Federal marshals arrested a 19-year-old in Spring Branch on a Harris County homicide warrant; he’s booked in Comal County and awaiting transfer to Houston.

A midnight traffic stop in north Houston turned into a chase that ended when a minivan crashed on Greens Road and caught fire; two people were arrested.

The Houston Zoo has begun multi‑year upgrades to its African habitats, adding shade, a renovated rhino yard, giraffe improvements and a refreshed Shani Market. Phased openings are expected through 2026 and into early 2027.

Constable deputies arrested Jeffery Gunn, a known felon, for methamphetamine possession during a traffic stop in Harris County. His bond was set at $10,000.

The Houston City Council voted to reallocate $30 million from the Stormwater Fund to demolish derelict buildings to reduce illegal dumping and flooding, sparking skepticism and debate over fund misappropriation concerns.

Rodeo Houston announced Russell Dickerson's performance for March 5. Full lineup to be revealed on Thursday at 7 p.m., with live coverage available through streaming on the KHOU 11+ app.

A person was hospitalized after a stabbing at an Exxon near Chimney Rock and the Southwest Freeway. Houston police are searching for a suspect.

A female passenger was gravely injured after two men allegedly opened fire aboard a METRO Route 161 bus in Westchase; police have established a perimeter and are searching for suspects.

Two‑year BLS data show greater Houston households devote about 20% of spending to transportation — the largest share among major U.S. metros.

An armed robbery at the TDECU branch inside UH's Student Center South left no injuries. It’s the second hit at that campus credit union since October.

Dallas‑born Sandoitchi is opening a Heights flagship at 1603 N. Durham Dr., bringing its crustless milk‑bread sandos, a coffee bar and a large patio to Houston.

Early-morning raids in Galveston led police to seize illegal 'eight-liner' slot machines, cash and electronic records; several people were taken into custody as the probe continues.

Lowe's will open a large-format store in Manvel at the end of January, introducing self-service paint kiosks and a two-day grand opening. The location will anchor Manvel Town Center and bring more than 100 jobs.