The final 2024 HISD board meeting faced protests over teacher departures, curriculum content concerns, and leadership changes, with debates on maintaining public comments via Zoom.

Former Houston park ranger Joey Lamar Ellis faces federal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and extorting visitors in city parks. He used his position to intimidate victims with threats of false arrests and demands for sexual acts or money.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting on Willow Beach Drive, seeking information on the involved parties and a white Dodge Ram pickup truck.

Keith Urban's 'High and Alive' tour is scheduled to stop in The Woodlands at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on October 11, 2025, as part of a 28-city tour.

Houston will get a new 621 area code in January 2025 to meet its expanding telephone number needs, joining existing area codes without affecting current numbers or call costs.

One person was shot after a fight involving juveniles in a Burger King parking lot near Spring High School; one individual was detained. Law enforcement is investigating.

Houston officials are considering new regulations for short-term rentals, addressing issues like noise and illegal activity, with upcoming City Council discussions and public hearings.

Osha Thai Kitchen opened in Houston's West on West mall, offering authentic Thai cuisine with house-made noodles and curries, led by owner Saranya Danvetnukroh and chef Afridi Zaman.

A teacher from Conroe ISD enforced a restroom ban leading to student accidents and is no longer with the district. Parents seek to prevent her from teaching again.

Port Houston invests $1.7 billion in infrastructure to prepare for a growing population and increase in container ship cargo, contributing to Texas's economy and responding to potential trade challenges.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing 59-year-old news photographer Timothy Bristow, last seen in Jersey Village on Tuesday evening.

A woman was shot in Pasadena and the alleged shooter surrendered; police found a gun near Pizza Hut linked to the incident. The victim's and suspect's identities are undisclosed.

Inmates at Polk County Jail are charged for assaulting and exploiting a disabled inmate, with the case involving theft of disability benefits and commissary account manipulation.