Houston man, Bill Fazenbaker, was found dead on Father’s Day, allegedly killed by his stepson, Ricky Ray Allen Jr., who claimed self-defense. Allen is in custody, with community and neighbors in shock over the incident.

Houston doctors have initiated a rapid congenital syphilis testing program to combat the disease's rise, reducing test result wait times from 24 hours to 15 minutes.

Duke Coon won the Conroe mayoral runoff election with 54.09% of the votes. New council members David Hairel and Shana Arthur also claimed victories in their respective races.

The Woodlands Forest School in The Woodlands area is a new educational institution that combines traditional curriculum with outdoor learning, influenced by Froebelian, Waldorf, and Forest School movement principles.

Paul Pressler, a key figure in the Southern Baptist Convention and former Houston judge, died at 94. Before his death, he settled a sexual abuse lawsuit confidentially.

Susan Farb Morris, a prominent Houston PR figure and community activist, passed away at 68 after a fall, leaving a legacy of service and philanthropy.

Houston anticipates potential flooding due to increased rainfall from a tropical system, with the heaviest expected Tuesday to Thursday, raising flash flood and severe weather concerns.

To prepare for storms, Lake Conroe's level is being reduced by controlled water releases, while Lake Houston's level is also being lowered as a flood mitigation strategy.

Diondra Vincent was arrested for DWI with a child passenger after a collision in Harris County, with her bond set at $10,000 by the 183rd District Court.

A 7-year-old boy died in a house fire in south Houston, while his grandmother was hospitalized. Firefighters responded to the blaze and the arson unit is investigating the cause.

A multi-vehicle crash on US 290 near Huffmeister Rd caused severe traffic delays, with all but one lane closed. The Harris County Sheriff's Office reported the incident on Twitter. Traffic later resumed normally after clearance.

A man was shot at an East Harris County gas station after an argument and was later hospitalized in stable condition; the shooter fled and authorities are seeking leads.

An abandoned premature baby was found wrapped in a blanket with her umbilical cord attached in Harris County. She’s now in a fair condition at a hospital. A suspect has been charged with child abandonment and endangerment.