A fire occurred at the Oxy Vinyls chemical plant in La Porte, prompting emergency response and a temporary CAER alert, with no immediate evacuation or injury info.

A Houston man allegedly used emergency-style lights to pull over at least six drivers on U.S. 59 near I‑45 while intoxicated; he now faces impersonation and DWI charges.

Harris County deputies say a guest at a house party near Faye Oaks Drive was tied to an active felony theft warrant, the constable's office reported. Deputy Gray responded to the call.

A welfare check on Lee Road led to Jason Jordan's arrest for interfering with public duties after he struggled with deputies while appearing intoxicated.

Two businessmen have been arrested for smuggling advanced AI technology to China, violating U.S. export controls, with one pleading guilty to exporting NVIDIA GPUs worth $160 million.

A witness testified that attorney Jeffrey Limmer tried to mouth "help me" as he bled at a west Houston McDonald's. The murder trial opened Monday amid tense courtroom exchanges and video evidence.

An 18-wheeler struck the Houston Avenue Bridge on I-10, causing traffic delays without injuries; this incident is the 73rd strike this year. TxDOT's bridge elevation project is delayed to 2028.

Houston Police are seeking a suspect in an aggravated robbery at a fast-food outlet on W. Little York, involving a male with a gun who fled with cash, possibly in a black BMW.

METRO has relocated its bus route from downtown Houston to Bush Intercontinental Airport's Terminal E to improve access, safety, and congestion. The service offers benefits like affordability and a dedicated bus lane.

A 77-year-old man died after his SUV ran off Fondren Road and struck a tree; police say a medical episode may have been a factor.

Texas's Gulf Coast Protection District awarded contracts for designing the "Ike Dike" hurricane defense system's gates and dunes to companies Jacobs and HDR.

A pedestrian was struck and killed overnight on Louetta Road in Spring. Harris County deputies are investigating as the Houston area records multiple recent auto-pedestrian crashes.

A rollover early Monday near Bar X Ranch spilled an apparent chemical and shut State Highway 35 in Brazoria County, closing both directions and snarling morning traffic.