Dikembe Mutombo, former NBA star and humanitarian, died at 58 from brain cancer. He was known for his defense and philanthropy, particularly in the Congo.

Deputies in Harris County arrested Darrell Moore for suspected drug possession after a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle revealed narcotics and a crack pipe.

Houston police are probing a fatal crash where a Jeep hit a pole, killing a 66-year-old man and injuring a woman. The accident took place on the South Freeway service road.

Dockworkers from Maine to Texas face a potential strike that could disrupt port operations and the supply chain, with negotiations and planning intensifying as the deadline approaches.

Both Harris County Democratic and Republican parties oppose HISD's $4.4 billion bond over transparency and leadership concerns.

Harris County Judge Frank Aguilar died in a car crash after his vehicle struck a pole. Gov. Greg Abbott will appoint a successor for his position until the next election.

Two 14-year-olds were arrested and charged with aggravated robbery in Harris County after allegedly threatening an employee at gunpoint and fleeing. They are now in juvenile detention.

A vehicle crashed into a house near the Guadalupe River in Harris County, with no immediate reports of injuries, and an ongoing investigation by HCSO.

A 17-year-old girl was shot dead in north Harris County, with her boyfriend Tomas Bautista, 21, charged with murder after initially fleeing the scene.

A 2-year-old boy is in serious condition after a near-drowning in Baytown, receiving CPR and airlift by helicopter to a hospital.

Houston is forecast to have sunny, warm weather with clear skies and highs in the mid-90s, and an Ozone Action Day is in effect. No severe weather is expected, although some storms may occur toward the weekend.

Sheletta Brundidge and the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office distributed free door locks to families with autistic children to prevent wandering incidents.

The first human case of West Nile virus this year in Galveston County has prompted increased local mosquito control efforts and public health advisories.