Houston Mayor John Whitmire intervened to stop an unauthorized meeting about affordable housing called by Council Member Tiffany Thomas, emphasizing proper procedure for city business.

Several Houston restaurants, including Golfstrommen, Alice Blue, and Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company, are closing, with issues ranging from leases to financial challenges, while others temporarily shut down due to a winter storm.

The DOJ and CFPB sued Houston's Colony Ridge development, alleging predatory loans and misrepresenting infrastructure to Hispanic buyers. The developers deny this, citing aid to low-income families.

Vernon Croft was arrested for DWI after causing disturbance and fleeing, with a BAC of 0.236, almost triple the legal limit. His bond was set at $500.

Deputies with a canine apprehended Andrew Rehwinkel after a car and foot chase; he faces charges for unauthorized vehicle use and evading, with prior warrants for burglary and theft.

An accidental fire in Houston's Great Fifth Ward district caused $15,000 in damages and hospitalized one person for smoke inhalation; HFD responded swiftly and extinguished the fire.

The Houston Fire Department extinguished a fire caused by lightning at a truck yard in Fondren Gardens, preventing injuries and nearby damage, with a response from several stations.

Houston's weather forecast predicts stability with mostly cloudy skies, highs around 59 degrees, and no severe storms expected. Sunny days with highs in the upper 50s to mid-60s are anticipated throughout the week.

Three Houston teens were hospitalized after a road rage shooting on the Southwest Freeway; a man fired into their car following an altercation. The incident is under investigation.

The FBI's Houston Office uses nicknames for bank robbers to engage the public and generate tips, despite some criticism on professionalism and fairness.

A vehicle caught fire in a Houston parking garage on January 22, resulting in $50,000 in damages. The HFD responded swiftly and contained the blaze with no reported injuries.

A fire caused an estimated $10 million in damages to a home in Houston's Afton Oaks/River Oaks area, with no reported casualties; the cause is under investigation.

Houstonians face postal delays without a clear fix from USPS, as modernization and weather issues are cited; extra workers and equipment pose challenges.