Sean Teare assumed the role of Harris County District Attorney at midnight on New Year's Day, succeeding Kim Ogg. He aims to overhaul the DA's office, including intake processes and reducing the jail population.

A fire caused significant damage to a house in Houston, with firefighters preventing further spread and reporting no injuries. The blaze was deemed accidental due to an electrical source.

Firefighters extinguished fires at two duplexes in Acres Home, Houston, with no injuries reported; the cause is under investigation, and damages are estimated at $100,000.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics released the "Capital Punishment, 2022 – Statistical Tables" which details the state of the death penalty in the U.S. for that year.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting on Persimmon Street that occurred on December 29, leaving a 41-year-old man dead from a gunshot wound.

Houston's Mayor Whitmire pledges a compassionate crackdown on homelessness, moving to clear encampments while offering resources like mental health treatment.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office partners with Responsibility.org and zTrip to offer discounted rides on New Year's Eve in Houston to prevent drunk driving.

A 21-year-old, David Banda, was arrested for trying to disarm and assaulting Harris County deputies after a reckless driving stop. His bond is set at $60,000.

Thousands in Texas are without power after severe weather, with restoration efforts ongoing in Bolivar Peninsula. Resource centers are available for charging and support.

Edward Phillips was arrested by deputies in Houston for multiple warrants after a disturbance on North Freeway; further details of his crimes were not disclosed.

A tornado in Brazoria County, Texas, resulted in one fatality and four injuries, with severe damage to homes, a daycare, and a school. Local authorities are continuing recovery efforts.

Pasadena Police Department is searching for two male suspects linked to the fatal shooting of Chazz Williams, who was found dead on Christmas Eve inside a vehicle.

Luis Santana lost his leg after being pinned between vehicles during a tow in Katy, attributing his survival to thoughts of his family and a quick-thinking good Samaritan.