Houston Metro scales back its BRT proposal for the Inner Katy corridor, opting for HOV lanes citing cost concerns and current construction challenges, as highlighted in the proposed 2025 budget.

DirecTV and Disney face off in a carriage fee dispute, causing an ESPN and ABC blackout and leaving sports fans without access to key events, including the LSU-USC game and US Open tennis.

Houston is set to get a better flood insurance discount rate from NFIP after approving a watershed master plan, potentially moving from a Class 5 to Class 4 in the Community Rating System, which may lead to 30% savings.

A man was arrested for assaulting a pregnant individual during a traffic stop initiated by Constable Herman's Unit on the North Freeway. The suspect, Abdullah Myers, had a felony warrant and received a $15,000 bond.

A former Houston Methodist nurse, Alexis McNeilly, lost her license and got jailed for stealing patient drugs for personal use, discovered via surveillance and hospital audits.

Deputies arrested Quentin Edison for outstanding warrants and new drug possession charges after encountering his obstructive vehicle on W. Rankin Road.

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 90-year-old man at an independent living community. The suspect, a black male aged 25-30, stole the victim's car and is still at large.

Houston area faces a mix of weather during Labor Day with a 50% chance of rain, highs near 88°F, and possible showers at night. The uncertain weather pattern is expected to continue in the following days.

A woman was fatally shot by her estranged husband after an argument in East Harris County; the suspect is at large while the community is in shock over the violence in their usually peaceful area.

Barbie Robinson was dismissed as Harris County Public Health official after an investigation into questionable contracts with DEMA Consulting & Management. Concerns over conflicts of interest arose with Robinson's connection to DEMA.

Fort Bend County officials might receive raises between 9% to 26%, following a salary survey. Commissioner Meyers opposed the move, while Commissioner McCoy defended it. The increases will be reviewed for the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget.

Former nurse Alexis McNeilly received a 120-day jail sentence and a lifetime nursing ban in Texas for stealing medications, after being caught on camera at Houston Methodist Hospital. She will also serve four years probation.

A fourth suspect, Moses Deshaun Reed, is charged in a 2022 fatal shooting that killed Anthony Merchant in Houston. Reed, along with previously charged Shane Henry and Christian Miller, faces capital murder charges.