Two vehicles fell over the Galveston seawall in an unclear early morning accident with no major injuries; causes and charges are still under investigation.

A fire at an Eastex-Jensen area apartment resulted in one injury and $225,000 in damages but was contained to four units by Houston firefighters, saving about $990,000 in property value.

Seven individuals, including a former Houston water department manager, are charged in a corruption scheme involving over $8 million in fraudulent waterline repair contracts.

A former Lamar CISD educator is accused of making explicit videos at an elementary school and is also involved in a legal dispute over an ex-boyfriend allegedly releasing a private video.

A routine traffic stop on Hannover Ridge Drive by Constable Herman's unit led to a meth seizure after canine detection, with two suspects arrested for possession with intent to deliver.

A woman was found dead and a man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Houston. Police are investigating the incident with scarce details on motive or victim relationship.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has announced her intention to seek re-election in 2026, while former Houston Mayor Annise Parker expressed interest in the same position. Hidalgo has faced both successes and controversies during her tenure.

Altitude Trampoline Park opens in Webster, offering a variety of activities such as wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball, arcade games, and a trapeze, as well as a soft play area for children.

The Houston Independent School District has proposed a $4.4 billion bond, with no immediate tax increase, for school renovations, security, pre-K, and career program expansion, despite past controversies and calls for transparency.

Deputies arrested four suspects attempting to steal copper wiring from a Houston business after they were caught on camera and returned to the crime scene.

A man, Brandon Bridges, was arrested after a car chase and charged with evading in a vehicle in Harris County, with bail set at $50,000 by the 174th District Court.

A Mexican man pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography and faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. His sentencing is scheduled for September 5.

Shaun Michael Simmons from California was sentenced to 135 months in prison for leading a cocaine smuggling operation from Mexico to the U.S. through Texas.