Nearly 44,000 wireless tree light controllers have been recalled due to fire risks, with reports of overheating and one fire incident. Sold at Target, Walmart, and Cracker Barrel, customers are advised to return them for a refund.

Houston, TX anticipates mid-70s temperatures and patchy fog, with chances of showers later in the week, potentially breaking its all-time heat record.

A Fulshear man is charged with attempted murder for reportedly setting his house on fire with his children inside; the toddler was seriously injured but survived.

The Houston Fire Department will hold its "Operation Stocking Stuffer" toy giveaway at Dick Graves Park, serving over 20,000 children with no registration required.

A small plane crashed into three vehicles at a Victoria intersection, with a witness aiding the conscious but trapped elderly pilot. Five people were involved, with four hospitalized. The Texas DPS and FAA are investigating the incident.

Police investigate a fatal hit-and-run on Kirby Drive, Houston. The unidentified male victim was hit by a vehicle with no known witnesses. Houston PD's Vehicular Crimes Division seeks public assistance.

Tilman Fertitta, billionaire and owner of the Houston Rockets, is reportedly being considered by President-elect Trump for the U.S. ambassadorship to Italy.

The HISD's annual lottery for the 2025-26 academic year is now open, offering families the chance to apply to various magnet programs and specialized schools.

Houston businessman Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale is set to have open-heart surgery due to a heart condition. He plans to return to work 10 days post-surgery.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally struck by a train in southeast Houston while crossing the tracks, sparking community calls for improved safety measures.

ICE has deported Carlos Montano-Velasquez, an 18th Street Gang member wanted in El Salvador, back to his country.

Police arrested Adrian Odell McGee, 22, for the murder of Johnny Felder, 34, in Houston. With one person of interest still at large, the HPD calls for public help.

A man was fatally struck by a Chevrolet Camaro while crossing a street in Houston; the driver, an 18-year-old male, was not impaired and faces no charges. Police are investigating the incident.