Houston firefighters battled a large warehouse fire fueled by tires, with no reported injuries and the fire contained by 5 a.m.; arson investigation underway.

Houston stores close for Christmas, with a few like 99 Ranch Market and CVS open. Banks, post offices, and stock markets will be closed. Some chain restaurants like Starbucks and IHOP will be open.

Harris County will expand Greenhouse Road under U.S. 290 into a six‑lane underpass largely paid for with federal dollars, with bids expected in early 2026. The work aims to ease long train‑related delays and add hike‑and‑bike lanes.

Azeez Al‑Shaair earned his first Pro Bowl selection Tuesday, joining three Texans teammates as Houston’s defense collected four all‑star nods.

A construction worker was killed Monday when heavy beams shifted during a loading operation near downtown Houston. Fire crews and workplace-safety officials are investigating.

Mikki's Soul Food Café faced a break-in and a car crash at two locations, suffering theft and property damage. Community support remained strong despite these setbacks.

The Kebab Shop's Valley Ranch Town Center location in New Caney has been delayed while building permits are finalized; a new opening date is not yet set.

Sempra sold a roughly $10B stake in its Houston infrastructure arm to a KKR-led consortium, financing Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 and reshaping local ownership. The move shifts funding and decision-making for major Gulf Coast energy projects.

ElectroTechnical Industries has leased 337,593 square feet across eight buildings at 6401 N. Eldridge Parkway, taking a major industrial footprint in northwest Houston.

Michelin‑recommended Candente has opened a Bellaire outpost at 5101 Bellaire Blvd, bringing wood‑fired fajitas, brisket enchiladas and weekend brunch to the neighborhood.

The John Cooper School has asked a judge to dismiss a $15M lawsuit alleging weeks of sexual assault and delayed notification; the school says the claims are time‑barred.

Trilogy by Shea Homes has broken ground on Converde, a 55+ neighborhood inside Conroe's Evergreen. The enclave promises resort-style amenities and roughly 524 homes.

A wrong-way crash on Grand Parkway near FM 1464 resulted in three fatalities, leaving a 3-year-old as the only survivor. The driver responsible is hospitalized and may face charges.