A man was shot dead in his backyard at 4639 Smooth Oak Lane, Houston. The 21-year-old victim, unidentified, was found by police and declared deceased. The motive is unclear as investigations by HPD continue, with a call for witness tips.

Interfaith of The Woodlands directs profits from its merchandise, The Woodlands Style, to its Food Pantry and aid programs due to a 46% jump in food insecurity.

Houston's Community of Faith Church is hosting a prayer vigil for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who recently announced her pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Houston police arrested a suspect, Adolfo Aguirre-Mendiola, for a shooting on Lyons Avenue that injured two men, while the second suspect, David Rojas, remains at large.

Houston police are probing a fatal shooting at a local homeless camp, where a 31-year-old man was found dead from a gunshot wound. The investigation, led by Detectives K. Clark and M. Nicotra, seeks public assistance.

Janie Torres organizes annual tribute walks in Houston to honor her brother Joe Campos Torres, who was killed by police 47 years ago, reminding the community of the consequences of police brutality.

The article discusses a windowless, abandoned 29-story building in Houston, once a Holiday Inn, with a storied past and potential for redevelopment, despite being a symbol of health concerns associated with windowless spaces.

The article provides advice to Houston residents on obtaining flood the necessity of obtaining flood insurance ahead of a predicted active hurricane season, emphasizing swift action due to policy waiting periods.

A 20-year-old woman drowned near a rock jetty in Galveston. She was found face down in water and pronounced dead post-rescue. The incident highlights the dangers of rip currents near jetties.

A man in League City is charged with murdering his father following a shooting in a normally quiet neighborhood. The motive is unclear as investigations continue.

A man's body was found in a submerged vehicle near Lake Creek Bridge, Texas, after a bicyclist noticed it. Authorities extracted the vehicle, with an alligator nearby, and the deceased was sent for an autopsy. The cause remains under investigation.

A man was shot by a Harris County deputy after threatening suicide and pointing a rifle at authorities. He's in stable condition; an investigation is ongoing, and the deputy is on leave.

Houston is forecast to experience severe weather, with chances of showers, thunderstorms, and heat index values up to 101. Riseta risk of severe thunderstorms looms, with possible isolated hail and wind gusts.