An event named "Rappel for a Reason" raised over $150,000 for the United Way of Greater Houston, with participants rappelling down a 26-story hotel, including executives and the Texans mascot.

Houston's weather will be sunny with possible early fog, warming to the upper-80s. A cold front next Wednesday will bring cooler temperatures and reduced humidity. Tropical Storm Rafael is not a direct threat to the area.

Caleb Pickens of Houston convicted for fast-food robberies and brandishing a firearm; he may face life in prison.

Ban Tien has been appointed as the new Chief of Police of Houston's METRO, succeeding retired Chief Vera Bumpers and becoming the first Asian American in the role.

The Houston Police Department is seeking help to find a man linked to multiple sexual assaults in north Houston, and has released surveillance images to aid in his capture.

A METRO bus driver in Northwest Houston was stabbed near Highway 249 and Gessner. The suspect has been arrested, and the driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Three teens were killed in a shootout at the Tierra Del Sol Apartments in Houston, with 17-year-old Adiel Alexander Sandoval charged with capital murder.

Houston nonprofit F.O.T.E. offers free medical and cosmetology training to domestic abuse survivors and new mothers, celebrating 67 women's achievements.

Two administrators were reassigned from Houston's Harvard Elementary School as the district shifts leadership to foster student engagement and improve instruction quality.

An 18-wheeler struck an overpass on I-10 in Houston, causing traffic delays. Authorities are investigating, and commuters are advised to seek alternate routes.

Moody Gardens is set to open Ice Land on November 23, featuring a "Pole to Pole" ice sculpture exhibit created by Chinese artists, as reported by Click2Houston.

The National Weather Service has issued an advisory for potential flash flooding in Houston due to heavy rain forecasts, advising residents to prepare for hazardous conditions.

Houston hosts the largest Islamic Arts Festival at UH, featuring food, culture, and arts, alongside the 'Radiant Nature' exhibit at the Botanic Garden and the 'Heroes and Villains' themed Texas Renaissance Festival.