Houston's weekend weather forecast indicates warm conditions with a chance of rain, turning into heavier rainfall and thunderstorms midweek, then cooler by Thursday.

Houston's educational community is responding to increased immigration enforcement with caution and activism, including a mass student walkout at Sam Houston High School and HISD's reaffirmed commitment to student safety.

Houston police are seeking a suspect for a shooting on January 5th that injured a 20-year-old male. The incident occurred at 5300 Washington Avenue, and the public is asked to help identify the Hispanic male suspect.

KPRC 2 reports on an investigation into 60 Texas educators involved in a certification cheating scandal, with 24 from Houston-area districts. The TEA is probing the expanding issue orchestrated, it's alleged, by ex-coach Vincent Grayson.

A Montessori school in Cypress apologized after a racial slur was found in a newsletter sent to families, prompting criticism and calls for accountability.

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.