Harris County considers an 8% property tax hike, exceeding the usual 3.5% cap, to fund disaster relief efforts and essential services after several severe weather events.

The Boeing Starliner is scheduled to return to Earth from the ISS, after propulsion issues delayed its departure. The uncrewed spacecraft will undock, perform a deorbit burn, and land in New Mexico.

Progressive Insurance has discontinued offering new home insurance policies in Texas, due to the increased risk from extreme weather events. Current policyholders may face uncertainty about future coverage.

The article discusses the transformation of Downtown Houston with new developments and adaptive reuse projects, rejuvenating the area and attracting various businesses, while aligning with the increasing downtown population.

Nearly 100 dogs from Houston were found in distress at an Alabama property; the dogs lacked care, with some malnourished and injured. The situation revealed issues with shelters vetting rescue partners.

Splendora Police chased a juvenile speeding driver who crashed and later admitted to being the driver when found hitchhiking. An illegal firearm was found in the car.

Morgan Bishop was arrested for possession of controlled substances during a traffic stop by Constable Mark Herman's Office. She faces felony and misdemeanor charges and is being held on a $5,100 bail.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting on Rosedale Street that left a 21-year-old woman dead after an argument and an alleged vehicular assault.

Houston residents can expect variable weather with a 50% chance of thunderstorms today and strong north winds. Clearer skies are ahead but thunderstorm chances return by Monday.

The Dallas to Houston high-speed rail project advances with a $63.9 million federal grant from Amtrak, aiming to cut travel time to under 90 minutes despite land acquisition challenges and ongoing debate.

A large scrap metal fire at a Houston recycling facility was contained by the Cy-Fair Fire Department, with no reported injuries and ongoing investigations.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is challenging CenterPoint Energy on high electric rates while the company faces an investigation for system issues and after it attempted to avoid a rate review.

Athir Murady was charged with murdering Harris County deputy Maher Husseini, who was shot in his car. Murady was arrested after a chase and dive into Galveston Bay. The motive is unknown.