Eduardo Chen was arrested for his second DWI offense after failing a field sobriety test and recording a 0.254 breath alcohol level. He had an active DWI warrant and was booked with a $500 bond.

A 55-year-old man was pronounced dead after a medical emergency at the Harris County Jail. Authorities say outside and internal investigations are underway.

An invite-only lounge called Maître D opens next to Drake's in Montrose this Saturday with $3k individual fees and a curated wine and food program.

Houston's METRO plans to increase security following a fatal shooting on a bus, including more security guards and law enforcement partnerships, despite a downward trend in major crimes.

Transaction activity in Houston's multifamily market reached a three‑year high as easing financing and thinner bid‑ask spreads brought buyers back to the market.

A Mexican citizen was sentenced to 42 months in U.S. prison for his fifth illegal reentry, as announced by the Southern District of Texas U.S. Attorney's Office.

Jonathan Mata was charged with murder for fatally shooting Desmond Butler, mistaking him for his daughter's kidnapper. Fernando Vega received a 40-year sentence for the fatal maltreatment of his twins.

Man charged with murder for fatal Christmas Day shooting; suspect Jonathan Mata turned himself in after allegedly killing Desmond Butler due to a mix-up involving his wife and daughter.

A Houston father was sentenced to concurrent 40-year terms after pleading guilty in the deaths of his six-week-old twin daughters. Autopsies showed blunt-force trauma and malnourishment.

Anti‑Sharia rhetoric from Texas GOP leaders has some conservative Muslim voters and donors questioning their place in the party.

BLS data show Houston’s consumer prices rose 1.6% in 2025 while groceries and produce climbed faster, putting extra strain on low-income households.

A 15-year-old Houston cellist suffered facial fractures and had his instrument stolen in a Jan. 12 attack. A 23-year-old has been arrested and faces aggravated-robbery charges.

Local resident Joshua Hunt was arrested for possession of cocaine and DWI (2nd offense) after a disturbance call led deputies to find him intoxicated with an open alcohol container and cocaine in his vehicle.