An armed man in body armor surrendered after a stand-off in a residential area following a weapons disturbance call. He now faces charges including Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Thads, a popular holiday decor store in Old Town Spring, closed after 40 years, a loss felt by the tight-knit community known for its festive traditions and family connections.

Firefighters in Houston battled a two-alarm fire at Rug Mart late Friday night, with no injuries reported. Hazmat teams deemed the area environmentally safe as arson investigators probe the cause.

Constable Mark Herman's deputies arrested Joseph Benyak for DWI after a traffic stop in Vinegrove Falls Court.

A 15-year-old girl died possibly from carbon monoxide poisoning after sleeping in a car in Harris County. Despite having a home, she and her formerly homeless mother often slept in the vehicle. An autopsy is scheduled to confirm the cause of death.

The Southern District of Texas charged 288 people with immigration offenses in a single week in August, including human smuggling and illegal reentry.

H-E-B introduced a barbecue-inspired candle line featuring unique scents like barbecue burnt ends, dill pickles, and serrano cornbread. The candles are a part of the Flavor Favorites series and have sparked mixed reactions online.

A chemical-carrying 18-wheeler caught fire on SH 225, Pasadena, causing extensive road closures and traffic delays. Hazmat is on scene with westbound lanes closed; eastbound have reopened.

Harris County Constable's Office arrested a suspect for promotion of prostitution at QQ Spa Massage and is investigating a broader network potentially involving human trafficking.

Houston police are investigating a fatal stabbing on N. Drennan Street and have released surveillance footage of the white male suspect. The community is urged to provide any relevant information.

A man in his 70s was fatally stabbed while biking to work in east Houston, according to police. Despite emergency response, he died after being taken to the hospital. No arrests have been made; the motive is unknown. Witnesses are sought.

Driver Toni Ann Orth was arrested for DWI by deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office after a traffic stop on W Sam Houston Parkway N in Harris County.

HISD is upgrading HVAC systems in schools to address heat complaints, prioritizing high-population campuses. Some schools use temporary solutions while awaiting new systems.