Arthur Lee Burton, on death row for a 1997 murder, is set to be executed in Texas, with legal challenges including claims of intellectual disability pending.

The Houston Independent School District has significantly reduced the number of schools with D or F ratings, with efforts from the New Education System program contributing to the improvement.

CenterPoint Energy faces criticism for its response to Hurricane Beryl and for not utilizing $800 million mobile generators, prompting Texas lawmakers and CenterPoint's CEO to address resilience and oversight issues.

Texas Children's Hospital is laying off 5% of its staff due to financial challenges, affecting both clinical and nonclinical employees across its locations.

Brandon Mikula was sentenced to probation for forging medical documents to get a firefighting job in Antarctica.

A fatal crash occurred in Houston involving a wrong-way Dodge Charger and a BMW, resulting in a fatality and one person hospitalized. No charges have been filed.

Houston is set to experience extreme heat with temperatures nearing 99 degrees and heat index values up to 107. The National Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms in the Plains, and residents should take heat safety precautions.

A girl was found guilty for her role in the 2018 murder of Delindsey Mack, a Lamar High School student, with other accomplices serving prison sentences.

A Houston mother was charged with child abandonment for allegedly leaving her children in a hot car while fetching a pizza from Sam's Club. The mother disputes the claims regarding the duration and condition of the children.

Tyrelle Timmons is in custody, suspected of stealing a $6000 bracelet from Zales and facing felony theft with a $10,000 bond, adding to his 15 prior charges.

A Laredo man pleaded guilty to possessing an illegal machinegun and faces up to a decade in prison. Authorities found a modified Glock during a failed traffic stop. Sentencing awaits.

Raul Garcia Jr. pleaded guilty to intent to distribute over 100 grams of heroin following an investigation that led to a search of his residence in Laredo, revealing the narcotics.

A 20-year-old man was fatally shot and later found in a crashed vehicle on East Mount Houston Road in Houston, with no suspects or motive yet identified.