Houston police fatally shot a driver who brandished a firearm during a confrontation; no crash was found, and an investigation is ongoing. The involved officers are on leave.

Houston police shot and killed a man early Friday at the CityScape Apartments after a tenant reported seeing a man pointing a gun. Multiple officers fired and several agencies are now investigating.

Houston's weather forecast includes patchy morning fog clearing by 9 a.m., lingering clouds, and highs near 81 degrees. The weekend will stay warm but expect a cold front late Sunday, with temperatures dropping to mid-50s early next week.

A driver was critically injured in an early-morning shooting near Sam Houston Parkway and Bellaire Boulevard. HPD's Major Assaults Division has opened an investigation.

Majesti Faith Lee is charged with intoxication manslaughter and assault after a wrong-way crash on the Grand Parkway, Harris County, killing three and injuring a child.

Fugitive James Willis III was captured at a hotel near Houston’s Gulf Freeway by local law enforcement and U.S. Marshals, facing a dozen felony warrants.

A 2-year-old brought an unloaded gun to a Sugar Land daycare, leading to the mother being charged for making a firearm accessible to a minor. No one was harmed, and the daycare resumed its normal activities after police intervention.

Em Café quietly opened Dec. 12 on Spencer Highway in Deer Park, serving Vietnamese phin coffee, matcha and boba. A grand-opening date hasn't been announced.

Houston's Christmas Eve forecast predicts a warm and foggy day with a high of 78 degrees, persisting warm conditions through the week, and a potential cool shift around New Year's.

Governor Abbott promotes Texas' role in the nuclear energy sector, highlighting investments and legislation supporting energy development, including a $350 million commitment to the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office.

Texas AG Ken Paxton defends the state's stance in a lawsuit by local CAIR chapters who claim their rights are infringed by a governor's proclamation labeling CAIR a terrorist group.

Two women were arrested after clashing with a rideshare driver and deputies in Harris County; one faced additional charges for spitting at an officer.

Singas Famous Pizza opened its first Houston‑area location in Katy on Dec. 6, bringing New York‑style handmade pies to Westheimer Parkway.