Leotis Cornelius McMahon from Buna was convicted for firearms and drug trafficking charges. He was found guilty after a three-day trial and faces the possibility of life imprisonment.

Houston restaurant owners face a wave of burglaries, with over 850 reported in 2024. GR8 Plate Hospitality's Paul Miller experienced an attempted break-in, and the crimes have led to financial losses and emotional distress for many proprietors.

A survey finds majority of Texans support stricter gun laws, favoring universal background checks and restrictions on gun possession for certain individuals.

The Alice ISD in South Texas warned of potential random immigration checks by Border Patrol on school buses, which may affect student travel for activities.

A deadly wrong-way crash on I-45 North Freeway in Houston, involving four vehicles and attributed to impaired driving, left one dead and caused significant traffic disruption.

The Houston Astros revealed new food options and stadium giveaways for the 2025 season, including innovative dishes and over 50 wine varieties, alongside promotional items like a Jose Altuve bobblehead.

Governor Abbott announces a $138,000 job training grant to Victoria College from the Texas Workforce Commission to enhance skills in petroleum and coal product manufacturing at Seadrift Coke.

Travis Earl Bryant II, an escapee from the Harris County Joint Processing Center, was recaptured after a week-long manhunt, with details of his evasion and capture still undisclosed.

A house on Bahia Ln. in Fort Bend Houston caught fire due to unattended cooking, resulting in no injuries but causing $150,000 in damage. Firefighters saved about $100,000 in property.

Texas A&M University System collaborates with four companies to develop advanced nuclear reactors at its Rellis Campus, in a move expected to boost the state's energy innovation.

Houston ISD parents are organizing a 'sick-out' to protest the Texas Education Agency's takeover, demanding the restoration of an elected school board and improvements beyond academic metrics.

Harris County Pets offers low-cost spay and neuter events in February for local residents, aiming to address pet overpopulation. Pre-registration is required, with services at a $40 fee.

Houston police investigate a fatal hit and run where a 21-year-old man was struck by a red Honda CRV on State Highway 6 South; the driver fled the scene.