A Thanksgiving Day fire at a Houston apartment complex led to an arson investigation after four units were engulfed in flames; there were no fatalities, but foul play is suspected.

Houston Texans' Dylan Horton played with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society cleats as part of the NFL's 'My Cause, My Cleats' initiative after overcoming Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Myron Strambler has been charged with the murder of his wife at the Moonlight Inn in North Houston, with a history of domestic violence and a 2009 conviction for sexual assault.

A woman was found dead in Houston and her husband has been detained. The incident, involving domestic violence, occurred on Airline Drive, and police are investigating.

Houston anticipates a warm day with a high of 84°F before a cold front arrives, bringing slight showers overnight and cooler, mostly cloudy Thanksgiving with highs near 65°F. Black Friday will be cooler, with the trend continuing into next week.

A minor fire in a jury room on the 18th floor of the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in Houston prompted an evacuation and a response by emergency services. No injuries were reported.

The first locally acquired case of dengue fever in 2024 has been reported in Texas, amid a nationwide surge in cases. Texas health officials are urging preventative measures against mosquitoes.

Houston experiences a late November cold front with variable weather, including a warm Wednesday before Thanksgiving and a cooler holiday. Travel may be impacted by weather systems across the country.

A fire on November 23, 2024, in a Westwood apartment caused $15,000 in damage. No injuries occurred, and firefighters saved $400,000 worth of property.

The Texas DPS is increasing traffic enforcement over Thanksgiving, targeting violations like drunk driving and seatbelt noncompliance to promote road safety.

Harris County's ELQN issued its first RFPs to enhance early education through improved curriculum, safety, emergency care, technology, and professional training with $16.4 million in ARPA funds.

Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment on Mills Road, where a man was found shot dead in a vehicle. A suspect in his 20s-30s is sought, with the public urged to provide tips.

Texas regulators require ERCOT-connected cryptocurrency mining facilities to register, providing details on location and energy use to maintain grid reliability amid growing operations.