Mike Carr is named the new president and general manager of ABC13 Houston, bringing his leadership experience from California's ABC30 with a focus on storytelling and addressing environmental concerns.

The Polaris Dawn mission may launch on Friday, with backup dates set for Saturday and Sunday, following delays due to a helium leak and weather. It aims to conduct the first commercial spacewalk and further test Starlink communications.

Bobby Shah, accused of murdering student Muna Pandey, was denied bail and might face the death penalty, with evidence including bloody clothing and a firearm.

Texas' fentanyl law leads to first murder prosecutions in Harris and Montgomery counties, while sparking debate over its effectiveness in combating drug crisis.

Deputy Maher Husseini of Harris County was fatally shot in his vehicle on the way to work, and a subsequent manhunt ended with the suspect being arrested after a water rescue.

A 76-year-old man was arrested at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for smuggling sensitive U.S. technology to Iran, potentially endangering U.S. security.

A Bryan resident was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for attempting to rob and assault a postal worker in 2019 using a fake weapon and a beer bottle.

Houston's forecast includes a 50% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, highs near 89°F, heat index up to 102°F, and potential flooding concerns along the coast.

A Texas court ruling partially blocked the SCOPE Act, halting its content monitoring and filtering requirements over First Amendment issues, while upholding the age verification mandate.

Brandy Pointer, 42, charged with aggravated assault in a shooting at 2205 Russell Street, critically injuring one.

Houston police seek 26-year-old Treveon J. Walls as a person of interest in the road rage killing of Alberto Posada on Homestead Road. No charges have been filed yet.

A suspect, Ricky Lee Garcia, has been charged in a July 2023 Houston homicide following his arrest. Tracy Richardson, Jr. was found shot on Boonridge Road.

A boat crash at Bentwater Marina led to BWI charges for the boat operator and a jetski rider; no serious injuries were reported. Local emergency services responded promptly to the incident.