Texas midwives and doulas could improve maternal health, but face hurdles like low Medicaid reimbursement and lack of coverage for non-hospital births.

A family dispute led to a fatal shooting in North Houston, leaving a man dead and his wife injured. Their children were present but unharmed; the wife's brother, the suspect, is on the run.

Two Spring-area daycares face lawsuits over alleged child mistreatment and neglect, with one child left in a bathroom for hours and another injured on their first day.

A 7-year-old autistic boy drowned in a Houston pool despite CPR efforts by Harris County authorities. The incident is under investigation, with no charges filed.

One person died during a trench rescue operation at the Port of Houston, confirmed by Houston Fire Department.

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 42-year-old man on Bissonnet Road; the second driver involved cooperated with authorities. The suspect remains at large.

The article provides a weather forecast for Houston with clear skies and mid-90s temperatures. It notes a slight chance of showers next week and discusses severe storm risks in the central U.S.

The FAA has postponed approval for increased Starship launches by SpaceX, citing the need for additional environmental and safety reviews. SpaceX has criticized the delays as overly bureaucratic.

Construction of the 33-story X Houston skyscraper is set to resume with a new loan, while plans for the mixed-use Woodway Tower in Uptown/Galleria are unveiled.

Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros was ejected after protesting an umpire's call and showing his foot to prove a foul. The Astros won the game 4-3 against the Padres in extra innings.

The Solarium is set to open in Houston's Midtown, replacing Holman Draft Hall, with sports facilities, dining, and a bar, backed by the Kirby Group and Astros' Lance McCullers Jr.'s firm.

Gabriella Martinez is nominated for Best Tejano Album at the Latin Grammys for "Siempre Gabriella," gaining recognition beyond her viral Selena song covers on social media.

A student was stabbed by another student at Sterling High School in Houston, leading to a lockdown. The suspect is detained, and the victim is hospitalized.