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A woman was killed early Sunday in northeast Houston when her southbound sedan, allegedly speeding, crossed the median and was struck by an oncoming truck.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday outside the Heights Drive Inn on N. Main Street.

A man was fatally shot by his roommate late Saturday night at a residence in Houston’s South Central area, according to police.

A 17-year-old named Nathan Lowery went missing after he and his 16-year-old brother used an inflatable raft to travel three miles out on the Texas City Dike early Saturday morning. The younger brother was rescued, but Nathan did not resurface after entering the water around 5:30 a.m.

Greater Houston is preparing for an especially festive Fourth of July in 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of events across the region.

Leland Fleming, 65, was arrested and extradited to Montgomery County, Texas, on charges of indecency with a child after allegations surfaced involving his work with local religious ministries and youth groups. Investigators say three women reported abuse dating back to the 1990s, and authorities are seeking additional information from the public as the case remains ongoing.

A low-pressure system is developing off the east coast of Florida, with the National Hurricane Center giving it a 20% chance of becoming a tropical storm within the next week. Although dry air and wind shear may inhibit its development, the disturbance could still bring increased rain to the Gulf Coast by mid-week as it moves west. If the system strengthens into a named storm, it will be called Bertha. The extent of rainfall remains uncertain and will depend on the disturbance's development.

Harris County Precinct 2 will host a free heavy trash drop-off and community cleanup event for East End residents on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5900 Canal Street. Commissioner Adrian Garcia and community partners will participate, and volunteers are invited to help remove litter and address illegal dumping sites, with food provided for those who sign up.

Houston police responded to a shooting at a corner store on the 8900 block of Cullen Boulevard, where they found a man with a gunshot wound to the head.

A woman died after her car struck the back of a stalled 18-wheeler on Loop 610 near Kirby Drive around midnight.

A family disturbance between two brothers in southeast Houston escalated into a deadly altercation Friday night, according to police.

Chris Fahey served our nation for 18 years. In that time, five deployments, including Afghanistan, commanding more than 100 missions. But when he left the service, he wasn’t the same person.

A man was found with a possible gunshot wound inside a vehicle on Freeport Street and later died at the hospital, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A man was shot in the foot during a gunfight between two groups at a gas station on the Southwest Freeway in Houston early Sunday morning.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday outside the Heights Drive Inn on N. Main Street.

A man was fatally shot by his roommate late Saturday night at a residence in Houston’s South Central area, according to police.

Leland Fleming, 65, was arrested and extradited to Montgomery County, Texas, on charges of indecency with a child after allegations surfaced involving his work with local religious ministries and youth groups. Investigators say three women reported abuse dating back to the 1990s, and authorities are seeking additional information from the public as the case remains ongoing.

Houston police responded to a shooting at a corner store on the 8900 block of Cullen Boulevard, where they found a man with a gunshot wound to the head.

In a 6-3 decision, the justices green-lit the practice of limiting the number of people who can apply for asylum each day.

In the Big Bend region, where some families have lived for generations, government letters seeking access to their land is sparking fear and resistance.

Pet owners can once again travel with their dogs from the United States to Mexico after federal officials reversed a brief restriction tied to concerns over the spread of the New World screwworm.

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration awarded most new Texas border wall contracts to two firms. One has faced legal issues and shoddy construction claims.

Andrea Pedro Francisco was scheduled to have surgery to remove an ovarian cyst in February but was detained by ICE, which has repeatedly denied her surgery. Nine doctors who reviewed her case said she’s at risk of a medical emergency.

A Customs and Border Protection statement said the funding would not be used for “a 30-foot-high barrier" in the region’s parks, echoing a previous commitment from a top CBP official.

The lawsuit argues that 14 acres on Mount Cristo Rey, which features a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus, are needed for barriers and other technology to secure the border.

A U.S. judge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction against critical sections of Senate Bill 4, but a provision allowing police to arrest people suspected of illegal entry did activate.

More than two months after 24-year-old Kevon Clark was killed in a devastating hit-and-run crash on Interstate 45, his mother is making an emotional plea for the public’s help in finding those responsible.

According to the latest U.S. Census data, Texas leads the nation in the number of uninsured residents.

Houston has just one week of FIFA action left in town, ending on Independence Day, and it all kicks off with one of the tournament’s biggest matchups: Brazil vs. Japan.

In the Houston suburb known as “Katyzuela” for its large Venezuelan population, the help is not stopping.

A Toronto teacher refused to give up after her World Cup tickets were canceled just days before kickoff, then she connected with 2 Helps You who delivered in the 11th hour

Four residents of the Houston area are facing federal charges, accused of flying drones within the boundaries of the Temporary Flight Restriction zone established near the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

The Montgomery County Public Health Department says it has received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services of the first case of West Nile Virus in a resident of the county for 2026.

While most of the nation is dry for the 4th of July some cities will have to dodge raindrops