A transformer fire at Crosby Elementary School prompted evacuation; students were moved to Crosby Middle School gym. No injuries were reported, and power was restored.

A fatal collision between a truck and a sedan on I-69 Eastex Freeway caused delays and forced lane closures during an investigation. Traffic was diverted, and lanes reopened around 9:48 a.m.

Conroe City Council is considering a 120-day moratorium on new developments in the north of the city to address water supply concerns and plan for new water wells.

A 22-year-old McAllen man, Juan Hector Resendez-Meza III, was sentenced to prison for straw purchasing firearms for a Mexican national. He will serve 24 months followed by supervised release.

Houston ISD Superintendent Miles defends against financial audit demands by state lawmakers, stressing the district's academic improvements and seeking collaboration over discord.

Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw announced his retirement after a 15-year tenure, which encompassed operations like border security but was also marked by controversy, particularly in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.

Local police are searching for a male suspect involved in a car break-in at a nail salon on Spring Stuebner Road, spotted in a white Chevrolet Impala.

Houston officials report the arrest and charging of Alton W. Fuller for the Eastex Freeway murder of Donnell Johnson, with Fuller returning to the scene and surrendering to HPD.

Houston home builder Brett Detamore has pled guilty to wire fraud involving $1.5 million in construction funds.

Via 313, specializing in Detroit-style pizza, opened a new location in Webster, Texas, on August 9, expanding its presence in the Houston area with plans for further growth.

Houston's highways are set for major updates with TxDOT's plan to expand and realign Interstate 45, starting in 2024 and potentially lasting until 2042.

The University of Houston plans to build a $179 million freshman dormitory to increase on-campus living capacity and enhance campus life, with an expected completion in summer 2027.

Law enforcement in Harris County is raising awareness of the Baby Moses law as the area faces an increase in newborn abandonments, encouraging the use of safe havens for infants under 60 days old.