YES Prep Public Schools is launching a new elementary campus in southwest Houston, set to open for the 2025-26 school year, with an initial enrollment of 350 students in grades pre-K to second, expanding to fifth grade later.

A woman was arrested after seven dead dogs were found at her home in Montgomery County, with neighbors reporting the grim discovery. She faces animal cruelty charges and is barred from owning animals.

Houston sees a surge in burglaries after Hurricane Beryl, with victims facing significant losses and inadequate insurance compensation. Calls for enhanced criminal accountability arise.

Erica Lee Carter is running for her late mother's, Sheila Jackson Lee's, U.S. House seat to continue her legacy after her passing from pancreatic cancer.

DA Kim Ogg will announce charges linked to the 2022 Harris County elections after a Texas Rangers probe, involving a county official charged with theft and tampering.

Constable Mark Herman's office announced the arrest of two juveniles for a burglary on Banquo Drive, Harris County, with charges of Burglary to a Building.

Cuban national Mario Enrique Nerey-Valdivia was convicted of smuggling undocumented immigrants through a Texas checkpoint, facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The National Weather Service forecasts a 30% chance of thunderstorms in Houston, TX today with high heat. Night temperatures will remain around 80 degrees, and similar weather is expected in the coming days.

Houston will host the Clásico de México soccer match between Club América and Chivas de Guadalajara for the first time at NRG Stadium on October 13th.

Ivan Bautista Cazarez admitted to and is charged with the murder of a woman found dead in a vehicle in Houston.

Deputies arrested Juan Lugo for allegedly stabbing someone during a dispute over electronics, resulting in charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The Texas AG is investigating CenterPoint Energy for alleged misconduct during Hurricane Beryl, which caused widespread outages. Lawmakers are pushing for operational improvements from the utility company.

Houston police charged Ibyron Faulkner with murder in a May hotel shooting that left Edmund Parker dead. Faulkner also faces charges for unrelated felonies.