Two individuals died and another was hospitalized following a high-speed crash of a Lexus SUV in Houston's River Oaks area, with alcohol potentially a factor.

Houston's weather forecast predicts typical December conditions with sunny skies and moderate temperatures, including a mild Christmas, with no snow expected in the near future.

Giovanna Cabrera was posthumously awarded the Carnegie Medal for trying to save her 1-year-old son from a house fire, after saving her two older children.

A Harris County man is charged with the murder-for-hire killing of a Los Angeles doctor, with financial motives alleged by the victim's ex-wife who has also been charged. The suspect awaits extradition to California.

Union Pacific announced safety changes at a railroad crossing after a Milby High School student was killed, including halting trains during school commute times and sidewalk extensions.

A cold front in Houston is shifting weather from foggy to clear and cooler, with a brief chance of showers, leading to sunny, dry days and potentially frosty Saturday mornings.

Goose Creek CISD plans to close Lamar Elementary due to low enrollment, considering repurposing it for daycare and alternative school use, despite community opposition.

A task force has been created to improve safety on Highway 99 in Harris County, with local sheriff's offices and the Texas Department of Public Safety collaborating to reduce accidents and fatalities.

Two were shot after an argument in a Houston McDonald's lot; police seek the suspect who followed and shot them, with both victims in serious condition.

Houston mourns Lilia Vazquez, a runner killed in a hit-and-run. She was a beloved figure in the local running community and was to run in the Houston Marathon.

A Lyft driver in Houston, Armando Ruiz Diaz, is held on $500,000 bond, accused of murdering Edward Jiminez in a road rage incident where the victim took a photo of Diaz's car before being shot.

Houston can expect mild weather with possible afternoon showers and a cold front by late Wednesday, leading to cooler, clearer conditions towards the weekend.

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.