

Jeremiah Malik Coleman is wanted in connection with a September Houston shooting after being charged with aggravated assault and weapons possession. The 31-year-old male victim survived multiple gunshot wounds. Coleman fled and remains at large.

Houston Police are looking for Ricardo Hernandez, a person of interest in a June shooting at an apartment complex that killed Quinton Higgins, 13, and wounded his brother.

Michael E. West, 48, has been arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection with a woman's fatal stabbing at a Houston apartment complex.

Keithan Randall was arrested and charged with assault and evading arrest after shooting at a deputy's car and claiming he was kidnapped during a high-speed chase in Houston.

Houston Police seek public help to identify a suspect involved in a robbery and assault at a convenience store on W. Tidwell, offering a reward for information.