Military to take over Houston hospital wing in fight against COVID-19
Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse said the military medical personnel, called the U.S. Army Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force, will be taking over an unused hospital wing at UMMC to help in the fight against coronavirus.
Constable's office: Woman drove away after hitting girl riding bicycle
Authorities say surveillance video shows the driver attempt to make an abrupt stop when she saw girl, but did in fact strike the bicycle, causing the victim to be thrown off.
The number of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
Here is a county-by-county list of reported cases, deaths, and recoveries in the greater Houston area.
Vintage Super Mario Bros. game sells at auction for record-breaking $114,000
A vintage Super Mario Bros. game sold for $114,000 at a Dallas-based auction, shattering previous bid records for a video game.
UT Austin announces plans to create a diverse and welcoming campus
Officials say the plan came about after widespread discussion with students, alumni, and community members and it will focus on two broad areas.
Texas Supreme Court refuses to order Houston to host Texas GOP convention
The Texas Supreme Court dismissed an appeal of a state district judge’s denial of a temporary restraining order sought by the state Republican Party.
Application opens for $30 million Harris County Small Business Relief Fund
The application process for the $30 million Harris County Small Businesses Fund grant program opened Monday morning and will remain open until 3:30 p.m. July 24.
Woman killed in shooting near Greenspoint
Homicide investigators responded to the scene of a deadly shooting that occurred Monday morning near Greenspoint.
2-alarm fire in Aldine damages more than a dozen apartment units
Officials say 16 units were damaged in an early morning fire at an Aldine apartment complex.
84-year-old man reported missing in north Houston
Authorities are searching for missing 84-year-old Michael Donovan O'Brien, who was last seen in north Houston on Sunday evening.
Houston leaders call for city lockdown amid virus case surge
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, both Democrats, said this weekend that a stay-at-home order is needed for America's fourth-largest city to cope with the surge of COVID-19 cases.
Texas sheriff passes away after battling COVID-19
The sheriff for a West Texas county passed away Saturday after battling COVID-19.
Victim’s son reacts after his mother was struck by vehicle in NE Houston
Coming to a curve on John Ralston Road Saturday evening, a driver lost control, crossed into the opposite lane, and went off the roadway. Shortly after 6 p.m., he then hit a woman on a bicycle, carrying her a few hundred feet before slamming into a tree.
Harris County D.A.: Woman feeding stray dogs killed by intoxicated driver
Sean Teare, Chief of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division, said the incident took place on the 8200 block of John Ralston Road just after 6 a.m. Sunday.
Ambulance involved in late night crash in Harris County
Authorities said the crash occurred at the intersection of Huffmeister Road and U.S. Highway 290, just before 11 p.m.
Fort Bend authorities identify victims following weekend murder-suicide
The shooting occurred just after 3 a.m. on the 25900 block of Silver Timbers Lane.
Texas high school teams allowed to resume workouts, but questions remain about upcoming fall season
The UIL issued guidelines earlier this month on when student-athletes can resume their seasons ahead of the new school year.
One person injured in morning house fire in Houston
According to authorities, firefighters were called out to a home on the 4600 block of East Old Spanish Trail Dr. just after 11:15 a.m.
Dallas County reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for 10th straight day
For the tenth day in a row, Dallas County health officials reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases.
Trump criticizes private Texas border wall built by his supporters
President Trump criticizes privately built border wall, distancing himself from supporters and then tweets about Border wall progress and predicts another 200 miles to be built this year.