Houston ISD reports gains in NWEA MAP exams in reading and math but not in science; NES schools show more growth than non-NES ones. STAAR results indicate improvements in elementary reading.

A driver was arrested for a third DWI offense following a minor collision and failed sobriety tests in Fairfield Villages, as reported by Constable Mark Herman's Facebook page.

A man died in a car crash in northeast Houston, causing a gas leak and prompting evacuations. He hit a mailbox, power pole, and gas main, leading to the dangerous leak. Investigations are ongoing.

Houston's weather forecast includes sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high temperatures, and heat indices reaching over 100 degrees. The northeast may face severe thunderstorms with possible damage and tornadoes.

Eight individuals face charges in a major health care fraud enforcement action in the Southern District of Texas, with false billings totaling over $2.75 billion.

Two individuals were wounded in a shooting at a Houston store, with over 40 shell casings found. A constable aided one victim, and both are stable. Police seek information.

The Fulshear community is grieving after 12-year-old Aisha Adebayo, a non-verbal autistic child, was found dead in a lake following a wide-scale search effort.

Officer Blademir Viveros has been relieved of duty after a crash in Missouri City, TX, killing Angela and Mason Stewart. The police SUV, driven by Viveros, reportedly hit the Stewarts' car without emergency lights on while responding to a call.

A Pearland couple went missing in Moab, Utah, and a GoFundme has been set up, raising over $17,000 to aid the search efforts. Their damaged UTV was found, but their whereabouts are unknown.

An abandoned newborn was found near a donation box in Houston; authorities connected a 28-year-old woman to the child and are investigating the incident.

Two Houston ISD union leaders face possible job loss amidst debates on free speech; Williams disputes her firing over social media use, McKinzie over alleged threatening comments. Both claim misinterpretation by the district.

A decomposed body was found in an abandoned home in north Harris County; the Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. Identity and cause of death are currently unknown.

A man died by a self-inflicted gunshot during a welfare check in Houston, after firing at officers and firefighters who entered his apartment. No officers were injured.